March 2026
Events
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, 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 person? Look HERE. Livestream…
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. 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 those who don’t have a church or have…
Listening Session
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…
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.
Listening Session
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…
Safe Sanctuaries Training
Join Lindsay Robinson for Safe Sanctuaries Training.
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…
Praying Through Life’s Storms
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…
Chili & Dessert Fundraiser
All welcome! Join us as our Intrepid Divas small group hosts our Annual Chili and Dessert Cookoff Fundraiser to support the church in raising funds to replace the air conditioning! If you want to bring a crock pot of chili or your favorite dessert, or volunteer to help out, sign up below or in your Church Center app. You can also just come eat; everyone is welcome! A family-friendly chili will be served by the bowl, and there will be…
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.
Listening Session
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…
Order Deadline: Easter Flowers
If you would like to place a flower in either of our worship spaces for Easter, to honor or remember a loved one and help us add some beauty to our Easter worship, please fill out the order form below. Order Deadline: March 9 Cost: $8 for each Lily, Tulip, or Hyacinth Order and pay online using the blue button below, or you’ll find a printed form at the office or at church Sunday morning, which you may turn in…
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
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!…
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 to…
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.
Maundy Thursday Worship
Join us for worship on Maundy Thursday in our Warehouse 839 space. Stay tuned for these details to be confirmed:
Good Friday Worship
Join us for Good Friday worship in the Sanctuary. Stay tuned for these details to be confirmed: