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“Favored One” by Lauren Wright Pittman![]()
Inspired by Luke 1:26-38![]()
Words from the Beginning: You Are a Blessing by © A Sanctified Art, sanctifiedart.org![]()
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“…an image of Mary and Gabriel in a warm, intimate embrace. Mary has a peace to her that is like a wave of relief over her whole being. A kaleidoscope quilt pattern surrounds them and patterns Mary’s clothes. If we could open ourselves up to receive the incomprehensible love of God, maybe we would constantly feel wrapped up in a soft, cozy, lovingly-stitched-together quilt. Favored one, God delights in you—every single bit of you. Never forget: you are a blessing.”![]()
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For the full artist statement, see worthingtonumc.com/wp-content/uploads/1st-Sun-of-Advent-Favored-One.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
“When You Pass Through the Waters” by Lisle Gwynn Garrity![]()
Inspired by Isaiah 43:1-7![]()
Words from the Beginning: You Are a Blessing by © A Sanctified Art, sanctifiedart.org![]()
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“I invite you to take a deep breath in, then let it out, and pray with me: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.” (Is. 43:2a) ![]()
Rest your gaze on the art, following all the shapes with water imagery. Notice the textures and the colors. Offer a prayer for all the ways you feel as if you are drowning or being overcome by forces beyond your control. Now pray for God’s waters to nourish you. Ask for a raft. Imagine you are floating gently down a river. “When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” (Is. 43:2b) ![]()
Look again at the art. With your eyes, trace all the areas you see fire imagery. Offer a prayer for all the people and places in the world experiencing devastation and destruction. Now ask God to renew all the earth. Ask for healing. Ask for protection for those who are hurting. ![]()
Lastly, inhale deeply, and release. You are precious in God’s sight. Imagine God gazing upon you, delighting in all that you are. You are a blessing. Let that truth buoy you as you breathe each new breath.”![]()
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For the full artist statement, see worthingtonumc.com/wp-content/uploads/1st-Sun-of-Advent-When-You-Pass-Through-the-Waters.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
Welcome Kit for Immigrant Family: Donations Needed![]()
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Earlier this year, Worthington UMC and St. John’s Episcopal Church partnered with Community Refugee and Immigrant Services to welcome an immigrant or refugee family to Columbus. This past week, we were informed that an eight-person extended family of three generations, ranging in age from 58 years-old to 2 years-old, will be arriving on Tuesday December 3 from El Salvador. It is our responsibility to collect items to prepare their new home.![]()
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If you are able, please consider donating items to this Welcome Kit. Items can be delivered to WUMC Monday-Thursday, 9-3 pm or by special arrangement with Pastor Dom (dominic@worthingtonumc.com). ![]()
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Please view needed items and sign up to donate using this link: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FA9AE23A7F8C70-53199292-wumcst. ![]()
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Please share this information with anyone you think might be willing to donate. Thank you in advance for your generosity toward our newest neighbors as a reflection of Christ’s hospitality!
The Leadership Board will be hosting listening sessions on areas in ministry where we’d like to intentionally direct our energy, resources, and presence to make a positive impact in our community. These listening sessions will take place this Sunday, November 17 at 9:30 am in the Browning Lounge and Sunday, December 8 after 10:00 worship in Potter Chapel. ![]()
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See the link below for more information!
Mission Foci Listening Sessions - Worthington United Methodist Church
worthingtonumc.com
For 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 inse...
All Saints Memory Table![]()
On Sunday, November 3, 2024, Worthington UMC will celebrate All Saints Sunday. On this day, we will remember all those who have revealed the love of God to us and who now rest in God’s eternal embrace. You are invited to bring a photograph or object that represents a person who has passed away to place on the memorial table that will be in Dixon Lounge. In doing so, we will represent and celebrate the “great cloud of witnesses” that continues to surround us. Objects can represent people who died recently or a long time ago – the purpose is to provide a space to acknowledge those who have impacted our lives so dearly and are no longer on this side of eternity. Please remember to take the object home with you before you leave.
Advent & Christmas Worship Schedule
NewsWe are very excited to share with you all of our special worship opportunities this Advent & Christmas season! On December 14, at 7:30 pm, join us in the Potter Chapel for our Advent Vespers Service, an evening worship service of prayer, song, and silence as we prepare our hearts for Christmas. This service will […]
Trunk or Treat 2022
NewsOur annual Trunk or Treat event returns on Sunday, October 30 at 4pm! We invite you to join us for decorated trunks in our parking lot, a costume parade, a cookout, and a concert from our WUMC musicians! You can plan to decorate a trunk or just arrive to enjoy the event. If you have […]
Worthington UMC Marches in Pride Parade
NewsWorthington UMC decorated the church van and loaded up on Saturday, June 18, to march in the Columbus Pride Parade. The weather was beautiful and the vibes were immaculate. We were there to support the LGBTQIA+ community, and as a reminder that God loves all his children. WUMC is a member of the Reconciling Ministries […]
VBS 2022: You are the Gift!
NewsVacation Bible School came to an end last Friday evening and we are so thankful for all who contributed to make it happen! We hosted 40 children who spent each evening traveling in small groups to various stations at the church to learn how we are all a gift from God. We based our curriculum […]
Reading Philippians as an Ancient Prison Letter with Dr. Ryan Schellenberg
NewsReading Philippians as an Ancient Prison Letter with Dr. Ryan Schellenberg Thursday, June 23 at 7:00 pm Paul wrote his letter to the Philippians while incarcerated in a Roman prison. During this workshop, we will explore three related questions: Why was Paul locked up? How is his experience of imprisonment reflected in his letter? And […]
WUMC Adult Mission Trips Making a Difference
NewsEarly Saturday, April 23, Paul George, Jerry Knorr, Jim Lawrence, Russ Line, Eric Oldenburg, Doug Scott, Duane Snyder, and Aura Whittaker left for a one-day adult mission trip to the Hocking Hills area and Camp Otterbein, one of the UMC’s camps. After sufficient coffee and doughnuts, the group met with Scott Seese, the Camp Director, […]