Board Welcome Cara Seidt
Opening Hymn #131 “Love Will Guide Us”
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment
Centering Words
Congregational Greeting
Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm
Chalice Lighting
Time for All Ages
What Happened to You?
written by James Catchpole & illustrated by Karen George
Affirming Our Children #123 “Spirit of Life”
Share the Plate Fund for Immigration Legal Assistance (FILA)
Offertory
Pastoral Meditation
Special Music
Reading
Hymn #164 “The Peace Not Past Our Understanding”
Sermon Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley
Closing Hymn #128 “For All That is Our Life”
Benediction & Extinguishing the Chalice
Postlude
Announcements
for 7/12/2026
TODAY! For this week’s Democracy Action Hour, we’ll be writing letters to at-risk voters for Voteriders (https://voteriders.org/). This is a great way to inform voters about voter ID requirements and direct them to resources that can help them with any ID issues. Feel free to bring stamps and envelopes if you’d like!
TODAY! Monthly ARA & Friends Lunch to Flare Restaurant. Formerly Nile Vegan, this ethiopian restaurant now includes both meat and vegan options. Located at 1223 Goodale Blvd., Grandview Heights, OH 43212. Meet at the JAM table in Beach hall at 12:30 pm to carpool.
Auction Planning Kickoff Meeting Wednesday, July 15, 7-9 pm (Beach Hall): YOU can help make this dynamic event a success! Join the auction team – or just come and share your ideas about the auction, if joining the team isn’t right for you. Email dfurda@gmail.com for more information.
New! Neurodivergent Adults Peer Support group will meet on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 6pm beginning July 16. Are you an adult who is autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD? This peer-led group is for anyone 21+ who identifies as neurodivergent or is exploring the possibility. Join us for conversation, learning, and mutual support in a judgment-free environment.
ARA Congregational Read: Stamped from the Beginning. You are invited to read or watch Ibram X. Kendi’s book to participate in the congregational group read. Sign your name to the posters near A/B and Register on Realm to attend the next discussion July 21st!
Register Your Kiddos for Peace Camp! July 27-31 (6-8yrs) or Aug 3-7 (8-11yrs). https://bit.ly/peacecamp2026
Guided Meditation Class Tuesdays From 6-7:15 pm. Free and Open to All, drop-ins welcome! (RSVP on Realm if able)
Registration is Open 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 an activity! https://firstuucolumbus.org/connection/labor-day-retreat/
Find details in this week’s Friday’s News and
check our online calendar for upcoming events!