News & Views
Courage to Defend Democracy & Grow Church Vitality
Courage is calling to us this October, as we gear up to Defend Democracy in Wisconsin, and to kick-off our… More >
Share the Plate Oct – Forward Scholars
Our October Share the Plate partner is Common Ground’s Forward Scholars program. In listening sessions with the Milwaukee community, CG… More >
Thanks to Our Voting Activists!
We extend a big thank you to the many First Church members who worked at the polls on August 9… More >
Spreading the UU Word Across Wis.
The Wisconsin Unitarian Universalist State Action Network (WUUSAN) was formed to build a statewide network employing the power of the… More >
Journalism, You, and the Future of Truth Seeking
As a longtime journalist, Dave Umhoefer offered tips while in the pulpit this summer for dealing with disinformation – and… More >
Invitation to Explore Your Inner Geography
Returning in October 2022, A Geography of Grace invites you to explore your inner geography, to listen for your inner… More >
Share the Plate Sept–Plastic Free MKE
Our September Share the Plate partner is Plastic-Free MKE. This coalition’s mission is to reduce the harms that unnecessary plastics… More >
Belonging Takes Living into Relationship
I lived in the Pacific Northwest for one year. Everything was so big out there: the trees were so tall,… More >
Volunteer to be a Religious Explorer!
Our Children and Youth need teachers and assistants to companion them during this year’s RE Sunday programs. If you want… More >
Belonging & Learning in the Sanctuary
Can you recall being in a church sanctuary as a child? I remember sitting in a fluffy pink yet scratchy… More >
What Are Theme Circles?
Theme circles are monthly small groups that deepen and support the spiritual journeys of participants in community with each other… More >
Forging Our Future & Sabbatical
We are in for an exciting and dynamic church year, dear ones! This fall, we are Forging our Future together… More >
Geography of Grace: An invitation to explore your inner geography
Geography of Grace is an adult spiritual development offering which invites you to explore your inner geography, to listen for… More >
What Can Theme Circles Do for You?
Church member Mary Gleason describes her enthusiasm: “I have now participated in four different Theme Circles, and it has been… More >
Two First Church Members Begin Tutoring Organization with Common Ground
Molly Shiffler and Kristi Gutierrez are two of six members of Common Ground who have initiated a new organization to… More >
Welcome our New Pastoral Care Provider Coordinator
We are delighted to welcome church member Liz Irwin Moore into the role of Pastoral Care Provider (PCP) Coordinator! Liz… More >