Board Welcome Kristen Hartmann
Opening Hymn #1002 “Comfort Me”
Centering Words by Fred Rogers
Congregational Greeting
Bringing in the Light #1003 “Where Do We Come From” Nathan Hamm
words by Paul Gaugin
Chalice Lighting by Florence Caplow Victoria Yanovich
Time for All Ages the Fall of Freddie the Leaf Candee Rothert written by Leo F Buscaglia
Affirming Our Children #1003 “Where Do We Come From” (layered version)
Share the Plate Offering Bottoms Up Diaper Bank
Offertory “Moon Song” by Phoebe Bridgers
Gifts and Remembering Ritual
Pastoral Meditation and Prayer Kristin Hehrer
Choral Anthem “We Remember Them” Spirit of Life Choir by Susan Labarr
Ritual (See insert for instructions) Christine Davidson
Ritual Music “Christofori’s Dream” by David Lanz
Choral Benediction “Voice Still and Small”
by John Corrado
Benediction by Rev. Dr. Kenneth Collier
Extinguishing the Chalice
Announcements
for 11/01/2026
Today! Democracy Action Hour: Questions about voting? Need a ride? Come talk to us! (Today is the last day to vote early (1-5pm))
Tonight! Voter Outreach Phonebank at 7pm, Potluck at 6:15 pm. Phone, Tablet, or computer needed. Stop at the Jam table for details!
Today! Artist Reception for Renee Womack-Keels at 12:30.
Feed and Read Ohio is collecting Winter gear. Get your list and green bag in the gallery outside the worship center!
Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts Needed! We are hoping to continue our First UU tradition of offering a community Thanksgiving meal from 4:30 – 7:30pm on November 26. For this to happen, we need volunteers to coordinate and prepare main dishes (turkey and a veg/an option). Email us for more info!
Community Music Night! November 4 at 7pm Come participate in the joy of making music together – no experience necessary, All are welcome!
Environmental Action Week: 2nd week of November! Come to the Groundswell Movie Night on November 10 & “America Recycles” day Eco-Service & Reception on November 15.
First Friday Spaghetti Dinner November 6, 6:30pm Ditch the dishes and come eat in community! $3 donation for food, or bring a side to share! Anti-Racist Allies (ARA) will hold breakout conversation groups, open to all!
Meditation Classes starting November 7 & 11: See Realm for details on the 3-hour seminar and 8-week class.
Pathways to Membership Class November 8 Are you thinking about becoming a member? Attend this class to learn all about it!
Stamped from the Beginning Screening November 8, 12:30 pm.
School for Young Children (SYC) Scholarship Auction Saturday, November 14. Visit syccolumbus.org/auction to donate items or money.
Save the Date! February 20-21 Mardi Gras Fundraiser “Let the Good Times Roll” More information at firstuucolumbus.org/auction
Find details in this week’s Friday’s News and
check our online calendar for upcoming events!