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Friday News – June 12, 2026
June 12, 2026
We are so grateful for a wonderful Annual Meeting. Thank you to all those who attended and engaged with the governance of our community. It’s not too late to vote – members should have received their ballots on Sunday, June 7. If you are a member who did not receive a ballot, please check your spam folder if it’s not there, email ballot@firstuucolumbus.org for assistance! Voting will end Monday, June 15, 2026 at noon. Members will be notified via email of the vote outcome on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5 p.m. We hope you join us this Sunday as our Minister ...Read Full Article
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Happy Halloween! View full message in browser Submit Announcement Requests for the next edition by 9am Wednesday. The First UU Staff is sharing some of our favorite fall photos throughout this Halloween Issue of ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – Oct. 24, 2025
October 24, 2025
It was great to see that so many First UU folks attended the No Kings rally last week. I wasn’t able, unfortunately, as I’m still recovering from my hip surgery, ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – Oct 17, 2025
October 17, 2025
Dear friends, Rev. Terasa and I are so looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow – at the RE Jump-Start, “Multi-Gen Dreams for the Future!” RSVP to let us know you’re coming, ...Read Full ArticleFriday’s News – Oct 10, 2025
October 10, 2025
Happy Friday! I hope you all are getting the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful fall weather, the changing leaves, and yes, even the pouring rain. We are excited for our Fall ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – October 3, 2025
October 3, 2025
Happy October! In the seven Octobers that Amber and I have worked together, we have joked that she is Team Halloween and I am Team Christmas. So each year, I try ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025
This Sunday we will formally bid Rev. Amanda Hays a fond farewell and thank her for her service to the congregation as our Social Justice Minister. We will have a ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – September 19, 2025
September 19, 2025
As we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall, we have our own First UU hellos and goodbyes. This past Sunday we had a wonderful Pathways to Membership class, ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – September 12, 2025
September 12, 2025
Among the many new changes this year, We are excited to welcome Paisha Thomas as our new Justice and Equity Student Minister! Paisha is a student at the Methodist Theological ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025
I love the feeling of a full church on Sunday! Friends greeting friends, families with all generations coming together, shy visitors and new seekers — it’s the sound of people ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – August 29, 2025
August 29, 2025
Whether it’s the church’s Labor Day Retreat, a simple nature walk, or a cookout with family and friends, I hope you have something exciting planned for this holiday weekend! Kids ...Read Full Article