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Authentic Community Matters

September 10, 2025A Note from Gaby Poliseno Dear Friends, I nervously pulled up to the coffee shop where I was meeting April and prayed that God would help me to not use any curse words in this meeting with my pastor. I have a bit of a sailor’s mouth at times and really did not want this to come through with April, as we were still getting to know each other and she was, after all, a pastor. April warmly…
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Seeking Donations for Youth Silent Auction Fundraiser

Seeking Silent Auction Donations Calling all willing to help the youth raise money for our Lakeside Youth summer camp experience with our silent auction! Donated items such as gift cards, homemade items, services offered, “themed” baskets, etc., would be highly appreciated. Deadline: September 21 All donations need to be received by 9/21 to the church office, labeled for youth silent auction, or contact April Andrick for pick-up. Silent auction will preview September 28 and be live October 5! Staff contact:…
Origins

Origins: A New Liturgical Season at HUMC

Origins:A New Liturgical Seasonat HUMC General Overview This fall, Hilliard United Methodist Church will be among the first congregations in the country to launch Origins, a new liturgical season of the church year. Like Advent or Lent, Origins is a time set apart for focused reflection and growth. The heart of Origins is this: to uncover forgotten or erased stories and bring them back into our shared memory and imagination about who we are called to be. Each year, the season will take a different focus that…
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Sabbatical Play

August 20, 2025A Note from Beth Palmer Hello Friends! In late July I started back to work after almost ten weeks of sabbatical leave, and I’m so glad to be back with you! But before I tell you about that I want to thank you for your prayers last week — after only two weeks back to work, my husband Frank and I unexpectedly flew to eastern Massachusetts for a week because it appeared as if Frank’s mom was nearing…

Events

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Hilliard Peace Festival

  • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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:…
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Mounds, Moon, & Stars Exhibit

  • 9:00 am – 11:00 am
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…
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9am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary

  • 9:00 am – 10:00 am
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…
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10:30am Family Worship in the Sanctuary

  • 10:30 am – 11:20 am
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…

Giving

Thank you for helping to share the no-matter-what love of God with Hilliard and beyond! Your generosity is making a real difference, friends, and we are humbled and grateful to be in partnership with you.

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