Community and Support Groups
Many groups in our church offer our members opportunities to gather, to meet, and to participate in official and informal activities that provide meaningful services to the community, to the church, and to its members. A few of these groups are described below:

Our choir...
presents opportunity for spiritual growth. Sing and enjoy music from madrigals to Mozart to spirituals with us. Instrumental music by talented members and friends is an integral part of our worship services.
For a closer look at the choir and some of its activities, see our web page: Meet the Choir

Adult Enrichment Program...
For a closer look at our Adult Enrichment Program and activities, see our web page: AEP

UU Covenant Groups.. 
Covenant Groups are one form of small group ministry. They are made up of eight to ten people who meet regularly.  With the help of a trained facilitator and ministerial guidance, participants talk, learn, work and play together over time. Although participants often report feeling better connected and happier with their lives after taking part, these meetings are not therapy. They are also not a religion course or a replacement for Sunday worship.  What you should expect from this small group experience is to:

1. Better appreciate your own spiritual journey,
2. Feel more strongly connected to this church and its congregation,
3. Participate in social justice work that is meaningful to you and to the community.

YAG - Young Adult Group...
The mission of the First UU Young Adult Group is to provide a community for our Young Adults (ages 18-35+) and their young adult friends, to act as both a social group and a service group within the church and the community.

For more information visit the following URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColumbusUUYAG/

FOCUUS...
The mission of the Fellowship of Campus Unitarian Universalists is: We affirm and promote the inherent worth & dignity of young adults interested in progressive worship within a spiritual environment, a welcoming community and social justice..

For more information visit the following URL: http://focuus.org.ohio-state.edu/index.htm

SYC...
School for Young Children provides a program that is open to both congregational members and to the community at large.
For more information on SYC, visit our web page: http://www.school-for-young-children.com/

Interweave...
The mission of Interweave is to provide opportunities for social activities, spirituality, and service for the Unitarian Universalist churches of Central Ohio, by and with the gay, lesbian, and transgender communities and supporters.
For more information on Interweave, visit our web page: http://FirstUUColumbus.org/interweave/

Contra Dance...
A beautiful wood dance floor now graces Fellowship Hall, and the Social Committee sponsors a series of welcoming, intergenerational contra dances with a caller and live band. Dances are held one Friday each month.  check the All Soles Contra Dance schedule on our website for the latest information:  http://FirstUUColumbus.org/AllSoles/

Dance with UU...
Have you ever marvelled at the grace and beauty of Ballroom Dancing?  We welcome dancers of all levels (members and non-members alike) to join us on Monday nights for a lesson at 7 and open dancing from 8-10.  Check the Dance with UU web page for the latest information:  http://FirstUUColumbus.org/dancewithuu/

First Friday...
A great opportunity to share a potluck dinner and to meet fellow church members. Normally meets on the first Friday of each month.

Economic Globalization Task Force...
This special interest group is an offshoot of the Social Justice Committee, and focuses on world-wide Economic Globalization issues.

For more information on the Economic Globalization Task Force, visit our web page.

Corporate Personhood
See our web page.

Caring Committee
The Caring Committee seeks to be aware of, and respond to,  the personal joys and sorrows of members and friends.  We inform the church of these joys and sorrows through caring cards, Sunday morning announcements, and through the Discoverer.  The committee also provides educational workshops, a Neighborhood Network of volunteers for short-term supportive care, orthopedic and medical supplies for short-term loan, and coordination of memorial services for families of members and friends.

The Caring Committee invites you to browse our selection of pamphlets (to keep) and books (to borrow) the next time you sign caring cards at the caring table:

Support Groups...
Our congregation currently supports several different support groups for men, women, seniors, and various other areas of shared interests and experience, ranging in focus, structure and levels of participation.

(Note: some groups are closed and/or open to new members by invitation only. Contact the church office for more information.)

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