Happy New Year, First UU! I am back from some much-needed leave during the holiday season. Thanks for your patience and understanding with me and all of our staff as we are being intentional in taking time to rest after the wild ride of the past few years. I’m glad to say that coming back … Continue reading Friday News – January 12, 2024

Happy Friday and welcome to 2024! Every New Year I find myself wondering how in the world it could already be a new year?! I inevitably find myself thinking about all of what I wanted to accomplish in the previous year, and I’m sometimes disappointed with myself for not meeting all of my expectations. I … Continue reading Friday News – January 5, 2024

Happy Friday! Here we are at the brink of Christmas – It’s hard to believe how time has flown by during my first five months with you. I’ve enjoyed getting to know many of you, and look forward to more! Over the holidays all staff will be taking the week between Christmas and New Year’s … Continue reading Friday News – December 22, 2023

Happy Friday! Thank you all for you very kind Caring Card and messages in sympathy for my grandpa’s passing. My grandpa was one of the most important people in my life – I like to say that we were soul buddies. His passing has left a huge hole in our family, but it will be filled … Continue reading Friday News – December 15, 2023

This Week “The Presence of the Present” Sunday, December 10 with Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley Amidst the frenzied activity of the season, and the constant bombardment of dire news from outside, it can be hard to find any sense of the peace of the season. What are the spiritual tools we can use to be … Continue reading Friday News – December 8, 2023

Happy Holidays! I’m happy to share some exciting news: the Board voted to make Rev. Meg McGuire an Affiliated Community Minister for our community. Many know that Rev. Meg grew up in the church so it is wonderful for the connection to continue! Her primary role is as a Staff Chaplain at the James Comprehensive … Continue reading Friday News – December 1, 2023

Happy Friday! I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing holiday! I wanted to let you know that I will be out of the office until December 4th, but I look forward to returning and continuing to reconnect with you all then! Be sure to register for our upcoming Pathways to Membership class. There … Continue reading Friday News – November 24, 2023

Happy Friday! On Sunday, I shared a reading from the website Spirituality and Practice. This resource has been so helpful for me as I am thinking about a particular topic and I want to understand that topic from a deeper level. I’ve been thinking a lot about this resource this week and I realized that … Continue reading Friday News – November 17, 2023

Happy Friday! Wow, it is so good to write that again! This is my first week back in the office after taking two months off for my mental health, to begin the healing process. In that time, I learned a lot. I spent time in deep reflection, trying to find the passion and drive for … Continue reading Friday News – November 10, 2023

This Week “Cycles of Change” 11/5  with Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley Join us in person or online at 10am! Our monthly theme for October is Generosity, and our Share-the-Plate recipients are Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio (NAICCO). https://firstuucolumbus.org/sunday/ Carpe Diem String Quartet is Back! Carpe Diem String Quartet will hold the first of its … Continue reading Friday News – November 3, 2023