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  • Friday News – Oct. 23, 2026

    October 23, 2026

    This Sunday, I will be joined by First UU member Kristin Hehrer as we discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act. Parts of this pivotal, vital act are being dismantled, leading to Americans losing access to accessibility resources that they need to get through their daily lives. We invite you to view Crip Camp, a powerful documentary produced by President & Mrs. Obama, which provides valuable insight into the history of disability rights activism and inspiration for the fight that is happening today. Join us Sunday as we explore the church’s role in fighting against the ADA and the ways that we can ...
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  • Friday 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 ...
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  • Friday 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 ...
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  • Friday 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 ...
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  • Friday 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 ...
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  • Friday 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 ...
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  • Friday 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 ...
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  • Friday 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 ...
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  • Friday 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 ...
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  • Friday 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 ...
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  • Friday News – January 5, 2024

    January 9, 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 ...
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