Board Welcome Bill Fiorini
Opening Hymn #163 “For the Earth Forever Turning”
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Jim Pinkham
Centering Words David Krohn
Congregational Greeting
Bringing in the Light Karen Thimmes
“Melody, Opus 68 #1” by Robert Schumann
Chalice Lighting Tom Baillieul
Time for All Ages Deb Baillieul
Froggy and Doggy are Friends
by Deb Baillieul
Affirming Our Children “Cakewalk”
Share the Plate Fund for Immigration Legal Assistance (FILA)
Offertory “Suki’s Waltz” by Sue Richards
Pastoral Meditation Rev. Meg McGuire
On the idea of “When God is Gone, Everything Becomes Holy” by Chet Raymo
Hymn “Imagine”
By John Lennon
Statements
Introduction Les Kleen
“On Being Good” Tom Baillieul
“Good Without God” Danya Furda
“Thoughts from Daniel Dennet” David Krohn
Closing Hymn “If You Came” by Les Kleen (video)
Benediction & Extinguishing the Chalice Tom Baillieul
Parting Words
Postlude Karen Thimmes
“Solace” by Scott Joplin
Announcements
for 8/9/2026
Today! Celebrate our Solar array at a reception after service!
Today at 1:00! Festival of Faiths and Nations Worthington Interfaith Neighbors on the Village green. Stop by & check out First UU’s Booth!
This week’s Democracy Action Hour: Letter Writing!
Parking Lot Resurfacing August 10-14 Parking will be limited, visitors may need to walk around the sidewalks to enter the building.
Summer Choir August 16 Arrive at 9:00 am to learn the song for the 10:00 am service. All are welcome–no experience necessary!
It’s not too late! Register to display art in the UU Artists & Friends Show “Freedom”! (Drop off ready-to-hang art August 16) Email Deb Baillieul for info.
New! Discover Yoga: Strength, Stillness, and Joy Saturday Mornings at 10:00 AM beginning Saturday, August 8. Bring a yoga mat, your favorite props, and comfortable clothing you can move freely in. (Age 18+ only, Sliding-scale class fees: Donations welcome, no-one will be turned away.)
ARA Congregational Read: Stamped from the Beginning. Read or watch Ibram X. Kendi’s book and participate in the congregational group read. Sign the posters near A/B & Register to attend the next discussion (August 25th).
Save the Date for Safety: Sunday, August 30 at 11 AM. Our Safety Team will give a tour of our primary safety exits, designated tornado shelter areas, emergency medical kits, & more. While this tour is to refresh staff and volunteers’ knowledge, All are welcome and we hope you join!
Register for our annual Labor Day Retreat! September 5 – 7 at Camp Oty’Okwa in beautiful Hocking Hills. Join us for our traditional Peek, Talent show, hike, hammock hang, & more. Host a workshop or activity!
Find details in this week’s Friday’s News and
check our online calendar for upcoming events!