Friday’s News & Announcements
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Happy Friday!
This week we’re going to be exploring the new Article 2 of the UUA bylaws and how they invite us to live out our values in this world, holding Love at the center as our guiding force.
In the coming weeks, you can look forward to learning about our church history and how we’ve lived our values as a church through the years, I thought it would be fun to give you a “Sneak Peek” with the First Unitarian Church of Columbus vision statement from 1956–63:
Rev. Kelli
Minister of Congregational Life |
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This Sunday, September 22
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9:15am Nouurish Service
Featuring the story All Are Welcome
by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman
Presented by members of the Alternative Worship Team: Myra Hartmann, Sarah Mayabb, Kristen Hartmann, and by members of the First UU Community
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11am Worship Service: “Invitation to Love”
Presented by Rev. Kelli McNeal
Today we will explore how the new UUA Value statements and covenants invite us to put love at the center.
Hot breakfast is served at 10am,
Coffee & tea available after both services
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“Dine to Donate” to the SYC Scholarship Fund
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Join us for the First UU of Columbus
Engagement Fair Series
This year we will host 4 events to help you connect with meaningful opportunities in our community:
Sunday, September 22 Religious Exploration (Adult and Family classes)
September 29 Groups (Small Ministry, Affinity and Interest Groups)
October 6 Teams (Volunteering & Lay Leadership Teams)
October 22 Social Justice
Interested in volunteering at First UU? Fill out this Questionnaire to find some great opportunities!.Thank you for being a valuable part of our community! Don’t hesitate to reach out to First UU Staff with any questions! |
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A-S-H Presents “The True Believer”
Tuesday, September 24, 7:00 PM
For the next meeting of the UU Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists, will discuss the book “The True Believer” by Eric Hoffer. This essay, first published in 1951, when the country was still coming to grips with the aftermath of World War II, and the start of the Cold War, provides insights into how political, social, and religious movements arise and are embraced by dedicated followers. Seventy-three years later these insights can help us understand what is happening in the world today. |
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Expressive Worship
September 24, 6:30 PM
& the 4th Tuesday of each Month
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| Experience a different kind of worship service centered around individual expression through art. All ages and mediums are welcome, supplies provided or you are welcome to bring your own. 4th Thursdays from 6-7:30pm in Beach hall, each month we explore a different theme, Novembers is Gratitude. For more information contact Christine |
| Watercolor by Becca Morse, created
at Expressive Worship |
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Upcoming Governance Meetings
Board of Trustees: September 25, 7–9pm
Finance Committee: October 16, 7–9pm
All are welcome! Email using the links above with any questions
for the board or finance, or to request a zoom link.
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Rummage Sale Donation Drop-Off
Saturday, September 28 10am–3pm
We are currently accepting donations for our 2025 Rummage Sale! Volunteers will be available to help you unload your vehicle on Saturday from 10–3. Not available Saturday? Email Myra Hartmann to schedule a time to drop off your gently loved furniture or household items at Life Storage, 4735 Evanswood Dr 43229.
Calling all volunteers! If you are available to join our Rummage Sale team, or just donate some time once in a while, please email Myra. |
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Have a Wild and Spooky Time
at the Fall Festival
October 19 from 4:00 to 9:00
First UU will host you, your wild offspring, and ghoulishly good friends for fall activities and fun. Kids will flock to face painting, pumpkin carving, the haunted forest, and bouncy obstacle course while adults visit Big Room Bingo, food trucks, and the mixology lab. Dress up for the costume contest, walk the musical treat trek to win a cake, and face your future at the fortuneteller.
Save the date for family fun at First UU! |
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The Pen is Mightier than the Sword
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| Sunday, September 22
and September 29
Come to Beach Hall after services to write letters to young Ohio voters. Writing personalized, handwritten letters to voters is one of the most effective ways you can help increase voter turnout. Write to voters from underrepresented communities to encourage them to vote in this critical election. Your time can make a big impact.
Organized by First UU Democracy & Human Rights working with UU the Vote & Vote Forward. |
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| Sundays September 29 – October 27
Tuesday October 15
Saturdays October 12 & 19
Fall is the season for House meetings, or “Listening Sessions,” when Leaders in BREAD congregations ask their members to discuss problems that have weighed on their heart this past year and further develop relationships with each other. Hundreds of stories are shared to identify the biggest problems facing our community, for BREAD’s efforts to get justice for the many who have no voice. |
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| Whether you have a story to share, or only want to listen to others, Please sign up for one of First UU’s listening sessions at the JAM table in Beach Hall after church, or email our First UU Bread Team to sign up. To invest in BREAD’s work for justice and to learn more, go to breadcolumbus.com. |
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Living the Pledge to End Racism 2-day Workshop
Class: October 5 & 12, 10am–5pm
Please Register by September 30
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| The Living the Pledge Facilitators are excited for our latest workshop of Living The Pledge to End Racism.
