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

Spiritual Practice, Not Spiritual Bypass

Today’s Topic: What if weeping not only endures for the night, but also stays through the joy of the morning?... 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 9, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

From Vision Loss to Vision Forward: A Journey of Possibility

Susan Eggold, Director of Philanthropy. Vision Forward is a non-profit in Greater Milwaukee providing training, tools, and support for people... More >

Upcoming Events

November 3, 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 5, 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 5, 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

Do You Know our Next Director of Admin?

Communications

We are in the midst of our search for our next Director of Administration at First Church! Do you know… More >

Gratitude as Spiritual Practice

Personal & Spiritual Development

Sometimes gratitude can sound like a platitude, a polite reflex rather than a felt response. We hear or read “thank… More >

Nurturing Gratitude

Personal & Spiritual Development

Dear First Church, Nurturing Gratitude strengthens our connection to what we love in this world. It builds the pathway between… More >