Board Welcome Kristen Hartmann
Opening Hymn #126 “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Bill Fiorini
Centering Words “If I Must Die” by Refaat Alareer, Luke Rouker
Congregational Greeting Luke Rouker
Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm
“I Believe” by Jeffrey Pence and Matthew Senatore
Chalice Lighting Rev. Kelli McNeal
“But then you read” by James Baldwin,
Time for All Ages Gabe McDonald
The Remember Balloons
written by Jessie Oliveros & illustrated by Dana Wulfekotte
Affirming Our Children #118 “This Little Light of Mine” (verse 1)
Share the Plate Speaker Ty Smith, Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio
Offertory “Voices That Care”
by David Foster, Peter Cetera and Linda Thompson
Pastoral Meditation A Prayer for Reconciliation, Padraig O’Tuama
Choral Anthem Chalice Choir (Dr. Brandon Moss, Director)
“Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around”
Trad. Spiritual w/add’l. text by Langston Hughes,
arr. Rollo Dilworth
Reading The Parable of the Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-37
Hymn #1042 “Rivers of Babylon”
Sermon Luke Rouker
Closing Hymn #108 “My Life Flows On In Endless Song”
Benediction “A cloud can never die” by Thich Nhat Hahn
Extinguishing the Chalice
Choral Benediction Chalice Choir
“We Will Keep a Place for You” by John Corrado
Announcements
Summer Schedule Is in Effect! Now through September 6 we will gather for one worship service at 10am. Weekly “Continuing the Conversation” discussions on sermon topics begin June 14 after services in room 301.
The Annual Meeting is NEXT Sunday, June 7. View the 2026 Election Information and slate of candidates to prepare, and please plan on attending! There will be snacks, cake, and voting on congregational business.
Are you attending General Assembly June 14-21? Consider being a First UU delegate! Register at uua.org and email the Board of Trustees
Coming soon: Guided Meditation Class Beginning June 16. Tuesdays From 6-7PM. Free and Open to All! (RSVP if able)
IACO Event: Immigration in Central Ohio Sunday, June 28, 2026 3-5:30 pm
Bethel International UMC, Registration ($15) Open until June 22
Calling all UU Artists for Summer Art exhibit “Freedom!” Register your work at https://firstuucolumbus.org/rsvp/ and bring it in August 7-9. (Details on registration form)
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. Discussions begin May 13, Register to attend!
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).
Find details in this week’s Friday’s News and
check our online calendar for upcoming events!