It's hard to talk about joy at a time when fear and anxiety abound. We'll talk about how we can find joy in the midst of that.

Families with children of all ages, and those young at heart, are invited to join us for an interactive Christmas story! Grab some hot cocoa, light a candle, and enjoy our no-rehearsal pageant!

Join us to celebrate the Winter Solstice and the return of the light after the shortest day of the year! Due to the holidays, there will be only one Nouurish style service, happening at 11am, and no Sunday school classes or breakfast.

"Patterned after the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols made famous at Kings College, Cambridge in the UK, First UU will present its own service of Lessons and Carols, recognizing the many holidays and traditions observed at this time of year. Chalice Choir, Spirit of Life Choir, and Peace Pals will sing anthems, the congregation will be invited to sing hymns of the season, and meditative readings will be sprinkled throughout the service. Then, enjoy the Holiday Cookie Fair afterward! Presented by First UU Director of Music and Chalice Choir Director, Dr. Brandon Moss, along with Spirit of Life Choir Director, Michaela Brown, Peace Pals Director, Erin Rothert, and pianist, Nathan Hamm. "

What does it mean to see into the future these days? Everything seems upredictable. We want to be a sustainable community but how do we prepare ourselvs for the unknown?

Enjoy a multigenerational celebration of gratitude and togetherness, then join us after the service for hot soup! Presented by Director of Religious Exploration, Amber Scott.

Gratitude has many facets, some are more difficult than others. We will explore how gratitude can be a challenge, as well as a blessing.

"How do we understand change in an imperfect world? Rev. Dr. Eric Dawson grew up within the loving home of First UU Columbus and has been a UU minister for almost 15 years. Currently he serves as the CEO of RIVET, the world’s first consumer-facing, social impact brand that leverages the collective consumer power of GenZ to fund young social innovators through a micro-financing platform. He lives in Boston with his wife and many, many children; but his heart will always belong to Ohio."

What do we do with what gets broken? Join us as we remember what is brilliant in the broken places -- from bike accidents, family feuds, congregational conflicts, and national elections. Rev. Dr. Samantha Wilson is a community psychologist, Unitarian Universalist minister, and conflict engagement specialist facilitating restorative processes for families, congregations, and communities in transition, harm, and conflict. She served as the Hope for Us Conflict Engagement Coach from the UUA for the First Unitarian Church of Columbus from 2022-2023.

Gather in community to honor the memory of those who have passed, and whose impact lives on. Presented by CUUPS.