Some say belonging comes before belief, but it is integral as we pursue justice, as the warp, right there with compassion, fellowship, and solidarity, as the weft. In this season of high tension and low forbearance, we must relearn how to journey together. Our ability to do so is not a mythological or mystical power. We must remember how to call each other “into relationship” as a community of optimists. We believe we belong to each other—and we must champion that! We must manage both the warp and the weft as we weave our tapestry for justice. Doing so is a powerful act of symbolic faithful defiance; it is the great weaving.

Join us for a fun and interactive Earth Day service, and participate in a beloved spring tradition. 8:18 Welcome and Announcements 11:00 Opening Hymn 12:11 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 15:59 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 19:12 Time For All Ages 22:44 Planting Seeds of Kindness 24:55 Conversation From the Heart 29:22 Offering 33:01 Pastoral Meditation 36:26 Choir Anthem 40:22 Story 43:35 History of Flower Communion 45:45 Blessing the Flowers 47:43 Meditative Hymn 50:17 Flower Communion 56:14 Closing Hymn 59:03 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:00:08 Choral Benediction

It often surprises people to learn that Unitarianism has roots that go back centuries in middle Europe. Romania, Transylvania, and Czechoslovakia -- all have a noble history of upholding Unitarian ideals, even in the face of great oppression. We will explore the ways in which we might learn from the courageous struggle they have had to maintain their faith communities. 4:48 Welcome and Announcements 7:04 Opening Hymn 9:13 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 15:37 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 18:20 Time For All Ages 24:37 Conversation From the Heart 28:40 Offertory 32:18 Pastoral Meditation 35:25 Choir Anthem 40:14 Reading 42:01 Meditative Hymn 44:09 Sermon 1:04:44 Closing hymn 1:06:40 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:07:35 Choral Benediction

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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? 6:34 Welcome and Announcements 8:32 Opening Hymn 10:03 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 17:33 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 21:22 Time For All Ages 27:17 Offertory 34:24 Pastoral Meditation 41:38 Choir Anthem 46:30 Sermonette 56:04 Meditative Hymn 58:46 Sermonette 1:06:30 Closing hymn 1:08:36 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:09:31 Choral Benediction

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 3:29 Welcome and Announcements 5:04 Opening Hymn 7:17 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 11:47 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 14:17 Time For All Ages 21:56 Pastoral Meditation 26:16 Choir Anthem 31:00 Conversation from the Heart 35:22 Offertory 39:13 Reading 40:42 Meditative Hymn 41:49 Sermon 59:04 Closing hymn 1:01:47 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:02:44 Choral Benediction

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