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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.
Dear Community of Faith at Worthington UMC,
NewsWe are beginning an adventure that few, if any of us, have experienced before; and none of us desired. As sporting challenges are cancelled, stores full as if for holiday buying, schools for K-12 closed for at least three weeks, and older students attending online as their professors scramble to figure how that will work, […]
Worthington UMC Update – March 11 2020
NewsHello all Worthington UMC Members and friends, Please see the attached file for a letter from Pastor Cyndy Garn and the church staff regarding the current health concerns. As of now, we are continuing all regular church programming. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at (614)-885-5365 or at […]
Advent 2019: Dive Deeply this Joyous Season
NewsChurch Conference
NewsOur annual church conference will be on Wednesday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m., right here at WUMC! Everyone is invited and all church members have a vote. This year churches in the Capital Area North District are clustering together for their church conferences. At this meeting we will elect lay leadership for 2020 and review […]
Sermon Shaping Series
NewsBring your coffee and come join us as we dive deeply into the text for the next Sunday. Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m. in the Library
Nehemiah Mission 2019
NewsIn August, a group of Members from WUMC went to Nehemiah Mission in Cleveland for a week. Organizer Russ Line wrote the reflection below. On August 25th, seven members of WUMC, Frank Birinyi, Paul George, Jerry Knorr, Jim Lawrence, Russ Line, Doug Scott, and Duane Snyder, and one member of Prospect Street UMC in Marion, […]