King Avenue Digest 2/8/24
February 8, 2024
The Season of Lent: Ash Wednesday, February 14 – Holy Saturday, March 30 Wednesday, February 14: Ash Wednesday Taizé Worship Service - King Avenue worship community will gather on Ash Wednesday for a service of prayer, song and contemplation by candlelight. We will be receiving Holy Communion and the Imposition of Ashes. The service will take begin at 7pm in Fellowship Hall. Tuesdays, February 13 - March 29: Lenten Financial Wellbeing Class - Interested in being mindful of your finances this Lent? Join fellow adults for a 6-week class utilizing Saving Grace, a guide for financial wellbeing. This program takes a Wesleyan approach to managing budgets, goal setting and understanding priorities in your financial planning process. The class is at 6:30pm on Tuesdays from February 13 - March 19. SIGNUP LINK COMING SOON. February 20/21 - March 26/27: Lenten Adult Faith Formation Class Filled to Be Emptied - "Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself…" (Philippians 2:5-7a) These ancient words about Jesus' self-emptying are an invitation for privileged people to view our advantages as something to be laid aside for the good of our neighbors. Join us for a class this Lent as we ponder what Jesus calls each of us to lay down. This class has a Zoom-only option (Tuesdays at 1pm) and an in-person only option (Wednesdays at 7pm). Register for the class on Realm (Registration Links - TUESDAYS ZOOM • WEDNESDAY IN-PERSON), or let Pastor Andy (andy@kingave.org) or Pastor Karen (karen@kingave.org) know that you're interested. We will be using a book by the same title for the class. Click here to find it on Amazon. We also have a limited number of books on hand if you are unable to buy it for yourself. Lent & Easter Worship Ash Wednesday - February 14 at 7pm (Fellowship Hall) Palm Sunday - March 24 at 9am (Fellowship Hall) and 11am (Sanctuary) Maundy Thursday - March 28 at 7pm (Sanctuary) Good Friday - March 29 at 7pm (Sanctuary) Easter Sunday - March 31 at 9am (Fellowship Hall) and 11am (Sanctuary) *NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS AND QUICKLY-APPROACHING EVENTS* *THIS MON/TUES, February 12 & 13: King Avenue Players Auditions - King Avenue Players (KAP) is seeking actors of all experience levels, ethnicities, and identities for its Spring Production of "Almost, Maine" by John Cariani, a collection of 9 short plays that explore love and loss. All auditions, rehearsals, and performances will be held at King Avenue UMC. Auditions are February 12 & 13, 2024 at 6:30 pm, with callbacks (if needed) February 14 at 6:30 pm. Add your name to the audition list now on SignUp Genius. SIGN UP THIS WEDNESDAY, February 14: Retirees Valentines Day Lunch and Line Dancing - Join the Retirees Ministry on Valentine’s Day for Lunch and Line Dancing. We will get your mind and body moving on February 14, from 11:30-1:30 in Fellowship Hall. We’ll serve a light lunch followed by line dancing instruction. Two left feet? No worries. Just a lot of fun! THIS WEDNESDAY, February 14: 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. *THIS WEDNESDAY, February 14: Ash Wednesday Taizé Worship Service - King Avenue worship community will gather on Ash Wednesday for a service of prayer, song and contemplation by candlelight. We will be receiving Holy Communion and the Imposition of Ashes. Wednesday, February 14 at 7:00pm in Fellowship Hall *NOW* Attic Art Treasures - The February/March exhibit in our gallery entitled “Attic Art Treasures” features framed pieces of art/photograph collected from our congregation that have been tucked away somewhere. See these treasures and read the story behind them. DOWNLOAD THE FLYER KEEP READING FOR THE REST OF OUR CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND NEWS... Friday, February 16: GAYme Night - Join Rainbow Connections for a game night on Friday, February 16 at 7pm! We will have snacks and a few games here, and you can bring your favorite game to share! Tuesday, February 20: Rebels and Reconnection... Healing from Purity Culture Together - This drop-in peer support group (for over 18 yrs old) is a safe, authentic environment where we process the trauma of purity culture, connect with our own amazing bodies, and formulate our own sexual ethics. We will dive into a variety of themes, including: God and gender, purity culture history, and sex education. We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, beginning on Feb. 20th, from 7 to 8:30 pm. READ MORE Beginning Wednesday, 2/21/24: Young Adult Ministry Bible Study - The Young Adult Ministry group will begin a weekly group Bible Study starting Wednesday, February 21st. We will meet from 7pm-8pm in the Fireside Room. This study will focus on the challenging questions we ask when we read scripture and develop new skills to read for liberation and love. