Staff News
Pastor Steve is on vacation with his family in Denver this Sunday. He asked Pastor Jon to communicate this message during worship this morning, July 12, in his absence: Dear Members and Friends of Hilliard UMC, On Tuesday, July 7, I received the sad news that Beth Palmer has made the decision to resign from our staff here at Hilliard UMC. I have invited Pastor Jon to read her resignation letter to you this morning: July 7, 2026 Dear Pastor…
Reflections on Annual Conference
July 2, 2026A Note from Tommy Caldarea & Stephanie Harrell Dear Friends, This year’s West Ohio Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church centered on the powerful theme of “Abundant Grace,” drawing inspiration from the feeding of the 5,000 (Matthew 14:13-21). Bishop Hee-Soo Jung laid out Five Strategic Pillars to guide our collective future: building relationships, shared mission, deepening discipleship, multiplying faith communities, and developing emerging leaders. Throughout our time together, the focus on growth and unity felt incredibly authentic,…
Rummage Sale
A little later this summer our Sacred Earth group will be hosting a Rummage Sale during the Hilliard Farm Market! The team is accepting donations of small items on Sunday mornings through July 12th and on Tuesdays during the Farm Market through July 14th from 4–7pm. What is a small item? Here’s a simple rule: if one person can’t carry it, it’s too big to donate. Thank you for helping us turn gently used items into ministry opportunities!
Serving Opportunity: Greet Families for Preschool Graduations
45-minute Shifts AvailableMonday or TuesdayMay 18 or 19Sanctuary building Here’s a fun opportunity to serve our weekday preschool families as they come to celebrate their child’s graduation! You’ll welcome families to the event, hand out programs, and direct people to the sanctuary, restrooms, etc. We always want to be strengthening our good connection between the church and the weekday preschool, and this is one way to do that! Sign up for a shift on Monday or Tuesday, May 18 or…
New Worship Schedule Starts May 24
Following the thoughtful work of our Worship Task Force, alongside our Lay Leaders, Interim Pastor Larry Brown, and with the support of incoming Lead Pastor Steve Putka, we will begin a new worship schedule on Pentecost Sunday, May 24. Pentecost marks the birth of the Church, a moment when God’s Spirit moved in new ways among God’s people. Pentecost feels like a fitting time for us to step into something new together. Beginning that day: We’re grateful for the prayer, conversation,…
Welcome, Pastor Steve & Wendy!
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…
Update on Pastor Jon’s Role
Beloved Members and Friends of HUMC, We want to share an update regarding Pastor Jon Osmundson’s role and presence in our community as we move through this season of transition. As many of you know, Jon has faithfully served as our interim pastor between Rev. Larry Brown and Rev. Steve Putka. Our district superintendent, Jim Wilson, picked the right person for this liminal time of transition. We are deeply grateful for the steady leadership, thoughtful preaching, and pastoral care Jon…
Celebrating our Graduates
If you have a senior graduating this year—from high school, college, or a trade program—we would love to celebrate them as a church family on May 3. To make sure they’re included, please take a moment to fill out the form using the link below. We’re looking forward to honoring this important milestone together.
Holy Week Worship
We invite you to join us for Holy Week worship:
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…
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…
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…