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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.
“Abolition Baby” by Nicolette Peñaranda![]()
Inspired by Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 9:6![]()
Words from the Beginning: Love Knows Your Name by © A Sanctified Art, sanctifiedart.org![]()
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“I will not declare Jesus an abolitionist, but I will note that Jesus would grow up to call out any society that created environments where people are forced to commit crimes or work in unprecedented fields in order to survive. Mary was excited to bring Jesus into the world because she believed in the promise of liberation for her people. Jesus’ birth was a symbol of hope for the future, for a freed people. Love knows his name. And it is freedom.”![]()
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For the full artist statement, see worthingtonumc.com/wp-content/uploads/Christmas-Eve-Abolition-Baby.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
Join us Tuesday, December 24 for Christmas Eve. ![]()
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4PM FAMILY SERVICE: Join us for a family-friendly service led with music provided by our children’s choir and bell ensemble! A coloring-page bulletin with crayons will be provided, along with jingle bells and glow sticks to add to our fun! ![]()
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8PM LESSONS & CAROLS: Join us for a service that is focused around the Christmas Story and Carols. This service will also be livestreamed on our YouTube channel for those who wish to join us from home.![]()
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10PM CANDLELIGHT SERVICE: Join us for a Contemplative Service with Communion.
Refresh, Explore, Commit: Summer Retreat
NewsReady to take the next step toward membership at Worthington UMC? Want to learn more about what Worthington UMC does in our community? Looking to brush up on your theology? Your pastors are excited to offer another way to grow in your faith through our “Refresh. Explore. Commit.” Summer Retreat on Sunday, July 14 from […]
Refresh. Explore. Commit. with us!
NewsRefresh. Explore. Commit. classes return April 14 Want to learn more about what Worthington UMC does in our community? Looking to brush up on your understanding of Communion? Ready to take the next step toward membership at Worthington UMC? We now offer a new way to grow in your faith through our “Refresh. Explore. Commit.” classes. […]
WUMC offers two Summer Camps for 2024
NewsWe have two great ways for your kids to get involved this Summer! Vacation Bible School: June 10-14 VBS is available for children ages 3 (must be potty-trained) through 3rd grade. During the week, we will be learning through four well-loved Disney movies alongside favorited Bible stories that will bring the theme of “how to […]
Church-wide Winter Game Night
NewsJoin us on Sunday, January 28 from 4-6pm for a church-wide Winter Game Night! We will gather in Fellowship Hall for a crockpot potluck (another chance to be a winner of our Golden Spoon Award!) and board games! We will kick-off with a few rounds of playing bingo together, then the rest of the evening […]
Martin Luther King Community Celebration
NewsJoin the Worthington community to celebrate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the annual celebration on Monday, January 15 at 11am at the Worthington United Methodist Church. The free event will feature remarks from keynote speaker Ange-Marie Hancock, Executive Director of the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at OSU, […]
Advent Small Groups begin December 3
NewsHow does a weary world rejoice? Join your family and friends in Christ as we draw from scripture, theological reflection, poetry, and visual art to explore the nuances of this question and emerge from the Advent season with renewed hope and faith. Please indicate which small group you will most likely attend most frequently. As […]