Board Welcome Cara Seidt
Opening Hymn #118 “This Little Light of Mine”
Centering Words “Courage-ing” by Rev. Dr. David Breeden
Congregational Greeting
Bringing in the Light “Keeping the Light On” Nathan Hamm
by Joy Oladokun
Chalice Lighting “Let us Dare” by Craig Roland Rev. Kelli McNeal
Time for All Ages Little Tree Amber Scott
written and illustrated by Loren Long
Affirming Our Children #157 “Step by Step the Longest March”
Share the Plate Offering TransOhio
Conversation from the Heart Cara Seidt
Offertory “Hold On”
by Scot Friedman and Shawn Mendes
Pastoral Meditation
Choral Anthem “I Am a Voice That Sings” Chalice Choir
by Michael Bussewitz-Quarm
Reading
Meditative Hymn #391 “Voice Still and Small”
Sermon “Quiet Courage” Rev. Kelli McNeal
Closing Hymn #1024 ”When the Spirit Says Do”
Benediction
Extinguishing the Chalice
Choral Benediction “We Walk in Love”
by Deanna Witkowski & Lemuel Colon
Announcements
for 10/04/2026
Today! Double the Love Kickoff Thanks to a generous donor, October is pledge matching month! Any new pledges or pledge increases will be matched up to $10,000. Join today after the second service for a Soup Luncheon to celebrate, and bring a treat to share if you’re able!
Today! Final in-person Board Listening Session. Your Board would like your feedback about which qualities you feel are most important in a minister for our church. Join us after service today, or attend our final listening session on Wednesday, October 14 at 7pm via zoom.
Today! BREAD Listening Session Come get to know each other and help BREAD determine their justice work for the coming year. Listening Sessions are also scheduled for October 6, 11 & 18. Register at the JAM table in Beach Hall or email bread@firstuucolumbus.org.
Today! Join Carpe Diem String Quartet at 3 pm. “Panoptics” is the first concert in the Randolph A. Foster 2026-27 “Seize the Music” Series! Purchase Tickets for 10-35 (under 21 free). And please Save the Date of October 18 for Virgil Barthe, award-winning Guitarist!
Today! Democracy Action Hour: writing Postcards to voters.
Childcare is now Available during Spirit of Life Choir rehearsals on Tuesday evenings beginning at 6:45 pm. Want to join? Email Bruno Bush!
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.
Strategic Planning Workshop Saturday, October 17, 9 am – noon All are invited to the morning session of a special strategic planning workshop facilitated by the Rev. Byron Tyler Coles, and Cassandra Montenegro, our UUA Regional representatives. Register on Realm (No login required)
Find details in this week’s Friday’s News and
check our online calendar for upcoming events!