Sunday, March 1, 2025 “Strengthening Community”

Board Welcome (Cara Seidt)

Opening Hymn #1008 “When Our Heart is in A Holy Place”

Indigenous Land Acknowledgment (Alice Rathburn)

Centering Words (Marilyn Webster)

Congregational Greeting

Bringing in the Light “Sack Full of Dreams” by Gary McFarland and Louis Savary (pianist Nathan Hamm)

Chalice Lighting “In every community….” by Marianne Williamson

Time for All Ages We Care: A First Conversation about Justice written & illustrated by Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli, and Sharee Miller

Affirming Our Children #1023  “Building Bridges”

Offering Share the Plate: Pathway Clubhouse (Chris Johnson)

Offertory “At The Same Time” By Ann Hampton Calloway

Pastoral Meditation (Paisha Thomas)

Choral Anthem “Sleep” Words by Charles Anthony Silvestri, Music by Eric Whitacre (Spirit of Life Choir & Michaela Brown, Director)

Reading Community and Growth (excerpt) by Jean Vanier Marilyn Webster

Meditative Hymn #318 “ We Would Be One”

Sermon “Strengthening Community” (BREAD Team)

Closing Hymn #157 “Step by Step the Longest March”

Benediction “New American” by Huascar Medina

Extinguishing the Chalice

Choral Benediction “Voice Still and Small” by John Corrado

American Sign Language interpretation provided by Heritage Interpreting. 

Announcements

for 3/1/2026

Today! 1pm Democracy Action: voter outreach and letter writing in 301.

Today! 3pm Carpe Diem String Quartet Concert ft. Bacwicz and Beethoven, and a world premiere commission piece. First UUers receive a $10 discount on tickets.

Auction after sales coming soon! Thanks to all who bid and attended!

Feed and Read Ohio provided food to over 1239 families as of 2/24, (since 12/22, when concentrated I.C.E. activity started in Columbus)! March needs: bags of rice, pinto, and black beans, cooking oil, canned meats: tuna, sardines, or salmon, peanut butter, feminine pads, socks, deodorant. Aldi, Walmart, or VISA gift cards and monetary donations are always welcome and needed. Please see Jacques at the table in Beach Hall to donate directly!

FILA (Immigration Legal Assistance) surpassed $30,000 last week!

First Friday Dinner Wizard Night! 6:30pm 3/6: Join us for a truly magical meal and evening, featuring activities for all ages! Wear your wizard robe or hat and bring your wand! Also ft. Millennial Music Trivia, w/ prizes!

Pathways to Membership Sunday, 3/8: Please sign up if you are considering becoming a member of First UU! 8:30am-2pm.

Senior Gathering 3/12: Please RSVP now for our quarterly event!

The March Board Meeting has been moved to Monday, 3/23, 7-9pm. RSVP!

Nominate yourself or a friend to serve on the Board of Trustees, Nominating Committee, or as Moderator. Complete the Nomination Form, or email!

Pride March Coordinators Needed! We need people to coordinate our annual participation in the Stonewall Pride March & Community Festival June 19-20. Contact Becca to join the team!

Register Kiddos for Peace Camp! A time for elementary aged children to gather and explore what peace means, looks like, and how it connects us! Age 6-8yrs July 27-31 or age 8-11yrs August 3-7.

Celebrate Black History Month! Read about Charles Young, teacher, soldier, scholar, leader in Friday News & here: (PBS National Parks / Video: Kentucky Educational TV / Lexington Herald-Leader / Wikipedia)

Used Pie Plates for Plants Help keep our plants healthy! Leave donations in the copy room or in the bin outside the front office.

Read more in This Week’s Friday’s News

& check our online calendar for upcoming events!