News & Views
Hear about RE Volunteering from Beth
Beth Bruch shared this about her experience volunteering in the Children’s Religious Education program at First Church. “My boys and… More >
What Can Theme Circles Do for You?
Church member Dot Sherman describes her experience: “I enjoyed the opportunity to share life’s experience on a small intimate basis…. More >
Circle Suppers Are Back!
Circle Suppers are a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and deepen existing friendships in a relaxed setting. The small-group… More >
First Church Youth Worship Featured by UUA
We are proud to announce that the First Church 2023 Youth Service has been chosen to be a part of… More >
Forward Scholars 23-24
Thanks to many dedicated staff leaders and volunteers (including First Church members), Common Ground’s FORWARD SCHOLARS was a resounding success… More >
Welcome to Religious Education 2023-24!
As we approach the fall season, we are excited to offer our Religious Education (RE) program for children and youth…. More >
Chancel Choir Starting Up-Join Us!
The Chancel Choir will be starting up again for the 2023-24 church year with Thursday evening rehearsals starting on August… More >
Kin Outside Your Family of Origin
On a recent visit to Minneapolis, I was reunited with my “spiritual friends” group. We hadn’t seen each other in-person… More >
Share the Plate, Sept. 22-May 23
THANK YOU on behalf of more than 150 non-profit organizations who benefitted from your generous financial support since January 2011…. More >
Single-Use Plastics – Yikes!
Do you know that Earth Justice Ministry partners with Plastic-Free MKE to help reduce single use plastics? If you already… More >
Endowment Task Force (EFTF) Update
Objective of Endowment The principle of the endowment fund will be protected. Any income of the endowment fund may be… More >
Theme Circle Facilitator Application Deadline July 15!
Do you enjoy our monthly worship themes? Can you help create a trusting space for reflection and exploration in a… More >
Farewell from Rev. Jim
Seems like just the other day that Rev. Kimberlee took my picture in the snow in front of church on… More >
Quiet Grace
There is obvious grace and then there is quiet grace. Obvious grace we notice in athletes and dancers. Quiet grace… More >
WUUSAN-Share the Plate, Summer 2023
The Wisconsin Unitarian Universalist State Action Network (WUUSAN) is our Share the Plate recipient for the summer months of June,… More >
Endowment Fund Task Force Update-June 2023
Here’s what the Endowment Fund Task Force has done since the prior Chanticleer update in May. Objective of Endowment The… More >