King Avenue Digest 10/5/2023

October 5, 2023

*NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS* 

  • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8: Dress for Cool Temperatures! You may need to wear a sweater on Sunday. The new boiler installation is not yet complete. and it will be pretty chilly this weekend!

  • THIS SUNDAY, October 8: Blessing of the Animals - Bring your furry friends to Sunday worship on Sunday, October 8. Services will be held at 9:00am in Fellowship Hall or 11:00am in the Sanctuary. Pets with fur, feathers, scales, and fins are welcome. We expect this abbreviated service will be noisy and squirmy! You know your pet... If you're not sure how they'll do indoors with others (or on carpet), you are welcome to bring a picture of your pet instead! If you're able, please bring a donation of pet food. We will be donating these offerings to NNEMAP.

KEEP READING FOR THE REST OF OUR CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND NEWS...  

  • Friday, October13 at 7:30: Concert to Mix 1960’s History, Music, & Memories in Fundraiser to Fight Hunger - Civil rights sit-ins. Bell-bottoms. Anti-war marches. Student Power. Afros. Mini-skirts. Hippies. Riots. Space flights. Political assassinations. The generation gap. Those hallmarks of the turbulent 1960’s will be rekindled Friday October 13 at this year’s annual “Spirit of the ‘60’s Coffeehouse." Bill Cohen and friends will lead a candlelit, musical, year-by-year journey through the era, with live and familiar 1960’s folksongs, “news reports” of sixties happenings, displays of anti-war buttons and posters, and far-out sixties fashions. Plus, Bill will also challenge the audience with sixties trivia questions. Special guest performers – Paisha Thomas, Joanne Blum, and Joe Lambert  –will be on hand to add beautiful vocal melodies, harmonies, and extra energy. Proceeds from the suggested $15 donations (at the door)  will go to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. in the church basement, but get there early for a good seat. The program is suitable for ADULTS and MATURE TEENS. It’s the 36th year of sixties coffeehouses for Bill.  He’s performed the show more than a hundred times now at colleges, churches, synagogues, conferences, high schools, and middle schools across Ohio and beyond. For more information, call Bill at (614) 263-3851 or e-mail BillCohen@columbus.rr.com.

  • Sundays, through  October 15: The Housing Crisis Sunday School Class (facilitated by Tim Bechtol) - Join other adults during the Sunday School hour for a 6-week class (last class will be Oct. 15). You can attend one class, or all six! Houselessness affects all of us in many different ways. It's such a complex social issue that we don't even know how to talk about it. It may seem like an insurmountable problem, but it is not. There are people and organizations doing good work to address housing in Central Ohio. Starting on Sunday, Sept. 10 and continuing for six weeks, we will have a chance to hear from some of those people and organizations at 10am in between worship services. Join us and learn what is being done and how you can join in. This class will be held in the Chapel during the Sunday School Hour.

  • Wednesdays, October 11 & 25: Congregational and Community education with the Alzheimer's Association - Are you concerned about Dementia, or are you a caretaker of someone struggling with Dementia? King Avenue is partnering with the Alzheimer's Association for a congregational and community outreach education program around the topic of dementia. All are welcome from 6:00-7:30pm on Wednesday, October 11 and Wednesday, October 25. Bring friends or family members. Download the flyer for the topics to be covered. DOWNLOAD FLYER

  • Alzheimer Series Volunteers Needed! The Retirees Ministry is hosting an Alzheimer Community Education Series on October 11 and October 25 from 6:00 to 7:30. Volunteers are needed to greet people and to help serve refreshments.  If you are able to help, please contact Virginia Sheffield at virgsheffield@aol.com

  • Thursday, October 12: Retirees Tour of Orton Hall - Join the Retirees Ministry for a tour of Orton Hall on THE Ohio State University campus on Thursday, October 12 at 10:00.  The hall houses the Orton Geological Museum which contains more than 57,000 rocks, minerals, and fossils from around Ohio, the world and outer space, and the Orton Memorial Geology Library.  Explore the natural history, architecture, and resources in this unique building located south of the Oval.  Bring a sack lunch to enjoy after the tour.  No cost for this event. More details to come.

  • Saturday, October 14: King Avenue is Hosting the United Women of Faith Conference - The 2023 Annual Celebration of West Ohio United Women in Faith is a great opportunity to come together to celebrate the accomplishments of our organization. Participants from across the conference gather to share ideas, fellowship, and celebrate our mission of justice and service. The event is also a great way to discover new ways to make a difference in our communities. Our speaker this year is Bishop Gregory V. Palmer. We are proud to honor Bishop Palmer for his commitment and dedication to the people of the United Methodist Church and the women of United Women in Faith. He has served as an advocate for justice and peace for more than 50 years, and his service is an example of what can be achieved through hope, faith, and love in action. We thank Bishop Palmer for his many years of service. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER 

  • Read Ahead... October 29: Lit Club - Join the Lit Club on October 29 at 7pm in the Logos Lounge. All are welcome! Simply read the book of the month - this month's book is The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn - and get together to talk about it.  Contact Rick Gilson (rickgilson@yahoo.com) if you'd like to be added to the communication group in Realm.

  • Hello from SPRC! The Staff/Pastor-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) is the church's "HR department". The main task of this volunteer committee is to build and foster relationships in the church. Feel free to reach out to any of the SPRC members if you have questions or concerns, or would just like to chat! Members are (L to R): James Knight, Jerry Cooperrider, Elizabeth Scott, Kristen Collins, Jim LeVally, Philip Clark, Julie Hazelbaker, Bret Baird, and Patrick Frueh. CLICK TO SEE A PICTURE OF YOUR SPRC!

