Board Welcome Tara Mullins-Cosme
Opening Hymn #1051 “We Are…”
Centering Words by David Breeden Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley
Congregational Greeting
Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm
“I am Troubled in Mind”
(Trad. Spiritual)
Chalice Lighting by Rebekah Savage Rev. Meg McGuire
Time for All Ages Amber Scott
Back of the Bus
written by Aaron Reynolds,
illustrated by Floyd Cooper.
Affirming Our Children #1057 “Go Lifted Up”
Share the Plate Speaker Bottoms Up Diaper Bank Jacques Angelino
Offertory
“Freedom”
by Kendrick Lamar and Beyonce
Pastoral Meditation by Joy Harjo
Choral Anthem Chalice Choir
“O Light, Awaken” by Mark Patterson
Reading by Bryan Stevenson
Meditative Hymn #1040 “Hush”
Sermon Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley
Closing Hymn #1046 “Shall We Gather at the River”
Benediction & by Bryan Stevenson
Extinguishing the Chalice
Choral Benediction “There is More Love” (Trad. Spiritual)
Announcements
for 11/08/2026
Today! Screening of Stamped from the Beginning 12:30pm
Feed and Read Ohio is collecting Winter gear. Get your list and green bag in the gallery outside the worship center!
Environmental Action Week: 2nd week of November! Come to the Groundswell Movie Night on Nov. 10 at 7pm, and on Nov 15 enjoy “America Recycles” day Eco-Service & Reception (11am) and Care & Share Timebank potluck presentation on reducing plastic waste (6:30pm)
Board of Trustees Meeting Changes Due to the holidays, First UU’s Board meetings for November and December will be held online only on Tuesday, November 24 & Tuesday, December 15 at 7pm. RSVP to attend!
Chalice Circles available! Groups of 8-10 people meet once a month to discuss spiritual or religious topics and get to know each other. Register to participate!
Lifeskills Workshop Series, offered by Rev. Terasa. Nov. 10: Deep Listening. Nov 17: Polarity Management. Nov. 21: Adaptive Leadership (online) and Dec 8: Powerful Questions. Come to just one or attend all!
Meditation Classes starting November 11: Register for this 8-week class on Wednesdays at 6pm.
Support School for Young Children (SYC): Dine to donate on November 11 from 4-8pm at Raising Caine’s on North High, and don’t forget to support the SYC Scholarship Auction on Saturday, November 14. syccolumbus.org/auction
Gather in community on Thanksgiving: November 26, 4:30pm. Please fill out the RSVP form to help us prepare the right amount of turkey, vegetarian & vegan entrees, and plan to bring a side. Questions? Email us!
Book Drive Donations Needed! Our middle school Justice Seekers class is collecting new/gently used books for all ages, for Feed and Read Ohio and local Little Free Libraries. . Please leave donations in the copy / mail room.
Save the Date! February 20-21 Mardi Gras Fundraiser “Let the Good Times Roll” More information at firstuucolumbus.org/auction
Find details in this week’s Friday’s News and
check our online calendar for upcoming events!