• This Sunday, August 10th, our worship service is crafted by Dennis Frazier, based on worships at previous Annual Labor Day Retreats. We need people of all ages to volunteer to play all the animals in a reimagined version of “The Little Red Hen.” See Dennis or Robin on Sunday to participate)
• The Annual Labor Day Retreat is Saturday August 31 – Monday September 2 – and registration is open now. Scholarship assistance available if needed!
• On Sunday, September 7th we will return to two Sunday services! Our Nouurish service will begin at 9:15, Hot breakfast will be served at 10:00, and Our traditional service will start at 11:00.

Stay tuned as we roll out all of the fun and exciting things we are planning!

Rev Kelli McNeal

Minister of Congregational Life

Our Friends at Indivisible Ohio and Westerville Area Progressives

invite us to join a peaceful protest along High Street:

Hands Along High Street Protest TOMORROW

Saturday, August 9, 2pm

We’re creating a line of peaceful protesters along the west sidewalk of High Street from Worthington to Downtown Columbus. At 3 p.m., we’ll join hands in a powerful Moment of Unity across the city. This event is family-friendly, peaceful, and unforgettable.

To Join, pick your spot via Sign Up Genius and Register for the event, then show up on August 9 with your signs, flags, cowbells, and spirit.

What to Bring:

• Protest signs
• American flags
• Friends and family
• Your voice and energy

Don’t let this moment pass you by. We need thousands of people to make this work, so bring a friend, a neighbor, or your whole crew.

Responding to the Anti-Trans Movement for UUs

Sundays, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, from 11:30am-12:30pm

Study on your own, or join us for a group introduction to gender diversity and trans identity, designed to help understand the current political attack on trans people, related misinformation, and how to create safety and belonging for trans people in this moment.

Childcare available if requested 1+ week in advance! Questions? Or to help facilitate: email Rev. Amanda.

Labor Day Retreat

Saturday, August 30 – Monday, September 1

at Camp Oty’Okwa in beautiful Hocking Hills

Wonderful for families, couples, singles. Everyone!

Adults (26+): $135

Teen / Early YA (13–25): $110

Children (5–12): $95

Toddlers (2–4): $25

Children Under 2: Free

Register Now – or no later than August 25. Join us for our traditional Peek, Talent show, hike, hammock hang, and more. You can even host a workshop or activity: contribute your own ‘flavor’ to the retreat! Please contact Patricia Boughton for more information on hosting activities or about scholarship funding.

Exciting news from Micheala

Michaela’s son Kade is in the toddler of the year competition with presenting host Mario Lopez. He is currently in 3rd in his group! The winner receives $25,000 and will be a part of a nationwide ad campaign for toys for tots. Toys for tots is something that Michaela benefited from when she was a child, so please vote to help raise as much money as possible and help her adorable toddler win! You can find the link in our Facebook Group.

Eco-tip Sustainable Fashion

In Chile’s Atacama Desert a mountain of more than 59,000 tons of discarded clothing can now be seen from space. “Fast Fashion” as an industry is devastating to the Earth in terms of resources consumed and waste generated.

What can you do?

1. Don’t feel pressured to buy lots of clothes – reject the hype for the “latest” color and cut.
2. Go for quality and durability in what you buy.
3. Take up “Thrifting”; thrift stores and discount outlets have lots of really nice clothes with a lot of life left in them – for cheap!
4. Don’t throw away – mend! You don’t have to be a seamstress or tailor to learn basic mending skills.
5. Seek out vendors that have sustainable practices.

• Hudson Valley Textile Project, a natural-textile supply chain that aims to break free from the global fashion industry.
• Good On You, a website that monitors and rates fashion brands’ sustainability.

Where do We Come from? What Are We?

Where are We Going?

On Display August 1st through 27th

The Archives Team has worked hard to collect and put together the history of our congregation. Glance, read, enjoy our journey of 85 years! Panels are in the Gallery and Worship Center.

Join the Worship Service on August 24 to hear the stories and learn more!

First UU Artists: submit your artwork to be displayed in our Connections Exhibit, beginning September 24. (Drop-off September 21.)

ARA invites you to

Festival Latino

August 9 & 10 11am to 8pm

Genoa Park

Festival Latino is a free, family-friendly event celebrating family and community with two days of children’s activities, music, food, fashion, art, and dance from the heart of Latin America.

ARA invites you to

CBUS Soul Fest!

August 15 & 16 4–10 pm

Body Wisdom Wednesdays:

Meditative Movement + Dance

1st & 3rd Wednesdays

Next Class: August 20, 6:45–8:15pm

Celebrating All Who Work:

Bill Cohen’s Labor Day Concert

Sunday August 31 at 4 pm

Columbus Mennonite Church

Join Bill Cohen as he sings songs made famous by a wide variety of folks: Woody Guthrie, Sam Cooke, Dolly Parton, Pete Seeger, Bruce Springsteen, Alabama, James Taylor, etc. Powerful vocal harmonies will be added by veteran Columbus musicians Phil Hart and Teresa Schleifer. Come to listen and to hear a bit of inspiring labor union history, and some fun trivia questions about workers.

Suggested Donation of $15 per person donations at the door, to be shared between the musicians, crew, and the Central Ohio Worker Center, which advocates for low-income and immigrant workers.

This Sunday, August 10th!

We need teachers, youth advisors, & scout leaders for fall! Email Amber!

*Children start in the service before class. Please dress for outdoor play!

• 9:15-9:45am Continental Breakfast (A/B, Beach Hall)
• 9:30-11:30am Infant and Toddler Care (101)
• 10-11am Worship Service (sanctuary)

After the Story, Until Service Ends

• 10:15-11:15ish Early Childhood / Elementary Class (202)*
• 10:15-11:15ish MS / HS Games Group (A/B, by the kitchen)*