Author: Brian Hagemann

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

Friday News – Jan 16, 2026

This Sunday we’ll be hearing from Paisha Thomas, our Justice and Equity Student Minister, as she reflects upon Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” While there have been many cultural and social and political changes since the writing of that letter, we seem to have unfortunately cycled back to some of his … Continue reading Friday News – Jan 16, 2026