Board Welcome Bill Fiorini Opening Hymn #122 “Sound Over All Waters” Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Luke Rouker Centering Words Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley by Rumi Congregational Greeting Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm “I Was Here” by Diane Warren (as performed by Beyoncé) Chalice Lighting “The Miracle of Morning” (excerpt) by Amanda Gorman Time for All … Continue reading Sunday, March 15 “Subtle Acts of Exclusion”
From the UUA President: Fierce Love Compels Us To Action By Sofía Betancourt January 23, 2025 Fam, Family, Familia, There are mornings when I wake with a deep need for wisdom that comes from sources beyond my own individual self – times when the struggle toward justice and the next faithful action eludes me and … Continue reading UUA News – 1/23/25 “Fierce Love”
Justice Update #BLM – or Black Lives Matter – has different interpretations according to the audience. The message here is from the perspective of a long-time UU who tries to take a wide-angle perspective on BLM. With a little history and a look a the evolution of the movement, plus a personal perspective, here are some … Continue reading BLM Perspectives
Today’s Justice Saturday is about the work of the Racial Justice and Immigration (RJI) JAM Focus Group, specifically its work for immigrant justice. We invite you to learn more about RJI with a short video and information about how you can engage in this important work. The goal of RJI, like that of the congregation, as a … Continue reading Racial Justice and Immigration
Alice Faryna is a physician who experienced the incredible dysfunction of our current medical system personally over her many years in this career. Her experience in more recent years working for Medicare convinced her to join forces with the Single Payer Healthcare movement. She is a long time member of First UU and of the … Continue reading Healthcare in the Context of a Pandemic
Update on BREAD’s “Real Change Now” Campaign BREAD (Building Responsibility, Equality, and Dignity) is Central Ohio’s congregation-based, multi-faith community organization founded by First UU and ten other congregations over 20 years ago. Now consisting of over 40 racially, religiously, socioeconomically, and geographically diverse congregations, BREAD uses the power of organized people to hold local decision-makers … Continue reading Justice Update: Real Change Now
Today’s Justice Saturday is about the work of the Racial Justice and Immigration (RJI) JAM Focus Group, specifically the work for racial justice. We invite you to learn more about RJI with a short video and information about how you can engage in this important work. The goal of RJI, like that of the congregation, … Continue reading Racial and Immigration Justice
Join Alice, Noel, and Kathy to give us an overview of B.R.E.A.D. (Building Responsibility, Equality, and Dignity) of which First UU is a founding member. Justice topics are selected each year through listening sessions at member congregations. BREAD has a record of holding politicians and community leaders accountable. Learn more about BREAD’s work – and … Continue reading Justice Saturday – BREAD
Today, Rev. Eric interviews First UU member Katy Oberle about her new musical recording, Shine. The two also talk about musical influences, and the relationship between faith and song. Following the interview is a lyric video from the album’s title song which can also be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J4vJrpP700 Let’s keep the conversation going: … Continue reading Curiosity Friday – Katy Oberle
This week’s edition of Table Talk Tuesday takes us to the front yard of First UUer Marilyn Beerman. On her birthday last week, fellow choir members gathered (socially distanced and masked) to sign Happy Birthday to her. Marilyn was surprised and delighted. Of course, there was birthday cake as well. Happy Birthday Marilyn!
