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.
Love in action matters.
Authentic relationships matter.

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Caring for God’s Sacred Creation

March 12, 2025A Note from Amy Rae Bashforth Dear Friends & Fellow Members of God’s Creation, I feel closest to God when I am in my garden. My garden is peaceful, but far from quiet. There may be a chirruping robin nearby on a fence post waiting to see if I unearth a tasty grub as I plant some seeds. I may hear the hum of a hummingbird as she quickly zips past my ear toward a Mexican sunflower. I…
Ash Wednesday

Blessing the Dust

March 5, 2025A Note from Pastor Jon and Poet Jan Richardson Dear Friends, Blessing the Dust — A Blessing for Ash Wednesday by Jan Richardson All those days you felt like dust,like dirt,as if all you had to dowas turn your facetoward the windand be scatteredto the four corners or swept awayby the smallest breathas insubstantial – did you not knowwhat the Holy Onecan do with dust? This is the daywe freely saywe are scorched. This is the hourwe are…
Lent

Lent at Hilliard UMC

Updates The Easter Vigil service at 7pm on Saturday, April 19, will be hosted in partnership with our friends at Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3500 Main Street, just down the street from HUMC. On Easter, April 20, there will be Children’s Easter Egg Hunts on the front lawn (facing Scioto Darby Rd) after each service, each lasting about 15 minutes: 10am, 11:20-ish, and 12:30pm.
Lent

Lamentations & Lent

February 26, 2025A Note from Pastor April Dear Friends, This past week, I heard someone share a familiar story I’ve unfortunately heard many times. “My husband still associates church with ‘the place you go to be told how bad you are.’” Regardless of whether this was your story, the pervasive narrative of shame perpetuated in many Christian churches has woven itself into lots of places in our culture. Especially in the Season of Lent. The Season of Lent Next Wednesday,…

Events

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Pancake Breakfast (Youth Fundraiser)

Thank you for your continued support of our youth! Come enjoy some pancakes and a full breakfast to support the Youth Group as they raise funds to help offset the cost of Lakeside Institute Camp this summer. All youth attending camp are encouraged to come help out. (If you want scholarship money for camp, you’re expected to come serve.) Donations Freewill offerings will be accepted in any amount. You can also contribute online using this link: Text to Give –…
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9am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary

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, directed by Coshel Caudill, 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…
The Whole Story message series

Whole Story Theological Reflection Group

We’ll be starting some new small groups in the coming weeks for conversation and theological reflection (which just means thinking about our faith, how we know what we know) around The Whole Story message series. Why do we believe what we believe? We’ll talk about how we use the resources of the Wesleyan Quadrilateral (scripture, tradition, reason, & experience) to interpret the Bible and understand our faith. Groups will meet for at least 6-8 weeks, possibly more, depending on the…
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Youth Small Group

Small group conversation based on the teachings of Jesus. Each week stands alone, so join when you can! WHO: Youth (grades 7-12) WHEN: 10:30am-11:15am every Sunday WHERE: Sanctuary building, room 303 (education wing, upper level) We follow the Hilliard Schools and Youth Group schedule, so no meetings on holiday weekends or during the summer.

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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