Board Welcome Cara Seidt

Opening Hymn #347 “ Gather the Spirit” 

Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley

Centering Words Rev. Kelli McNeal

Congregational Greeting

Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm

“Caribbean Blue” by Nicky Ryan and Enya

Chalice Lighting

Time for All Ages 

Only: The Bird Who Liked Being Alone

written & illustrated by Airlie Anderson.

Affirming Our Children #123 “Spirit of Life”

Share the Plate  Fund for Immigration Legal Assistance (FILA)

Offertory “Les sons et les parfums tournent dans l’air du soir” 

by Claude Debussy

Pastoral Meditation 

Special Music Summer Choir

“Heart Wide Open” 

by Lea Morris

Reading 

Hymn #1009 “Meditation on Breathing”

Sermon Rev. Kelli McNeal

Closing Hymn #100 “I’ve Got Peace Like a River”

Benediction & Extinguishing the Chalice

Postlude Summer Choir

“Let All Our Hearts” by Jim Scott

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Announcements

for 8/16/2026

TODAY! ARA-Sponsored Lunch outing to Bibi’s Patties! Meet at the JAM table for carpooling at 11:30 am or meet at the restaurant 6086 Huntley Road, Columbus OH 43229 just before noon.

Join First UU’s Democracy Team mailing list or come to our monthly planning meeting Tuesday, August 18 at 7 PM on Zoom email our Democracy team for info!

First UU’s Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, August 26 at 7pm. Members are welcomed and encouraged to join our business meetings: Please fill out the meeting attendance form to RSVP and receive a zoom link. We hope to see you there!

It’s not too late to display art in the UU Artists & Friends Show “Freedom”! (Drop off ready-to-hang art TODAY!) Email Deb Baillieul for info.

New! Discover Yoga: Strength, Stillness, and Joy Saturday Mornings at 10:00 AM beginning Saturday, August 8. Bring a yoga mat, your favorite props, and comfortable clothing. (Age 18+ only, Sliding-scale class fees)

ARA Congregational Read: Stamped from the Beginning. Read or watch Ibram X. Kendi’s book and participate in the congregational group read. Sign the posters near A/B & Register to attend the next discussion (August 25th).

Save the Date for Safety: Sunday, August 30 at 11 AM. Our Safety Team will give a tour of our primary safety exits, designated tornado shelter areas, emergency medical kits, & more. While this tour is to refresh staff and volunteers’ knowledge, All are welcome and we hope you join!

Register for our annual Labor Day Retreat! September 5 – 7 at Camp Oty’Okwa in beautiful Hocking Hills. Join us for our traditional Peek, Talent show, hike, hammock hang, & more. Host a workshop or activity!

Find details in this week’s Friday’s News and
check our online calendar for upcoming events!