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Graduate Sunday
School is almost over and it is an exciting time of year - especially for our Seniors. Do you have a 2022 High School or College Graduate? If so, we want to celebrate their accomplishments in worship on Sunday, May 22. In preparation to this special time, please fill out the following information and include a recent photo here. The deadline to submit this information is Monday May 16. |
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Concert for a Cause This Sunday
All are invited to Linworth UMC on Sunday, May 15 at 4 p.m. for a Concert for a Cause. Linworth UMC is partnering with the Red School of Music to present music from guest musicians, the Union County children's choir, and a couple meaningful songs from the LUMC Pastors and staff! As May is Mental Health Awareness month there will be a freewill offering collected for Red School musicians and to support LOSS Community Services, a local non profit suicide prevention organization. There will also be a mental health resource information table available. Don't miss this opportunity to hear great music, and learn and support mental health awareness in Franklin County! Please click here for more information on the Red School of Music. Please click here for more information on Loss Community Services. We hope to see you on May 15th at 4 p.m. at LUMC - 7070 Bent Tree Blvd, Columbus, OH 43235.
If you have any questions about the concert for cause event please contact Rev. Sara McSwords at pastorsara@linworthumc.org..  |
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3rd Social Justice Speaker Event
LINWORTH LEARNS - SOCIAL JUSTICE SPEAKER SERIES
Please click here to register for this event on May 18 at 7 pm. If you have any questions or if you are interested in information about LUMC's previous events or future plans in this series please contact contact Rev. Sara McSwords at pastorsara@linworthumc.org
Linworth UMC welcomes Dr. Pranav Jani as he presents: "Forever Foreign and Exotic: Historical Roots of Anti-Asian Violence in the US” Dr. Jani describes his presentation: "The horrific murders of six Asian American women in Atlanta in March 2021 raised national awareness about the presence of anti-Asian racism in the US during these pandemic years. But in a country that still finds it hard to grapple with its racist past, the historical roots of anti-Asian violence are often erased. This talk by Dr. Pranav Jani, the Program Director of Asian American Studies at Ohio State, explains that history in relationship to the legacies of slavery, colonialism, and imperialism." You are invited to join us to listen and learn so that we may grow to be a more compassionate community for all people!
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May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) month and all are invited to gather on zoom to learn more about the AAPI heritage and experience at the next Social Justice Speaker Event on May 18th at 7 p.m.!
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Volunteers for Gardening
Interested in gardening, we are looking for some volunteers to assist with dead heading and weeding our flower beds at LUMC. You could be responsible for a small area or work with several people when we are working in large areas.
Contact Marilyn Cook, 614-403-3832 or mcook88@columbus.rr.com  |
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Upcoming Linworthys May 24th
If you missed our delicious catered lunch by Corporate Caterers, you can experience that tasty lunch again at the Tuesday, Linworthys get-together, May 24th at 11:30 A.M. Our entertainment will be Dr. Judith Dann, professor at Columbus State Community College, who will present a topic titled Victoria Woodhull: An Unsung Ohio Hero. She will unpack the political and humanitarian influence of Ohioan Victoria Woodhull who ran for president in 1872 advocating societal change. You will also learn an interesting historical fact connected to one of our church leaders, so you don't want to miss this event!
Byrdie Lorenz, Linworthys' President
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Confirmation Class Mission
Habitat for Humanity Play House Project
The Confirmation students participated in the Habitat for Humanities Play House Faith Blitz on Saturday, April 30. They were one of five faith communities to design, paint, and construct a playhouse in six hours for local families.
The LUMC youth embraced their “Encanto” theme and the little girls who received the house where ecstatic. As the girls started immediately playing, the parents stated, “I don’t think they realize they get to take it home.”
The Playhouse Project is a unique opportunity that allows Habitat MidOhio to partner with organizations like LUMC, to build a playhouse for a local family in need—providing children with a safe place to play and imagine what home means to them. The Funds raised through this project go toward building new houses right here in Central Ohio.
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2022 AEP Foundation House Build Coming Soon
The 2022 AEP Foundation house build has been assigned and we will be starting work onsite on or around June 6th. 1940 Genessee Ave, Columbus 43211 is the address. This is two blocks EAST of Cleveland Ave, not on the west side of Cleveland as most of our recent builds have been.
We will be building a 4-bedroom Rachel model house (NO finished space in basement). We are scheduling crews on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. I am sorry, but I do not have family information available to me at this time.
The site plan and site-specific building plans have been submitted for permitting. The City of Columbus building department site shows that the plans have made it through all of the reviews and is sitting in “plan issuance” state. So, we should have the approved permit within the next couple of days. Underground utilities and foundation work will proceed.
Please contact Jim Rosing at jrcnrosing@insight.rr.com for more information if you are interested in volunteering.
