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Friday News – August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026
I have always been a lover of all creatures, and had a wide range of pets growing up. But even so, when I first adopted a cat as a young adult I immediately transformed into a full on cat person with cat swag! When the looming polar vortex threatened the livelihood of our conversational neighborhood Siamese, I leapt into action. And the rest is history! Kismet was so named because he was the cat of the moment, and his arrival in our lives was a moment of cosmic serendipity. He lived on the street for half a decade before enjoying his ...Read Full Article
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Friday News – March 29, 2024
April 3, 2024
Friday’s News and Updates! March 29, 2024 The church office will be closed Monday, April 1st (this is not a joke)! Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 2nd. Spring flowers are blooming around ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – March 22, 2024
March 25, 2024
Happy Friday! We are so pleased to announce that Minister Shannon High (she/they) has joined the staff as the part-time Coordinator of Multicultural Engagement. Shannon will be participating in worship monthly ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – March 15, 2024
March 15, 2024
Happy Friday! I sit at my computer, writing to you with the sound of rain outside of my window. It’s peaceful and comforting, yet it causes some anxiety as I hear ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – March 8, 2024
March 8, 2024
Happy Friday! Last week we heard the incredibly touching and inspiring stories from our youth about the meaning that Unitarian Universalism brings to their lives. This Sunday will feature members of ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – March 1, 2024
March 5, 2024
As we heard at our mid-year meeting last Sunday, our youth group has been incredibly active and they are a vital part of our community. Not only is this an ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – February 23, 2024
February 26, 2024
As your ministers and staff, we are holding you in our hearts with love after learning this week about the death of Nex Benedict, a non-binary child in Oklahoma. Please ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – February 9, 2024
February 12, 2024
Greetings and salutations from your intrepid staff team as we do our best to cover for Becca – who is vacationing in sunny Puerto Rico this week! As a reminder, the ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – January 26, 2024
January 26, 2024
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus is saddened and angered by the Ohio House and Senate’s decision to override the governor’s veto to pass House Bill 68, which creates overwhelming ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – January 19, 2024
January 19, 2024
Happy Friday! Brrrrrrrrr!!!! I hope you all have been able to find times of warmth and cozy this past week. Times of snow fall always bring me into a time of ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – January 12, 2024
January 12, 2024
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 ...Read Full Article