Bienvenu! Bienvenido! Welcome! We are a liberal congregation 174 years young, with a long history of justice work to build a better world. Now, in the aftermath of the storm, we provide a safe haven in a supportive community to process tangled and difficult emotions, and we afford our members and friends the opportunity to be part of the rejuvenation and restoration of this church and this city. Come join with us! Our worship is diverse and vibrant and spiritual, and there is plenty of hands-on work to do. You are needed and wanted here. See you at church! --The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger CLICK HERE FOR REV. MELANIE'S SERMONS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHURCH HOME? We are a welcoming congregation, a liberal religion, accepting of all, passionate about social justice, and the beautiful city we inhabit. Join us on our quest for truth. Visit us soon. We'll be waiting for you. If you need information about the church, please call our office at 504-866-9010 or email the office at office@firstuuno.org. MISSION STATEMENT We are a richly historic, diverse and inclusive, liberal religious community of free thinkers, inspired by reason and spirit. Members of First Church commit to seek meaning and wholeness in our lives and justice in the world. VISION STATEMENT We Claim The Dream! Social Justice Equality Religious Freedom Together with Unitarian Universalists from across the nation, we will be a voice of hope and courage in the spiritual transformation of the Gulf Coast... the World.

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FIND OUT WHAT'S GOING ON. You can find First Church's calendar of events HERE. Please remember that if you are planning to use any space at First Church you must submit a request for usage by contacting our Office Administrator, Mandisa Jackson (866-9010).

LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD FRIENDS? You may be interested in one of our Covenant Groups. Click HERE to learn more.

HELP US REBUILD FIRST CHURCH. Check this page for the ongoing information for our rebuilding plans. You can see our hopes and dreams manifested in the drawing of our wonderful architects. Click HERE.

DO YOU WANT TO BE OF SERVICE? Every Sunday there is an opportunity for those who want to help with the ongoing work of First Church. Greeting people and making them feel welcome is a fundamental ministry... making coffee and preparing for the hour when come together to strengthen the bonds of friendship is also fundamental. The commitment to these services and its demands are low. Please consider giving your time and love to the work of our church. Volunteer via email: Kathy Hubbell (elleryhubbell@earthlink.net) for greeting and Jeanne Barnard (randy@randyryker.com) for coffee.

GNOUU (Greater New Orleans UU’s) represents the three metro New Orleans churches. They meet monthly to identify ways in which the our local churches can support each other. You can view pictures from GNOUU's booth at the UUA General Assembly and other information on their website.

The GNOUU's Rebuilding and Revitalization Campaign is looking for an Administrator/Grantwriter. You can find a link on HERE.

THE MIRACLE OF THE MULTITUDES. We have been blessed with the ongoing help of a network of congregations around the country and the world, our Partner Churches. To learn more about Partner Churches, click HERE.

HURRICANE KATRINA: You can get a good get a better understanding of what happened to our building because of Hurricane Katrina. Click HERE.

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