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PRIDE June 11 Community Event
LUMC will be hosting a Story Telling Tent on June 11 at Bethel International UMC from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will be hosting some celebrity readers, offering "Your Story Matters" Journals and other LUMC goodies. You are invited to come to this community event to learn, to listen, and to worship. Please contact Pastor Sara at pastorsara@linworthumc.org (or Heather Webb, or Kelly Tamerlano) if you would like to learn more about attending or serving at this fun event. Click here for more information on the Festival.
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June 18th Pride Event
The 41st annual Pride March on Saturday June 18th in downtown Columbus. Your submission of this form is not a commitment, we are trying to gauge interest.
Please fill out the form with the link provided so we can have more information as it gets closer. Please proceed to the link as well.
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Small Group Resource Guides are Here
Looking for ways to get engaged? Are you looking to draw your circle wider by attending a small group to connect about faith, life and all points in between? We have compiled a Small Group Resource Guide of all current LUMC small groups, bible studies and service ministries. Thank you to Katie Ayers who has brought this booklet to life. You can find a booklet in the back of the worship area. If you would like a digital copy or would like one sent to you, please reach out to Stephanie.
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An Opportunity to Honor and to Give to Missions
We are so grateful for all the support the Linworth Church family offers toward sponsoring weekly altar flowers, and bread and water which funds general missions.
If you would like to sponsor the Bread & Water and/or Altar Flowers for 2022, please find information by clicking here. Our office will be in touch to confirm sponsored dates. You can also call the church office to sign up for a particular date. Call us at 614-336-8485 or email Stephanie.
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Connect Cards
Welcome to Linworth! If you are new to worship or need to update information, we encourage you to fill this out so we can stay connected with you. Blue cards are located at the back of the worship area, ask a Pastor or one of our wonderful ushers or welcome committee volunteer. If you are worshipping with us online, you can email Stephanie your information or fill out the digital card.
Digital Connect Card (Blue Card):
https://linworthumc.breezechms.com/form/bluecard/
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Youth Summer Mission Trip
June 12-18
Red Bird Mission, Beverly KY
LUMC Youth will be traveling to Red Bird Mission, a United Methodist Mission site that has been providing ministries in the Appalachian Mountains since 1921. This area continues to face chronic poverty, lack of jobs, poor housing, and rugged mountainous terrain, all obstacles to a fuller life for the residents of the area. Red Bird Mission strives to meet education, heath and wellness, community outreach, economic opportunity and housing improvement needs for residents.
To Register click here. Registration includes a $50 deposit. Full price of the trip is TBD but scholarships are available. We will also have fundraising opportunities to help defer the cost of the trip.
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Vacation Bible School Registration
July 11-15, LUMC is hosting Vacation Bible School 9am - noon. Click here for more details.
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Youth Summer Camps At Camp Otterbein
Registration is open for a summer filled with fun, faith, and friendship at West Ohio Camps.
West Ohio Camps is gearing up for an amazing summer 2022 camping season. Our camps are designed to appeal to a wide array of interests and includes everything from horses and treehouses to performing arts and scaling boulders. Each will focus on understanding the various names we receive and how we have all be “NAMED” by God. Our number one rule is “Pray before you play!” Our campers learn about God’s love for them and how to better understand his call on their life. Camp Otterbein is a place where your faith can begin, grow, or thrive!
Click here for general information on the West Ohio Summer Camps. Click here for more information on dates and camp details.
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LOVE Boldly Offers Small Group Opportunities
LOVEboldly exists to empower willing Christians and LGBTQ+ individuals to step towards loving one another more boldly. Full information is available on our website: https://www.loveboldly.net/small-groups.
The basic details are: LGBTQIA+ Christian Small Group
Evening group, every other Tuesday from 7-8:30pm.
Morning group, every other Tuesday from 10-11:30am.
Parents and Caretakers of LGBTQIA+ Youth and Young Adults Small Group
Second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 8pm
This group will be will be led by our board chair, Rachel Dew, and one of our board members, Paula Unrau. |
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Sunday Worship
We invite you to join us! All are welcome!
9am Traditional Worship - In person or Online
10:30 am Contemporary Worship - In person or Online
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Thanks to those that have reached out so far. For more details please contact Stephanie at office@linworthumc.org. |
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Volunteers for Audio/Visual Team
Do you enjoy helping behind the scenes? We are looking for people to be a part of our worship service production team. All skill levels are invited to inquire - we will train you! We need individuals (or couples) to help with sound, av, and livestream services for weekly worship at 9 am and 1030 am services. Would you prayerfully consider learning more about this vital ministry? For more information please contact Brian at brian@linworthumc.org.
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Linworth Children's Center News
Linworth Children's Center registration is now open for Fall. We have safe, fun, and educational programs for all ages including our Kindergarten Bound program that helps prepare children for their big transition into Kindergarten. Learn more about LCC's programs for the '22-'23 school year on our website linworthcc.org.
Job Opportunities with LCC
LCC is also currently hiring staff for our Summer and Fall programs. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available working with a variety of age ranges. Full-time staff have access to benefits including healthcare, paid vacation, and retirement plan. To learn more or to apply, email Brian at Staffing@LinworthUMC.org.
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