When my family moved to Columbus in 2008 and started attending First UU, one of the very first social activities we participated in was the First UU Camping Group. Julie and I had been camping for many years; occasionally backpacking and roughing it, but now with a 2 year old in tow our tent … Continue reading Nature Walk Wednesday – Going Camping!
We’re taking another longer “hike” with First UU’s Steve Molk. This week we learn about the springtime wildflowers he has observed in area parks and natural areas. Steve is an avid nature watcher and explorer having led many hikes and fossil hunts as First UU Auction trips. The month of May continues to … Continue reading Nature Walk Wednesday – Spring Wildflowers
This week we travel overseas for a very unique nature walk! A travelogue with photos by Danya Furda and Jim Pinkham who share with us their trip to Vietnam and the Cat Tien UNESCO Biosphere Preserve. Brian Hagemann Excursion to Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam by Danya Furda & Jim Pinkham (photos) … Continue reading Nature Walk Wednesday – Trip to Vietnam
Welcome to First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus’ online service. We focus today on what it takes to survive in this time of pandemic. Rev. Eric describes what it takes to be in it for the long haul. As always, there is wonderful music and this week is no different. Thank you to Willow for … Continue reading Sunday Service – April 26th 2020
A Message from Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, President, Unitarian Universalist Association April 2020 Dear Friends, Someone said to me recently, “We pull through this by pulling together.” Those words have stayed with me. They remind me that I am not in this alone, that we are in this together, and that we are strong when … Continue reading Special UUA Announcement
Welcome to this weeks nature walk post! Featuring another entry from First UU member, Dana Reynolds, who brings us a special Earth Day homily… a thoughtful reflection on the 50 year anniversary of Earth Day and our relationship with nature. I hope his words will inspire you to take a hike, get outside … Continue reading Nature Walk Wednesday – Earth Day at 50
First UU’s online Sunday service from April 5th, 2020. Full video is now available. We’re glad you’re here! Celebrate Flower Communion with us. Beauty is everywhere and on this 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we gather online and bring our garden flowers to the service.
I had lots of fun this week working with First UU’s Steve Molk to create this virtual bird watching trip and travelogue. If you don’t already know Steve, he’s an avid nature watcher and explorer having led many hikes and fossil hunts as First UU Auction trips. Here he relates his love of nature growing … Continue reading Nature Walk Wednesday – The trail of the Whooping Crane
First UU’s online Sunday service from April 5th, 2020. Full video is now available. We’re glad you’re here! Passover was a time of waiting before Moses lead Israelites to the promised land. Jesus was in the tomb for three days before he rose. Flowers and birdsong wait til spring. Now, we are in the dark … Continue reading Sunday Service – April 12, 2020
BELATED AUCTION THANKS! Recent events have kept us from expressing our gratitude sooner, but we’d like to take a moment now to appreciate our amazing auction team and this long list of volunteers who brought us all together for February’s Come Fly With Me annual fundraising auction, perhaps the last party many of us will … Continue reading Auction 2020 Wrapup!
