Board Welcome Bill Fiorini
Opening Music Peace Pals
“This is Halloween/Monster Mash Mashup”
by Danny Elfman / Gary Paxton & Bobby Pickett
Centering Words Rev Kelli McNeal
Congregational Greeting
Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm
“Less is More”
by Molly Joyce,
composer & advocate for Disability Rights
Chalice Lighting Kristin Hehrer
Time for All Ages Amber Scott
Fighting for Yes! The story of Disability
Rights Activist Judith Heumann
by Maryann Cocca-Leffler, illustrated by Vivien Mildenberger
Affirming Our Children #118 “This Little Light of Mine”
Share the Plate Offering TransOhio
Offertory “Someday, We’ll Linger in the Sun”
by Gaelynn Lea, singer-songwriter & co-founder of Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities
Pastoral Meditation
Choral Anthem Chalice Choir
“Come and See” by Karen Marrolli
Reading
Meditative Hymn #1031 “Filled with Loving Kindness”
Sermon “Equual Access” Kristin Hehrer, Rev. Kelli McNeal
Closing Hymn “Draw the Circle Wide”
words by Gordon Light, music by Mark A. Miller
Benediction
Extinguishing the Chalice
Choral Benediction “We Walk in Love”
by Deanna Witkowski & Lemuel Colon
Announcements
for 10/25/2026
Deadline Today! Please Apply to join the Ministerial Search Committee and help shape our future! Ask a board member for more information!
Double the Impact, Double the Love! Please consider increasing your pledge to take advantage of the October match! Learn More
Today! Rising Young Adults (RYA!) Join this welcoming group for Young Adults (age 18-24) on 2nd & 4th Sundays for discussion & community.
Today! Costume Parade! Young and old(er) – Wear your halloween costume to share!
Today! Democracy Action Hour: Election volunteering education.
Presentation by Jennie Long Tuesday, October 27. Vice President of the League of Women Voters. Hosted by Atheists-Skeptics-Humanists (ASH), All are welcome!
Stamped from the Beginning Online Book Discussion October 27 . Register on Realm.
Artist Reception for Renee Womack-Keels Sunday, November 1 after the 11:00 Service.
Meditation Classes starting November 7 & 11: See Realm for details on the 3-hour seminar and 8-week class.
Pathways to Membership Class November 8 Considering becoming a member? Attend this class to learn all about it!
Environmental Action Week: 2nd week of November! Come to the Groundswell Movie Night on November 10 & “America Recycles” day Eco-Service & Reception on November 15.
School for Young Children (SYC) Scholarship Auction Saturday, November 14. Visit syccolumbus.org/auction to donate items or money.
Save the Date! February 20-21 Mardi Gras Fundraiser “Let the Good Times Roll” More information at firstuucolumbus.org/auction
Volunteers needed for our family programs! We are seeking friendly faces for one or two Sundays a month to act as classroom assistants, substitutes, teen/tween friendly teachers/advisors, or special needs aides. Email Amber to get involved! Background check required.
Find details in this week’s Friday’s News and
check our online calendar for upcoming events!