We are a liberal religious haven, sustained by tradition, boldly seeking justice and gently transforming lives through deeds great and small.

Join us this Sunday at 10:00 A.M. for our next service:

THIS WEEK

One of the interesting things about us humans is that we tend to get theological when the chips are down or tragedy strikes. “Please, God, I promise!” or “If there were a God, this wouldn’t be happening!” are the armchair theological utterances during difficult times.  But why don’t we wax theological in the good times?

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In this sermon, I explore what it means to hold space for ourselves and for others, especially in beloved community.  Want to explore with me?  I’ll hold space for you.

March 31: “From the Buddha to Gibran: Suffering and the Religious Life”

Dr. Alexander Riegel

One of the more frequent arguments against religion is the fact of suffering in life.  How do the different religious traditions view suffering and do those views explain the problem of suffering in a meaningful way?

April 7: “Cephu”

Dr. Alexander Riegel

With all the challenges facing us as individuals and as a culture, e.g., global warming, national and geopolitics, war, and the scoundrels in our lives, we are experiencing too many examples of human nature run amok.  This is what naturally happens when the survival instinct kicks into full gear.  What humanity needs most, however, is a counter intuitive response to the challenges we face, not an instinctual one.  Cephu’s story contains the antidote we need for a time like this – for lives like ours.”

This year, when thinking about our beloved community and the assistance necessary to support our mission and continued growth, we’re asking you to say “YES, AND!” It’s an exciting time at First Church, as we settle into the Developmental Ministry process, welcome new faces, strengthen existing relationships, and continue to push ourselves and the community around us along the arc bending towards justice.

All are welcome to join our services.   We gather every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. 
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We are a caring Unitarian Universalist community in the centrally located Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati. We meet in a warm and graceful building, circa 1889, for worship services that nourish spiritual growth and learning throughout life. A self-governed congregation in good standing with the Unitarian Universalist Association, we are an active force for positive change through a variety of activities that serve our members and our community. 

If you are a member here, an internet traveler or a spiritual searcher, if you are experiencing hard times and need a hand up or are a social justice advocate, come to First Church and share in the celebration of life’s journey. We cherish human diversity, the differences in sex, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, range of abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, financial means, education, theology and political perspective. These values apply to all of the activities of our Congregation.

COME, COME, WHOEVER YOU ARE!

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