Board Welcome Cara Seidt
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Joe Del Medico
Centering Words Rev. Dr. Marco Belletini
“Face and Heart” by Francisco X Alarcon
Opening Hymn #363 “Alleluia Sang Stars”
Congregational Greeting Rev. Dr. Marco Belletini
Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm
“More Love” by Melissa Etheridge
Chalice Lighting Candee Rothert
“First Fire” by Rev. Barbara Pescan
Time for All Ages Candee and Dan Rothert
Boy Meets Girl by Peter Stone and Carl Reiner
Affirming Our Children “Free To Be You And Me”
by Bruce Hart and Stephen Lawrence
Offering Dr. Leo Taylor
Share the Plate Recipient Kaleidoscope Youth Center
Offertory “Were The World Mine” by Tim Sandusky and Jessica Fogle
Joys and Sorrows
Pastoral Prayer
Celebratory Music First UU Summer Choir; Dr. Leo Taylor, soloist
“This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman
by Benk Pasek and Justin Paul
Reading 1 Denise Deschenes
2023 interview with Raquel Willis by Leah Asmelash, CNN
Hymn #170 “We Are a Gentle, Angry People” (verses 1 & 2)
Reading 2 Amy Eldridge
from “The Authority to be Human” (excerpt) by Jim Palmer
Hymn #170 “We Are a Gentle, Angry People” (verses 5 & 6)
Sermon “The Authority to Be Human” Rev. Marco Belletini
Closing Hymn #1057 “Go Lifted Up”
Benediction & Extinguishing the Chalice
Choral Benediction “We Will Keep a Place for You” by John Corrado
Announcements
for 6/14/2026
Please note: First UU’s Offices will be closed this week, as many of our staff are attending General Assembly. We will monitor our messages and return your calls as we are able. Have a wonderful week!
Last Chance to become a First UU delegate at General Assembly! Delegates can attend business sessions for free. Talk to a board member or email board@firstuucolumbus.org for information!
Today at 11:15, Artist Reception for Todd Loe, the Artist behind “Far Rider,” the exhibit on display from now until August 16. Join us for Conversation, a pastel demonstration, and snacks!
Today at 11:30, Continuing the Conversation in Room 301 at 11:30. Join Rev. Marco for further discussion about today’s sermon topic.
Today at 4 pm, Concert Series Event: Tribute concert to Peter, Paul & Mary. Bill Cohen, Joanne Blum, and Joe Lambert in this tribute to Peter, Paul, & Mary. Suggested $15 donation, Half of proceeds benefit Columbus Food Rescue.
Today at 7pm, “Rise Up, Sing Out!” Concert Livestream Watch Party. First UU & Indivisible Central Ohio are co-hosting a watch party here at First UU. Come enjoy this uplifting evening of music, community, and action to support the first amendment.
Volunteer as First UU Outreach at Stonewall Pride March and Festival Sign Up for Booth June 19 4 – 10pm / June 20, 10:30am – 9pm or Sign up to March June 20 by 10:30am. Visit Beach hall today after service to help assemble giveaways! Questions? christine@firstuucolumbus.org.
First Discussion on Tuesday, June 16 for the Congregational Read: You are invited to read or watch Ibram X. Kendi’s book Stamped from the Beginning! Register to attend the discussions, which begin June 16.
Guided Meditation Class Beginning June 16. Tuesdays From 6-7PM. Free and Open to All! (RSVP if able)
Dinner & Conversation Groups are open! This is a great way to get to know other First UU’ers in small groups. To Sign up for July through September, email marciacanter@gmail.com by June 24 at Noon.
Save the Date: SYC Playground Grand Opening Sunday, June 28 at 11am.
Register Kiddos for Peace Camp! July 27-31 (6-8yrs) or Aug 3-7 (8-11yrs).
Find details in this week’s Friday’s News and
check our online calendar for upcoming events!