First UU Columbus

The Caring Committee would like you to tell us if you have someone in your family graduating this Spring. Caring Cards will be prepared, signed by the congregation, and sent to the graduate. Either fill out a Joys and Sorrows form (use link in upper left column here) or contact Jane Reisman at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Leadership Development Committee invites the congregation to a special event on the evening of May 19.

The event will be offered to introduce the church to the Art of Developing Meaningful Conversations (ADMC); to help members of the congregation connect to their purpose, engage with community, and thrive; and to transform the way we work together by honoring our diverse gifts.  Save the date - details forthcoming.

Saturday, May 19, 2 pm

Learn how you can use their innovative simple successful techniques as a consumers to support respect and dignity and living wages. Consumer organizing on behalf of those who work the tomato fields of Florida has recently won victories with Trader Joe's and Whole Foods that puts the power of the supermarkets on the side of the workers.

For decades, Florida's farmworkers faced poverty wages and daily violations of their basic rights – including modern-day slavery in the most extreme cases – in order to harvest the food on our plates. Their Anti-Slavery Campaign has earned national and international recognition, based on its innovative program of worker-led investigation and human rights education, and a track record of real success.

with the Rev. Dr. Susan Ritchie

June 7 at 7 pm

As our city observes the 200^th anniversary and our General Assembly prepares to take a stand on the doctrine crafted 500 years ago to give spiritual and legal support for explorers like Columbus, social historian, UU minister and UUA trustee Susan Ritchie takes it on. Why should we care? Those papal bulls that declared some humans inferior still form the basis of  our foreign policy and have been the basis of U.S. laws and policy. Why should you attend? Rev. Ritchie's history-with-humor is unparalleled.

Sunday, June 10, 12:00 noon

Please join us!  Amended constitution will be voted on and church leadership will be elected for 2012-2013.  You can view the candidate bio's here.  Documents are also available here for download in PDF format or stop by the church office to get a copy to review prior to our meeting. :

• Letter describing proposed changes from Board Chair Tim Hooks
• Proposed constitution with redline changes visible for review

Contact Tim Hooks ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) if you have any questions.

       Announcing Peace Camp 2012
   Entering grades 1-4...Aug. 6-10th, 9am-noon
   Entering grades 5-7...Aug. 13-17th, 9am-noon

Peace is always built on justice. So, to the excellent foundation in personal peace-making that we’ve always offered, we add justice-making, including exploring some of the many cultures in Columbus, looking at the ways that kids of different cultures interact (or don’t) and exploring ways to create and be a part of Beloved Community.

[Click HERE for more information and to register]