September 2025
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, 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…
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…
Taste of HUMC
As we think about the call to set a wide and open banquet table for all people, we want to invite you to consider joining us for a special event for all ages! This will be more than just a meal — it’s a hands-on, heart-opening experience. Part cooking class, part community gathering, Taste of HUMC is a chance to roll up your sleeves, try something new, and get to know the people who make our shared table possible. Whether it’s brewing…
Messy Games!
All kids entering grades 3-6 (Faith Finders) and youth entering grades 7-12 and their grownups are invited for our fall kick-off event, your annual favorite… Messy Games! Staff contacts:
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,…
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…
Young Adult Coffee Meetup
Looking to connect with some other young adults (20s, 30s)? This new group schedules occasional gatherings, plus a second Sundays coffee meetup at Coffee Connections at 10am (Main St, Hilliard). All welcome! Reach out to Beth Palmer to get on the list to receive invitations and updates.
Confirmation Info Session
Parents, youth in grades 6 and up, and any adults interested in mentoring, we’d like to invite you to a Confirmation Information session! Please join us to learn more about what Confirmation means, what the process looks like, and the tentative schedule overview. When: 12:45pm, Sunday September 14Where: Youth room (behind the gym in the Warehouse 839 building)What: Confirmation overview with light snacks If you have any questions, or would like to confirm attendance, please reach out to April Andrick, Director…
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…
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.
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! Volunteers always welcome. Cooks start at 3pm, setup team at 4:30pm, serving team at 5:15pm, and cleanup team and dishwashers at 6pm. We also need delivery drivers to drop off meals…
Hilliard Peace Festival
The Rotary Club of Hilliard is bringing something special to the community this fall with the launch of the first-ever Hilliard Peace Festival — Bringing Communities Together. Set for Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9am to 3pm, this exciting new event will transform Merchant Park and the Makoy Center into a celebration of unity, peace, and community connection in honor of the UN International Day of Peace. Two Venues, One Mission The festival will offer something for everyone across two dynamic locations:…
Mounds, Moon, & Stars Exhibit
Please Join Us Mounds, Moon, & Stars:The Legacy of Ohio’s Magnificent Earthworks Presented by the Great Circle Alliance & Hilliard UMC The exhibition explores the profound celestial and cultural connections embedded in the ancient earthworks of the Hopewell tradition, where sky, land, and spirit align. Inspired by the sacred geometry of the Great Circle, lunar cycles, and star paths, Mounds, Moon, and Stars invites viewers to reflect on the timeless dialogue between human creativity and the cosmos. The Great Circle…
Mounds, Moon, & Stars Exhibit
Please Join Us Mounds, Moon, & Stars:The Legacy of Ohio’s Magnificent Earthworks The exhibition explores the profound celestial and cultural connections embedded in the ancient earthworks of the Hopewell tradition, where sky, land, and spirit align. Inspired by the sacred geometry of the Great Circle, lunar cycles, and star paths, Mounds, Moon, and Stars invites viewers to reflect on the timeless dialogue between human creativity and the cosmos. The Great Circle Alliance is a local not-for-profit organization committed to honoring…
Mounds, Moon, & Stars: Opening Reception & Panel Discussion
Please Join Us Mounds, Moon, & Stars:The Legacy of Ohio’s Magnificent Earthworks Presented by the Great Circle Alliance & Hilliard UMC The exhibition explores the profound celestial and cultural connections embedded in the ancient earthworks of the Hopewell tradition, where sky, land, and spirit align. Inspired by the sacred geometry of the Great Circle, lunar cycles, and star paths, Mounds, Moon, and Stars invites viewers to reflect on the timeless dialogue between human creativity and the cosmos. The Great Circle…