Board Welcome Kristen Hartmann
Opening Hymn #361 “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” verses 1 & 3
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Amber Scott
Centering Words
“Teacher to Teacher to Teacher”
by Atena O. Danner, Black poet-activist
Peace Pals Children’s Choir Director Erin Rothert
“Let it Grow” from The Lorax
by Ester Dean & Christopher “Tricky” Stewart
Congregational Greeting
Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm
“I Hope You Dance”
by Mark Sanders and Tia Sillers
Chalice Lighting
“Prayer for Living in Tension”
by Joseph M. Cherry
Time for All Ages Amber Scott
“Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed”
Written by Emily Pearson
& illustrated by Fumi Kosaka
Affirming Our Children
#402 “From You I Receive”
Offering Share the Plate: Pathway Clubhouse
Offertory “All Of You” from Encanto
by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Pastoral Meditation
“Fragility / Divinity”
by Jill-Beth Sweeney Schultheis
Hymn #346 “Come Sing a Song With Me” v. 1 & 2
Reading “In the Beginning” by Nancy Shaffer
Spells and Blessings
Our Community is Magical! Creating Together
Reading “Can You Believe?” by Sean Parker Dennison
Hymn #311 “Let It Be a Dance”
Benediction “Lineage of Magic” by Atena O. Danner
Extinguishing the Chalice
Closing Hymn #368 “Now Let Us Sing”
Postlude “Keepy Uppy” from Bluey
by Timothy Cansfield and Stephen Pearce
Justice Action Join Jacques in Beach Hall to package beans!
Announcements
for 3/22/2026
Today! Join Jacques in Beach Hall to package beans after service!!
Today! 1pm Democracy Action: Sign-Making for No Kings Protests
Donations needed! Easter Candy (but not eggs)! Please Leave Peanut / Tree Nut Free Candy and other small gifts in the copy room by Sun, April 5th!
A-S-H meeting & program March 24 at 7 PM Showing the PBS documentary, “The Last Days of Jesus” to examine Jesus’ death in its historical and political context, provided by Danya Furda. Starts promptly at 7.
Expressive Worship Thursday, March 26 at 7pm. Experience spiritual practice in creative process. Materials provided for drawing mandalas, or work on your own project for this month’s theme “Paying Attention.”
Monday nights at First UU are for Creativity! Join Expressive Collage on the 1st & 3rd Mondays, or Creative Community (bring your own crafts) on the 2nd & 4th Mondays. Both drop-in groups meet at 7pm in Room 301.
Carpe Diem Concert Sunday March 29 at 3pm. First UU members get a $10 discount on tickets, available online (cdsq.org) or at the door.
Register Kiddos for Peace Camp! July 27-31 (6-8yrs) or Aug 3-7 (8-11yrs).
Sukkat Shalom Passover Seder & Potluck Dinner on April 2, 6-9pm. Use this SignupGenius to Sign up or email info@sukkatshalomcolumbus.org.
Adaptive Leadership class led by Rev. Cooley is now scheduled for April 11 (online) or April 12 (In Person).
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)
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!
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