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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First Church Tidings

November 8, 2026 | 9:00 am & 11:00 am

Healing Democracy

Today’s Topic: No matter what happens in any individual election cycle, our hearts and our democracy need healing. The lie... More >

November 8, 2026 - November 9, 2026

Feast for Funds 2026

THE AUCTION WILL GO LIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2026 Online auction: https://www.32auctions.com/F4F2026 The auction is back. And we would love your... More >

November 4, 2026 | 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 8, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Finding Light: A Cosmic Perspective on How Connected We Are and How Curiosity Makes Life Bearable

Michelle Thaller, NASA’s Assistant director of Science-Retired  Why do we explore the universe?  Everything comes back to our human need... More >

November 15, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Guest House Sandwich Making

On Sunday, November 15, our Faith Formation program is partnering with Guest House to learn about homelessness in Milwaukee and... More >

News & Views

Kimberlee's Comtemplations

Here is the latest post from Rev. Kimberlee Tomczak Carlson More >

Upcoming Events

November 4, 2026 | 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, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Chancel Choir

Join us on most Thursdays in singing as we prepare to perform at Sunday services. The choir sings about once... More >

November 8, 2026 - November 9, 2026

Feast for Funds 2026

THE AUCTION WILL GO LIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2026 Online auction: https://www.32auctions.com/F4F2026 The auction is back. And we would love your... More >

Latest News & Views

What does the Children’s Faith Formation (CFF) Team Do?

Faith Formation

by Andy Boddyspargo, CFF Team Member Below your very feet most Sundays, the children of our congregation giggle, draw, learn,… More >

Curiosities & Musings

Personal & Spiritual Development

As I sit to begin this month’s “Curiosities and Musings”, the exact temperature outside is 50 degrees, with 51 degrees… More >

Kimberlee’s Contemplations

Personal & Spiritual Development

If there is a recipe for healing, what would the ingredients be? Certainly, time would feature as a dominant ingredient,… More >