Board Welcome Raina Bradford-Jennings
Opening Hymn “Let It Rise” by William Murphy
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Dr. Leo Taylor
Centering Words Robin Blair Ackison (guest speaker)
Congregational Greeting
Bringing in the Light
“I Am Not Forgotten” by Israel Houghton & New Breed
Chalice Lighting
Time for All Ages Tara Mullins-Cosme
The Artivist
written & illustrated by Nikkolas Smith
Affirming Our Children #118 “This Little Light Of Mine”
(Children process to class or return to their seats)
Share the Plate Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio
Offertory “Moving Forward” by Israel Houghton
Pastoral Meditation Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley
Special Music “Surely Goodness. Surely Mercy.” (Psalm 23)
By Shane Barnard
Reading Paisha Thomas
Meditative Hymn “Oh Freedom” (African American Spiritual)
Sermon Paisha Thomas
Closing Hymn “Outpour” by Detrick Haddon
Benediction & Extinguishing the Chalice
Postlude Black Liberation Ensemble
“Stand By Me” originally by Ben E King,
remixed by Joenathan Banks
Announcements
For 6/21/2026
Today at 11:30, Continuing the Conversation in Room 301 at 11:30. Join Paisha for further exploration on today’s sermon topic.
Register Kiddos for Peace Camp! July 27-31 (6-8yrs) or Aug 3-7 (8-11yrs).
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 & Register to attend any of the discussions! Next discussion July 21st!
Guided Meditation Class Tuesdays From 6-7:15 pm. Free and Open to All, drop-ins welcome! (RSVP if able)
Atheists-Skeptics-Humanists (ASH) Meeting June 23, 7 pm For June’s meeting, you the members are the program. Join this open discussion on the rise of Christian Nationalism, facilitated by David Jon Krohn.
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
Expressive Worship June 25, 6:30pm Imagine worship in a whole new way! Engage in the theme of the month through personal creative exploration.
Join us for the New SYC Playground Opening Celebration Sunday, June 28 at 11 am! This joyful event is open to all current and future SYC families, SYC alumni, and our First UU family. Come enjoy a provided lunch, playground fun, face painting, and an ice cream sundae bar!
Crafting Mondays will continue throughout the summer on 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7-9pm. (Expressive Collage will be on hiatus until September.) Bring your creative projects to work on in community with others.
Find details in this week’s Friday’s News and
check our online calendar for upcoming events!