We Welcome All to First Unitarian Church!
We are a caring Unitarian Universalist community in the centrally located Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati. We meet in a warm and graceful building, built circa 1889, for worship services that nourish spiritual growth and learning throughout life. A self-governed congregation, we are an active force for personal and societal growth through a variety of activities that serve our members and our community.
Established in 1830, we have been an important part of the history of Cincinnati ever since. We strive to carry on the tradition of First Unitarian members throughout the years who have championed individual and civil rights, led educational and civic reform, and worked to promote justice in daily affairs. We seek to be Radically Inclusive, and are constantly looking for ways to extend our welcome to all people.
Established in 1830, we have been an important part of the history of Cincinnati ever since. We strive to carry on the tradition of First Unitarian members throughout the years who have championed individual and civil rights, led educational and civic reform, and worked to promote justice in daily affairs. We seek to be Radically Inclusive, and are constantly looking for ways to extend our welcome to all people.
Summer Schedule: 10:30 a.m. at either First Unitarian Church or at St. John's Unitarian Universalist Church (see dates below for location)
Our Sunday morning services are streamed live (and recorded) on YouTube. You can also view previous Sunday services there.
Upcoming SermonsJuly 6
"Spikes and Blisters" Rev. Dr. Lucas Hergert NOTE: 10:30 a.m. service at St. John's UU Rev. Dr. Lucas Hergert grew up at St. John's and first heard his call to ministry in the youth group. He now serves the North Shore Unitarian Church in Deerfield, Illinois, and teaches preaching at Meadville Lombard Theological School. He is the author of Impassioned: A Guide to Progressive Preaching. He will deliver a sermon about finding hope in a time of sharp words and painful messages. July 13 "Action Sunday" Rev. Jenn Gracen NOTE: 10:30 a.m. service at St. John's UU This special service will start with a short time together followed by activities across the congregation. Join us for this fun and exciting service. July 20 "Take These Broken Wings..." Rev. Mary Tarbell-Green NOTE: 10:30 a.m. service at First Unitarian Church What a time we’re all in. The world. Our country. Our community. Through music (Barry Green) and drama (Jerome Yorke) and wisdom (yours truly), you’ll leave full hearted with mended wings. You might even learn to fly! July 27 "A Religious Look at Dracula" Rev. Dennis McCarty NOTE: 10:30 a.m. service at First Unitarian Church Rev. Dennis McCarty will return to our pulpit to share "A Religious Look at Dracula." Bram Stoker's 1896 novel, Dracula, has become a classic of horror fiction. Yet vampire stories have changed a great deal from Stoker's era to ours: vampires have shape-shifted in ways far more profound than just changing into bats. Rev. McCarty's analysis will provide surprising insights into both Stoker's culture and also trends in present-day American culture. It will make for an enjoyable--and surprisingly relevant--look at more than a century of vampire evolution. Events and Activities
You can sign up for many events through links in our calendar. For others, please email the team sponsoring the event.
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