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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.
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, […]