Part of our countdown to the 2020 Annual Meeting! Log on Sunday, June 7 after the Coming of Age service! Today Rev. Eric talks with incoming Board Chair Lisa Brandt about what drew her to Unitarian Universalism, and the meaning First UU Columbus holds for her and her family. This is an interview in two … Continue reading Lisa Brandt – 2 Days to Go!
Michael Greenman hosts this week’s edition featuring the Care and Share Time Bank. Michael has been a UU for 45 years and at First UU for 20. His primary interests involve issues of social justice. In 2011 he and Alice Faryna launched the Care and Share Time Bank at First UU. A time bank is … Continue reading Justice Saturday – Care and Share Time Bank with Michael Greenman
Today Rev. Eric offers a short reflection on curiosity in light of a project of his wife’s he discovered on their back deck. (And yes, they’re keeping a look out for hungry birds.) Let’s keep the conversation going: Curiosity Fridays on Discord. First UU’s Facebook group.
Today Rev. Eric interviews Faith Van Horne. Faith is a former First UU Church of Columbus member who graduated from the Methodist Theological School of Ohio (in Delaware) last year and will enter a doctoral program in theology this fall. (Note: early during the interview I erroniouisly mention Faith writing a resignation letter. This is … Continue reading Curiosity Friday – Faith Van Horne
Yum! Another recipe just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Karen Keenan takes us into her kitchen as she makes a family favorite dessert. It is an easy recipe that is oh so good. Apple Cake ½ cup butter or margarine, melted 1 cup sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 cup flour ½ tsp baking … Continue reading Table Talk Tuesday with Karen Keenan
Today Rev. Eric interviews Linda Thompson about her many roles at First UU Columbus and her professional experience administering the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to groups of all kinds. Thank You, Linda! Let’s keep the conversation going: Curiosity Fridays on Discord. First UU’s Facebook group.
Today’s edition goes behind the scenes. What does it take to put together an online worship service? A lot actually. In this video blog you’ll hear First UU staffers reflect on what they do to contribute to making our services meaningful, content rich, and relational. It takes a lot of work. And, it is a … Continue reading Table Talk Tuesday – Behind the Scenes
Today’s edition of Justice Saturday features Mayor Ginther’s city-wide call for people of faith to speak to the importance of what we need to do to flatten the curve our community in this time of pandemic. In a two-part series, faith leaders from around the city offer messages of solidarity and hope. Karen Dawson, president of … Continue reading Justice Saturday
Julie, a reporter for the Associated Press, was raised at First UU. She and her husband raised their daughter here in turn. Today she and Rev. Eric discuss approaching journalism with a Unitarian Universalist perspective, how we can stay centered during these chaotic and challenging times, and more. Thank You, Julie! Let’s keep the … Continue reading Curiosity Friday – Julie Smyth
Today’s edition is yummy. Learn how to cook from your pantry and be healthy too. Elaine Fujimura shows us how to combine ingredients and use substitutes to create an easy, colorful, and tasty meal. Her recipe for Nourishing Pantry Bowl is below. Elaine has been a member of First UU since 2003. She … Continue reading Table Talk Tuesday – Cooking with Elaine
