Board Welcome Bill Fiorini
Opening Hymn #122 “Sound Over All Waters”
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Luke Rouker
Centering Words Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley
by Rumi
Congregational Greeting
Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm
“I Was Here”
by Diane Warren
(as performed by Beyoncé)
Chalice Lighting “The Miracle of Morning” (excerpt)
by Amanda Gorman
Time for All Ages Amber Scott
Where Are You From?
written by Yamile Saied Méndez and
illustrated by Jaime Kim
Affirming Our Children #118 “This Little Light of Mine”
BREAD Commissioning Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley
Offering Share the Plate: Pathway Clubhouse
Offertory “Love’s In Need Of Love Today”
by Stevie Wonder
Pastoral Meditation l “We Are Worthy”
by Elandria Williams
Choral Anthem Chalice Choir
Dr. Brandon Moss, Director
“Listen”
text by Thich Nhat Hanh,
music by Nate Terry
Reading Subtle Acts of Exclusion (excerpt)
by Tiffany Jana and Michael Baran
Meditative Hymn #134 “Our World is One World”
Sermon Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley
“Subtle Acts of Exclusion”
Closing Hymn #124 “Be That Guide”
Benediction The Long Road Turns to Joy
by Thich Nhat Hanh
Extinguishing the Chalice
Choral Benediction
“We Walk in Love”
by Deanna Witkowski and Lemuel Colón
Announcements
for 3/15/2026
Today! Monthly lunch at Dosa Kitchen Indian Grill after Sunday Services with ARA and Friends. Meet at the auction table at 12:45 pm to carpool.
Today! 1pm Democracy Action: Call your Representatives (scripts provided)
Today! 12:15 Artist Reception for Nikki Nwosu “What Makes Me Happy.” On Display until April 26.
FINAL WEEEK OF Auction after sales! Thanks to all who bid and attended!
Pride March Coordinators Needed! To join the team to help coordinate our annual participation in the Stonewall Pride March & Community Festival June 19-20, Contact Becca.
Register Kiddos for Peace Camp! A time for elementary aged children to gather and explore what peace means, looks like, and how it connects us! Age 6-8yrs July 27-31 or age 8-11yrs August 3-7.
Dinner and Conversation Sign Ups for April, May and June are open! Email Marcia Canter by March 21 at noon.
RE Class for Older Adults: Aging Well: Intentionally! Weekly on Mondays, Beginning March 30, 1:00-2:30 pm. A 10-week course for older adults (ages 55) who want to age well and intentionally. Facilitated by Guy and Betsy Smalley. Register Online. Limit 15
Adaptive Leadership class led by Rev. Cooley on March 21 (online) or March 22 (In Person).
Herbal Embodiment: Tea Blending & Movement Medicine March 18, 6:00-8:30pm. Register here (sliding scale).
UU Justice Ohio (UUJO) Spring Gathering April 25, 9am-5pm here at First UU. Registration: $65 (includes lunch) Contact Rev. Dr. Alice Diebel for scholarship support. Email Becca to volunteer to help!
New! Expressive Collage 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm, Room 301.
Help Plant Trees at Spruce Run Nature Center on April 18! Seeking 12+ volunteers to plant bare root trees. RSVP on Realm (account not required)