King Avenue Digest 11/14/20
November 14, 2020
King Avenue Happenings
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Nov 15 is PLEDGE SUNDAY! The pledge cards have finally arrived in the mail – at least to many of our members! Just a reminder. Commitment Sunday is November 15. You can turn in your commitment cards at either the 9:00 or 11:00 service on that Sunday OR you can take advantage of our DRIVE-THRU COLLECTION...
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Nov 13 & 14: Drive-Thru Commitment Card Return - Commitment Sunday is November 15. DRIVE-THRU COLLECTION will be held Saturday, November 14, 10:00 - Noon, in the SOUTH PARKING LOT, where we will snap your picture as you participate in this important event! Please plan to help us celebrate our "Coming Together for Transformation" as we commit to supporting the future of King Ave United Methodist Church!
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Early Totals - We are pleased to share an update with you regarding our early totals for the Coming Together for Transformation, King Avenue's Comprehensive Campaign. We are delighted to announce that as of Sunday, November 8, 39 households of our church leadership have committed $1,232,941. Thank you very much! Our campaign is off to a fantastic start toward its goal of $2 million. Please be in prayer about your pledges to both our comprehensive campaign and our annual operating budget.
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Nov 18: Virtual Anti-Racism Panel Discussion: Children, Youth and Family Ministries is hosting a virtual Anti-Racism Panel Discussion on Wednesday, November 18 at 7pm. The topic is "How to talk to kids about anti-racism and our faith." Panel will include leaders from UMC West Ohio and East Ohio Conferences. All are welcome. Zoom information is available in the Facebook groups, on Realm or by contacting Erin or Gwen. Hope to see you there!
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Nov 20: Trans Day of Remembrance - On Friday, November 20th, join us for the Columbus Trans Day of Remembrance. We start at 5PM at the gazebo at Goodale Park for a candlelight vigil and brief remarks. At 5:30PM we march to the King Avenue United Methodist Church for a walk-through memorial and art installation by Briden Schueren. Finally, at 9PM we will present a virtual program on YouTube with speakers, artists and performers that you can watch from the safety and comfort of your home. You can pause, rewind, or fast forward, and take it at your own pace. We hope this will be an opportunity to reflect and heal together, as a community. Safety is our top concern, and we ask that you wear a mask and practice social distancing and dress warmly if you choose to join us in person at Goodale Park and King Avenue UMC. If you can’t join in person for whatever reason, that’s perfectly okay. CLICK TO LEARN MORE
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Nov 20: Ushers Needed - King Avenue needs six ushers for the Transgender Day of Remembrance on Friday, November 20. As with everything else during the pandemic, this service will not be as in the past. Social distancing and masking will be observed. Attendance will be limited to no more than ten people in the building at any one time. The service is essentially a walk-through service. Ushers will have little contact with attendees. Ushers will basically open doors for persons entering and exiting, and pointing persons in the right direction. Please let me know by November 18 if you can usher. Thank you very much. jkeeny@kingave.org
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Nov 24: Annual Church Conference - Our annual church conference to elect officers, set clergy salaries, and other administrative tasks is Tuesday, November 24, 7pm, on Zoom. All church members have a voice and vote. CLICK ON THIS LINK to join the Zoom meeting.
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NOW through Dec 7: NNEMAP Holiday Gift Donations - Donors like you helped NNEMAP Food Pantry provide gifts for nearly 1,000 kids in 2019! We need your help again! NNEMAP is gratefully accepting donations of new unwrapped gifts for children. Drop your new, unwrapped gift to the NNEMAP Food Pantry - 677 E. 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211. Deliveries will be accepted between 10AM - 1PM Monday through Saturday. The Gift Shoppe is Open December 14—19, 2020 9am-1pm and is hosted by Linden Life Fellowship. To volunteer, please contact Roy Clark at director@nnemappantry.org or call 614-297-0533. THANK YOU FOR HELPING MAKE THE HOLIDAYS A SPECIAL TIME FOR OUR YOUNGEST CUSTOMERS! CLICK HERE to Download the Flyer
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NOW through Dec 10: Bethlehem on Broad St. - This is a mission partnership with Broad St. UMC to provide a meal for families around the holidays. Packing lists and boxes available in the Fellowship Hall and Milling Area beginning Sunday, November 8. The deadline for filled boxes is Thursday, December 10. CLICK HERE for the Shopping List
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Sign up Now: Lighting the Advent Wreath - Sign up to participate in an Advent worship service by lighting the Advent wreath. There are opportunities available at both Morning Blend and Traditional services beginning on November 29. CLICK HERE to sign up. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Erin Kendall at erin@kingave.org.
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Dec 2-23: Join an Advent Study, Names for the Messiah - Join us for an Advent study, Names for the Messiah, based on Isaiah 9:6. This class will discuss how people understood the titles of Jesus and how we understand them now. This study will be held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. on 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23. This class will be led by Rev. John Keeny and meets weekly on Zoom. CLICK HERE to register.
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LifeCare Alliance COVID-19 Utility Assistance Program: Relief is available for families facing pandemic-related hardship. Many central Ohio families have felt the effects of COVID-19 on their employment and ability to stay current on utility bills. Now, LifeCare Alliance is providing assistance to help avoid shutoffs as we navigate the pandemic. If you or your family has experienced furloughs, a reduction in work hours, layoffs, or similar situations related to the COVID-19 pandemic, you are invited to apply for this assistance. LifeCare Alliance can assist with utility bills - Electric, Gas, Water. Funds are limited, so please contact us today to get the process started. For more information, please contact: John Gregory jgregory@lifecarealliance.org or 614-437-2803. CLICK HERE to download the flyer.