The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown

09/12/2026

Youngstown Zen Center Zen Sesshin Retreat: Beginnings
Saturday, September 19th, 7:30 AM to 2: PM

Join Roshi Daiken Nelson, a respected Zen Teacher from New York City, together with Rev. Joseph Boyd of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown (UUYO), for a transformative day-long Meditation retreat. The theme for our Dharma Talk and discussion is "Beginnings."

It is possible to come and go as one needs.

09/08/2026

Coming Soon. Mark Your Calendar. 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

09/06/2026

Happening Soon!
Sunday Worship Service: Beginning Again
Sunday, September 6, 2026, 11:00 AM ~ All worship services will be offered in a hybrid format – In person at UUYO in Channing Hall or virtually via Zoom.
A History of Resistance by Tad Stoermer looks at America as a place of tension between power and resistance. What seeds of this tension endure to this day in ways that are fruitful and life giving? Join us for an examination of the American impulse to begin again.

Rev. Joseph Boyd: Minister
Mae Medore: Worship Associate
Kathleen Hogue: RE Director
Music: TBD

Photo Credit: The first Resistance, E. Percy Moran

09/06/2026

UUYO Order of Service - Sunday, September 6, 11 AM🌞

All are warmly welcome to join us virtually! Simply use the link below to connect:

https://tinyurl.com/uuyozoom

Come see what UUYO is all about! We’d love to have you join us, meet our community, and experience a welcoming and engaging service. Everyone is invited!

09/05/2026

Happening Tomorrow!
Sunday Worship Service: Beginning Again
Sunday, September 6, 2026, 11:00 AM ~ All worship services will be offered in a hybrid format – In person at UUYO in Channing Hall or virtually via Zoom.
A History of Resistance by Tad Stoermer looks at America as a place of tension between power and resistance. What seeds of this tension endure to this day in ways that are fruitful and life giving? Join us for an examination of the American impulse to begin again.

Rev. Joseph Boyd: Minister
Mae Medore: Worship Associate
Kathleen Hogue: RE Director
Music: TBD

Photo Credit: The first Resistance, E. Percy Moran

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

Happening Soon!

Youngstown Zen Center Meditation & Discussion

Saturday, September 5th, 9 AM - 10 AM

Location: UUYO Youth Room & Zoom

The session will include 25 minutes of seated meditation, followed by 5 minutes of walking meditation, and conclude with a Q&A and discussion led by Roshi Daiken Nelson via Zoom.

We will continue to meet upstairs in the Youth Room at UUYO.

For more information, please email Rev. Joseph at [email protected].

To learn more about Roshi Daiken Nelson and Pamsula Zen, please visit the Pamsula Zen website.

09/04/2026

Happening tomorrow!

Youngstown Zen Center Meditation & Discussion

Saturday, September 5th, 9 AM - 10 AM

Location: UUYO Youth Room & Zoom

The session will include 25 minutes of seated meditation, followed by 5 minutes of walking meditation, and conclude with a Q&A and discussion led by Roshi Daiken Nelson via Zoom.

We will continue to meet upstairs in the Youth Room at UUYO.

For more information, please email Rev. Joseph at [email protected].

To learn more about Roshi Daiken Nelson and Pamsula Zen, please visit the Pamsula Zen website.

09/03/2026

Sunday Worship Service: Beginning Again
Sunday, September 6, 2026, 11:00 AM ~ All worship services will be offered in a hybrid format – In person at UUYO in Channing Hall or virtually via Zoom.
A History of Resistance by Tad Stoermer looks at America as a place of tension between power and resistance. What seeds of this tension endure to this day in ways that are fruitful and life giving? Join us for an examination of the American impulse to begin again.

Rev. Joseph Boyd: Minister
Mae Medore: Worship Associate
Kathleen Hogue: RE Director
Music: TBD

Photo Credit: The first Resistance, E. Percy Moran

09/03/2026

Happening Saturday!

Youngstown Zen Center Meditation & Discussion

Saturday, September 5th, 9 AM - 10 AM

Location: UUYO Youth Room & Zoom

The session will include 25 minutes of seated meditation, followed by 5 minutes of walking meditation, and conclude with a Q&A and discussion led by Roshi Daiken Nelson via Zoom.

We will continue to meet upstairs in the Youth Room at UUYO.

For more information, please email Rev. Joseph at [email protected].

To learn more about Roshi Daiken Nelson and Pamsula Zen, please visit the Pamsula Zen website.