Board Welcome Betsy Smalley
Opening Hymn #1008 “When Our Heart is in a Holy Place”
Land Acknowledgement Rev. Kelli McNeal
Opening Words Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley
by Scott Taylor
Bringing in the Light Sharon Hamersley
“Hobby Horse Rider” by Robert Schumann
Chalice Lighting
by Melanie Davis
Time for All Ages Stephanie Rottmayer and Joanne Frantz
Puppet Show
Affirming Our Children #394 “Sing and Rejoice”
Share the Plate Kaleidoscope Youth Center
Offertory #1024 “When the Spirit Says Do”
Pastoral Meditation
Meditative Hymn #1010 “We Give Thanks”
Homily “Play” Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley
Benediction & Chalice Extinguishing
Parade Hymn #1035 “Freedom is Coming”
While singing, please join the parade to SYC! Enjoy special activities, explore and play before the playground celebration begins at 11.
Announcements
for 6/28/2026
Today! Join us for the SYC Playground Opening Celebration! Come enjoy a provided lunch, playground fun, face painting, and ice cream sundae bar!
Question Box Sermon: Submit questions about this church, Unitarian Universalism, our wider culture, philosophy, etc. Rev. Terasa will answer as many questions as time allows. (See submitted questions)
Featuring speaker Dr. Ira Helfand on July 11 at 2pm. Columbus Free Press presents Two-time Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, who will speak the topic “Back from the Brink: Addressing the growing threat of nuclear war.”
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 community, conversation, learning, and mutual support in a judgment-free environment.
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 and 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)
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.
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 a workshop or activity!
Find details in this week’s Friday’s News and
check our online calendar for upcoming events!