Author: Brian Hagemann

UUA News – April 2026

  Beloveds, I am deeply grateful to be in shared ministry with all of you in this chaotic time in our wider world. We at your Unitarian Universalist Association are trying a new format – a State of the Association message meant to update you on the work of your UUA, invite you into further … Continue reading UUA News – April 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

UUA News – Holiday Greeting

    UUA Newsletter Unitarian Universalist Association December 2025 Beloveds, I am sending you all best blessings in this winter holiday season. I know that we are coming into this season of joy, of care, and of neighborliness from a difficult year. Unitarian Universalist ministry within our congregations and beyond is life saving, especially in … Continue reading UUA News – Holiday Greeting

Services cancelled [*]

Services Cancelled Sunday, December 14th Due to inclement weather, the 9:15 and 11am Services have been cancelled. We encourage you to watch the recording of last year’s Music Sunday service. This year’s “Lessons and Carols” service will be rescheduled – stay tuned for updates! Please stay Safe and warm!’ Watch 2024 “Lessons and Carols” via YouTube   … Continue reading Services cancelled [*]

FILA Faithify Campaign

    Spread the Word! Fund for Immigration Legal Assistance (FILA) Faithify Campaign First UU’s Fund for Immigration Legal Assistance (FILA) just kicked off a crowdfunding campaign through the UUA’s Faithify site. We need your help! Please share this campaign with everyone you know! This exciting campaign will increase FILA’s capacity to help immigrants in … Continue reading FILA Faithify Campaign

SYC Update Spring 2026

  At SYC we are thrilled to have finished construction on our new playgrounds, after more than three years of dreaming, planning, and preparation! Some of the exciting highlights our children will enjoy include: Brand new fencing/entry way/security Climbing and sledding hills Extended sandboxes A treehouse platform Water features A tunnel in the 2s play … Continue reading SYC Update Spring 2026

UUWorld Wayfinder

Welcome:  Dos and Dont’s for Sustainable Advocacy ​Dear Wayfinder, One of our goals at UU World is to equip you with tools you can use to advocate for justice while taking care of yourself and your community. Finding a worthwhile cause is the easy part. Nurturing your body, mind, and spirit to keep you going … Continue reading UUWorld Wayfinder

UUA News – June 2025

Our annual General Assembly (GA) is about to begin and UUA staff are busy preparing for an inspiring time of reconnection, democratic governance, worship, and learning together in community. Registration is still open; you are warmly invited to join us in person in Baltimore, MD or online from Wednesday, June 18 through Sunday, June 22. … Continue reading UUA News – June 2025

UUA News – May 2025

Dear UUs, General Assembly (GA), our annual gathering for connection, democratic governance, worship, and learning is happening next month! As we continue to make GA more accessible, this year is a multiplatform event. Many UUs will gather in person in Baltimore, MD and others will join us online on Wednesday, June 18 through Sunday, June … Continue reading UUA News – May 2025