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“Star of Bethlehem” by Hannah Garrity![]()
Inspired by Matthew 2:1-12![]()
Words from the Beginning: The Road Isn’t Straight by © A Sanctified Art, sanctifiedart.org![]()
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“In our own lives and communities, each of us is vulnerable to political corruption. How are we responding? Whom do we follow as our guide? God calls the Magi home by another road, and their choice to heed the call opens space for Jesus’ ministry within the community, which will demonstrate the power of steadfast love. Shortly thereafter, God calls Mary and Joseph to journey to another land, to protect the Messiah until they are safe to return home. What parallels do we see in our own systems, and in our own lives?![]()
In this text, the Magi are dreaming my dreams. The imperial power threatens to kill the long-awaited Messiah. These kinds of threats exist in our own lives too. The Magi seek another way home. I dream of the winding road that is God’s call. The road isn’t straight. Can you see your next bend?”![]()
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For the full artist statement, see worthingtonumc.com/wp-content/uploads/Epiphany-Star-of-Bethlehem.pdf![]()
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To learn more about the artist and the other artists from this series, see: worthingtonumc.com/wp-content/uploads/About-the-Artists.pdf
“Let All Creation Dance” by Lisle Gwynn Garrity![]()
Inspired by Luke 2:10, Matthew 2:10, Isaiah 9:2-3, Psalm 148, Isaiah 55:12-13![]()
Words from the Beginning: Don’t Forget to Laugh by © A Sanctified Art, sanctifiedart.org![]()
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“In this image, I wanted the landscape to feel refracted, perhaps like a prism, or even a broken mirror. The land rejoices despite forces that try to break it. The horizon expands into all directions. There is no east or west, north or south—the arms of creation reach into the cosmos. In between stars and moons, fruit trees bear their harvest and clap their hands. In many ways, this piece is a song of praise as well as a song of resistance. Creation cannot be quieted. If praise is not on your lips this day, do not fear, for we can trust that all of creation is dancing on our behalf.”![]()
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For the full artist statement, see worthingtonumc.com/wp-content/uploads/1st-Sun-after-Christmas-Let-All-Creation-Dance.pdf![]()
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To learn more about the artist and the other artists from this series, see: worthingtonumc.com/wp-content/uploads/About-the-Artists.pdf
We will have one worship service at 10am in the Sanctuary on December 29. There will not be Children’s Church. Nursery will be provided on a first come basis. There will not be a livestream this Sunday.
We believe that on a night like this one, a baby was born and placed in a manger. We believe that baby was God’s love in the flesh, who grew up to love the outcast and change the world. We believe that Jesus’ love was so big and so personal that the world will never be the same. So despite the mystery of this holy night, we believe a star shone, that the shepherds ran, that the angels sang, and that love was born. We believe it when the prophets say that unto you, unto us, a savior is born. Glory to God in the highest heaven! We believe.
Mission Foci Listening Sessions
NewsFor the last year, we as a church have been on a journey of discernment as to how we can best care for the spiritual and material needs of our neighbors in need. We’ve hosted studies of housing insecurity and the United Methodist Social Principles, launched the Everyday Grace Bag ministry and an Environmental Sustainability […]
Communion Fall Walk
NewsCommunion Walk Highbanks Metro Park Saturday, October 19 at 9am Our fall Communion Walk will take place on Saturday, October 19 at 9am at Highbanks Metro Park. This should be a peak fall foliage weekend! We’ll gather at the trailhead for the Overlook Trail. Here’s a Google Map link for where we’ll gather at 9am […]
Trunk or Treat 2024
NewsImage above states: Trunk or Treat October 27, 2024 3:45pm Arrival & Set up of trunks 4:00pm Trunk or Treating begins! Come “trick or treat” with us in our parking lot with decorated trunks! We will also have a cookout with hot dogs, chips and snacks, and live music provided by Tim Berridge. Want […]
New Ministry: Everyday Grace Bags
NewsIn response to the Evicted book study, WUMC is working together to help spread grace to our neighbors in need. We are starting a new outreach ministry to support those who are dealing with housing insecurity and are in need of everyday items. We will be collecting the following items now until Rally Day (September […]
Better Understanding Poverty Through Simulation
NewsAs we continue to dive deeper into the housing insecurity that is currently affecting the City of Columbus and our area, the Worthington United Methodist Church Leadership Board invites you to participate in a Poverty Simulation. During the simulation, participants will be assigned a role in a family to live and make decisions as those […]
Communion Walks continue July 16
NewsCommunion Walks: Antrim Lake Park – Tuesday, July 16 at 7:00 pm This summer, celebrate communion outside at different locations around northern Columbus. On Tuesday, July 16, we’ll gather at Antrim Lake Park and celebrate communion by the water. We’ll begin with a brief prayer at the Antrim Lake Observation Platform, walk around the lake, […]