It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since the attacks of 9/11. I imagine many of us have vivid memories of where we were at that time. I was on the Tappan Zee Bridge in New Jersey, and if I had just turned my head to the right as I was driving I would … Continue reading Friday News – September 11, 2026
Instead of our regular service, we will hold Coffee hour at 10am, and at 11am we will be screening the UU Church of Kent’s service, “Power of a Single Story.” This service features and reflects on the Service Trip to Washington DC, which youth from First UU Columbus participate in and fundraise for all year … Continue reading Sunday, September 6, 2026 “The Power of a Single Story” (UU Church of Kent Zoom Screening)
This weekend we honor workers and the labor movement with a church retreat and some well-earned moments of respite. In lieu of our usual tradition of screening a pre-recorded service, we will be showing a live, special youth-led service from the UU Church of Kent, Ohio! This worship will showcase the experiences of teens who … Continue reading Friday News
UU Connections — Ingathering 2026 Greetings From UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt Dear Friends, Your UUA Newsletter email has become UU Connections, with a new look and feel as we continue to offer timely resources and updates from the UUA to a wider Unitarian Universalist audience. If someone you know would like to receive … Continue reading UU Connections – Ingathering
I can’t say that August has been my favorite month so far this year! I was one of the unfortunate ones to have lost power for four and a half days during the recent storms. And I managed to pick up a case of COVID at the memorial service for Paula Egbert (If you were … Continue reading Friday News – August 28, 2026
To Be Disciples of Love by Rev. Tyler Coles, CER Regional Lead Welcome to the 2026 – 2027 Church Year! While we hope your summer was restful, we are fully aware that ministry is always in full swing. Whether you were able to take a significant chunk of time away or were able to catch … Continue reading CER Regional News – August 2026
I have always been a lover of all creatures, and had a wide range of pets growing up. But even so, when I first adopted a cat as a young adult I immediately transformed into a full on cat person with cat swag! When the looming polar vortex threatened the livelihood of our conversational neighborhood … Continue reading Friday News – August 21, 2026
I know that several of you were (and maybe still are) affected by the storms this week. Please reach out and let us know if there is any support that you are needing while the clean-up efforts are underway. While several staff and the building itself are still without power as of this writing, I … Continue reading Friday News – August 14, 2026
Board Welcome Bill Fiorini Opening Hymn #163 “For the Earth Forever Turning” Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Jim Pinkham Centering Words David Krohn Congregational Greeting Bringing in the Light Karen Thimmes “Melody, Opus 68 #1” by Robert Schumann Chalice Lighting Tom Baillieul Time for All Ages Deb Baillieul Froggy and Doggy are Friends by Deb Baillieul Affirming … Continue reading Sunday, August 9, 2026, “Good Without God” (Lay Led Service by A-S-H Group)
It’s wonderful to be back with you as I return from my study leave. This Sunday our ASH group will be presenting a lay-led service and we are having a ceremony afterward to celebrate the Solar Panels coming online. I hope to see you all there. Looking forward, we are deep into plans for the fall … Continue reading Friday News – August 7, 2026
