Order of Service
Sunday, February 2, 2025
“Another Possible World:
Hope from the Grassroots & UUSC”
Board Welcome Debra Gray Boyd
Opening Hymn #30 “Over My Head”
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Rev. Amanda Hays
Centering Words Rev. Meg McGuire
Congregational Greeting
Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm
“Sack Full of Dreams”
by Gary McFarland
Chalice Lighting
Time for All Ages Amber Scott
My Rainbow
written by Heather Smith
& illustrated by Brooke Kerrigan
Affirming Our Children #362 “Rise Up, O Flame”
Pastoral Meditation
Choral Anthem Chalice Choir
Dr. Brandon Moss, Director
“I Dream a World”
text by Langston Hughes,
music by Andre J. Thomas
Reading Where do we Go from Here
by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Meditative Hymn #133 “One World”
Sermon Rev. Mary Katherine Morn
UUSC President “Another Possible World:
Hope from the Grassroots & UUSC”
Offering Share the Plate: UUSC
Offertory “Yes We Can Can”
by Allen Toussaint
(as performed by The Pointer Sisters)
Benediction
Closing Hymn #368 “Now Let Us Sing”
Extinguishing the Chalice
Choral Benediction
“We Walk in Love”
by Deanna Witkowski & Lemuel Colon
American Sign Language Interpretation provided by Heritage Interpreting Services
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Announcements
Be The Spark! First UU’s Auction is March 1. Submit your donations by February 14 and Purchase your tickets by February 16. Visit https://firstuucolumbus.org/auction for details or stop by the table in Beach Hall today!
Caregivers of Young Children will now be meeting over Breakfast! Join them on Sunday Mornings at 10am. This group is targeted towards caregivers with at least one child under the age of 5, and focuses on fellowship, support, and play. Contact Heather Stone for more information.
The next Pathways to Membership class is Saturday, February 8, 9am–1pm. If you are interested in becoming a member, or just learning about how to connect and engage with our community, register for this class on our website at https://firstuucolumbus.org/become-a-member/
Parking Help, Please! Our parking lot has been full on Sundays, and we need your help! If you are able, please consider using our High Street Lot to leave more space in the Weisheimer lot for new visitors. The entrance is between Olive & Lime and Chipotle restaurants, and the east door is open for entry until our 11:00 Sunday Service begins.
School for Young Children (SYC) is now Accepting Applications for the 2025–26 school year. Children must be at least 2 by 9/30/25 to attend. Apply online by noon on 2/14/25. Call the SYC office at 614-267-0254 to set up a tour.
Our main office has new and expanded hours. Drop by to say hello to Becca and other staff during these hours:
Tuesday/Thursday 9am–5pm
Wednesday 10am–6pm
Friday 10am–2pm
(Individual Staff office hours by appointment)
This week at First UU
Meeting after Worship Today:
- Coffee and Conversation (Beach Hall)
- Getting To Know UU (Beach Hall)
- Q&A w/Rev. Mary Katherine Morn, UUA (Beach Hall)
- 6:30pm Millennial Covenant Group (RSVP required)
Monday 2/3
- 7pm Francophones Bavarde(s) (online)
- 8pm Care & Share Time Bank: Meditation Monday
Tuesday 2/4
- 9:30am Seniors Tai Chi for Balance
- 10am Archives Team
- 6:15pm Spirit of Life Choir Rehearsal ♩
- 6:30pm Be the Spark! Auction Team Meeting
- 7pm Zen Meditation
Wednesday 2/5
- 4:45 Let’s Get Better Together Urban 4H Club
- 6pm Sacred Song Circle ♩
- 6:30 NomCom Meeting
- 7pm Wed Men’s Spirituality (Online)
Thursday 2/6
- NO Chalice Choir Rehearsal on 2/6 or 2/13.
Friday 2/7
- 9:30–2pm CoWorking Fridays at First UU
- 9:30am UU Walkers (Off-Site: Highbanks Metropark)
- 6:30pm First Friday Spaghetti Dinner
(Hosted by Board of Trustees, Wizard Night Activities) - 6:30pm Coming of Age / Youth Group Activities
Saturday 2/8
- 9am Pathways to Membership (Breakfast at 8:30)
- 10am Hispanohablantes (online)
- 8:30am Zen Meditation