  • Interested in Being a Hubbard Tutor? King Avenue has a vibrant partnership with Hubbard Elementary School. One way we love and serve our neighbors at Hubbard is by tutoring some of their students who need a little help. Last year we had at least one King Avenue person in the building every day of the week! If you’re interested in being a part of this vital ministry and want to spend a couple hours of your week tutoring a student or two, let Pastor Andy know (andy@kingave.org).

  • NNEMAP Item of the Month for October & November - Each month, we are going to focus our donations on specific items our community partners. You can bring your donations with you on Sundays. There will be a place to leave them in the back of the worship space. Please donate non-perishable side items (boxes, cans, etc)  during the months of October and November.  NNEMAP also needs feminine hygiene products.

WORSHIP CONNECTIONS AND SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAMMING

  • Worship Connections – 9:00am and 11:00am
    9:00am Worship Connections - 4 years old to Grade 3 (L4)  
    11:00am Worship Connections - 4 years old to Grade 3 (L4)  
    First Sundays (Communion) - Children attend regular worship.  
    Discipleship Program - Grades 4-12 opportunity to volunteer in Worship Connections once/month.    

  • Sunday School Hour - 10:00 am
    Godly Play - 4 years old to Grade 3 (room L4)  
    Chrysalis Club - Grades 4-5 (room L4+).
    C.O.R.E. Youth - Grades 6-12 (Donnenwirth) 
    Real People, Real Parents - King Avenue Parents and Guardians (Fireside)
    *PLEASE NOTE*  First Sundays at 10:00, 4 years old to Grade 5 and their families will be welcomed to Family Godly Play in the Chapel.   

FAITH FORMATION, FELLOWSHIP, AND SUPPORT

  • (under way) Mondays, September 11 -  October 16: Social Principles Class (led by Corey Perry) - The Social Principles are a grounding of our United Methodist home, intended to be "a prayerful and thoughtful effort on the part of the General Conference to speak to the human issues in the contemporary world." Come join Rev. Corey Perry on this six-week journey through the Social Principles as you understand their history, background, and statements. You will be challenged, excited, and - probably -frustrated, but you will also find an opportunity to grow and deepen your understanding of what it means to have a home in the United Methodist Church. This class will be on Zoom on Mondays from 7:00-8:00pm. 

  • (under way) September 12/13 - November 21/22: Weekday Class Offering - Mark's Gospel: Creating, Confronting, Liberating (led by Pastor Andy) - The Gospel of Mark is the shortest of the four gospels, but offers the most compelling picture of Jesus. As we grow into the image and likeness of Jesus, deep study of his life and work is an important step in our discipleship. So join us for an in-depth, 11-week study of The Gospel of Mark. The online option will be on Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm on Zoom. The in-person option will be on Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm in the church building. These classes begin September 12/13 and end November 21/22. 

  • (under way) Last Tuesdays Monthly: Action for Justice Book Group (led by Lisa Clark) - Join us in the Action for Justice Book Club, this fall! We will meet on the last Tuesday of each month, beginning September 26th from 6:45-8pm in the Donnenwirth Lounge. This group is open to all, including high schoolers. The topic and book information will be emailed at the beginning of the month to those interested in participating. This will be an excellent discussion time to learn about the justice issues facing us today. The first book is The Rise And Fall Of The Bible: The Unexpected History of An Accidental Book by Timothy Beal. Please register on Realm or let a staff member knoso that we can make sure this is as low cost as possible. Hope to see you there!  CLICK TO REGISTER ON REALM

  • First Sundays are Communion Sundays! On the first Sunday of every month, there is no Worship Connections. Everyone is invited to fully participate in worship services and communion. For parents and kids 4 yrs to 5th grade, there is Family Godly Play in the Chapel at 10 am. No other parent or children's Sunday School class will take place on the first Sundays of the month. The CORE Youth Group will still meet in Donnenwirth for their SS class.

  • Ongoing Children, Youth, Family Opportunities - Check our website for our ongoing opportunities for Children, Youth, and Families. This includes our ongoing children and youth Christian education, faith formation, community and fellowship, and ways you can stay connected. CLICK HERE for our Children, Youth, and Family Page on the King Avenue website.

  • Last Sundays of the Month at 7pm: Lit Club - Join the Lit Club on the last Sunday of each month at 7pm in the Logos Lounge. All are welcome! Simply read the book of the month, and get together to talk about it.  Contact Rick Gilson (rickgilson@yahoo.com) if you'd like to be added to the communication group in Realm.

  • Isaiah 35 Fellowship - Depression, anxiety, and many other mental health issues can challenge faith and hope and contribute to a feeling of isolation. Isaiah 35 is a confidential group providing fellowship, support, and prayer for adults with mental health struggles. We meet on every other Sunday (beginning 2/12/23) on Zoom from 7 to 8 pm. Due to the nature of this group, please contact Mary Bostian for the Zoom link and more details. (614) 371-0171 marybostian50@gmail.com

  • Our LGBTQIA+ Ministry is called Rainbow Connections - Our Mission Statement states, We create a safe harbor for LGBTQ+ Christians and their allies, and witness to God’s love for everyone. Stay tuned for fun fellowship opportunities!

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