King Avenue Church

As cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in Franklin County and across the state, Columbus and Franklin County public health agencies issued indoor mask advisories, urging residents to wear masks indoors and in crowded places. Columbus Public Health said in a news release that it enacted the advisory because Franklin County is now listed as a high level of transmission on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest COVID-19 data tracker.

King Avenue Church has moved from mask optional to MASKS RECOMMENDED. You will see staff, greeters, and ushers wearing masks. Please know that your decision to mask or not mask is a decision you make for you and your family. We encourage everyone to support one another and treat one another with empathy and kindness. There will be no mask-shaming either way!

Online worship will continue to be an option for those not quite ready for in-person worship, those who are not feeling well, or those who have been exposed to COVID-19. You can access our online worship site by going to bit.ly/ka-church-online.

CENTENNIAL CONTEMPLATIONS (Read ALL of the questions and answers on our Centennial Contemplations page.)

• Q21: From left to right, when facing the windows in Swisher Chapel, what does the first window depict?

• A21: From left to right when facing the windows, the first window in Swisher Chapel represents the Nativity. There is a manger with a Chi Rho symbol, “the monogram of Christ,” rising on the left. The Alpha and Omega is also used with the Chi Rho to signify that Jesus is the beginning and end of all things. On the right of the manger is a lily, the Fleur-de-lis, a symbol of the Annunciation and the Virgin Mary. There is a star in the upper left with light rays and three crowns symbolizing the Three Wise Men. The flight into Egypt is symbolized by the use of the pyramid with the wing above it and the sword represents the slaughter of the innocents by King Herod.

• Q22: Left to right facing the windows, what phase of Christ’s life does the second window in Swisher Chapel represent?

UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Saturday, July 30 at 8pm: Heartsong "Summertime Fun Backyard Concert" - Many of you enjoyed Heartsong this past Sunday, and wondered when you could hear more of their music. You’re in luck! There’s a concert in Upper Arlington on Saturday! Bring a chair, a friend, and your favorite beverage to 2483 Shrewsbury Rd in Upper Arlington for an hour of fun-filled music and leave with a song in your heart!

• Be part of the game day excitement! Are you looking for a fun easy way to get involved and be a part of the King Avenue Missions Team? If so, join the King Avenue OSU Parking Crew as we cheer on the Buckeyes success in 2022. We are currently seeking volunteers to assist Buckeye fans with parking in the King Avenue parking lot during all home games on the dates below. Whether you sign up for one game or the entire season, this unique and important mission will not disappoint. Please contact Shawn Compton at comptonlaw@msn.com for more information or to join the team. 9/03 Notre Dame 7:30pm; 9/10 Arkansas State noon; 9/17 Toledo 7:00pm; 9/24 Wisconsin TBD; 10/01 Rutgers TBD; 10/22 Iowa TBD; 11/12 Indiana TBD; 11/26 *ichigan noon

• Coming Soon! Sunday School Kick-off is September 11th. Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities to work with children and youth!

• August NNEMAP & Hubbard Items of the Month - Each month, we are going to focus our donations on specific items our community partners. For the month of July, NNEMAP needs canned tomato products, up to 15 oz and razor blades. Hubbard needs "less common school supplies - deodorant, toothbrushes & toothpaste, and socks.You can bring your donations with you on Sundays. There will be a place to leave them in the back of the worship space.

• Sign Up to be a Hubbard Volunteer! We have a wonderful partnership with Hubbard Elementary School and we are looking for volunteers willing to love and serve the students, teachers and faculty at Hubbard. This could include tutoring, helping with school events, donating items, and more. If you're interested in joining this vital partnership, let Pastor Andy know at andy@kingave.org.

• Gallery Exhibit is Fluidity by Laurie Krauss - The beautiful fluid acrylic paintings by Laurie Krauss, sister of Jason Bradley-Krauss will be on display through Sunday, July 31 in the church art gallery.  You may purchase one or several for $50 with the funds going to the church.  If interested, contact Kurt Reichert at kurtfreichert@yahoo.com.

• Sunday, July 31: Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social & Barbershop Quartet - Think back 100 years ago when the King Avenue Church new building was almost to completion.  What would those who worshipped before us do to celebrate and socialize?  They'd have ice cream!  They might even have a barbershop quartet entertain them.  The Centennial Celebration Committee along with United Women in Faith are hosting just that very thing on Sunday, July 31st after worship.  Join us in Fellowship Hall from 12-1 to socialize, cool off with ice cream, and listen to barbershop music.

• Sunday, July 31: King Avenue Young Adults Cookout -King Avenue Young Adults are getting together for a cookout! If you're a young adult (post-college through 35ish) we'd love to see you! We'll get together on July 31 at 5pm at Scioto Audubon Metro Park (400 W Whittier St, Columbus) to hang out, eat cookout food, and have community. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER so we know how many to expect, and let Pastor Andy know if you have any questions (andy@kingave.org).

• Sunday, July 31: 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 next book is 7/31/22 The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson.

• August 7: Calling All Singers! All are welcome to sing in the Summer Choir on JAugust 7 & 14. We'll gather in the music room on Sunday morning at 10:15 to learn a simple anthem for that day's service. It's a wonderful way to meet new folks and share your talents. For more information, contact Chris McManus, Minister of Music, at cmcmanus711@gmail.com

• Sunday August 7, 4-6 pm: District Wide Youth Ministry Color Party - Join Youth Groups from Capital Area North & South Churches (6th to 12th grades) at Indian Run UMC (6305 Brand Rd, Dublin) for Color Games (Color Obstacle Course, Color Slip n Slide, and Color Tag), Pizza, and Worship. All youth groups from Capital Area Churches are invited to gather for an evening of community building, a color party, food, and worship. The purpose of the event is to gather youth from across the district to build community and partnership across our ministries. Register with Gwen (gwendolyn.derosa@gmail.com) by July 31. CLICK HERE to view the Facebook Event.

• August 18: Retirees to CMOA - Join the Retirees Ministry on Thursday, August 18th, for fellowship and fun as we explore the extraordinary works of Raphael. The Retirees Ministry will receive a special admission price of $10. If you wish to carpool, meet at the King Avenue Church parking lot at 11:00. Parking at the museum is $7. We will meet in the lobby of the museum at 11:30. A docent will be available for our group at 12:30 for the Raphael exhibit. We have a reserved space for lunch at 11:30. Bring your own lunch or purchase at the museum’s café. You are encouraged to bring your own lunch due to the limited size of the museum café. Additional information will be posted on Realm. Please RSVP to Teresa Malloy (malloy29@aol.com) or Angela Finney (afinney@gmail.com).