Sunday, May 17, 2025

“Civil Disobedience”

Board Welcome Kristen Hartmann

Opening Hymn #287 “Faith of the Larger Liberty”

Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Rev. Meg McGuire

Centering Words Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley

by Katie Romano Griffith

Congregational Greeting

Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm

“95 South (All of the Places We’ve Been)”

by Gil Scott Heron

Chalice Lighting

Time for All Ages Amber Scott

Henry Climbs a Mountain

written & illustrated by D.B. Johnson

Affirming Our Children #118 “This Little Light of Mine” 

Conversation from the Heart Whitney Pyles

Share the Plate Offering Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio

Offertory “Lights and Virtues”

by Jackson Browne

Pastoral Meditation Rev. Meg McGuire

Choral Anthem Chalice Choir

Dr. Brandon Moss, Director

“Sure On This Shining Night”

text by James Agee, music by Samuel Barber 

Reading

Meditative Hymn #112 “Do You Hear”

Sermon Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley

“Civil Disobedience”

Closing Hymn #162 “Gonna Lay Down My Sword and Shield”

Benediction & Extinguishing the Chalice

Choral Benediction

“If You Came”
by Les Kleen

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Announcements

For 5/17/2026

Today! Anti-Racist Allies & Friends Lunch at Montecristo Salvadorean Grill & Bar. Meet at the kiosk in the gallery at 12:30 pm to carpool to 2001 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. All are welcome to come!

Next WEEK! Summer Schedule Begins: From May 24 to September 6 we gather for one worship service at 10am. “Continuing the Conversation” discussions on the sermon topic will happen each week starting June 14.

Join our three First UU Choirs (Chalice, Spirit of Life, and Peace Pals) in our Spring Concert.Sunday, May 17 at 4:00 pm “I Am America” recognizes the many diverse faces of the United States. We will also celebrate Michaela Brown, Spirit of Life Choir director, who is stepping down after eight dedicated years. Reception follows concert. 

Spring is Stewardship Season! Please consider Pledging online to help us budget for the next fiscal year! 

Meet Your Nominees! View the 2026 Election Information & candidates to prepare for the upcoming Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 7.

Are you attending General Assembly June 14-21? Consider being a First UU delegate! Register at uua.org and email the Board of Trustees

Calling all UU Artists for Summer Art exhibit “Freedom!” Register your work and bring it in August 7-9. (See details on registration form)

Spring is Stewardship Season If you haven’t had a chance to, please set up your recurring ACH or Credit card donations or Pledge online.

ARA Congregational Read: Stamped from the Beginning. The Anti-Racist Allies invite you to read any version of this book by Ibram X. Kendi and participate in the congregational group read this Summer and fall. Group Discussions begin May 13 – Register to attend one or more!

Final Somatic Movement & Dance Wednesday, May 20; 6:45-8:15pmRegister to attend, childcare available.

Save the Date: SYC Playground Grand Opening Sunday, June 28 at 11am.

Register Kiddos for Peace Camp! July 27-31 (6-8yrs) or Aug 3-7 (8-11yrs).

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