Board Welcome Dr. Jennifer Nichols
Opening Hymn #1000 “Morning Has Come”
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley
Centering Words by Monica Jacobson-Tennessen, Rev. Kelli McNeal
Congregational Greeting
Bringing in the Light “Barcarolle” by R. Nathaniel Dett, Nathan Hamm
Chalice Lighting by Rebekah Savage
Time for All Ages A Hundred Thousand Welcomes, Amber Scott
written by Mary Lee Donovan
& illustrated by Lian Cho
Affirming Our Children #395 “Sing and Rejoice”
Share the Plate Speaker League of Women Voters (LVW) Cheryl Roller VP of Advocacy, LVW Metro Columbus
Offertory “Jeux d’eau” (second half) by Maurice Ravel
Pastoral Meditation by Ullie-Kaye
Water Ceremony Ritual by Eric Cherry (adapted)
Choral Anthem Combined First UU Choirs, Directed by Bruno Bush
“Take Me to the Water” by Rollo Dilworth
Homily Ingathering Rev. Kelli McNeal
Closing Hymn #1064 “Blue Boat Home”
Benediction by Joel Miller
Extinguishing the Chalice
Choral Benediction “Let All Our Hearts” by Jim Scott
Announcements
for the week of 9/13/2026
Today! Listening Sessions beginning September 13. Your Board would like your feedback about which qualities you feel are most important in a minister for our church. Please attend a listening Session at noon on September 13, 20, 27, or October 4! Email board@firstuucolumbus.org for more information.
Today! Join ARA and friends for the Monthly Lunch at Food Hamati Restaurant Featuring an extensive Mediterranean menu with both vegetarian and meat options! Meet at the JAM table to carpool or meet at the restaurant – 5875 Sawmill Rd, Dublin, OH 43017 just before 1 pm.
Concert Series begins September 18, 7:30 pm The Early Interval presents “French Baroque Musical Salon” featuring chamber music by Telemann, Rebel, and other early French composers. (Save the Dates of October 4 for Carpe Diem String Quartet and October 18 for Virgil Barthe, Guitarist.)
Come Sing at First UU! All are invited and welcome to sing in one of First UU’s choirs! Email Brandon Moss for information.
Our Friends at Sukkat Shalom invite you to join them for and Yom Kippur (Sept 20-21). RSVP for details.
ARA Congregational Read: Stamped from the Beginning. Read or watch Ibram X. Kendi’s book and participate in the congregational group read. Sign the posters near A/B & Register to attend the Sept. 29th discussion.
Discover Yoga Saturdays at 10:00 AM. Bring a yoga mat, props, & comfortable clothing. (18+ only, Sliding-scale fees)
BREAD Listening Sessions are beginning! Come get to know each other and help BREAD determine their justice work for the coming year. Listening Sessions are scheduled for September 19 & 27, October 4, 6, 11 & 18. Email bread@firstuucolumbus.org or register at the JAM table in Beach Hall.
Attend the upcoming governance meetings! Join us for the Finance Meeting on September 16 at 7 pm) and the Board Meeting on September 23 at 7 pm. (Please RSVP)
Support the SYC Scholarship Fundraiser Wednesday September 23 at BiBiBop Graceland. Mention SYC and a portion of the profits from your meal will go to to the SYC Scholarship fund!
Find details in this week’s Friday’s News and
check our online calendar for upcoming events!