What’s UUp 7/13/25

What‘s UUp July 13?

Welcome, Rev. Liz!
Rev. Liz Weber has officially started as our Minister. She is excited to be here! Liz invites you to meet with her to get to know each other. Pick a time at her scheduling page.  You can reach Liz for other matters at the usual First U minister’s email. For general church questions, please continue to contact the office.

 

Religious Exploration

  • 10:00 –  Adult Religious Exploration in the Church Library
    We’re exploring and diving into the Anti-Racism Challenge (ARC) sponsored by Listen. Learn. Act.  through our August 3 session. The Sunday morning experience is designed so you can swoop in and dip out without having to do anything ahead of time, and with no obligation to do anything afterwards.
  • 11:00 – Children’s RE: Water Day!!!  
    Prepare to get wet! Bring a towel and extra clothes! Due to the nature (and FUN) of this event, it begins at 11am this week rather than leaving after the  Moment for All Ages and Song for the Children during the service.
 

Coffee Hour – Science Slam Sunday

  • Do you have facts that you would be willing to share this Sunday during Coffee Hour?  In line with our poetry slam last month, we are offering a chance to share some important, scientifically verified facts with the congregation.
  • You will have 3 minutes to present your findings (think a TED talk format) plus an opportunity to display an exhibit about how people can get further information. Currently, we have talks scheduled for nutrition, emotional intelligence, and disability rights.  Consider it a short commercial for facts that other people need to know about. Signup with your topic by responding to Connections or sign-up Sunday on the schedule board during Coffee Hour. Join us in our Science Slam Sunday  event!  Sponsored by First U’s Seekers of Light Chalice Circle.

Other Events Related to First U

  • CLCM Back to School Supplies Drive 
    Don’t forget to bring your school supplies to support this worthy cause between now and July 30.
  • Voices of Kentuckiana Concert at First U at 6:30pm
    Join us for an evening of great music in a concert held at First U! Wine and desserts will also be available. Doors open at 6pm. Suggested donation is $25 per person. For tickets, click here.

Celebration of Life – 11:00am 

 

Difficult Conversations:
The F-word (Fear)
and the P-word (prayer)
Speaker: Jamie McGloin-King

 

About Our Speaker: Jamie McGloin-King
Jamie is a member of First Unitarian. He lives with his wife and two daughters and a cat in Schnitzelberg. For fun, he travels to see family and friends around the country. He serves as the Chair of the Worship Ministry at First Unitarian.

 

For the zoom linkClick here. The Meeting ID is 4508929882 if you can’t attend in person.  You will not need a password. Contact the volunteer desk if you have trouble getting online.

The Order of Service (Bulletin)

 

  • Gathering Music Ethan McCollum
  • Chime and Welcome Matt Livers
  • Lighting the Chalice and the Black Lives Matter Candles 
    Pat Allison and Jamie McGloin-King
  • Prelude    Ethan
  • Opening Words   Jamie
    Witnesses of the World by Tania Y Márquez
  • Hymn #162  Ethan
    Gonna Lay Down My Sword and Shield 
    Words and music: African American spiritual, arranged by Mary Ellen Walden
  • Our Mission       Jamie
    We are a church of reason and spirit,
    that witnesses for progressive faith,
    nurtures our community and transforms our world.
  • Joys and Sorrows  
  • Musical response    Ethan
  • Moment of Prayer and Meditation    Jamie
  • Musical Response    Ethan
  • Invitation to Generosity       Jamie
  • Offertory     Ethan
  • Sermon   Jamie
    Difficult Conversations:
    The F-word (Fear) and the P-word (Prayer)
  • Our Covenant    Jamie
    Love is the spirit of this church, and service is its law.
    This is our great covenant: to dwell together in peace,
    to seek the truth in love, and to help one another.
  • Hymn   #118   Ethan
    This Little Light of Mine
    Words and music: African American spiritual
  • Extinguishing the Chalice 
    We extinguish these flames, but not the light of truth,
    the warmth of community, or the fire of commitment.
    These we carry in our hearts until we are together again.
  • Closing Words      Jamie
  • Postlude   Ethan
  • Benediction     Jamie