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.
Have you ever had something you care about get broken? What does it feel like to have a best friend? Story Transcript: What scares me the most? As a piggy bank, I’m terrified of being broken. What do I love the most? Having a best friend like Na. She takes me home for New Year’s. … Continue reading I Need To Hide! – Story Time Thursday
When my family moved to Columbus in 2008 and started attending First UU, one of the very first social activities we participated in was the First UU Camping Group. Julie and I had been camping for many years; occasionally backpacking and roughing it, but now with a 2 year old in tow our tent … Continue reading Nature Walk Wednesday – Going Camping!
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
Happy Monday! Welcome back to another Meditation Monday. Today, I interview Julie Duhigg, First UU Member and the Director of Counseling Services at Ohio Wesleyan University. We talk about what life is like for college students during this time and patterns she is seeing during her counseling sessions. Then she provides wonderful insight into … Continue reading Interview with Julie Duhigg – May 11, 2020 Meditation Monday
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
Has anyone ever thought that you looked like someone else? Families can look very different from each other, and that’s okay. It’s loving each other that matters. Who is in your family, and who takes care of you? What do you like about your family? Story Transcript: A pewit laid four eggs. Every day, she … Continue reading The Dog’s Eggs – Story Time Thursday
We’re taking another longer “hike” with First UU’s Steve Molk. This week we learn about the springtime wildflowers he has observed in area parks and natural areas. Steve is an avid nature watcher and explorer having led many hikes and fossil hunts as First UU Auction trips. The month of May continues to … Continue reading Nature Walk Wednesday – Spring Wildflowers
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
Hi everyone! It is so good to be back with you all! I want to say thank you to Amber and Rev. Eric for filling in for me the last two weeks and the whole First UU staff for supporting me during these difficult weeks while I was sick. Several of you have asked, so … Continue reading Meditation Monday – Be Still
