First Unitarian Universalist Church of Wichita

09/02/2026

Our Next Service
Annual Water Communion
September 6, 2026 at 11:00 am

First UU’s Annual Water Communion returns September 6 — and featured speakers are YOU! Plan now to bring and share water that represents something meaningful from the past year to share with the congregation — your backyard, a favorite park, the sink where you bathed your infant child, water from your travels (its provenance can be metaphorical), joys and concerns about our living planet. It’s a great way to express how being part of our community enriches each and all of our lives. Linda Jordan will MC. If you forget your water, a pitcher will be available. Ismail Farid will perform special vocal music.

While the church is now open for all services and activities regardless of your vaccina-tion status, the Board strongly recommends that all of us be vaccinated and asks that we continue to practice social distancing when possible, especially when around members and friends who are still opting to wear masks. Online Zoom access is pro-vided for those who cannot attend services or events in person.

08/27/2026

ACLU of Kansas launches “Opportunity Forward”, new campaign for immigrants’ rights in the Free State

The ACLU of Kansas is launching “Opportunity Forward,” a new campaign focused on protecting immigrants’ rights in the state that will prioritize rolling back or preventing 287(g) agreements on the local level, protecting in-state tuition for students, and pushing back against the use of ICE detainers to hold people in local county jails.

The ACLU of Kansas is launching “Opportunity Forward,” a new campaign focused on protecting immigrants’ rights in the state that will prioritize rolling back or preventing 287(g) agreements on the local level, protecting in-state tuition for students, and pushing back against the use of ICE de...

08/26/2026

“Spaciousness of Belief”
August 30, 2026 at 11:00 am

Bruce Young will present “Spaciousness of Belief” by Rev. Matt Alspaugh, who notes that while some people settle into a spot in “the spir-itual domain,” others “are always on the move, exploring. In times of trouble, when spiritual thunderstorms brew, we might backtrack to the last secure spot. But always, we’re curious, we yearn to move on. Both approaches have value.” Gary Gimple will play special harmonica music.

While the church is now open for all services and activities regardless of your vaccination status, the Board strongly recommends that all of us be vaccinated and asks that we continue to practice social distancing, when possible, especially when around members and friends who are still opting to wear masks. Online Zoom access is provided for those who can-not attend services or events in person. Details on our website.

08/23/2026

Thank you Seth Girton for another awesome performance. For those of you who missed it, here is very small clip of Les Folies d Espagne.

08/22/2026

08/19/2026

“Sacred U-Turns”
Our Next Service August 23, 2026 at 11:00 am

Joe Mohr will present “Sacred U-Turns,” noting that “Among the most misunderstood religious ideas is the practice of repentance. Too often tied to guilt and punishment, the word’s original meaning is far more hopeful: to change one’s mind. Growth requires the courage to admit when we are wrong and the humility to keep learning. But transformation might begin with a simple but powerful phrase: “I was mistaken.’” Seth Girton will bring us special cello music.

While the church is now open for all services and activities regardless of your vaccination status, the Board strongly recommends that all of us be vaccinated and asks that we continue to practice social distancing, when possible, especially when around members and friends who are still opt-ing to wear masks. Online Zoom access is provided for those who can-not attend services or events in person. Zoom information is posted on our website.

08/12/2026

“Original Blessing, Original Responsibility”
Our Next Service, August 16, 2026 11:00 AM

Joe Mohr will present “Original Blessing, Original Responsibility,” addressing ‘original sin,’ which “has left many people carrying burdens of shame and unworthiness. Yet declaring that human beings are naturally good does not fully account for the realities of history. We’ll explore a middle path: we are born with inherent worth and dignity, but also with the capacity for compassion and cruelty. What if being human means embracing both blessing and responsibility?” Ish Farid will bring us Special Music.

While the church is now open for all services and activities regardless of your vaccination status, the Board strongly recommends that all of us be vaccinated and asks that we continue to practice social distancing, when possible, especially when around members and friends who are still opt-ing to wear masks. Online Zoom access is provided for those who can-not attend services or events in person. Zoom information is posted on our website.

08/06/2026

First UU was one of the sponsors earlier this year for this annual public worship sponsored by Diverse Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries

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08/05/2026

“All The Tiny Muscles”
Our next service – August 9, 2026

Kay Davis presents “All the Tiny Muscles” by Rev. Tess Baumberger, noting “When my son was in his infancy, I remember watching him learn to sit up, wobbling precariously. They require coordinating all the tiny muscles hugging around your torso, working in unison. Those we love are tiny muscles supporting our lives. We often aren’t conscious of how much they support us until they become sick, or die, or leave our lives in other ways.” The First UU Choir performs “Blue Boat Home,” by Peter Mayer

While the church is now open for all services and activities regardless of your vaccination status, the Board strongly recommends that all of us be vaccinated and asks that we continue to practice social distancing, when possible, especially when around members and friends who are still opt-ing to wear masks. Online Zoom access is provided for those who can-not attend services or events in person. Zoom information is posted on our website.

08/03/2026

Election Protection Hotlines are active now:

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