God Loves You… No Matter What

Really. Really!
And we seek to be a place that loves you no matter what, too.
You matter to us, and you matter to God.
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Serving Opportunity: Greet Families for Preschool Graduations

45-minute Shifts AvailableMonday or TuesdayMay 18 or 19Sanctuary building Here’s a fun opportunity to serve our weekday preschool families as they come to celebrate their child’s graduation! You’ll welcome families to the event, hand out programs, and direct people to the sanctuary, restrooms, etc. We always want to be strengthening our good connection between the church and the weekday preschool, and this is one way to do that! Sign up for a shift on Monday or Tuesday, May 18 or…

New Worship Schedule Starts May 24

Following the thoughtful work of our Worship Task Force, alongside our Lay Leaders, Interim Pastor Larry Brown, and with the support of incoming Lead Pastor Steve Putka, we will begin a new worship schedule on Pentecost Sunday, May 24. Pentecost marks the birth of the Church, a moment when God’s Spirit moved in new ways among God’s people. Pentecost feels like a fitting time for us to step into something new together. Beginning that day: We’re grateful for the prayer, conversation,…

Welcome, Pastor Steve & Wendy!

We have the joy of announcing the Rev. Steve Putka as the new Senior Pastor of Hilliard United Methodist Church.  Pastor Steve is an ordained Elder in the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church, and he brings with him a rich and varied background in ministry. He has served in local churches, non-profit organizations, and higher-education settings, offering leadership in organizational development, program creation, public relations, fundraising, and student growth and development. Steve is licensure-eligible and experienced as…
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Update on Pastor Jon’s Role

Beloved Members and Friends of HUMC, We want to share an update regarding Pastor Jon Osmundson’s role and presence in our community as we move through this season of transition. As many of you know, Jon has faithfully served as our interim pastor between Rev. Larry Brown and Rev. Steve Putka. Our district superintendent, Jim Wilson, picked the right person for this liminal time of transition. We are deeply grateful for the steady leadership, thoughtful preaching, and pastoral care Jon…

Events

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9am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary

  • 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Join us for 9am Traditional Worship in person, online, or on demand. This one-hour service offers a comforting blend of tradition and community. Featuring classic hymns and music from our Chancel Choir, seasonal Bell Choir, occasional special music, and Sanctuary Music Director Tony Hagood, it’s a space where ritual meets belonging and connection. Participants are encouraged to share prayer requests, fostering a sense of closeness and authentic relationship. Wondering what to expect when you attend in person? Look HERE. Livestream…
Godly Play Children's Sunday school

Godly Play (Children’s Ministry)

  • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Children age 4 through sixth grade are invited every Sunday to participate in Godly Play with our amazing team of leaders! Come wonder with us as we explore the stories of the Bible in child-friendly ways. We’ll meet in room 5 off the kitchen in the Warehouse 839 building. Use the door to the right of the stage, then take the first door on your left to go through the storage room and around to the right into the kitchen;…
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11am Nontraditional Worship in Warehouse 839

  • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Note the time change to 11am Join us for 11am Nontraditional Worship in person, online, or on demand. Here we offer a modern worship experience in a nontraditional space. Lasting 60-70 minutes, this service features a live band (guitars & drums) leading current worship music. Our vibe is one of dim lights, authentic people, and a cup of coffee… in a relaxed and inviting setting. We want to introduce or reintroduce God’s amazing, no-matter-what love and unconditional acceptance to those…

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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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