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 (10AM) 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
April 27: “Music Sunday,” Jera Cox, Director of Music, and First Church Singers
On Sunday, April 27th, the First Unitarian Singers will present “Brian Tate in Song,” for our Spring Music service. Brian Tate is a Canadian-based musician and composer. He has composed choral, orchestral, jazz, and gospel works and is the founder of Vancouver’s 100-voice City Soul Choir. He conducts lively choral workshops and is known for his inspiring choral compositions and arrangements.
May 04: “Because it was he. Because it was I.” Dr. Alexander Riegel, Developmental Minister
There are increasing reports regarding the loss of meaningful friendships in our modern world. This is due to many factors that are unique to our modern world. There was a time when philosophers spent much time contemplating friendship. We will dip into their wisdom on this topic and see if they can reinvigorate our sense of the importance and meaning of friendship.
May 11: “Ask a Minister,” Revs. Bill Gupton, Jennifer Gracen, and Alexander Riegel
Join other Unitarian Universalists from the Cincinnati area as the city’s three parish ministers, Rev. Bill Gupton (Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church), Rev. Jennifer Gracen (St. John’s Unitarian Uiversalist Church), and Rev. Alexander Riegel (First Unitarian Church) answer your questions about Unitarian Universalism, religion, spirituality, worship, church dynamics, the state of the world, the meaning of life, and probably other more esoteric topics.
Our clergy panel invites you to “Ask a Minister” by submitting your questions, prior to the service, to alex.riegel@firstuu.com. They will select the best, the funniest, the most poignant, and challenging inquiries to answer live from the chancel in a “question box” format. The deadline for submitting questions is Wednesday, May 7 at 6:00 p.m.
May 18: “Intergenerational Flower Communion,” Dr. Alexander Riegel, Developmental Minister and Meredith Plummer, Director of Lifespan Faith Development
This traditional Sunday honors the origin of our yearly Flower Communion service, during which we also dedicate children to our beloved community, welcome new members into the fold, tell a story or two, and listen as Dr. Riegel shares poetry with us and plays his dulcimer.
May 18: “Where Patriotism and UU Values Intersect,” Debbie Davidson
Why is patriotism closely associated with militarism? Are UUs patriotic? Who are the “hidden figures” in patriotism?
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.
Announcement
In an effort to streamline our church announcements, the Communications Task Force along with the Board are reviewing current messaging vehicles and would like your feedback.
What we learn from this exercise will influence where and how announcements go out to the congregation, so your participation is very important.
Please go to http://bit.ly/4aLdGba to learn more and answer 3 simple questions.
As a thank you, one person will be randomly chosen from the list of respondents and will win flowers in their name at an upcoming service.
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