A labyrinth is a meandering singular path used in prayer and meditation. It is a metaphor for life’s journey, a pilgrimage practice of mindfulness, and an opportunity to meet God with our whole selves- body, mind, and spirit. Many people use the labyrinth for discernment when a decision is on the horizon, to prayer for a loved one or the world, or during times of transition or stress. It’s a beautiful practice!
Christine Hiester will be leading a labyrinth walk at the beautiful outdoor stone labyrinth on the Ohio Wesleyan University campus on Wednesday September 8th from 6:30 to 8pm. RSVP is required: christinehiester73@gmail.com. Space is limited to 20 people.”
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Fall Membership Interest
Are you interested in becoming a member with Linworth United Methodist?
Pastor Anna will be leading this five-part virtual study on UMC history, life together, beliefs, theology, and what that means for us as the Linworth UMC community. Those who participate in all five sessions, if not already members, will be eligible to join Linworth UMC on October 31st, but whether this is a primer, or a refresher for you on United Methodism, this is an opportunity for growth! Please fill this form out below:
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Are you interested in joining our Celebration Ringers? We are in need of a bass ringer for the 2021-22 choir season. These bells are bigger and heavier, so arm strength (or a desire to build it!) is a plus. Basic music reading ability is required. No handbell experience necessary- we will teach you the technique!
Handbell Retreat
August 29th 1-4pm at Powell UMC
Rehearsals on Thursday evenings from 6:15-7:15 beginning September 2nd.
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Save the Date!
 Save September 16th, 2021 for the 30th anniversary celebration of New LIfe's breakfast ministry. Thank you for the support and gifts of time, talent, money, and clothing given to New Life over the years, your partnership is appreciated!
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LCC Updates
Hiring Part Time
Monday-Friday 2-6p
Contact Linworth Children's Center
614.336.9559
www.linworthcc.org
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Please join us!
- 9am Traditional Worship - In person (no registration) or Online
- 10:30 am Contemporary Worship - In person (registration required - link at the top of this email) or Online
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Contemplative Prayer Circles
A time of quiet and stillness before God. A time of community support and sharing. A time of reflection with scripture, music, journaling, and poetry. Our Contemplative Prayer Circle is open to all and is a beautiful space of rest and peace in our month. If you are interested in learning more, or have questions, please contact Christine Hiester for more information.
Please click on link below as Christine speaks about the importance of contemplative prayer:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5y22w8m07tx6yl0/LUMC%20CPC%20promo.mp4?dl=0
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Join Christine Hiester on Zoom prayer circles: September 22, October 27th, November 17th (due to Thanksgiving week) and no meetings in December.
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Children's Worship!
After a year of kid’s Zoom Sunday School, we are excited to once again gather together at the church. We are beginning slow by providing a place for kids to join everyone in the Worship Center for worship. After the passing of the peace, children will be invited to join a Pastor upfront for a children’s moment. When we dismiss, kid’s 3-3rd grade are invited to go to the east playground with Pastor Brooke and our Children’s Staff.
If you have a child that would like to join in on the fun, we ask that you register each child at the links below. Also, it can get warm on the playground, please provide a water bottle with child’s name. If we have inclement weather, we will utilize the social hall.
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 of LUMC
We are in need of a pantry restock for the church pantry. We have a specific need for cereal, canned fruit, meal kits and baby food but anything (within date) is welcomed. If you feel called to help, please leave your donated items in the church office and label them as PANTRY. Thank you!
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Next Habitat Build
We are pleased to announce that our 2021 new build with AEP and Habitat for Humanity will be locared at 1560 Briarwood Avenue in Columbus. This is just four houses down from the project we did with Habitat and Hilliard Adopt-A-House in 2019. The first work day will be Thursday September 9. Thereafter, volunteer opportunities are available each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The build will be led by Linworth's Jim Rosing. If you have an interest in helping, please contact Jim at jrcnrosing@insight.rr.com or 740-602-0241. Join us! We can hardly wait to make a huge difference in another family's lives!!!
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IN OUR OWN BACKYARD
We will again be providing school supplies for Brookside Elementary students in need of them. This year, we ask that you contribute your choice of any of the following: markers, pencils, notebook paper, binders, folders, glue, glue-sticks, scissors, crayons, etc. Pick up a few things when you're out and drop them off at church on Sunday or during the week in the box / container provided.
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Volunteer Opportunity
"Those who can do, do. Those who can do more, volunteer.” – Author Unknown
We our looking for office volunteers to help during the week. Tasks vary from general office work like answering phones to putting together kits for church programs and anything in between. If you feel called to help, please contact Stephanie at office@linworthumc.org or call the office for more information 614-336-8485. Thank you!
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Submit your announcement for the Lantern & other church communications:
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Join Us in Worship for the Next 4 weeks! 
