Posts from August 2025
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…
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…
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…
Serve on the Congregational Visitation Team
Do you have a heart for those who are homebound or ill, and an interest in visiting some members of our congregation occasionally? We’re looking to expand our congregational care team of folks who will make visits to hospitals, care facilities, and private homes. No experience necessary, just a willingness to be a loving presence. Reach out to Pastor April for more information.