This intensive training requires about 3 hours of preparation for each session by reading and/or watching videos. Though this is an intense experience, the meaningful conversations about racism help participants not only gain a deeper understanding of racism, but also gain clarity on concrete actions they can take, with a robust support system to help them move forward. Please consider joining this meaningful work. Email questions to the Living The Pledge Leaders. |
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Navigators USA Scouting
It’s not too late to join the Navigators USA scouting troop, Chapter 147, based here at First UU for family friendly scouting with UU values. The final meeting for September is:
Sunday, September 22, 1–2:30pm Badge work at First UU
There is a cost of $55 per child, with a family maximum of $160, however no family will be turned away due to finances. Meetings generally follow the schedule: 1st Sunday of the month: Fun & Games, 2nd Sunday: optional hike, 3rd Sunday: badge work.
Our Fall Camping Trip is Friday Sept 27 – Sunday Sept 29 at Alum Creek State Park. Our scout year runs from September 2024 through May 2025 and we will have other great scouting activities throughout the year while the kids earn badges, learn skills, and HAVE FUN!
Email us for more information or Check us out on Facebook – We hope to see you there! |
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Senior Gathering – Final RSVP Due
RSVP September 22, 2024!
Attention Senior Members!!! Help kick off the new church year by attending the Senior Gathering on Thursday, September 26. We will join together at 10:30am in Beach Hall for muffins/quick breads, fruit, coffee, and tea. A program will be provided from 11am to 12noon. RSVPs are due by September 22, 2024! Send an email to Marilyn Beerman or leave her a voicemail. Hope to see you there! |
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| Photo by Valeria Reverdo on Unsplash |
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| Sign up to enjoy Dinner & Conversation with fellow First UUers! Quarterly potluck groups of 6–8 members meet in participants’ homes once per month to have a good time and get to know each other. Attendees commit for one quarter at a time and negotiate the meeting dates and times among themselves. The host organizes the dinner and picks a topic for conversation! |
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| This sign up is for the fourth quarter of 2024: October, November, and December. Please contact Marcia Canter by Friday, September 27 at noon to participate. |
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Celebrate 10 years of Sacred Song Circle!
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| Sacred Song Circle has been singing for 10 years at First UU! Join us for singing and a dutch-treat dinner at Olive and Lime on October 2. We will gather in the worship center to sing at 6pm and will immediately walk across the parking lot to enjoy food and fellowship. |
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Caregivers Group Reconvenes
Monday, October 7, 7pm (Online only)
It is with great pleasure that we announce that the Caregivers Group will begin meeting again. Many thanks to Rev. Sylvia Howe for starting the group – Clare Fried will now be facilitating this monthly meeting. The group is open to anyone providing care to a loved one and to those who have done so in the past who would like to share their life stories. We will meet each month on the first Monday, beginning October 7.Please email Clare Fried or Rev. Kelli with questions or to request a zoom link. |
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Mid-Ohio Food Collective and Jacques Angelino in the News
Jacques Angelino appeared in the News on September 10, sharing about the work he does with Ohio Feed and Read. On Sunday, September 29, we will be giving out bags and shopping lists so that you, too, can contribute to this important and meaningful cause.
See the Story on ABC’s Website |
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Around the Corner
- Sun 9/22 & 10/13 Rising Young Adults (RYA!) (2nd & 4th Sundays)
- Sun 9/22 & 10/13 Youth Group
- Sat 9/28 All Soles Contra & Square Dance (See more)
- Sun 9/29 Engagement Fair Weekend 2 – Groups
- Mon 9/30 SYC Author Talk, Kelsie Olds. “You Need Me and I Need Space”
- Wed 10/2 Sacred Song Circle 10-year Celebration Dinner
- Fri 10/4 First Friday Spaghetti Dinner
- Friday 10/4 Youth Group Late Night
- Sat 10/5 & 10/12 Living the Pledge to End Racism Workshop (Register Now)
- Sun 10/6 Trans Allies and Families Support Group
- Sun 10/6 Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group for Teens
- Fri 10/11 Community Bingo Night
- Sun 10/13 Carpe Diem String Quartet Concert
- Sat 10/19 Fall Festival
- Sun 10/20 Artists Reception “Going Wild”
These are some of the additional events you can look forward to in the next few weeks! If your group is open to drop-ins or you are currently seeking new members, email Becca to add your event info. |
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This Sunday, September 22
- 9:15am-10am Nouurish Worship Service (sanctuary)
- 10-10:30am Breakfast, and Coffee until 11am (A/B, Beach Hall)
- 10:30am-12:30pm Infant and Toddler Care (room 101)
- 10:55am-12:15pm 10-11yr OWL (404)
- 11am-12:15pm
- Coming of Age (401)
- Building Your World MS/HS (301)
- 11am-12noon Worship Service (sanctuary)
- 11:15am-12:15pm (after story until service ends)
- 3-6yr Spirit Play (102)
- 7-10yr Spirit Play (201)
- Coffee, Snack, RE Engagement Fair after the service (Beach Hall, A/B)
- 12:15-1pm Caregivers of Young Children (101)
- 12:30-2:30pm Youth Group meeting, MS/HS 12+yrs (402)
- 1-2:30pm Navigators Scouting badgework meeting (201, playground)
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Interested in Volunteering?
Get involved in our family programs!
Fill out this form or email Amber!
- Explore UU values through games with our middle and high schoolers
- Build confidence and access to vital information in Our Whole Lives
- And More!
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