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.

Rev. Susan Ritchie shares reflections based on her trip to Minneapolis as a response to a call for clergy to protest the harms of ICE. Through the lens of imago dei—the sacred spark in every person—we explore how Unitarian Universalists show up, bear witness, and act for justice. 8:01 Welcome and Announcements 9:52 Opening Hymn 12:24 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 20:48 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 23:05 Time For All Ages 27:57 Offertory 32:23 Pastoral Meditation 37:17 Choir Anthem 42:05 Reading 45:26 Meditative Hymn 47:39 Sermon 1:12:05 Closing hymn 1:15:01 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:15:49 Choral Benediction

BREAD rises! Building Responsibility, Equality, and Dignity is a local nonprofit and nonpartisan interfaith coalition that organizes for big change in our central Ohio community. Join members of the First UU BREAD Team to explore strengthening community and how strong communities can be a source of resilience in times of crisis. 1:01 Bringing in the Light and Chalice Lighting 3:33 Time For All Ages 10:40 Offertory 18:49 Pastoral Meditation 23:20 Choir Anthem 27:53 Reading 28:26 Meditative Hymn 30:17 Sermon 47:56 Closing hymn 48:51 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 49:58 Choral Benediction

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Kandi Wiens, the author of Burnout Immunity, offered seven questions that can be helpful for focusing on what brings the greatest meaning into our lives. We will explore these questions together.

Amidst all the terrible things happening in the world, there are actually some good things and some progress being made. It might be helpful to explore these for the sake of our spirits. 5:11 Welcome and Announcements 9:55 Opening Hymn 11:47 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 17:50 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 19:28 Time For All Ages 25:05 NomCom Presentation 32:14 Share the Plate and Offertory 36:03 Pastoral Meditation 39:55 Choir Anthem 45:39 Reading 47:28 Choral Meditation 48:54 Sermon 1:07:25 Closing hymn 1:09:10 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:10:20 Choral Benediction

A Gospel service which includes a Gospel message by Paisha Thomas, and Gospel music presented by the Black Liberation Community Choir. Sponsored by JAM and ARA. 4:59 Welcome and Announcements 7:14 Opening Hymn 10:54 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 17:54 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 21:19 Time For All Ages 27:25 Offertory 32:57 Pastoral Meditation 39:55 Choir Anthem 45:47 Reading 47:08 Meditative Hymn 52:07 Sermon 1:06:23 Closing hymn 1:10:31 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:12:13 Choral Benediction

It feels paralyzing to not know what to do in the face of extreme injustice. What does resistance look like for us? 2:12 Welcome and Announcements 4:26 Opening Hymn 7:07 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 12:20 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 15:10 Time For All Ages 19:37 Offertory 23:02 Pastoral Meditation 28:20 Choir Anthem 32:23 Reading 35:14 Meditative Hymn 38:06 Sermon 58:49 Closing hymn 1:01:22 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:02:51 Choral Benediction

Dr King's 1963 Letter from a Birmingham Jail invites us into conversation today, as we continue to wrestle with the same challenges. We hope you will join us for this anti-racism service, including a sermon by Paisha Thomas and anti-racism and MLK-themed music by both First UU choirs. 5:29 Board Welcome 7:29 Opening Hymn 10:17 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 16:52 Bringing in the Light and Chalice Lighting 20:09 Time for All Ages 28:51 Share the Plate and Offertory 33:24 Pastoral Meditation 39:41 Choral Anthem 43:58 Reading 45:49 Meditative Hymn 47:05 Sermon 1:07:44 Closing Hymn 1:10:24 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:11:13 Choral Benediction

Instead of making new year resolutions, we will share in a ritual of releasing what we do not want to bring with us into 2026. 6:04 Auction Skit 8:11 Board Welcome 9:50 Conversation from the Heart 16:38 Opening Hymn 19:33 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 24:24 Bringing in the Light and Chalice Lighting 27:10 Time for All Ages 32:20 Share the Plate and Offertory 43:14 Pastoral Meditation 48:30 Special Music by Dr. Brandon Moss 51:41 Reading 53:22 Meditative Hymn 54:20 Homily 1:07:07 Fire Communion 1:16:13 Closing Hymn 1:19:05 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing