King Avenue Digest 10/11/24

October 11, 2024

 

*NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS AND QUICKLY-APPROACHING EVENTS* 

  • THIS FRIDAY, October 11: CORE Youth Group Nerf Wars (6th to 12th grades) - Our next C.O.R.E. Youth Group (6th to 12th grades) event will be our Annual Nerf Wars on Saturday, Oct. 11th, from 6 pm to 9 pm. Pizza will be provided. You can bring your own nerf equipment or borrow the King Avenue equipment. We will need some adult volunteers for this event. All youth should have RSVPed by October 4th at the latest. Contact Gwen with any questions. (gwendolyn.derosa@gmail.com). 

  • THIS SATURDAY, October 12: Installation Worship Service for Bishop Hee Soo Jung - All are invited to attend the installation service of worship for our new Bishop on Saturday, October 12  beginning at 4 pm. Trinity UMC  at 1581 Cambridge Blvd is hosting the service.

  • DEADLINE SUNDAY, October 13: Cookbook Fundraiser for Casa de Misericordia - We value our relationship with Casa de Misericordia, so we are creating a church cookbook, filled with recipes submitted by church members and recipes used in the kitchen at the Casa. These can be heirloom recipes, passed down in your family, or new dishes you've just found. So we need your help! You can submit recipes for the cookbook to support the annual trip to Casa de Misericordia, and create a cherished keepsake. We will have forms available for submitting recipes and preordering cookbooks (or email recipes to Pastor Andy at andy@kingave.org. Recipes are due by October 13th to ensure the cookbooks are ready for the holidays. Order one for yourself, get another (or more!) for a holiday gift! 

  • *NEW* Sundays, October 13 & 20: Hubbard Elementary Halloween - The teachers, students, and parents of Hubbard Elementary School will be celebrating Halloween early, and they need our help! On October 13 & 20, we'll be collecting Halloween candy for the teachers to give to the students. Let's help our neighbors by donating bags of candy! Just bring your bag(s) to church for collection. Thanks!

  • *NEW* Sunday, October 20: Columbus Marathon... Getting to Church - The Columbus Marathon is happening Sunday, October 20. This will make getting to church difficult, but not impossible! Here are tips to get you to church. The easiest solution is to find your way to 315 (north or south). From southbound 315, exit at King/Kinnear (Lennox). From northbound 315, exit at Medical Center Dr/King Ave (OSU Hospital). King Avenue is open from Northwest Blvd to Neil Avenue. Neil Avenue is open from from 3rd to 5th. If you get to church early, plan to stand outside by the ALL ARE WELCOME sign, and cheer on the runners! CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

  • *NEW* Sunday, October 20 - Celebration of LGBTQ Inclusion and Celebration of Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth - You are invited to ONWARD: A Celebration of LGBTQ Inclusion which will be held on Sunday, October 20, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Clifton United Methodist Church (9416 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220). During this time, we'll Celebrate Reconciling Congregations (past, present, future) and UM Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth as he receives the 2024 Melvin Talbert Award from Clifton UMC. It’s a party sponsored by Rooted & Rising Reconciling Ministries of West Ohio! CLICK TO RSVP.

  • *NEW* Sunday, October 27: Trunk or Treat - Trunk or Treat will be October 27 after the 11am worship service. We’ll meet in the parking lot at 12:10 pm for a parade in the South parking lot (weather permitting). Please dress up or be prepared to wear a costume for the event. If you’d like to participate in the Trunk or Treat event by decorating your trunk and passing out goodies, you may park in the South lot. If you are not participating in Trunk or Treat, please park in the Pennsylvania lot. This is a safety precaution. Contact Gwen with any questions at gwendolyn.derosa@gmail.com. Thanks!

  • *NEW* Friday, November 1 and/or Saturday, November 2: NakedPastor, David Hayward -  We are excited to announce our first Spiritual Searcher event of the program year, a visit from the NakedPastor, David Hayward. On Friday, November 1 we will host a ticketed reception catered by Steven's Catering, where we will see pieces of David's art work, have time to chat with David, and hear a sneak preview of his presentation for Saturday. Pre-registered guests will also receive a copy of his latest book Flip It Like This that David is happy to autograph for you. He is also bringing some of his most popular prints and additional books to the event that will be available for purchase. On Saturday November 2, David will return for a presentation and question and answer session entitled "Creative Deconstruction". These are free events, and while registration is not required, it is appreciated, and registrants are offered an opportunity to submit a question to David that he may get to answer on Saturday. REGISTER FOR FRIDAY AND/OR SATURDAYEVENT

  • UMCOR Emergency Response for Hurricane Relief - UMCOR and its partners are responding to disasters across the globe every day. Please join us in prayer for the affected areas from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, and consider giving to UMCOR U.S. Disaster Response to support these efforts. To support UMCOR's disaster response efforts for victims of hurricane, you can give on Realm. Simply select UMCOR - Disaster Relief and specify your giving amount. CLICK TO GIVE ON REALM

 

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

  • REGISTER NOW for Thursday, October 17: Young Adults to Pumpkin Show - King Avenue Young Adults (through 35 years old) are going to Circleville's Pumpkin Show! Join us on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 6pm. We'll meet at the church and carpool down to Circleville. We plan to stay through the end of that evening's 8pm parade, then drive back. If you're interested, please register so that we can plan the carpooling. Questions? Please contact Pastor Andy (andy@kingave.org). CLICK TO REGISTER

