Sunday, March 15 “Subtle Acts of Exclusion”

Board Welcome Bill Fiorini

Opening Hymn #122 “Sound Over All Waters”

Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Luke Rouker

Centering Words Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley

by Rumi

Congregational Greeting

Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm

“I Was Here”
by Diane Warren
(as performed by Beyoncé)

Chalice Lighting “The Miracle of Morning” (excerpt)

by Amanda Gorman

Time for All Ages Amber Scott

Where Are You From?
written by Yamile Saied Méndez and
illustrated by Jaime Kim

Affirming Our Children #118 “This Little Light of Mine” 

BREAD Commissioning Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley

Offering Share the Plate: Pathway Clubhouse

Offertory “Love’s In Need Of Love Today”

by Stevie Wonder

Pastoral Meditation l “We Are Worthy”

by Elandria Williams

Choral Anthem Chalice Choir

Dr. Brandon Moss, Director

“Listen”

text by Thich Nhat Hanh,
music by Nate Terry

Reading Subtle Acts of Exclusion (excerpt)

by Tiffany Jana and Michael Baran

Meditative Hymn #134 “Our World is One World”

Sermon Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley

“Subtle Acts of Exclusion”

Closing Hymn #124  “Be That Guide”

Benediction The Long Road Turns to Joy

by Thich Nhat Hanh

Extinguishing the Chalice

Choral Benediction

“We Walk in Love”
by Deanna Witkowski and Lemuel Colón


Announcements

for 3/15/2026

Today! Monthly lunch at Dosa Kitchen Indian Grill after Sunday Services with ARA and Friends. Meet at the auction table at 12:45 pm to carpool.

Today! 1pm Democracy Action: Call your Representatives (scripts provided)

Today! 12:15 Artist Reception for Nikki Nwosu “What Makes Me Happy.” On Display until April 26.

FINAL WEEEK OF Auction after sales! Thanks to all who bid and attended!

Pride March Coordinators Needed! To join the team to help coordinate our annual participation in the Stonewall Pride March & Community Festival June 19-20, Contact Becca.

Register Kiddos for Peace Camp! A time for elementary aged children to gather and explore what peace means, looks like, and how it connects us! Age 6-8yrs July 27-31 or age 8-11yrs August 3-7.

Dinner and Conversation Sign Ups for April, May and June are open! Email Marcia Canter by March 21 at noon.

RE Class for Older Adults: Aging Well: Intentionally! Weekly on Mondays, Beginning March 30, 1:00-2:30 pm. A 10-week course for older adults (ages 55) who want to age well and intentionally. Facilitated by Guy and Betsy Smalley. Register Online. Limit 15

Adaptive Leadership class led by Rev. Cooley on March 21 (online) or March 22 (In Person).

Herbal Embodiment: Tea Blending & Movement Medicine March 18, 6:00-8:30pm. Register here (sliding scale).

UU Justice Ohio (UUJO) Spring Gathering April 25, 9am-5pm here at First UU. Registration: $65 (includes lunch) Contact Rev. Dr. Alice Diebel for scholarship support. Email Becca to volunteer to help!

New! Expressive Collage 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm, Room 301.

Help Plant Trees at Spruce Run Nature Center on April 18! Seeking 12+ volunteers to plant bare root trees. RSVP on Realm (account not required)