First UU Columbus

Seven Wednesday mornings, starting Feb. 1, 10 to noon

Registration required - http://firstuucolumbus.org/adult-enrichment-class-registration-form

Participants will be guided through the process of collage making by exploring the possibilities of materials and composition. The classes will potentially reveal participants' aesthetic preferences, and provide opportunities to share and interpret their creations. View creations from the Fall group in the Main hall outside Room 6.

Facilitator: Jo Dickinson, M.A.

Thursdays,

February 2 & 16 and March 1 and 15 at 7 pm

Registration required.

Don Shartzer creates the space for a small group experience, focusing on the spiritual practice of deep listening. Share personal reflections on relgious themes, using words, drawing and other artistic media. The group also comes to know one another better by sharing the ups and downs of daily lives. Open to everyone, newcomers will find a place to start learning more about who we are as a faith and sharing your own spiritual journeys.

Saturdays, Feb. 4 through March 10  at 1 pm

Registration required

An intense look at several aspects of the issues of immigration and migration. Not a class for wusses; certainly a class for those who want to know what all the UU fuss is about. We will vary a bit from the UU-designed curriulum to include a local expert of two. 

The curriculum is on line and there is homework. You might as well get a peek at what homework you need to complete before the first class. http://uua.org/immigration/moral/guide/index.shtml

Facilitated by Jolinda Stephens, Director of Religious Education.

Mid-Year Congregational Meeting on Sunday February 5th after the 11am service.

We will vote on the Proposed Constitution and on the JAM themes we intend to focus on over the next two years.

Some sandwich fare will be provided but,  if you can, bring a little something to share in Fellowship Hall after the service, before the meeting,

- Tim Hooks, Board Chair

The Adult Talent Show will be on Saturday, February 11, at 7:30pm.

We are looking for all types of talent: singing and/or playing (any kind of music), dancing, poetry and dramatic readings, stand up... you name it. Let Tony McDonald know if you would like to participate: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Freedom to Love, Freedom to Marry

A celebratory event on Sunday afternoon, February 12, 2012, will be hosted by the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), and the Justice Action Ministry (JAM).  Rev. Mark Belletini, along with other clergy and civic leaders will conduct the interfaith service in which we will affirm humanity’s freedom to love and freedom to marry.

The service will include a rededication ceremony for couples of any sexual orientation and gender identity who have made a lifetime commitment to each other. Contact Bob Rice, 313-7158, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

2012 Auction February 18: South Pacific - Some Enchanted Auction

Be thinking what to donate: dinner parties generate the most income and are great ways to socialize! Service items are popular, too: raking leaves, washing windows, etc.

Tickets are now available in Fellowship Hall, $12 ($15 at the door).

We’re also looking for new volunteers to help plan this major church event.

Click here for more information  or contact  Jo Anne St. Clair, Co-Chair, at 614-268-1923 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it