Author: Brian Hagemann

Friday News – Feb. 27, 2026

Dear friends, As the growing sunlight points towards spring, our hearts begin to thaw, and the earth grows ready for the quiet stirrings and re-emergence of plants and other living things. These hints of newness remind me that we are all connected, and renew the promise of achieving greater things together than we may apart. … Continue reading Friday News – Feb. 27, 2026

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Sunday, February 22, 2025 “Seven Questions” Board Welcome Kristen Hartmann Opening Hymn #298 “Wake Now My Senses” (verses 1-3) Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Paisha Thomas Centering Words by Rumi Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley Congregational Greeting Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm “Resilience” by Thomas Newman Chalice Lighting by Karen LeBlanc Time for All Ages Amber Scott … Continue reading Sunday, February 22, 2026

Friday News – Feb. 6th, 2026

Happy Friday! Soul Food originated in the American south, when enslaved West and Central Africans adapted their culinary traditions to the harsh limitations of slavery. They took ‘the worst’ foods they were limited to, (chitlins, pot liquor, ham hocks, collard greens, etc.) and combined them to make something amazing. Food can be deeply uniting, and also … Continue reading Friday News – Feb. 6th, 2026

Winter Weather Info

Reminder of our Winter Weather policies. Whenever a Level 2 Weather Emergency has been declared by the City of Columbus, First Unitarian Universalist Church will be closed and all meetings or services cancelled. Otherwise, during the normal winter weather conditions or storms, we encourage everyone to use their own judgement about the severity of conditions and whether they … Continue reading Winter Weather Info

Winter Weather

Due to the probability of heavy snow accumulation and extended below freezing temperatures Saturday and Sunday, First UU has decided to cancel Sunday services and activities this week. Winter Weather Policy Reminder When Franklin County [link here] declares a Level 2 Snow Emergency, First UU cancels events and services.  Otherwise individuals and groups can use … Continue reading Winter Weather