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Origins

I Am From…

October 1, 2025A Note from Pastor April Dear Friends, As a way of continuing our preparations for the Season of Origins, it was my honor this past Sunday to share a bit about my own family’s origin story. Using the powerful framework created by Elaine Enns & Ched Myers, in their book Healing Haunted Histories, I shared some storylines that were woven together from the Landlines, Bloodlines, and Songlines of my life, my family, and the land that has shaped…
Origins

Where I’m From

September 24, 2025A Note from Jen Coleman Dear Friends, The Land as a Living Witness Over the last several months, I’ve had the privilege of working with a small group of HUMC members exploring the history of our church, the Hilliard community, and central Ohio. Our purpose was to listen — to hear what the past could teach us about this place and the people who have lived here. I don’t think we knew exactly what we would discover, but…
authentic relationships matter, small groups

Authentic Community Matters

September 10, 2025A Note from Gaby Poliseno Dear Friends, I nervously pulled up to the coffee shop where I was meeting April and prayed that God would help me to not use any curse words in this meeting with my pastor. I have a bit of a sailor’s mouth at times and really did not want this to come through with April, as we were still getting to know each other and she was, after all, a pastor. April warmly…
lakeside institute youth camp

Seeking Donations for Youth Silent Auction Fundraiser

Seeking Silent Auction Donations Calling all willing to help the youth raise money for our Lakeside Youth summer camp experience with our silent auction! Donated items such as gift cards, homemade items, services offered, “themed” baskets, etc., would be highly appreciated. Deadline: September 21 All donations need to be received by 9/21 to the church office, labeled for youth silent auction, or contact April Andrick for pick-up. Silent auction will preview September 28 and be live October 5! Staff contact:…

Events

prayer

Centering Prayer Reboot

  • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
2nd Mondays6:30-7:30pmSanctuary buildingRoom 206 (parlor) Ginny Fisher will facilitate a monthly group for Centering Prayer practice. Expect an opening grounding/centering activity, an abbreviated Centering Prayer practice (10-15 minutes), and then some conversation around what you’ve been noticing and experiencing in your practice, what fruits have you seen, what has been going well or not, etc., for 30-40 minutes. She may provide a topic or experience based on previous conversations and questions. If you’re interested in practicing Centering Prayer in community,…
Bible study

Midday Bible Discussion

  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
First & Third Wednesdays12-1pm in personChurch office, room 6Facilitated by Pastor Jon Osmundson & others The Revs. Sam & Melonie Harnish will facilitate while Pastor Jon is on renewal leave; he’s back early October. oin Pastor Jon and others to encounter and discuss scripture with this Engaging the Bible foundational class. Learn a method of praying the scriptures called “lectio divina,” which just means “sacred reading.” It’s about slowing down and reading the same verses several times, listening for God’s…
Origins

Storylines Small Group (4pm option)

  • 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Storylines:Doing Our Origins Work Together Facilitator: Pastor April Blaine 4 Wednesdays at 4pm or 6:30pmstarting October 15 or 22 This four-week small group will help us explore the deep threads of our own stories as we move through the Season of Origins. Together we’ll reflect on three “lines” that shape who we are: Landlines — the places we’ve come from and the stories of how and why movement happened; Bloodlines — the people who formed our cultural experiences and how their stories of trauma,…
Wednesday Community Supper

Community Supper

  • 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Free Hot Meal:Dine In orCarry Out 5:30-6:30pmWednesdays(school year)Menu listed below All Welcome! This community outreach meal is prepared by Hilliard UMC folks for our neighbors to share in food and fellowship. Invite your friends to stop by, or take them a meal, whether connected to Hilliard UMC or not! Lots of volunteer opportunities! Volunteers always welcome & needed. Cooks start at 3pm, setup team at 4:30pm, serving team at 5:15pm, and cleanup team and dishwashers at 6pm. We also need…

Giving

Thank you for helping to share the no-matter-what love of God with Hilliard and beyond! Your generosity is making a real difference, friends, and we are humbled and grateful to be in partnership with you.

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