King Avenue Digest 11/3/23

November 3, 2023

Learn about Our Hearts Transforming! “ing” is action without end. King Avenue is “ing.” As we celebrate the end of our Capital Campaign and the beginning of our Giving Campaign, we are invited to come together in reflection and continue to fulfill the promise of Christ, as action without end. We “ing!” ~Restoring the glory and heritage of the church home with roof and stained-glass restoration. ~Welcoming with updated Audio/Visual and hearing-impaired technologies. ~Engaging though online streaming services. ~Warming with a newly installed boiler and heating system. ~Expanding ministry and mission with new staff and programming. Learn more about Our Hearts Transforming.

Participate in the Weekly Wordle! Each week, you will be given a Transforming "Wordle" puzzle. Remember, you get 6 guesses each week to solve for the word of the week. Your goal is to guess the word in as few guesses as possible. Unlike the regular Wordle games many of you are familiear with, this Transforming puzzle will always end with -ING and have something to do with who we strive to be as King Avenue Church. CLICK HERE FOR WEEK THREE WORDLE.

 

*NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS*

  • ELEVATOR UPDATE - It is with regret that I need to tell you that the elevator will not be operating this Sunday, either. It seems there is an issue in one of the hydraulic cylinders, and the process of repair involves hoops in addition to the city/state approvals and sign-off. The irony is not lost on me that we are completing our capital campaign, and inviting financial commitments and pledges going forward into 2024, and some of you are unable to get into worship. Please forgive us and know we are doing all that we can to remedy the situation. We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience, and we look forward to soon being back at full operating capacity!

  • BEGINNING THIS WEEKEND! November 3-5, 9, 10, and 12: King Avenue Players Present The Hunchback of Notre Dame - This musical will be performed for two weekends in the King Avenue UMC Sanctuary. November 3, 4, 5 with performances Friday – Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm; and November 9, 10, and 12 with performances Thursday – Friday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm. Admission is free, but a freewill offering is greatly appreciated! This will be a magnificent show. Please note that the Thursday, November 2 performance has been canceled due to technical problems. Although that performance has been canceled, they will be working to resolve these technical problems tonight during a full dress rehearsal/preview performance if you'd like to attend.

  • THIS SATURDAY, November 4: The Circles Fall Cleanup - Fall is upon us, and with the season comes the annual Circles Fall Clean-up, scheduled for Saturday, November 4 from 9:00 PM to 12:00 PM (with a back-up date of November 11, if the leaves or the weather fail to cooperate). As with prior Fall Clean-ups, some folks will start earlier and some later. Our kick-off place will be the circle at Michigan and West Seventh Avenues, where leaf bags and some tools will be available. Of course we always need many neighbors to clean up, rake leaves, pick up litter, trim shrubs, and beautify our streets, circles, alleys, end caps, turn-arounds, etc. Send your questions and suggestions to Sara Hayslip sarahpetvet@gmail.com.

  • THIS WEEKEND: End of Daylight Savings Time - Don't forget to set your clocks BACK one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.

  • *NEW* Friday, November 10: Youth Group Pizza & Theater - The King Avenue Youth will meet in the Donnenwirth Lounge at 6pm for some pizza and games, then we will attend Hunchback of Notre Dame together at 7:30pm! Hope to see you there.

  • *NEW* Sunday, November 12: Veterans Day Reception - At both 10:00am and noon on Sunday, November 12, Cor Servi will host receptions to honor those who served. Cor Servi (Latin for "A Servant's Heart") is KAUMC's group for anyone who is serving or has served in the Military, as a First Responder, or in the Peace Corps, and their families. If this sounds like you or someone you know, please come and connect with us on Sunday, Nov. 12th at 10 a.m. or 12 p.m. in the Art Gallery. Come, connect, and share your story with us. All are welcome!