  • Friday, October 18 - Bill Cohen's "Spirit of the 1960's" Coffeehouse - Come to a fundraiser concert to mix 1960’s history, music, & memories to fight hunger. Civil rights sit-ins.  Bell-bottoms. Anti-war marches.  Student Power.  Afros.  Mini-skirts.  Hippies.  Riots.  Space flights.   Political assassinations.  The generation gap.Those hallmarks of the turbulent 1960’s will be rekindled Friday October 18 at this year’s annual “Spirit of the ‘60’s Coffeehouse." Bill Cohen and friends 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 also challenge the audience with sixties trivia questions. Special guest performers  will be on hand to add beautiful vocal melodies, harmonies, and extra energy.  Far-out ! Proceeds from the suggested $15 donations (at the door)  will go to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. The program is suitable for ADULTS and MATURE TEENS. The event begins at 7:30pm at King Avenue.

  • REGISTER NOW for Saturday, October 19: New Member Class - We all have a basic human need to belong. Many of us have found that belonging with King Avenue UMC. When we find that we belong somewhere, sometimes we feel the need to claim it and make it official. If you've found that belonging at King Avenue but haven't taken that next step, you have the opportunity to do just that at our next New Members' Class. We'll gather at the church building for class on Saturday, Oct. 19, 9am-12pm, then we'll welcome you into membership in worship the next day on Oct. 20. If you're interested and/or have any questions, contact Pastor Andy at andy@kingave.org or Pastor Karen at karen@kingave.org. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • REGISTER NOW Saturday, October 19: Fall Hike at Blacklick Park - Please join Rainbow Connections for a fall hike at Blacklick Metropark. The event is from 11am-2pm, so bring your own packed lunch. We will hike a short trail and explore the new canopy walk. All are invited! CLICK TO REGISTER

  • (underway) Tuesdays/Wednesdays through November 6: Unclobber...Reclaiming the Bible from LGBTQ+ Harm - The Bible & homosexuality - doesn't that make you cringe? The Bible has historically been misused to harm LGBTQ+ folks. So-called "clobber passages" (like Lev. 18:22 and Rom 1:26-27) have been thrown around to keep many people from giving their full selves to a relationship with Jesus. But we believe the Bible has a different story to tell, one that does NOT condemn LGBTQ+ folks. Join us for this 9-week course, using material created by Colby Martin, as we unclobber those Biblical passages and learn how our scriptures can bring life instead of death, to people of all sexualities and gender identities. This class is currently underway.

  • (underway) Tuesdays: Grief Recovery Group through November 5  - If you are experiencing grief in any capacity, there will be a Grief Recover Group starting September 10th and running through November 5 led by Jennifer Tower.  You are welcome to come and share your grief in a safe space and know that all of us experience grief differently.  The group will meet on Tuesday evenings for 8 weeks to learn the skills that will allow you to complete your grief journey. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jennifer.

  • Update about our HAAH Team - King Avenue UMC and Hilliard Adopt-A-House (HAAH) Partnership  is a non-profit 501(c)3 charity that is one of six local church partnerships that annually build or renovate houses for deserving low income Central Ohio families. Our team is currently working on the Minnesota Avenue home. CLICK TO READ MORE

  • NNEMAP Story on Channel 4! Matt Barnes from Channel 4 was at NNEMAP to cover NNEMAP's September Hunger Action Month. NNEMAP is the first promo for the month and is focusing on deliveries, lockers, and how it has impacted seniors. Check out this story to learn more about NNEMAP's innovative approach to serving our community.  CLICK TO VIEW STORY

  • NNEMAP Item of the Month for October - 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. In October, we are collecting mashed potato flakes, gravy, stuffing mix for NNEMAP Food Pantry. 

FAITH FORMATION, FELLOWSHIP, AND SUPPORT

  • Thursdays: Young Adults Small Group - King Avenue Young Adults will gather weekly to be with each other, check in with each other and share how their walk with Jesus is going. Thursdays at 6:30pm here at the church. If you're 18-35 years old, you're welcome to join us. 

  • Second and Fourth Saturdays: Young Adult Online Small Group - The Young Adult group is having an online small group for young adults who are a part of King Ave, yet unable to come to an in-person small group. We will provide the Zoom link. Please let Andy Burns or Mackalyn Figgins know if you are interested. This twice/month Zoom gathering will run from  10-11am. 

  • First & Third Tuesdays of the Month: Rebels and Reconnection - Join this drop-in support group (18+) where we explore themes such as God and gender, purity culture history, and sex education. This group meets monthly on the first Tuesdays in Donnenwirth Lounge at 7pm.

  • 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.

  • Second and Fourth Saturdays: Young Adult Online Small Group - The Young Adult group has an online small group for young adults who are a part of King Ave, yet unable to come to an in-person small group. Please let Andy Burns or Mackalyn Figgins know if you are interested so we can get you the Zoom link. This twice/month Zoom gathering will run from  10-11am. 

  • First Sundays of the Month: Kinship Campus Lunch - You are invited to our free monthly lunch at 12:30 pm in the Logos Lounge (basement, next to the kitchen). Bring friends! Email Gwen at gwendolyn.derosa@gmail.com with any questions.

  • Last Sundays of the Month: 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 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.

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