Our Unitarian Universalist Beliefs

As Unitarian Universalists, we believe in and encourage a free and responsible search for truth and meaning.

First Church is a welcoming congregation, and all who wish to explore what it means to be human are invited to join us.

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join us on Sunday

November 23, 2025 | 9:00 am & 11:00 am

Antidote for the Heart

Today’s Topic: As we turn toward our complicated national holiday of gratitude, how can we courageously hold the hard truths... More >

Children's Faith Formation

Children & Youth: Faith Formation

For Unitarian Universalists, faith formation includes all of the ways that children, teens and adults grow toward their potential as compassionate, ethical and fulfilled human beings. Our Faith Formation program offers weekly updates on ways to connect with our families, faith, and community. Sign up. More >

November 23, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

MTEA: Public Education & Social Justice Organizing

Amy Mizialko, Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association, Executive Director. This talk will cover current union organizing, public education in Milwaukee and... More >

Upcoming Events

November 17, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Practice of Presence

Join us every Monday at 5:30-6:30 p.m. in our beautiful Sanctuary for the Practice of Silence as we sit in... More >

November 19, 2025 | 9:00 am

Poetry Contemplation

Join us on Wednesday mornings. Listen, respond and rest with the words of selected poets and in the company of... More >

November 19, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Buddhist Study Group

Gathering Waters Sangha First and third Wednesdays of the month,  6:30-8:00 p.m. Meet with us at church or via Zoom... More >

Latest News & Views

Forge Our Future Endowment Campaign is 3 Years Old! 

Forge Our Future

Some of you will remember how we kicked off the campaign with a joyful Halloween block party in late October… More >

Join the Cast of the Holiday Pageant

Religious Education

This year’s holiday pageant will be on December 21 at 10:00 a.m. It’s titled “Hope of the Holidays.” Join us… More >

Holiday Giving Tree Is Coming

Religious Education

Later this month, keep an eye out for the Holiday Giving Tree on the Faith Formation table! We’re excited to… More >