Sunday, April 5, 2026
“The Story of Easter”
Board Welcome Cara Seidt
Opening Hymn #361 “Enter Rejoice & Come In”
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Lynda Smith
Centering Words Paisha Thomas
Congregational Greeting
Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm
“Moving Forward” by Israel Houghton and Michael Gungor
Chalice Lighting Rev. Kelli McNeal
Time for All Ages Amber Scott
“After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again” written & illustrated by Dan Santat
Affirming
Our Children “I’ve Got The Joy” (One verse) – by George W. Cooke
Offering Share the Plate Speaker Dianne Kadonaga
Connecting Community Corridors for Pollinators, People, and the Planet (CCC for PPP)
Offertory “Rise Up”
by Cassandra Batie and Jennifer Decilveo
Pastoral Meditation Linda Loesch
Choral Anthem Chalice Choir Dr. Brandon Moss, Director
“Pilgrim Spring” words by Sheila Dunlop & Reginald Unterseher; arr. Unterseher
Sermonette Rev. Kelli McNeal
“The Story of Easter: Part One”
Hymn #108 “My Life Flows on in Endless Song”
Sermonette Paisha Thomas
“The Story of Easter: Part Two”
Closing Hymn #21 “For The Beauty Of The Earth”
Benediction by Langston Hughes
Extinguishing the Chalice
Choral Benediction
“When We Are Singing” Mexican hymn, arr. by Kevin Padworski
Announcements
for 4/5/2026
Today! The Egg hunt will happen during service, after the story. Meet in room 201. The whole congregation is invited to watch the color throw at 12:30 on the playground.
Today! 12:30pm Democracy Action: Voter Outreach.
Feed & Read Ohio is collecting shampoo and deodorant in April, as well as cooking oil, pinto beans, rice, canned meats: tuna, sardines, salmon, and peanut butter, feminine hygiene pads.
IACO (the Interfaith Association of Central Ohio) is looking for First UU volunteers who want to be involved in interfaith work. Please contact with Karen Dawson or Danya Furda for more information.
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).
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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