December 2025
Events
Giving Tuesday
Have you been impacted by the people & ministries of Hilliard UMC? Through Scouts, AA, our weekday Preschool, Hilliard Farm Market, Hilliard Food Pantry, 4H, or any of the other many groups we’re in partnership with? Have you brought your kids to Faith Kids, Faith Finders, or Vacation Bible School? Have your teens gone to youth group or Lakeside Institute? Have you taken a class at HUMC, joined a Bible study or small group? Did you learn about the Enneagram…
Midday Bible Discussion
First & Third Wednesdays12-1pm in personChurch office, room 6Facilitated by Pastor Jon Osmundson & others The Revs. Sam & Melonie Harnish will facilitate while Pastor Jon is on renewal leave; he’s back early October. oin 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…
Community Supper
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 Kids
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…
Faith Finders
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…
SPECIAL MUSIC SUNDAY
Celebrate this holy season with a special Christmas music Sunday, happening at all three of our unique services! Three Unique Worship Services Every Sunday All services reflect our commitment to embody inclusiveness and welcome for all people — come as you are! You will hear an engaging and relevant message from one of our pastors or church leaders intended to connect to your life. Children are always welcome in worship, and we have nursery care available for children up to age…
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…
Godly Play (Children’s Ministry)
Children age 4 through sixth grade are invited every Sunday to participate in Godly Play with Ms. Lindsay and Ms. Nikki and our amazing team of volunteers! Come wonder with us as we explore the stories of the Bible in child-friendly ways. Come down the long hallway from the Sanctuary and meet at the bottom of the stairs. Look for grownups in green God Loves You No Matter What tee shirts. If you’re new, a Welcome Team member will cheerfully…
10:30am Family Worship in the Sanctuary
Join us for 10:30am Family Worship in person, online, or on demand. Lasting about 50 minutes, this service is tailored for the rhythms of busy family life. It’s a blend of contemporary and traditional music styles featuring our talented and versatile music staff, including Sanctuary Music Director Tony Hagood and vocalist Sydney McSweeney. Because we value the diverse ways we all experience God, elsewhere in the building we provide engaging options for all ages: Godly Play for younger children (age…
11:15am Nontraditional Worship in Warehouse 839
Join us for 11:15am 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, led by Warehouse 839 Worship Director Jeff Rone. Our vibe is one of dim lights, authentic people, and a cup of coffee… a relaxed and inviting setting. We want to introduce or reintroduce God’s amazing, no-matter-what love and unconditional acceptance to…
Youth Group
Join us for fun, a time of worship, and other cool, meaningful stuff. We’ll start with a light meal / heavy snacks, which parents are invited to sign up to provide. We meet during the school year, and we’ll be outside in the Warehouse 839 parking lot or in the youth room inside the Warehouse 839 building. Youth group follows the Hilliard City Schools schedule, so if school’s out, youth group doesn’t meet. Staff Contact April Andrick, Director of Youth…
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,…
Sacred Earth Group
Resumes October 20252nd & 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…
Young Adult Coffee Meetup
NEW LOCATION:Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.3221 Hilliard Rome Rd Looking to connect with some other young adults (20s, 30s)? This group schedules occasional gatherings, plus a monthly second Sundays coffee meetup Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. at 10am (3221 Hilliard Rome Rd, Hilliard, south of church). All young adults welcome! Reach out to Beth Palmer to get on the list to receive invitations and updates.
Make & Give: An HUMC Christmas Event
Please join us for a festive community event filled with holiday cheer in the social hall. Enjoy crafting? We will have stations available for anyone interested in making Christmas items as well as pre-made crafts available for purchase. Need a gift wrapped? We have that covered as well. Christmas lights to recycle? Please also feel free to bring those old dead Christmas lights with you and we will recycle them. Gifts to regift? Also available will be a re-gifting table.…
Focus Groups: Update Meeting
Ginny Fisher and Deb Mitchell, HUMC co-Lay Leaders, will share results from the data collected at the focus groups held between October 10 and November 9, as well as next steps and timing. Attendees will have an opportunity for reflection and discussion in small groups. We hope you’ll join us.
3rd Monday Men’s Group
Join Pastor Jon for a no-commitment, no-agenda time of just being together in the shared presence of the Holy Spirit to fellowship, to share, to grow in faith, and to unlearn together. Let’s gather and share what life is like for us, and together let’s encourage one another.
SERVING OPPORTUNITY: Preschool Christmas Programs
HUMC Weekday Preschool Christmas Programs Thursday, December 18 Friday, December 19 Volunteer opportunities include greeting families and passing out programs, answering questions and giving directions, and restocking table supplies. Claim one or more slots! Sign up for one day or both! Let’s be jolly as we connect with our preschool families and staff! This is a wonderful way to celebrate our partnership with our weekday preschool and support the important work they do. Many families end up attending HUMC because…
Christmas Eve Worship
Candlelight singing of Silent Night at all services, with glow sticks for kids. ASL interpretation at 5pm & 7pm in Warehouse 839. Worship online Most services will livestream on Facebook Live (facebook.com/HilliardUMC) and our website. Serve on a Christmas Eve Welcome Team Arrive 45 minutes before the service to welcome worshippers with a smile and help them have the best experience possible at Hilliard UMC!