News & Views
Meet Assistant Sabbatical Minister Rev. Jim Foti
First Church has hired Rev. Jim Foti, a mid-career minister with 10 years of experience in a large Midwestern congregation,… More >
Staff Roles During Sabbatical
Rev. Dena McPhetres, Associate Minister We have a good plan to cover Rev. Jennifer’s responsibilities while she is on sabbatical…. More >
Our Heritage Centers Love
Over the past two months, our middle schoolers have been exploring the topic of Christianity in our “Crossing Paths with… More >
Endowment Task Force Appointed
The Board developed a Forge Our Future Endowment Fund Policy Task Force, and voted on the charge and members at… More >
Loving Gift of Sabbatical
It is a gift of love for a congregation to send a minister on sabbatical and it is a gift… More >
Joyful Gratitude!
Thank you to our members and friends! In this new year, we are full of joy and gratitude for the… More >
Hearts on Fire 2023
Hearts on Fire is a faith development opportunity for high school seniors to meet with Rev. Kimberlee and church staff… More >
Love Is the Ground of Our Faith
Dear First Church, Love is the ground of our faith as Unitarian Universalists: it is who we are at our… More >
Conflict Is Human, Resolving It Is Spiritual Practice
Transparent communication is at the heart of good relationships. In First Church, we promote open, direct and honest communications and… More >
We Want to Hear from You
We Want to Hear from You on this Year’s Congregational Survey! The time is here! The Board of Trustees’ annual… More >
Confronting the Challenges of Plastic
First Church Earth Justice Ministry is a coalition member of Plastic-Free MKE. We invite you to join us in 2023… More >
Exciting Sabbatical Pulpit Guests Coming!
During Rev. Jennifer’s February – July sabbatical, we have an exciting line-up of pulpit guests offering new perspectives and wisdom… More >
Finding Our Center, Being Still
Our theme for January, Finding Our Center, makes me think of dance. Dance was the best teacher for me in… More >
Centering the Clay
Finding your center is our theme this first month of the 2023 new year. I am a potter, so my… More >
Journey to Membership Begins Soon
Register now for class beginning January 11. Led by our ministers, staff and lay-leaders, this series explores Unitarian Universalist theology,… More >
Happy New Year! Forge Our Future Visits Continue
As we enter the new year, we are full of joy and gratitude for the generous spirit of our First… More >