God Loves You… No Matter What

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Listening Sessions Scheduled

We invite you to attend a listening session, hosted by HR professional and HUMC member Dawn Shrimplin, along with Interim Pastor Larry Brown and SPPRC chair Marilyn Hoeflinger. They will explain the United Methodist policies and procedures around the appointment of pastors and try to clear up any misinformation, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask your questions and share your feelings on the recent transition of Pastor April Blaine. We’re hoping these will help us…

New Lead Pastor Announced

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…

Welcome Interim Pastor Larry Brown

February 13, 2026 Dear Friends, Our Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committee is grateful to share that the Rev. Larry Brown has joined us as Interim Pastor. He started this past Monday, February 9, and will serve with us through Easter Sunday, April 5. Rev. Brown is a retired elder in the West Ohio Conference and formerly served at Powell United Methodist Church. He brings with him a deep love for the local church, a steady pastoral presence, and many years of experience…

Events

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…
Faith Finders children's ministry weekday evenings

Faith Finders

  • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Faith FindersGrades 3-6 Faith Finders meets Wednesday evenings, school year6:30-7:30pm, with Ms. Nikki, in person at churchMeets in the Warehouse 839 gym or outside in the Warehouse 839 parking lot, depending on the weather and time of year. We follow the Hilliard Schools schedule, so if Hilliard Schools is off, Faith Finders doesn’t meet. Join us in the Social Hall for Wednesday Community Supper beforehand, serving 5:30-6:30pm, a great opportunity to meet other families! This group will focus on community…

Worship for Healing & Prayer

  • 6:30 pm
This has been a season of many transitions — changes, uncertainties, and emotions that can feel heavy at times. In the midst of it all, we want to create space to pause, breathe, and bring whatever we are carrying before God. As we prepare our hearts for Holy Week, we invite you to a Special Worship for Healing and Prayer on Wednesday, March 25, at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary, led by Pastor Larry. Through scripture, quiet music, and prayer, we will share a gentle…
Sacred Earth group environment creation care

Sacred Earth Group

  • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
2nd & 4th Wednesdays6:30-7:30pmSanctuary buildingParlor (room 206) Join facilitators Ellen Hans and Emily Lamb for conversation and action around climate change, environmental stewardship, and how to best care for our Sacred Earth! Come for discussion around what this group can be: working on projects together, generating action steps, perhaps inviting guest speakers, reading and discussing books to educate ourselves, and mostly supporting each other in our efforts to protect our Earth. Bring your ideas and energy for this crucial work!…

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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