Board Welcome Bill Fiorini
Opening Hymn #295 “Sing Out Praises for the Journey”
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Rev. Kelli McNeal
Centering Words Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley
by Carol Thomas Cissel
Congregational Greeting
Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm
“Mother’s Sacrifice”
by L Viola Kinney
Chalice Lighting Robin Lawson
New Member Recognition
Time for All Ages Christine Davidson
Our Gracie Aunt
written by Jacqueline Woodson,
illustrated by Monica Mikai
Affirming Our Children #403 “Spirit of Truth, of Life, of Power”
Conversation from the Heart Judy Vazquez
Offering Share the Plate: The Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio (NAICCO)
Offertory “Hello World (The World is Ours)”
by Egbert Nathaniel Hawkins III (aka Aloe Blacc)
Pastoral Meditation & Prayer Rev. Kelli McNeal
Choral Anthem Chalice Choir
Dr. Brandon Moss, Director
“Requiem”
by Eliza Gilkyson
arr. Craig Hella Johnson
Sermon Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley
“Nurturing Faith, Faithful Stewards”
Closing Hymn #1028 “The Fire of Commitment”
Benediction
Extinguishing the Chalice
Choral Benediction
“If You Came”
by Les Kleen
Announcements
Summer Schedule Begins Soon! From May 24 to September 6 we will gather for one worship service at 10am. Summer programming will include “Continuing the Conversation” — an opportunity to explore sermon topics in discussion after the service.
Today is your Last Chance for free BREAD Nehemiah Action Tickets! Make a difference by attending Tuesday, May 12, at 6:40pm in the Celeste Center. See us at the JAM table in Beach hall for tickets, to sign up for the round-trip bus from First UU ($5/person, $10/family) or to buy a “Love” t-shirt.
Feed and Read Ohio May donation lists are available in the gallery!
Spring Concert Series Event Sunday, May 17 at 4:00 pm Join our three First UU Choirs–Chalice Choir, Spirit of Life Choir, and Rising Voices–in our Spring Concert. The concert, “I Am America”, recognizes the many diverse faces of the United States. Free Admission. Reception in Beach Hall to follow.
Seeking several non-choir volunteers for the reception; Please contact Dr. Brandon Moss (brandon@firstuucolumbus.org) to help!
Help the Archives team collect stories of our community from pandemic years: Email archives@firstuucolumbus.org or talk to Sylvia Howe!
Spring is Stewardship Season! Please consider Pledging online to help us budget for the next fiscal year, look for your pledge packets in the mail!
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. Please read details on my Faithify Campaign, and consider sharing it with your friends.
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 questions calling you.
Calling all UU Artists for Summer Art exhibit “Freedom!” Register your work and bring it in August 7-9. (See details on registration form)
Save the Date: SYC Playground Grand Opening Sun, June 28 at 11am.
Register Kids for Peace Camp! July 27-31 (6-8yrs) or Aug 3-7 (8-11yrs)
Read more in Friday News https://firstuucolumbus.org/friday-news/
View our online calendar at https://firstuucolumbus.org/event-calendar/