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“Full Life in the Emptiest of Places” by Lauren Wright Pittman![]()
Inspired by Isaiah 58:9b-12![]()
Words from the Beginning: Do The Good That is Yours To Do by © A Sanctified Art, sanctifiedart.org![]()
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“The community garden shelter provides nourishment for the twelve bees, which in turn provide for the whole ecosystem. When we do the good that is ours to do, our work in discipleship raises up the foundations of many generations. The whole community is uplifted when we lean into God’s will in our life and share that goodness with others.”![]()
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For the full artist statement, see worthingtonumc.com/wp-content/uploads/3rd-Sun-of-Advent-Full-Life-in-the-Emptiest-of-Places.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
“The Good That is Yours” by Lisle Gwynn Garrity![]()
Inspired by Luke 3:7-16![]()
Words from the Beginning: Do The Good That Is Yours To Do by © A Sanctified Art, sanctifiedart.org![]()
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“As John the Baptist preaches about transformation, he receives the same question three times from those gathered by the river: “What, then, shall we do?” His responses are straightforward and practical, but also particular. He tells the crowd to share any excess clothing and food with those who have none. He tells the tax collectors not to use their position of power to launder and steal money. He tells the soldiers not to coerce and threaten, and to be satisfied with their wages. ![]()
In other words, he tells them what not to do, which leads me to assume that those showing up to be baptized are carrying some things they need to atone for. And yet, they have shown up. They have journeyed into the wilderness to be baptized and transformed. They long for a new beginning.”![]()
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For the full artist statement, see worthingtonumc.com/wp-content/uploads/3rd-Sun-of-Advent-The-Good-that-is-Yours.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
The Leadership Board is delighted to announce that Reverend Tad Grover will serve as our interim senior pastor from January 1 through June 30. Tad, a retired United Methodist minister with extensive experience, is also a beloved member of our congregation.![]()
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This unique perspective makes him especially well-suited to lead us during this time of transition as we prepare to welcome our next senior pastor in July. Tad will partner with our staff and lay leaders to provide spiritual care and guidance in the coming months. To learn more about the many gifts Tad brings to us, please read his ministry statement (drive.google.com/file/d/1HyTByZwwCo1aSyw9JkKNUqK-ruqm4W0R/view).![]()
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Please take a moment to offer Tad, Janet, and the entire Grover family your prayers, support, and a warm welcome as Tad steps into this role. We are grateful for his leadership and God’s continued presence on our journey.
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, […]