News & Views

Is a QCD for Me in 2024?
As we look to the end of 2024, many of us start thinking about holidays, family gatherings, and year-end tax… More >

Truth Evolution Workshop, Sign Up Now
We are so excited to share the news: a Poet Laureate of Wisconsin, now living in Alaska with her husband,… More >

Pastoral Care Associate Commissioning
Sunday, November 10 at both services, we will “commission” our new Pastoral Care Associates (PCAs). In a religious community, to… More >

Repair Can Be Uncomfortable, Scary
Of all the words that focus on restoration and use the prefix “re“, (reconnect, recreate, relax, renovation, resurrect) it seems… More >

Retiring in June
By now, many of you will have read or heard the happy-sad news that I will be retiring on June… More >

Begin a Journey of Repair
This November, our theme for the month is Repair, and no matter what happens with the election, there will be… More >

Child Dedication-Nov. 2024
On November 24, a Dedication of Parents and Children will take place during our 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday… More >

Walk & Rolls Are Great Fun
The Earth Justice Ministry had a wonderful time at our September 14 Walk & Roll. We met in Lincoln Park… More >

Xmas Eve Reception Volunteers Wanted
We have a wonderful opportunity for a volunteer or two. There is a tradition here that the Christmas Eve services… More >

The Greeter Lectern is Calling You!
Our beautiful Greeter Lectern, designed and built by member Pete Hill, is calling to you! Are you someone who enjoys… More >

Endowment Fund Update
We’re excited to share that we’re making great progress on getting The FUSM Endowment Fund Trust up and running! Here’s… More >

Take Inspired Action Before Election Day
Join the growing ranks of First Church members helping people register and vote on or before November 5. Activities range… More >

Our Whole Lives Facilitators Needed
Our Whole Lives (OWL), is a comprehensive, lifespan sexuality education curricula we are proud offer to our children and youth… More >

Interested in Fostering Belonging at First Church?
We are delighted that so many people are finding or returning to First Church—and we want to make them feel… More >

Take Action NOW on Your Election Day Plan
Please consider volunteering at polling places, or in the community, on Nov. 5, to ensure everyone has a chance to… More >

Annie Dillard’s Pilgrim at Tinker Creek
A group of 12 to 14 members of First Church is being organized to study Annie Dillard’s nonfiction book… More >