Board Welcome Dr. Jennifer Nichols
Opening Hymn #131 “Love Will Guide Us”
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Amber Scott
Centering Words
Values Prayer, after Saint Francis by Christopher Buice
Congregational Greeting
Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm
“Dear Theodosia” (from Hamilton) by Lin Manuel-Miranda
Chalice Lighting
Prayer for Living in Tension by Joseph M. Cherry
Time for All Ages Amber Scott
Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen
written & illustrated by Dyanne DiSalvo-Ryan
Affirming Our Children #1023 “Building Bridges”
Share the Plate Fund for Immigration Legal Assistance (FILA)
Offertory “Chosen Family” by Rina Sawayama and Jonny Lattimer
Pastoral Meditation “School Supplies” by Vanessa Rush Southern
Special Music Nathan Hamm
“Prelude and Fugue no. 7 in A major”
by Dimitri Shostakovich
Statement of Impact Jacques Angelino
Hymn #1014 “Answering the Call of Love” words by Jason Shelton
Notes of Affirmation
Meditative Hymn #402 “From You I Receive”
Backpack Blessing
Closing Hymn #1024 “When the Spirit Says Do”
Benediction & Extinguishing the Chalice
“In the Soup” by Robert Walsh
Postlude “Here for You” by Neil Young
Announcements
for 8/2/2026
This week! Democracy Action Hour: Assemble Whistle Kits!
New! Community Music Nights begin August 5, at 7pm on the first Wednesday of each Month. Join us for music, connection, and joy. Bring an instrument, your voice, your dancing feet, or come to listen. All are welcome!
New! Neurodivergent Adults Peer Support group meets August 6, at 6pm (1st/3rd Thursdays) For anyone 21+ who identifies as neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD, etc) or is exploring the possibility. Join us for conversation, learning, and mutual support in a judgment-free environment.
First Friday Picnic in the Breezeway August 7 at 6:30. Bring a meal and join First UU friends on the north side of the building!
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 you can move freely in. (Age 18+ only, Sliding-scale class fees: Donations welcome, no-one will be turned away.)
Join us August 9 at 11am as we celebrate our Solar array coming online!
Parking Lot Resurfacing August 10-14 Parking will be limited, visitors may need to walk around the sidewalks to enter the building.
Register to display art in the UU Artists & Friends Show “Freedom”! (Drop off ready-to-hang art August 16) Email Deb Baillieul for info.
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!