Our Church Community is BUSY! Thanks to the 210 folks who attended the BREAD Nehemiah Action this week including our amazing choir. Showing up is 90% of the work and wow – you showed up in a big way to help make Central Ohio a more just and compassionate community. Recharge this Memorial Day Weekend by … Continue reading Friday News – May 24, 2024
Happy Friday! We’re coming up to the end of our first year together in our Developmental Ministry. I thought it would be helpful for me to sum up my reflections on our goals and where we are in the process, so I’ve produced this Developmental Ministry report, which will be posted on the Governance and Leadership … Continue reading Friday News – May 17, 2024
Wow, this spring in our Sunday Services, I’ve been feeling great energy in the air! Our attendance is really up, and so as your staff team, we have been thinking about whether it might be time to add back a second service next year. So, for the next two Sundays (May 12 and 19), we … Continue reading Friday News – May 10, 2024
Dear friends and beloveds, It is with great pleasure that I get to present this week’s Sunday service, highlighting family ministry! We have an exciting program planned, featuring: High school grad recognition! Puppets! Children acting out a story, live! Craft activities! Thanking our teachers and volunteers! Storybooks! Classroom open house! Music galore! Coffee served in the … Continue reading Friday News – May 3, 2024
Happy Friday, everyone! I feel honored to have the opportunity to greet you today. Why should I feel honored to connect with you? Because human connection in these times is a challenge. Let’s be honest. With day to day distractions, COVID-induced isolation, and virtual realities, it’s been easy to lose sight of the power of … Continue reading Friday News – April 26, 2024
Hello and Happy Friday! Since this week is our Music Sunday service, I get the privilege to write this week’s welcome message! When was the last time you made music? Was it this morning in the shower, yesterday in the car, or during a practice for a band you play with? This week’s Music Sunday … Continue reading Friday News – April 19, 2024
Happy Friday! I’m so excited to see many of you this Sunday and share in our Flower Ceremony with you. The Flower Ceremony comes into our Unitarian Universalist tradition from our Unitarian siblings in Czechoclovakia. This will be a multisensory, multigenerational service celebrating the gift of new life that every spring brings, as well as our … Continue reading Friday News – April 12th 2024
Happy Friday! Are you interested in learning about the theory of worship? Would you like to participate in the development of and presentation of worship services? Then consider joining our new Worship Associates Program. This is different from a typical ‘Worship Committee’ in that you will be more integrally involved in the creation of the … Continue reading Friday News – April 5, 2024
Friday’s News and Updates! March 29, 2024 The church office will be closed Monday, April 1st (this is not a joke)! Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 2nd. Spring flowers are blooming around the building and there’s so much happening! I can’t wait to experience the Flower Ceremony with all of you in a … Continue reading Friday News – March 29, 2024
Happy Friday! We are so pleased to announce that Minister Shannon High (she/they) has joined the staff as the part-time Coordinator of Multicultural Engagement. Shannon will be participating in worship monthly and convening opportunities for people to connect across cultures. She is bursting with ideas so watch the newsletter for some exciting notices. Minister High … Continue reading Friday News – March 22, 2024
