Tonight! First Friday Spaghetti Dinner

Friday, November 6, 6:30 pm

Your first dinner is free! Subsequent $3 donations help fund the food. Spread the word, and come have a good time and some good eats with church friends!

All who are able, please plan on helping clean up and put away tables and chairs after dinner. Many hands make light work, and working together makes a strong community!

Anti-Racist Allies (ARA) Reunion

Tonight at First Friday! All are welcome! Join the Anti-racist allies teams for fellowship, community meal and discussion! Learn about First UU’s Anti-Racism events and activities or participate in one of the breakout groups for rich and meaningful conversation. Whether you’re curious about ARA or a longtime reunion attendee, we hope you will join in and we look forward to seeing you.

Remembering Who You Are:

An Introductory Meditation Workshop

Saturday November 7, 12:30 – 3:30 pm

The workshop is perfect for anyone wanting to experience meditation before committing to the series, as well as those who would like a deeper foundation for the work we’ll do together.

Pathways to Membership

Sunday, November 8, 8:30-1pm

It’s not too late to Register! If you are interested in becoming a member of First UU, come join a Pathways to Membership class! It is designed for newcomers and is always recommended before deciding to become a church member. (Participation does not obligate you to join our church.)

Anti-Racist Alies (ARA) Sponsored Movie Screening

Sunday November 8, 12:30 pm

Come view Netflix’s excellent production of “Stamped from the Beginning” (85 min) in Room 301. This will be the final session linked to ARA’s sponsored read by Ibram X Kendi. Whether or not you’ve read one of the four versions, this film will inspire and inform. All are welcome.

Questions? Email Susan Carr

First UU Environmental Action Week

Four Free Eco-Week Events at First UU — Plus We Presented at a Green Conference!

Tom Baillieul recently presented First UU’s environmental initiatives at the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s annual Summit on Sustainability.

We’re proud to contribute to Central Ohio’s environmental efforts — and we welcome you to Eco-Week at First UU! Please invite friends and family!

Four free events, open to all:

• Nov. 10, 7 PM — Groundswell movie night: regenerative farming, healthier food and talk with 15 green organizations/groups afterward!
• Nov. 15, 11 AM — Eco-Service: The Art of Enoughness
• Nov. 15, noon–1:15 PM — Green Community Mixer
• Nov. 15, 6:30 PM — Care and Share Timebank Potluck and program on reusable cups and reducing plastic waste!

See more Details on our website!

Chalice Circle Signups are Open!

It’s time to register for Chalice Circles! Register to participate in this rewarding small group ministry that deepens and broadens personal spiritual growth. Groups typically consists of 8-10 members who meet at each others’ homes or the church once a month to discuss spiritual or religious topics and get to know each other.

Lifeskills Workshops Series

Rev. Terasa is offering a series of workshops that help us develop tools for healthy communication and best practices for being in a diverse community. You can come to just one or attend all!

• Deep Listening – Tuesday, November 10, 2:30 – 4pm

Learning to listen deeply to others is a skill we all need to develop more

fully as it does not come naturally to many of us.

• Polarity Management – November 17 – 2:30pm – 3:30pm
• Adaptive Leadership – November 21, 10am – 12pm ONLINE ONLY – (Rescheduled from November 14) Register Here
• Powerful Questions – December 8, 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Groundswell Movie Event for Healthy Food,

Soil Health, and a Sustainable Planet!

Tuesday November 10, 7 – 9 pm

Register on Eventbrite

This event is part of Ohio Soil Health Week, The Ohio State University Agroecology Management Program (AMP) events, and First UU Environmental Action Week. See details on our Facebook Event!

Coming Home to Yourself: An 8-Week Meditation Journey

Weekly November 11 – January 27

6:00 – 7:30 pm

(No classes on holiday weeks)

Open to beginners and experienced meditators alike, each weekly class builds on the last through teaching, guided meditation, and chanting. Drop-ins are always welcome, as each meditation is accessible on its own and offers something meaningful, regardless of how many classes you’ve attended.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Thursday, November 26,

4:30 – 7:30pm

Gather in community on Thanksgiving here at First UU. Plan to bring a side dish or contribution to share; you are always welcome regardless. Please fill out the RSVP form to help us prepare the right amount of turkey, vegetarian, and vegan entrees. Everyone is welcome! Email to Volunteer!

UUJO Convo: Election Debrief and the Lame Duck

Saturday, November 7, 10:00 AM

Register to Join UUs from around Ohio in this online conversation hosted by Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio. This month we’ll decompress after a tense election and talk about how it went. We’ll also prepare for the Ohio General Assembly’s lame duck session, when a lot of bad bills could be passed before the end of the year.

Tell us what you did for Justice!

First UU – you are inspiring! During the last several weeks and months, many of you have lived our values by gathering for Democracy action hour, working at polls, protesting, working for voter registration, participating in phone banks, and more. Thank you!

If you’ve done any non-partisan electoral work please use this google form to report it to our congregation. We are working towards becoming a UU the Votecongregation, and your work helps us get there!

Please note: there will be no Democracy Action Hour this week. Take a well-deserved rest after the election and check out the screening of ‘Stamped from the Beginning”! Next week, Democracy Action Hour will resume. We’ll be making calls to Ohio legislators about bills that might move in the lame duck session.

Feed and Read Ohio

Feed and Read Ohio is collecting winter gear for the season. We can use new or gently used coats, scarves sweaters, and blankets. All sizes adult and child are needed and will be distributed to needy families. Collection will continue through January. Drop them off at the Feed and Read Ohio table with Jacques or during the week in the coat room.

IACO’s 2026 Annual Prayer Gathering

November 8, 3:30 pm to 7pm

Please Register in advance (free)

The 4pm Prayer Service at Lord of Life Lutheran Church (2480 W Dublin-Granville Rd) will be followed by a vegetarian potluck dinner at 5:30pm. If you are attending the dinner, please bring a covered vegetarian main dish, salad, side dish or dessert that will serve 8 people. Join in the opportunity for fellowship and spiritual conversation.

Dine to Donate to School for Young Children (SYC)

Wednesday, November 11, 4 pm – 8 pm

RAISING CANE’S

5132 NORTH HIGH ST. COLUMBUS, OH 43214

15% of net sales will be donated to SYC if you participate in the Dine-To-Donate program with Raising Caine’s next Wednesday! Simply mention the fundraiser at the Restaurant or apply code RCFUND96 to online & app orders at checkout.

School for Young Children (SYC)

Scholarship Auction

November 14, 5:30 pm

(Live and Online)

School for Young Children is an outreach program of First UU. For more than 55 years, SYC has devoted the largest amount of class time to free play in alignment with the SYC Philosophy: to be responsive to each child’s needs, to encourage expression of feelings, and to foster self-discovery and self-worth.

Eco-tip Pumpkin Disposal

Through November

When you throw something away, where is AWAY?

When fall is over, don’t toss your pumpkins in the trash—compost them instead!

Composting is a great way to dispose of pumpkins and other gourds. They can be put in a compost pile at your home or brought to one of several drop-off locations around Columbus. See the links below for locations and for helpful tips.

If you compost your pumpkins at home, SWACO recommends cleaning them thoroughly, removing any paint, decorations or wax residue and cutting them into small pieces so it’s easier to break down.

Intact and decaying pumpkins, carved jack-o’-lanterns and gourds are all accepted.