Third Friday Tad Talks
Like a Ted Talk, but a tad different... Our church, and indeed our city, is filled with experts. Join us for this monthly program, brought to you by Adult Faith Development, to hear one of these experts share their wisdom a la Ted Talks. With roughly 15 minutes allocated to presentation, and 15 minutes allocated to moderated discussion, this is a quick and easy way for adults and youth to live into our third principle: "We're free to learn together!" Please note, all sessions will be recorded, and posted on First Church's YouTube channel for later viewing.---
Back, by popular demand, Tim Kraus presents This Land, Too: Exploring Land Acknowledgments Further, a follow-up to his original Tad Talk, “This Land,” from November. Were you disappointed that Tim’s Tad Talk from November had to be cut short? Want to learn more about the indigenous history of the Ohio valley, in particular? Would you like to explore how to honor the indigenous heritage of this land, without cultural appropriation? Then what are you waiting for?
This Tad Talk is scheduled for Friday, January 21, 2022 at 7 PM. RSVP by days end Thursday, January 20, 2022 at https://tinyurl.com/5cbbzzym
View Tim’s original Tad Talk, “This Land: Exploring Land Acknowledgements,” now, on YouTube, at https://youtu.be/Y0zeY0g21k4m
Owning Your Religious Past
Baggage, we all have it. No, I am not talking about the physical kind that we pack for vacation. I am talking about the metaphorical kind that we carry with us, wherever we go. The kind that contains joy and pain, secrets and truths. Many come to Unitarian Universalism with religious baggage from another faith. But, even those of us who grew up UU carry religious baggage. Don’t you think it’s time to revisit the religious spaces and people from your childhood in a way that promotes greater self-understanding and personal peace? I sure think so.Join me Tuesdays – January 25, February 8, February 22, and March 8 – at 7 PM via Zoom for Owning Your Religious Past.Register by days end Monday, January 24 at https://tinyurl.com/2p89ja5u
"Defund Fear" Book Discussion
Come spring, Social Justice, in partnership Lifespan Faith Development, will present a discussion of this year’s UUA common read, “Defund Fear: Safety Without Policing, Prisons, and Punishment” by Zach Norris (Beacon Press, 2021). The UU Common Read builds community in our congregations and our movement by giving diverse people a shared platform for reflection and a shared focus for action. Further, a Common Read can take us on a powerful faith journey as we explore—each of us, and together—what it means to be human and accountable in a pain-filled world.You can request a copy of this book now at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or purchase a copy through inSpirit (https://tinyurl.com/2p9xcjkn) or Amazon (https://tinyurl.com/3ecnz24w). Audio and ebook are also available through Amazon.
First Church TikTok
With the holiday’s fast approaching, there isn’t much room in the schedule to make Tiktok videos. So, the channel is on pause, at least through December. The occasional video may still be uploaded, but no regular posting will take place. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Have questions? Feel free to contact our Direct of Lifespan Faith Development, Meredith Plummer, via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..