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
September 8: “The Blue Guitar,” Dr. Alexander Riegel
Typically, I dedicate my Flower Communion homily to poetry but as you may remember, this past Flower Communion did not allow time for that – we had so many young children to dedicate (a good “problem” to have!)! So, we’ll welcome ourselves back after Labor Day with the wisdom of our poets.
September 15: “Help in Hard Times,” Reverend Sharon K. Dittmar
Ever wonder how you arrived where you are and what it means? For the Sunday I am recognized as Minister Emerita at First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati, I will offer three letters I might have written, had a I thought to do so. They are of ministry, the challenges of being human, and what gets me up in the morning and gives me hope, even when I feel despair.
September 22: “Is Your Caravan Lost?”, Dr. Alexander Riegel
When I arrived at First U a year ago, I did a three-part sermon series on the tension between our instinctual nature and our desire to be a loving presence in the world. Now that we’ve had a year to observe and ponder life from this perspective, it’s time to shift from pondering to practicing.
September 29: “One of These Things Is Not Like the Other,” Dr. Alexander Riegel
Many of you know that at this year’s General Assembly, the proposal to change Article II of the UUA’s bylaws passed. This means that Article II of the Association’s bylaws no longer refers to the Principles and Sources with which we are familiar. Now, Article II refers to a set of Values. What does this change mean for individual congregations and what does it mean for First U in particular? This sermon is the start of that conversation.
September 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 September benefits The Common Orchard Project, which works to install and maintain community orchard plantings across Greater Cincinnati. These common orchards provide increased food access, tree canopy, walkable greenspace and community building in neighborhoods that have experienced disinvestment. Donations this month will provide for four orchard installations scheduled for Fall 2024, as well as interpretive signage. Please make checks payable to First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati, with Common Orchard Project 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 below, 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). Members may also donate through the Breeze online member system.
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.
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