Topic: Community

Come Play With Us!

NOTE: Summer Services Hours – ONE SERVICE AT 10AM With the help of a grant, the School for Young Children has been able to substantially renovate their playground! This Sunday we will celebrate its grand opening, dedicating it to the spirit which imbues all of SYC: “Learning Through Play.” Come join us as we engage … Continue reading Come Play With Us!

The Authority to be Human

NOTE: Summer Services Hours – ONE SERVICE AT 10AM In celebration of the largest Pride March in all of Ohio, and one of the largest in the whole country, Emeritus minister Marco Belletini joins other LGBTQ congregational members to respond to the question raised by the sermon title.

Whose Am I?

NOTE: Summer Services Hours – ONE SERVICE AT 10AM Together we will ponder the words of Douglas Steere, a Quaker teacher who pondered the connection between our identity and our relationships.

Why Do Stories Survive?

NOTE: Summer Services Hours – ONE SERVICE AT 10AM . Some stories comfort us.  Others challenge us.  Still others carry both wisdom and wounds.  A single story can bring hope to one person and anguish to another.  In this service, Luke Rouker reflects on curiosity, testimony, and why human communities continue to preserve even the … Continue reading Why Do Stories Survive?

Flower Ceremony

Flower Service & Child Dedication (all ages).  Participate in a beloved spring tradition by bringing cut flowers to share, and join us for an all ages Earth Day celebration – including a community child dedication ceremony!

Subtle Acts of Exclusion

Subtle Acts of Exclusion – We may never intend to cause harm, but there are many ways in which we can unintentionally hurt others, particularly others of different race and culture than ourselves. We will explore how this happens and what we can do about it.

Turned to Stone

It feels paralyzing to not know what to do in the face of extreme injustice. What does resistance look like for us? “Practicing Resistance” is our monthly theme for January, focusing on spiritual and active defiance against oppression, apathy, and despair. This will touch on social justice work as well as self-care, joy, and speaking … Continue reading Turned to Stone

Lessons & Carols

Enjoy music from a variety of traditions, and festive performances by Spirit of Life Choir, Chalice Choir, and Peace Pals children’s choir.  Presented by First UU Director of Music and Chalice Choir Director, Dr. Brandon Moss, along with Spirit of Life Choir Director, Michaela Jones, Peace Pals Director, Erin Rothert, and pianist, Nathan Hamm.