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Bible study

Midday Bible Discussion

First & Third Wednesdays12-1pm in personChurch office, room 6Facilitated by Judy Scott & Pastor Jon Osmundson Join 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 word to us today. No experience or preparation necessary! Just come willing to listen and share if you…
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Discover Hilliard UMC

Looking for an informal gathering to get to know the pastors and this faith community, to learn about our core values and mission, and to find out how to get connected? Guests and newcomers are invited to join us for Discover Hilliard UMC! Next Discover Hilliard UMC Wednesday, May 7, 20256:30-7:30pm at churchSanctuary building, room 206/parlor You can sign up or just show up You can sign up to let us know you’re planning to attend, or you can just…
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Deeper Waters info session (Zoom)

We’re receiving applications now for the next Deeper Waters cohort, which starts September 2025 It’s an extraordinary time to be a human. With everything we are facing collectively and individually, more than ever, the world needs innovative and courageous leaders who can meet this moment with a Even if you don’t hold a leadership position in your organization, all of us can be leaders simply because we can influence others in important, life-giving ways! How do we continue to evolve…
prayer

Centering Prayer Reboot

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,…
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Sacred Earth Group

Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays6:30-7:30pmIn person:Sanctuary 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…