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FAST Fund – STP Sept 2023
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) FAST Fund is our September Share the Plate recipient. FAST Fund provides quick financial assistance… More >
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Welcome to First Church Religious Education 2023-24!
Get ready for an adventure of faith-filled learning fun at First Church! Welcome to a renewed religious education format for… More >
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An Exciting September Ahead
My dear First Church, it is a delight to be joining you again after a beautiful, restorative sabbatical. I visited… More >
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Join a Fun & Rewarding Team
Are you looking for an enjoyable and rewarding way to give back to your church community? First Church relies on… More >
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OWL for Grades 7-9, Parent Orientation Aug 27
We will offer the Our Whole Lives (OWL) program for grade 7-9 youth at First Church this 2023-24 church year…. More >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >