As your ministers and staff, we are holding you in our hearts with love after learning this week about the death of Nex Benedict, a non-binary child in Oklahoma. Please reach out to us if you would like a pastoral conversation. We also recognize that these moments of grief and solidarity are simply the first … Continue reading Friday News – February 23, 2024
Dear Friends, This is a terrifying moment for our fragile world. As Unitarian Universalists, we share a belief that every human life is sacred, with no person more deserving of freedom and flourishing than any other. This is why it was critical that your Unitarian Universalist Association has reaffirmed our condemnation of the Israeli military’s … Continue reading UUA News – February 2024
Raising Race Conscious Children Sunday, March 10th 7pm We often avoid talking about race with our young children but research has shown that children notice similarities and differences between people. When we are silent, they are left to draw their own conclusions about what “different” means. Without coaching or support, their conclusions often reflect … Continue reading SYC Workshop – March 10th
Greetings and salutations from your intrepid staff team as we do our best to cover for Becca – who is vacationing in sunny Puerto Rico this week! As a reminder, the front desk will be closed today, and next week other staff will be providing coverage from 10am-1pm on Thursday and Friday – while Becca has a family … Continue reading Friday News – February 9, 2024
How we move within in a space, how we move within our environment is not entirely our decision. It coincides with how the space was designed, how it exists either as an aid or a barrier to our movements. Often, too often, the world around us impedes a person’s ability to move as they need … Continue reading Access is Love
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus is saddened and angered by the Ohio House and Senate’s decision to override the governor’s veto to pass House Bill 68, which creates overwhelming barriers for trans youth in Ohio to access gender-affirming health care and school sports. As Unitarian Universalists, we believe in the inherent worth and dignity … Continue reading Friday News – January 26, 2024
Dear Friends, The work of discernment, deep connection with UU theology, and exploring what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist continues. In November, the Article II Study Commission released its Final Proposed Revision to Article II of UUA Bylaws for review and discussion. Since then, UUs have shared feedback and developed proposals for amendments … Continue reading UUA News – January 2024
Happy Friday! Brrrrrrrrr!!!! I hope you all have been able to find times of warmth and cozy this past week. Times of snow fall always bring me into a time of reflection and introspection as I look out my window and try to focus on one flake at a time. I find that I’m often … Continue reading Friday News – January 19, 2024
Dear Friends, The new year is opening before us, and we send warm wishes from the UUA. As we move into January, we are preparing for an important annual tradition: marking 30 Days of Love from Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 15 through Valentine’s Day on February 14. Offered each year by the … Continue reading UUA News – January 2024
Happy New Year, First UU! I am back from some much-needed leave during the holiday season. Thanks for your patience and understanding with me and all of our staff as we are being intentional in taking time to rest after the wild ride of the past few years. I’m glad to say that coming back … Continue reading Friday News – January 12, 2024
