First Unitarian Church Welcomes You!
We are a liberal religious haven, sustained by tradition, boldly seeking justice and gently transforming lives through deeds great and small.
All of our Sunday morning services are streamed (and recorded) live on YouTube. You can access our YouTube channel at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstUnitarianChurchofCincinnati/featured
UPCOMING SERVICES
November 3: “Still Waters: On the Spiritual Wisdom of the Psalms,” Dr. Alexander Riegel
When we think of The Bible, we tend to think of the creation story, the salvation story, the end of days… But we seldom consider one of its greatest sources of comfort and wisdom – the psalms. In this sermon, Dr. Riegel will delve into a few psalms and elucidate their deeper spiritual meanings.
November 10: “Walking the Smooth and Stony Path,” Committee on Right Relations and Dr. Riegel
The First Church Committee on Right Relations has been working diligently on the question of how beloved community can be built and maintained, given the covenantal nature of Unitarian Universalism. In this service, they will update us on their work and share with us their reflections on this question.
November 17: “Kierkegaard’s Counsel,” Dr. Alexander Riegel
Soren Kierkegaard was a 19th century Danish theologian, considered one of the early existentialist philosophers (even though he was a theologian). He is most famous for his works “Either/Or” and “Fear and Trembling.” Rather than dip into the theology of those works, Dr. Riegel will ponder his counsel in tidbits (wise one liners from his collected works).
November 24: “Our Great Bounty,” Dr. Alexander Riegel
This service will be an intergenerational service (all ages – no Sunday school this day), led by Dr. Riegel and Meredith Plummer – DLFD. Join us as we sing, tell stories, read poems, and share stories about “Bounty.”
October Share the Plate Recipient
Every month we collect funds for a worthy cause. We call this effort “Share the Plate (STP).” Share the Plate for October benefits The Adventist Outreach Ministry, better known as Shiloh Food Pantry, which since January 2023 has served approximately 1800 different households with over 4600 family members. Donations this month will help pay operating costs and some of the costs for the annual Thanksgiving holiday distribution to about 500 families.
Please make checks payable to First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati, with Shiloh Food Pantry in the memo line. You may also make your donation online through Breeze at any time.
To support STP or the general work of First Unitarian Church, you can contribute online using the QR code, text the word “give” to 513-717-7373, mail a check to the church, or place a donation in the box at the back of the sanctuary. Regardless of the method of giving, please indicate the desired fund (e.g., STP, pledge, general fund).
All are welcome to join our services. We gather every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Join us in person or watch online on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstUnitarianChurchofCincinnati/videos.
For more information email member-care@firstuu.com
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.
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