On Monday, First UU sponsored a rally in support of Black Lives Matter, George Floyd and all those harassed, arrested, and killed while black. This is not fair, not just, and not who we say we are. We have to do the work. We cannot … read more.
Hi everybody! This week, you’ll see some familiar faces on our daily video blogs as we countdown to our virtual annual meeting. Make sure to mark your calendars for Sunday June 7! If you are a member, please plan to attend as we will … read more.
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 … read more.
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:
What’s your favorite thing about school or homeschool? Has a friend ever helped you when you felt afraid?
Story Transcript:
Squirrel and Trang have been friends forever. They play together every day.
They always have the best time!
One evening, Trang asks Squirrel to come to school with her.
But … read more.
Join master gardener Karen Torvik as she demonstrates three things your garden needs now. Spring flowers are past and early summer heat is beginning. Karen gives three important tips to keep our gardens healthy.
Karen did two takes of this week’s video blog. If you want … read more.
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 … read more.
What traditions do you have for celebrating your birthday? What do you like to do when it’s raining outside?
Story Transcript:
Avanti was the zookeeper of Pitara zoo. There were many, many animals in Pitara, but Avanti’s best friend was Ballu, the bear. Ballu was big, brown … read more.
We’re taking another birdwatching trip with First UU’s Steve Molk. This week he takes us through the sights and species experienced while birdwatching in Florida. Steve is an avid nature watcher and explorer having led many hikes and fossil hunts as First UU … read more.
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
