God Loves You… No Matter What

Really. Really!
And we seek to be a place that loves you no matter what, too.
You matter to us, and you matter to God.
Love in action matters.
Authentic relationships matter.

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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…

Christmas Season

December 18, 2025A Note from Pastor April Dear Friends, I’ve always loved the Christmas season. The magic of the season was present as a child and became even more joyful and real when I became a parent. The Christmas before Marcus was born, I was seven months pregnant on Christmas Eve and had a chance to tell the Christmas story to a group of children. I have never felt more connected to Mary and her experience than I did that…
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Important News

December 16, 2025 As interim chair of the Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committee, I am writing with important news about our Senior Pastor April Blaine. Over her nine years as our spiritual leader, April has touched and blessed oh-so-many of us with her gifts and grace for ministry, her love for God and for each of us, her passion for justice, her commitment to diversity and accessibility, and her power of prayer.  As you know, the United Methodist Church is…

Why Hilliard UMC Matters to Me

December 2, 2025A Note from Rachel Porrello Dear Friends, Hilliard United Methodist Church had made an impact on me even before I stepped through the door. Every time I rode the bus on the way to work and saw the reminder that “God loves you no matter what” accompanied by inclusive media, I felt a leaning in. I felt that the type of church HUMC appeared to be mattered — one where there were no obstacles to belonging based on…

Events

Wednesday Community Supper

CANCELLED 1/28: 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…
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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!…
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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…
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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…

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