Sunday, April 26, 2026
“Belonging in Times of Trial: The Great Weaving”
Board Welcome Betsy Smalley
Opening Hymn #187 “It Sounds Along the Ages”
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Paisha Thomas
Centering Words Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley
Congregational Greeting
by Carol Sissel
Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm “Yes I Will”
by Michael Franti
Chalice Lighting by Hope Johnson
Time for All Ages Amber Scott
The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story
written by Aya Khalil,
illustrated by Anait Semirdzhyan
Affirming Our Children #402 “From You I Receive”
Offering Share the Plate: Connecting Community Corridors for Pollinators, People, and the Planet
Offertory “Flores” by Danay Suarez
Pastoral Meditation
by Lynn Ungar
Choral Anthem Chalice Choir Dr. Brandon Moss, Director
“Journey Home”
words by Erik Halvorson, music by Abbie Betinis; Miranda Dean, spoken text; Lauren Richards, descant
Reading “Belonging” by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Meditative Hymn #113 “Where Is Our Holy Church?”
Sermon Pablo de Jesus “Belonging in Times of Trial:
The Great Weaving”
Closing Hymn #1035 “Freedom is Coming”
Benediction
Extinguishing the Chalice
Choral Benediction
“When We Are Singing”
Mexican hymn, arr. by Kevin Padworski
Announcements
for 4/26/2026
Today! 12:30pm Democracy Action: Whistle Kit Making
Today! Pick up tickets for BREAD Nehemiah Action (May 12, 6:40pm) Stop in Beach Hall for tickets and info!
Today! at 4pm, Opening Reception for “Southwest X Midwest” at ADAMAH Gallery, 641 N High St., Columbus, OH 43215 Exhibit and sale benefit Feed and Read Ohio. (Sign up to volunteer or receive emails)
First Friday Spaghetti Dinner May 1, 6:30pm. Hosted by Revs Terasa, Marco, and the 49ers! Come as you are or bring a potluck item.
Sign up your high school or homeschool senior to be recognized as part of the youth-led service on May 3rd as we affirm them in their transition from youth to young adulthood!
The Archives team is collecting accounts of our community experiences from pandemic years. Email archives@firstuucolumbus.org
Spring is Stewardship Season! If First UU is a meaningful community for you, please consider Pledging online to help us budget for the next fiscal year. Stop by table in gallery to pick up your packet and talk to the team.
Faithify Campaign for Paisha Thomas, please share! It has been a great experience working with you here at First UU and witnessing your commitment to anti-racism. I want to share with you about my life work and my plans to study for a semester in Namibia. Read details on my Faithify Campaign, and please consider sharing it with your friends.
Interfaith Association of Central Ohio (IACO) Community Volunteer Weekend May 2 (10am) & May 3 (2pm) garden work, trash pick-up, tree planting, and shared fellowship. (Register for additional info)
Attention Senior Members! Senior Gathering is May 7, 11am – 1pm Email seniorgathering@firstuucolumbus.org by May 3 to RSVP
New Workshop! “When Doing Good Starts to Exhaust You: Using Meditation to Overcome Burnout” May 16 9:30-Noon Registration Open. Join Mindfulness & Meditation instructor Patricia O’Toole, Ph.D. in a workshop to explore burnout, meaning, and the deeper questions calling you forward.
Register Kiddos for Peace Camp! July 27-31 (6-8yrs) or Aug 3-7 (8-11yrs).