King Avenue Digest 11/4/22

November 4, 2022

  • King Avenue History Books Available - King Avenue History Books will go on sale beginning Sunday Nov. 6, 2022 and continue throughout Advent. The cost is $15.00 each - cash or check only. We still have unclaimed complimentary books to distribute, Don't be shy! Please check on yours! Look for the King Avenue History Book table at the conclusion of each worship service throughout Advent.

  • Sunday, November 6 at 7:00pm: Charge Conference - All members are welcome to attend our annual Charge Conference held on Sunday, November 6 at 7:00pm. It will be held at Powell UMC in Powell, Ohio.

  • Wednesday, November 9 at 7:00pm: 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 newly-elected leaders. 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.

  • Friday, November 11 at 7:30pm: Bill Cohen's 1960's Coffeehouse Returns to King Avenue after a 3-year COVID Hiatus - Civil rights sit-ins. Bell-bottoms. Anti-war marches. Student Power. Afros. Mini-skirts. Hippies. Riots. Space flights. The generation gap. Those hallmarks of the turbulent 1960’s will be rekindled Friday November 11 at this year’s “Spirit of the ‘60’s Coffeehouse” in the church basement, where it’s been an annual tradition for some 20 years (except when Covid made us cancel it). Bill Cohen 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 challenge the audience with fun sixties trivia questions. Proceeds from the suggested $15 donations (at the door) will go to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. READ MORE

  • Sunday, November 13: Veterans' Day Reception - We want to show our love to all the members of our congregation who have served or are currently serving in the military. On Nov. 13 after both services, we will have coffee, snacks, and fellowship in the Art Gallery for anyone who has served or is serving in the military, just say thank you and we love you!

  • Thursday, November 17: Retirees Anthony Thomas Tour - Join the Retirees Ministry as they tour the Anthony Thomas Candy Co. factory on Thursday, November 17th at 10:45. The 45-minute tour will begin at 11:00. View interesting sights like the copper kettles where the candies are created to the unique pipes that carry the liquid chocolate. Experienced tour guides will explain each process step-by-step. Space is limited (16 people), so please Register on Realm. Lunch will be provided after the tour at King Avenue Church. CLICK TO REGISTER

  • Sunday, November 20 at noon: All-Church Thanksgiving Potluck - Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we have so much to be thankful for! On Sunday, November 20th immediately following the 11:00 service, King Avenue church would like to gather EVERYONE around the table as a church family and break bread together. The church will provide turkey, beverages, and table service. We are asking each household to bring their favorite Thanksgiving salad, side, or dessert to share. Volunteers will be available to receive your potluck contribution anytime between 9:00 and 12:00. Desserts will be plated, casseroles will be kept warm, and salads will be kept cool until we sit down together for our meal at noon. Thanks in advance to our many small groups and individual volunteers who make all of this possible! If you're thinking you'll be joining us for this Thanksgiving feast, please sign up so that we can get a head count and a rough idea of what delicious dishes to expect! CLICK HERE to sign up. A freewill offering is welcome, but not required.

  • Sunday, November 20 at 6:30: Transgender Day of Remembrance - King Avenue United Methodist Church is once again hosting the Columbus Trans Day of Remembrance on Sunday, November 20th, presented by T Talks, Columbus Trans Pride and TransOhio. We are also live-streaming the event on YouTube and we’ll post the link on our Facebook pages. CLICK TO LEARN MORE

  • Sunday, November 27: Young Adults Charcuterie of Thanks - King Avenue Young Adults will be getting together after Thanksgiving for food and fellowship. Sometimes the holiday season is hard, so we want to offer a space to gather in community and celebrate together. If you're a young adult (post-college - 35ish) we would love for you to bring a charcuterie board, items to put a board together, or just bring yourself; there will be plenty of food. It's like Friendsgiving, but with snacks! Nov. 27, 6-8:30ish, at Pastor Andy's house (contact him for the address).

  • Sunday, Novembe: 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. The group will discuss The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict on Sunday, November 27.

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