Board Welcome Betsy Smalley
Opening Hymn #1010 “We Give Thanks”
Centering Words Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley
Congregational Greeting
Bringing in the Light “Search For Peace” Nathan Hamm
by McCoy Tyner
Chalice Lighting by Elizabeth Nguyen Cassandra Montenegro
Time for All Ages Amber Scott
After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)
written and illustrated by Dan Santat
Affirming Our Children #396 “I Know This Rose Will Open”
Share the Plate Offering TransOhio
Offertory “The Call” by Abdullah Ibrahim
Pastoral Prayer Rev. Byron Tyler Coles
Choral Anthem Chalice Choir (Miranda Dean, soloist)
“Light of a Clear Blue Morning”
by Dolly Parton, arr. Craig Hella Johnson
Reading “The Turning” by Rev. QuianaDenae Perkins
from Shelter in This Place: Meditations on 2020
Meditative Hymn #1001 “Breaths”
Sermon “At the Beginning of the World” Rev. Byron Tyler Coles
Closing Hymn #1018 “Come and Go With Me”
Benediction
Extinguishing the Chalice
Choral Benediction “We Walk in Love”
by Deanna Witkowski & Lemuel Colon
Announcements
for 10/18/2026
Today! Final BREAD Listening Session Come get to know each other and share your stories. Register at the JAM table or email our BREAD team!
Today! Democracy Action Hour: writing Postcards to voters.
Today at 3pm! First UU Concert Event: Virgile Barthe, winner of the Guitar Foundation of America’s 2025 International Concert Artist Competition. Tickets are 11-22 (online or at the door) Discounts for seniors & students!
Costume Parade Sunday October 25! Young and old(er) – Wear your halloween costume to share with all!
“Freedom” art exhibit final week. Take a moment to view and read our many views on freedom. Thank you to the 32 artists who contributed!
Coming Soon: Two Meditation Classes. See Realm for details on this 3-hour seminar and this 8-week class.
Save the Date! November 14: School for Young Children (SYC) Scholarship Auction. syccolumbus.org/auction
Deadline Extended: Apply by October 25 to join the Ministerial Search Committee and help shape our future!
Double your Impact! Please consider increasing your pledge to take advantage of the October match! Learn More
First UU was awarded the GreenSpot Award by the City of Columbus in recognition of our environmental accomplishments. On November 15 we will hold an eco-themed service, host a reception and celebrate!
Volunteers needed for our family programs! We are seeking friendly faces for one or two Sundays a month to act as classroom assistants, substitutes, teen/tween friendly teachers/advisors, or special needs aides. Email Amber to get involved! Background check required.
Childcare is now Available during Spirit of Life Choir rehearsals on Tuesday evenings beginning at 6:45 pm. Want to join? Email Bruno Bush!
Find details in this week’s Friday’s News and
check our online calendar for upcoming events!