News & Views
Karen Williams-Brusubardis Exhibit Opens in Leenhouts Gallery
Welcome to a new exhibit of work by Milwaukee artist Karen Williams-Brusubardis, opening September 8, 2018, in the Leenhouts Gallery at First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee. The show will continue through November 3. Artist… Read More >
It’s Time to Sign Up for Circle Suppers!
Circle Suppers are a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and deepen existing friendships in a relaxed setting. The small-group dinners are held in participants’ homes, with everyone bringing an assigned element of the… Read More >
C’Mon Home To Eat in September!
You are what you eat! Sign up now for a September “eat local challenge.” Our Earth Justice Ministry challenges all First Church members and friends to eat food that comes from within a 100-mile… Read More >
YRUU Youth Group Does Habitat for Humanity Project in Battle Creek
Ten members of our YRUU Youth Group and three adult advisors recently traveled to Battle Creek, Michigan, to work with Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge program. In five days, they built two full ramps… Read More >
Welcome, Cami Thomas – Religious Education Coordinator
We have a new Religious Education Coordinator: Cami Thomas! We are thrilled to welcome Cami to our team. Cami will be running our Religious Education program this year as our community discerns the future… Read More >
Unitarian Universalists Call for the Abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and more
Unitarian Universalists call for an abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the end of family separation at the border, and other social justice initiatives. Denomination News: Guest post by Bruce… Read More >
Words on the Wind – Being in the Here and Now
Being in the Here and Now is one of meditation’s techniques for calming the mind, centering it in the present moment and away from fears of the future or the past. Of course, when… Read More >
Finally, A Church that Makes Sense – Community Perceptions of First Church
“Finally, a church that makes sense.” This summer, as your Interim Communications Coordinator, I’ve run a promoted ad on Facebook using that message, along with the question: “Might our church be a good choice… Read More >
Guest House Meal – Volunteer Opportunity on August 18
GUEST HOUSE MEAL: AUGUST 18. First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee will be providing and serving food for the evening meal at the Guest House Homeless Shelter for Men on Saturday, August 18. Would you… Read More >
Coming this Fall – Theme Circles!
Many of you participated in Chalice Circles over the last 20-plus years. However, with participation in decline, we have decided it’s time for a change! We’re excited to explore the next step in the… Read More >
Rev. Jennifer Nordstrom Receives Final Fellowship
Congratulations to our Senior Minister, The Rev. Jennifer Nordstrom, on receiving her Final Fellowship status at our Unitarian Universalist General Assembly in Kansas City this June. The recognition came at the Service of the… Read More >
Finally, Summer!
Finally, summer! Summer is such an easy time to bask in the beauty of the natural world, a season when Milwaukeeans spend as much time as possible outdoors, a time when everyone should be… Read More >
Rev. Jennifer Nordstrom Speaks at Poor People’s Campaign Event
Rev. Jennifer Nordstrom, Senior Minister at the First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee, speaks at the Poor People’s Campaign event in Madison on Monday, June 4. “You are the power of the earth and the… Read More >
Words on the Wind – Blessings
In Unitarian Universalism, we understand each person is born an original blessing. At the First Unitarian Church of Oakland, when I served as Assistant to the Director of Religious Education, every Sunday the children… Read More >
Share the Plate – One Hope Made Strong
One Hope Made Strong (OHMS) is our summer Share the Plate recipient at the First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee. One Hope Made Strong, run by Ezzard White, is a vocational instruction program that has… Read More >
Paid Internship – Tenor Choral Scholar Position
Tenor Choral Scholar Position – OPENING Available for 2018–19 The First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee is currently accepting applications for a Tenor Choral Scholar position in our church. This paid internship commences mid-August 2018… Read More >