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

October 12, 2025 | 9:00 am & 11:00 am

Balancing Action and Presence

Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 Today’s Topic: Cultivating Compassion, especially during the times we find ourselves in, can be difficult for... 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 >

October 12, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

International Institute of Wisconsin

Alexander P. Durtka, Jr., LHD, MSW, MDiv., CFEE   An insider’s overview, beyond the annual Holiday Folk Fair, into an often-unknown... More >

Upcoming Events

October 11, 2025 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Walk & Roll Greenfield Park

Join the Earth Justice Ministry on Saturday, October 11 from 10:30-noon for our Walk and Roll in Greenfield Park located... More >

October 12, 2025 | 9:00 am & 11:00 am & 11:00 am

Balancing Action and Presence

Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 Today’s Topic: Cultivating Compassion, especially during the times we find ourselves in, can be difficult for... More >

October 12, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

International Institute of Wisconsin

Alexander P. Durtka, Jr., LHD, MSW, MDiv., CFEE   An insider’s overview, beyond the annual Holiday Folk Fair, into an often-unknown... More >

Latest News & Views

Book club discussion group

Attention Readers!

Uncategorized, Social Groups, Personal & Spiritual Development

Our First Church Book Discussion Group is one of the longest-running, continuous activities at First Church and it has changed… More >

Call for Share the Plate Nominations

Social Justice

Share the Plate is a First Church social justice ministry that shares 50% of all non-pledge cash in the church’s… More >

Come to the Common Ground 1,000 Person Assembly 

Social Justice

Please join us for our Common Ground Assembly. Sunday, October 19th, 3:00-4:30 pm, at Serb Hall, 5101 W Oklahoma Ave…. More >