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.
Sunday Services begin at 10:00 a.m. These services are streamed live (and recorded) on YouTube. You can also view previous Sunday services there.
First Unitarian of Cincinnati is thrilled to announce that we will welcome a new minister on August 1, 2026! Bridget Laflin has served as Director of Religious Education in five churches (presently in Cedar Rapids, Iowa). She currently leads a prison ministry, and has been a guest preacher at UU churches in Iowa, Washington State and Texas. Before receiving her Masters in Divinity at Seattle University, she was a manager in the aviation insurance industry and co-founded/directed an improv troupe. We are excited that Bridget has chosen to share her many gifts and talents with us.
Upcoming SermonsJuly 12
"Righteous Indignation: Now, Tomorrow, AND Forever" - Spiritual Wholeness Action Group (SWAG) SWAG explores how we can channel our righteous indignation to take community action for justice and equity, and against racism and oppression. First Unitarian Church hosts St. John's UU, in a shared service - Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. July 19 "UUism Across the World" - Rev. Liz Weber Guest sermonist Rev. Liz Weber will be speaking about Unitarian Universalism across the world. Shared service at St. John's UU (320 Resor Ave., Cincinnati) - Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. July 26 "Our Shared Journey" - Tim Kraus Join us as Tim Kraus explores vignettes from the 200 year shared journey between First Unitarian Church and St. John's Unitarian Universalist Church. We've been through a lot together. There is much to celebrate. First Unitarian Church hosts St. John's UU, in a shared service - Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. _________________________________________________________________________________________ July-August Worship Services with St. John’s This summer, we will be, once again, splitting Worship Services with our friends at St. John’s UU (320 Resor Avenue, 45220 in Clifton.) We will go alternating weeks to each church, and the services will be held at 10:30 A.M. This will be an interesting Summer Series of services, as each of our churches prepare to embark on two new ministries. The schedule will be as follows: July July 12: First Unitarian - See Upcoming Sermons. Led by our Spiritual Wholeness Action Group (SWAG). July 19: St. John’s UU - See Upcoming Sermons July 26: First Unitarian - See Upcoming Sermons. Led by First U's own Tim Kraus. August August 2: St. John’s UU - Rev. Karen Madrone will be in the pulpit, in her first Sunday as St. John’s Developmental Minister. August 9: First Unitarian - Rev. Bridget Laflin will be in the Pulpit, in her first Sunday as First Unitarian's Contract to Call Minister. August 16: St. John’s UU - Rev. Karen and Rev. Bridget will lead a collaborative service August 23: First Unitarian - Rev. Bridget and Rev. Karen will lead a collaborative service August 30: Both congregations return to their home church. Services at First Unitarian return to 10:00 a.m. start time. Events and ActivitiesThe link above is an abbreviated calendar of events. Members can see the full calendar here. 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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Our Mission Statement Our urban community welcomes all with love, supports learning and spiritual growth, serves our wider community, and works for justice, equity, and inclusion. (Adopted in 2019) Learn more about the Unitarian Universalist Association,
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