Are You
...looking for a home church?
...curious about Unitarian Universalism?
...thinking about joining but want a complete picture of our congregation?
You have 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, Religious Education 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.
Latest News for Members and Friends:
Summer Forum 2008 - Sundays, June 15th through August 17th at 10:00 a.m.
This year's Summer Forum will feature, among many other exciting speakers, noted writer, educator, and environmentalist, Bill McKibben and former Utah Senator and Representative Paula Julander. Click here for scheduled speakers and topics.
Click here to meet your 2008 - 2009 Board of Trustees
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 Unitarian Universalism (UU) has a Judeo-Christian foundation, each UU congregation has its own style. Sunday services at First Church typically include singing, sermons, ceremonies, and yes, announcements. There are also 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 are also proud of the place First Church holds in Salt Lake City. 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 the National Organization for Women, were founded. Today’s members continue to use First Church as a base of operations to work on such issues as immigration, hunger, and the 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 help others, and we have fun. Check out the activities and events section here to see what sparks your interest.
