UU Church of Youngstown

Equinox by the Fire Tuesday, September 22nd, 6 - 8 PM Location: UUYO Join us at UUYO on Tuesday, September 22, from 6–8 PM as we welcome the changing season with an Autumn Equinox & Fall Fire gathering. Come enjoy an evening of warmth, community, and connection as we celebrate the arrival of fall together. Bring a snack or drink to share, gather around the fire, and enjoy good conversation and fellowship as we mark the turning of the season. All are welcome—come as you are and celebrate fall with us! Photo by R.D. Smith on Unsplash

Sunday, September 13, 2026, 11:00 AM ~ All worship services will be offered in a hybrid format – In person at UUYO in the sanctuary or virtually via Zoom.

Flowing to Belonging…

Join us as we welcome our newest members, and welcome ourselves back into the sanctuary with Water Communion: Please bring a small amount of water from a place that is meaningful for you: a place you’ve visited, a place you love to hang out, your own beautiful home, etc. (virtual water is acceptable)

Rev. Joseph Boyd: Minister
Karen Lapidus: Worship Associate
Melissa Smith: Chalice
Kathleen Hogue: RE Director
Erick Ramos: Violin
Cynthia Smotzer: Flute
Thomas Smotzer: Piano

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Rae’s Safe Haven is a community-centered organization dedicated to creating affirming spaces and providing meaningful support for LGBTQ+ individuals and other marginalized communities. Through outreach, education, advocacy, and direct support, we strive to foster safety, wellness, connection, and belonging for those who are too often overlooked or underserved. Our mission is to create affirming spaces and provide support services that empower LGBTQ+ individuals and marginalized communities while promoting safety, wellness, dignity, and belonging. Named in honor of our founder’s Aunt Rae, the organization carries forward her legacy of compassion, resilience, and showing up for others when they need it most. Her spirit reminds us that safety is about more than having a place to go—it is about being seen, valued, respected, and supported. Rae’s Safe Haven was created in response to gaps that continue to impact people in our communities, including limited access to affirming resources, social isolation, a lack of supportive services, and systems that do not always meet the needs of those they are intended to serve. We believe everyone deserves a place where they feel welcome, respected, safe, and connected.

UUYO RE: Teach Your Children Well

October 2026 – May 2027

This year, our Religious Education children and youth will take part inTeach Your Children Well, a program inspired by Marilyn vos Savant’s book Growing Up. Throughout the year, we’ll explore an exciting idea: some of our greatest teachers are already right here in our own community!

We are inviting members and friends of UUYO to share their knowledge, expertise, talents, skills, and passions with our children and youth. Do you garden, bake, paint, fix things, play an instrument, study history, understand science, practice a craft, know about another culture—or simply have something you love and would enjoy sharing? We’d love to hear from you!

Each session will give our young people an opportunity to learn something new while getting to know the remarkable people who make up our church community.

Interested in leading a session? Contact Kathleen at DRE@UUYO.org.

Come share what you know—and help our children discover how much there is to learn! Find Out more Here.

UU Church of Youngstown Ohio

Services In Person, on Zoom, Facebook, and Youtube

Natasha Bedingfield – Unwritten (Official Video)

Zen Retreat

Equinox By the Fire

Sunday Worship Service: Beginning Again

September Give Away the Plate: RAE’S SAFE HAVEN

Religious Exploration 2026-2027

UUYO RE: Teach Your Children Well

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