3/10/2020 Dear First UU Community, While we have had few indications of widespread transmission of the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) here in Central Ohio, we want to care for our congregation in all respects, including the physical well-being of our community. The uncertainty of this outbreak is creating anxiety in our workplaces, schools, and day-to-day activities. … Continue reading First UU and COVID-19
A decision has been made to err on the side of caution and cancel the Senior Gathering scheduled for this Thursday, March 12. With the uncertainty right now, the CDC is advising seniors to limit their exposure. Hopefully things will have settled down by our next scheduled Senior Gathering on Thursday, May 28.
3/6 – First Friday – Leave the Cooking to Us!Join us for a pasta dinner in Beach Hall, followed by a discussion about the book and movie Just Mercy. Anyone who has read or watched Just Mercy is invited to come to the discussion; the dinner is open to all. Gluten free and vegan options provided; … Continue reading First Friday Dinner – March 6th
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16: Congregational Life Coordinator Kelli McNeal will present “Being Generous with Our Search.” UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES: For more information about any of these events, please contact the church office at 614-267-4946 ext. 21 or office@firstuucolumbus.org. Budgeting Workshop Wednesday, February 12, from 6:30-8:30pm OR Sunday, February 16, from 12:30-2:30pm. Join us for a meal and then … Continue reading Latest Announcements
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2: Rev. Eric Meter will present “Safety Is Not Enough.” Safety, though a human need, is never enough. In fact, alone, it becomes a trap. It needs to be balanced by a willingness to be brave. UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES: For more information on any of these events, please contact the church office at 614-267-4946 … Continue reading Latest Announcements
Join us THIS SUNDAY, December 15th at 10am for a very special Holiday Concert! (note there will only be ONE service at 10 this Sunday). A music filled service will celebrate the season with all of the First UU Choirs; Peace Pals, Rising Voices, Spirit of Life and Chalice Choirs. Directors Brandon Moss, Michaela Jones, … Continue reading Holiday Concert 12/15
HOLIDAY FAIR Sunday, December 8th, after both services, Beach Hall • Cookie Fair Bake 2–4 dozen of your favorite holiday treat and bring them to Beach Hall on Sunday morning. Then, visit the Cookie Fair tables to mix-and-match to fulfill all of your holiday needs. Proceeds support the Holiday Appeal. Cookie Monsters (aka Cookie Managers): Donna Greenman, Donna … Continue reading Holiday Fair! – December 8th
Wednesday, November 20th at 7pm This film reveals how huge amounts of concealed corporate money has influenced our elections and how states and “We the People” are fighting back. Free showing. (Movie time: 1 hr. 38 mins – followed by Q&A.)
THIS SUNDAY, October 20: Eric Gnezda, PBS host and award-winning musician, joins us to talk about democracy. What do we mean by democracy? What is in the balance? Why today? The presentation promises to be informative and challenging. 8:30am Sunday Breakfast (Rooms A/B) 9:00am/11am Worship Celebration (Sanctuary) 10:10am Middle Hour: Creative Expressions (Room B, near … Continue reading Announcements 10/18/19
THIS SUNDAY, October 13: Rev. Eric Meter will present Recognition Day. Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples Day—which most deserves our notice? The act of paying attention is one of the most valuable skills we have in creating a culture worthy of our best selves. How, then, can we best use this skill to do so? 8:30am … Continue reading Announcements 10/11/19
