Sunday, March 1, 2025
“Strengthening Community”
Board Welcome Cara Seidt
Opening Hymn #1008 “When Our Heart is in A Holy Place”
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Alice Rathburn
Centering Words Marilyn Webster
Congregational Greeting
Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm
“Sack Full of Dreams”
by Gary McFarland and Louis Savary
Chalice Lighting “In every community….” Alice Rathburn
by Marianne Williamson
Time for All Ages Alice Rathburn
We Care: A First Conversation about Justice
written & illustrated by Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli, and Sharee Miller
Affirming Our Children #1023 “Building Bridges”
Offering Share the Plate: Pathway Clubhouse Chris Johnson
Offertory “At The Same Time”
By Ann Hampton Calloway
Pastoral Meditation Paisha Thomas
Choral Anthem Spirit of Life Choir
Michaela Brown, Director
“Sleep”
Words by Charles Anthony Silvestri,
Music by Eric Whitacre
Reading Community and Growth (excerpt)
by Jean Vanier Marilyn Webster
Meditative Hymn #318 “ We Would Be One”
Sermon Strengthening Community BREAD Team
Closing Hymn #157 “Step by Step the Longest March”
Benediction “New American” Alice Rathburn
By Huascar Medina
Extinguishing the Chalice
Choral Benediction
“Voice Still and Small”
by John Corrado
American Sign Language interpretation provided by Heritage Interpreting.
Announcements
for 3/1/2026
Today! 1pm Democracy Action: voter outreach and letter writing, 301.
Today! 3pm Carpe Diem String Quartet Concert ft. Bacwicz and Beethoven, and a world premiere commission piece. First UU members receive a $10 discount on tickets.
Auction after sales coming soon! Thanks to all who bid and attended!
Feed and Read Ohio has provided food to over 1239 families as of 2/24, (since 12/22, when concentrated I.C.E. activity started in Columbus)! March needs: bags of rice, pinto, and black beans, cooking oil, canned meats: tuna, sardines, or salmon, peanut butter, feminine pads, socks, deodorant. Gift cards for Aldi, Walmart, or VISA and monetary donations are always welcome and needed. Please see Jacques at the table in Beach Hall to make a direct donation!
FILA (Immigration Legal Assistance) surpassed $30,000 last week!
First Friday Dinner Wizard Night! 3/6: Join us for a truly magical meal and evening, featuring activities for all ages! Wear your wizard robe or hat and bring your wand! Also ft. Millennial Music Trivia, w/ prizes!
Pathways to Membership Sunday, 3/8: Please sign up if you are considering becoming a member of First UU! 8:30am-2pm.
Senior Gathering 3/12: Please RSVP now for our quarterly event!
The March Board Meeting has been moved to Monday, 3/23, 7-9pm.
Nominate yourself or a friend to serve on the Board of Trustees, Nominating Committee, or as Moderator. Complete the Nomination Form, or email Nom Com!!
Pride March Coordinators Needed! We need people to coordinate our annual participation in the Stonewall Pride March & Community Festival June 19-20. Contact Becca@firstuucolumbus.org to join the team!
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.
Celebrate Black History Month! Read about Charles Young, teacher, soldier, scholar, leader in Friday News.
Used Pie Plates for Plants Help keep our plants healthy! Leave in the copy room or in the bin outside the front office.