Board Welcome Betsy Smalley
Opening Hymn #38 “Morning Has Broken”
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Rev. Kelli McNeal
Centering Words Gabe McDonald
Congregational Greeting
Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm
“Less is More”
by Molly Joyce,
composer and advocate for disability rights
Chalice Lighting
Time for All Ages Amber Scott
The Most Magnificent Thing
written & illustrated by Ashley Spires
Affirming Our Children #123 “Spirit of Life”
Pastoral Meditation
Choral Anthem Spirit of Life Choir
Michaela Brown, Director
“In This Still Room” (from A Sacred Place)
by Gwyneth Walker
Conversation From the Heart Gabe McDonald
Offering Share the Plate: Pathway Clubhouse
Offertory “The Climb”
by Jessi Alexander and Jon Mabe
(as performed by Miley Cyrus)
Reading
Meditative Hymn #391 “Voice Still and Small”
Sermon Rev. Kelli McNeal
“Attention as a Gift”
Closing Hymn #298 “Wake Now My Senses”
Benediction
Extinguishing the Chalice
Choral Benediction
“We Walk in Love”
by Deanna Witkowski and Lemuel Colon
Announcements
for 3/29/2026
Today! Carpe Diem Concert Sunday March 29 at 3pm. First UU members get a $10 discount on tickets, available online (cdsq.org) or at the door.
Donations needed! Easter Candy (but not eggs)! Please Leave Peanut / Tree Nut Free Candy and other small gifts in the copy room by Sun, April 5th!
Monday nights at First UU are for Creativity! Join Expressive Collage on the 1st and 3rd Mondays, or Creative Community (bring your own crafts) on the 2nd and 4th Mondays. Both drop-in groups meet at 7pm in Room 301.
Flower Communion and Child dedication on Sunday, April 12. Families are invited to attend in person so that we can honor you as a congregation, in this dedication ceremony. There is no age limit for participation! Families with child/ren who would like to be recognized, please Register by April 7.
Register Kiddos for Peace Camp! July 27-31 (6-8yrs) or Aug 3-7 (8-11yrs).
First Friday Breakfast for Dinner on Friday, April 3 at 6:30pm. Hosted by the Rising Young Adults, “Origami for Gardeners” with Dianne Kadonaga.
Sukkat Shalom Passover Seder & Potluck Dinner on April 2, 6-9pm. Use this SignupGenius to Sign up or email info@sukkatshalomcolumbus.org.
Adaptive Leadership class led by Rev. Cooley is scheduled for April 11 (online) or April 12 (In Person).
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)
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!
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