  • *NEW* Tuesday, November 14: Action for Justice Book Club - Please come and join us for the Action for Justice Book Club, Tuesday, November 14th, 6:45-8pm in Donnenwirth Lounge. We will be discussing the book Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by Adrienne Maree Brown. The book is not required and we welcome all who wish to join, including high schoolers. Please request to join the Action for Justice group on Realm so you will receive more detail regarding the November meeting. Email Lisa Clark at hilldaleclark@gmail.com for questions or comments.

  • *NEW* Saturday, November 18: Young Adults Friendsgiving - Join King Avenue Young Adults for Friendsgiving on November 18 at 6pm! (Young adult = college-35ish) Maybe you're celebrating with family later and you want a head start on the feast, maybe you don't have any celebration plans - either way, you're welcome to celebrate with us. We'll have the turkey, and you can bring a side to share. We'll gather at Pastor Andy's house - let him know if you're coming so he can tell you where it is (andy@kingave.org) or REGISTER ON REALM.

  • *NEW* Wednesday, November 29: Rainbow Connections Health Fair - Your physical health is just as important as your spiritual and emotional health. Join Rainbow Connections for a health fair on November 29. At 6:30pm, Columbus Public Health will be set up for a variety of health tests and screenings, as well as vaccines. We'll also hear from a few speakers who will share about how to find and access LGBTQ-friendly healthcare around Columbus, and caring for your mental health around the holidays. Register on Realm to let us know you're coming, and contact Pastor Andy (andy@kingave.org) with any questions. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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

  • Beginning Wednesday, November 8: Caregiver Support Group - King Avenue UMC Retirees Ministry and the Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio are partnering to bring a Caregiver Support Group to our church monthly. No registration is necessary and there is no cost. This group is designed to support families of individuals affected by any type of dementia. This group will meet the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00-7:30.

  • Wednesday, November 8: Post-Election Prayer Service - Outcomes of elections have an impact on our lives, the lives of those we love, and for those in our broader community. Some are happy about outcomes, while others are afraid or upset. During this election season, let's gather together in the King Avenue sanctuary to pray for our community and for those affected by the outcomes of this November election. Let us also pray for all the feelings that are affecting those in our faith community and those beyond our church walls. May we find peace within ourselves, and demonstrate gentleness with one another. All are welcome. This service will be held in the Sanctuary on Wednesday, November 8 at 7:00pm.

  • Thursday, November 9: Retirees to Kelton House Museum and Garden - Join the Retirees Ministry for a tour of the Kelton House Museum and Garden on Thursday, November 9th at 12:00. The Kelton House is an historic landmark was part of the Underground Railroad and incorporates various styles of the Victorian Era. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy in the carriage house. The cost is $5 at the door. REGISTER ON REALM.

  • Sunday, November 19: Heartsong and Friends So Grateful Concert - Heartsong and Friends So Grateful Concert November 19 at 4:00 in the Sanctuary. Please join us for an afternoon if beautiful music featuring singers, handbells, soloists and brass. A freewill offering will go towards our friends at Hilliard Adopt-A-House.

  • Monday, November 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) - King Avenue United Methodist Church is hosting the Columbus Transgender Day of Remembrance on Monday, November 20th. Please plan to arrive after 6:30 p.m. The program will begin at 7 pm and end by 8:30 p.m., followed by a short reception that will end at 9 p.m. If you would like to volunteer for set-up, greeting, or clean-up, please contact Gwen at gwendolyn.derosa@gmail.com. Read more about TDOR: https://www.glaad.org/tdor

  • Sunday, November 26: Lit Club - Join the Lit Club on November 26 at 7pm in the Logos Lounge. All are welcome! Simply read the book of the month - this month's book is Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin - 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.

  • 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.

  • Item of the Month for Hubbard Elementary - Periodically we are asked for items to help students at our partner school, Hubbard Elementary. They are asking for new or gently used shirts & pants, and new underwear for kids size 5-10. You can bring your donations with you on Sundays. There will be a place to leave them in the back of the worship space.

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