God Loves You… No Matter What

Really. Really!
And we seek to be a place that loves you no matter what, too.
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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…
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All Worship Services CANCELLED Today

Sunday, January 25, 2026 Good morning, friends. ALL SERVICES ARE CANCELLED THIS MORNING due to the Level 2 Snow Emergency. Youth group is also cancelled this evening. We hope you can all stay home and warm this snowy day. Remember – God loves you no matter what! Friday, January 23, 2026 Dear friends, As you may have seen, a winter storm is forecasted to arrive overnight on Saturday and could impact travel on Sunday morning. With that in mind, we…

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…
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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!…

Praying Through Life’s Storms

  • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Praying Through Life’s Storms March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 8 & 156:30-7:30pm at churchroom 305 There is a lot going on in the world right now. Our attention and emotions are being pulled in so many directions that we may feel disconnected, ungrounded, and confused. Times like these are perfect for following our Christian ancestors in turning to God in prayer.  Join Ginny Fisher as she introduces participants to time-proven prayer practices that have been in use for centuries…
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Faith Kids

  • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
For kids age 4 – 2nd grade Wednesday evenings, school year6:30-7:30pm, with Ms. Lindsay, in person at churchDrop off and pick up: playground or social hall, depending on the weather and the time of year. We follow the Hilliard Schools schedule, so if Hilliard Schools is off, Faith Kids doesn’t meet. Join us in the Social Hall for Wednesday Community Supper beforehand, serving 5:30-6:30pm! God loves us no matter what, and God calls us to love others as we love…

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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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