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FLIER Friday, February 23: All Church PJ Movie Night - Wear your PJs, bring your family, and come watch Lilo & Stitch with us. Meet in Fellowship Hall at 6pm for some good food and a good movie. Sunday, March 3: Kinship Campus Ministry Lunch - Meet other college students for a free monthly lunch in Donnenwirth Lounge on the first Sunday of everyy month at 12:30pm. Come upstairs right after the 11:00 worship service concludes. This lunch is open to any college student, undergrad or grad. Contact Gwen with any questions, dietary restrictions, or food allergies at gwendolyn.derosa@gmail.com NNEMAP Item of the Month for February - 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 laundry detergent pods for February. WORSHIP CONNECTIONS AND SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAMMING Worship Connections – 9:00am and 11:00am Sunday School Hour - 10:00 am FAITH FORMATION, FELLOWSHIP, AND SUPPORT 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. First and Third Tuesdays of the Month: Rebels and Reconnection... Healing from Purity Culture Together - This drop-in peer support group (for over 18 yrs old) is a safe, authentic environment where we process the trauma of purity culture, connect with our own amazing bodies, and formulate our own sexual ethics. We will dive into a variety of themes, including: God and gender, purity culture history, and sex education. We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, beginning on Feb. 20th, from 7 to 8:30 pm. READ MORE First Sundays of the Month: Kinship Campus Ministry Lunch - Meet other college students for a free monthly lunch in Donnenwirth Lounge on the first Sunday of everyy month at 12:30pm. Come upstairs right after the 11:00 worship service concludes. This lunch is open to any college student, undergrad or grad. Contact Gwen with any questions, dietary restrictions, or food allergies at gwendolyn.derosa@gmail.com Second Wednesdays of the Month: 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. Last Sundays of the Month: Lit Club - JJoin 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 month's book is listed in the King Avenue Digest congregant blast and also on the slideshow on the monitors at church. You can also contact Rick Gilson (rickgilson@yahoo.com) to find out what the month's book is or if you'd like to be added to the communication group in Realm. Every Other Sunday: 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 OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP Item of the Month for NNEMAP - 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. Item of the Month for Hubbard Elementary - Periodically we are asked for items to help students at our partner school, Hubbard Elementary. You can bring your donations with you on Sundays. There will be a place to leave them in the back of the worship space. Use your Kroger Card to Give to King Avenue - Are you a Kroger Shopper? Do you have a Kroger Plus Card? If so, you can give to King Avenue every time you shop. If you have a Kroger Plus card, just log into your account, go to Community Rewards, and search for KING AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH to get this set up. LEARN MORE AND ENROLL Lunch Packing - King Avenue packs lunches for the Open Shelter on several Tuesdays and Thursdays... 24 times in 2024. All hands on deck for packing 200-400 lunches at a time! CLICK HERE for the 2024 schedule, and join when you're able. All days/dates are 6:00pm in the King Avenue kitchen. Many hands make light work! Ushers and Greeters - Be the first friendly face someone sees at church! Our ushers and greeters keep folks safe and make them feel welcome. If you would like to help with this important ministry, please email Pastor Andy at andy@kingave.org. Audio-Visual Volunteers - We are always looking for some folks who would like to learn how to help with live streaming our 9:00 and 11:00 services. You don’t need a lot of experience; we will train you! Please email Pastor Andy at andy@kingave.org if you are interested. ADDITIONAL ITEMS OF NOTE First Sundays of each Month: ASL Interpreter - King Avenue will be providing an ASL interpreter during worship. Elisabeth Clegg will be interpreting on the first Sunday of every month during both services. Thanks, Elisabeth! Chancel Flowers for Worship - If you are interested in signing up to donate Chancel Flowers for worship in 2024, please use this form. You can specify that your flowers be listed in the bulletin in memory or honor of a person or notable event. The arrangement is yours to take home at the end of that Sunday's service.
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.
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.