Are you
...looking for a home church?
...curious about Unitarian Universalism?
...thinking about joining but want a complete picture of our congregation?
You’ve come to the right place! Our website aims to reflect the friendliness of our congregation. When you do come to church, stay for coffee hour and look for more information at the Book, RE and Welcome tables in the social hall. Introduce yourself, sign the guest book, request a name tag, and be sure to come back again and again.
Who We Are
Our congregation is made of liberal Christians, atheists, pagans, agnostics, humanists, searchers, and believers in higher powers of many kinds, which we call by many names. We treasure the diverse colors, ethnicities, sexual orientations, family configurations, enablements, and socioeconomic status of our church family. Our differences are as valuable as our commonalities. We impose no creed on our members but invite you to explore and grow with us in your own unique way.
While UU congregations share a Judeo-Christian foundation, each one has its own style. Sundays at what we fondly call First Church are fairly traditional, with singing, sermons, ceremonies, and yes, announcements. So you’ll no doubt feel comfortable even on your first visit. On the other hand, there are times when we celebrate music, wisdom, and rituals from other times and places. Be assured that we welcome you each and every time.
Our Children
One of our greatest assets is our Religious Education program, which gives children and youth a solid foundation in the Seven Principles that guide our spiritual lives (see below). Look for more information about curriculum and activities here.
Our History
We’re also proud of the place First Church holds in this most unique of American cities. Unitarianism in Utah is 117 years old. It was at First Church that some of Salt Lake’s liberal organizations, such as Planned Parenthood and NOW, were founded. Today’s members continue to use First Church as a base of operations to work on such issues as immigration, hunger, and environment. Go here to see where you can put your time and talent to work.
Our Programs
To ensure that we as individuals and as a congregation are the best that we can be, we pay close attention to social and spiritual needs. To that end, we learn, we create, we labor, we serve our fellows, and we have fun. Check out the activities and events section here to see what sparks your interest.
