Many UUs don't believe in the Christian teachings of Jesus' physical resurrection, while others hold power and meaning in the idea and promise of miracles. What does the story of Easter have to tell us as a community that holds a multitude of beliefs and ideas of the Easter story?

I"Our attention is a gift because it reminds us, every waking second, that we are in the presence of so many somethings that exist without our permission and to the benefit of our curiosity, our imagination, and our understanding of beauty. Our attention reminds us that we are here, that we should look around. It begs us to consider." - Devin Kelly

In an uncertain world, joy helps us keep going! Join Director of Religious Exploration, Amber Scott, for a fun, hands-on service, where we will celebrate our congregation's family programs, consider the challenges young people face worldwide, and look for the ways that we can connect and make a difference. 7:42 Welcome and Announcements 11:45 Opening Hymn 12:35 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 14:32 Peace Pals 18:22 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 20:42 Time For All Ages 29:07 Offertory 33:07 Pastoral Meditation 37:50 Hymn 39:11 Reading 43:00 Spells and Blessings 51:31 Reading 52:35 Hymn 55:42 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 58:10 Closing Hymn

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. 5:50 Welcome and Announcements 8:08 Opening Hymn 10:22 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 15:42 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 18:30 Time For All Ages 23:14 Bread Commissioning 26:37 Offertory 31:22 Pastoral Meditation 36:11 Choir Anthem 41:33 Reading 43:57 Meditative Hymn 46:02 Sermon 1:06:39 Closing hymn 1:08:30 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:09:31 Choral Benediction

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