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The Board of Christian Education invites you to Summer Journey #1, a visit to the Scioto Audubon MetroPark on Sunday, June 26th.  Please RSVP to Susan Kinzer by return e-mail or by calling the church (614-451-1835) with how many in your family will participate. We will meet after the 10:30 service for a light lunch…

The 10th Mary Magdalene Celebration is a Gospel Song Fest! Music is the vehicle for Message; Spoken Word, the Transition. We welcome Rev Dr Susan Smith and her Crazy Faith Freedom Choir. They will lead us in a Gospel Mary Magdalene Celebration. In addition to many gospel-inspired anthems, the congregation will raise its voice in…

The summer youth book club will be reading Pax,by Sara Pennypacker.  Talk to your youth’s Sunday school teacher for details.

Our Whole Lives is the human sexuality course jointly developed by the UCC and the Unitarian Universalists. Our congregation hosted a training for church educators at North on June 20-22.   The program was a joint venture with the Unitarian Universalists.  The program trained young people to explore the question of who they are, including aspects…

“How could we share the good news (gospel) with the unchurched?” was the question Pastor Eric asked at the meeting of our newly elected officers in late January. Here are my 3 good news words (in not only for church people language):  abundance, gifts and called. Abundance.  We proclaim abundance in contrast to a world that…

A new book for WEBS (Wednesday Evening Book Study) begins on Wednesday evenings starting April 13th at 7 pm with “Eager to Love: The Alternative Way of Francis of Assisi” by Richard Rohr. Come join a group of kind hearted friends (and new friends) who enjoy reflecting together.  We meet weekly; we anticipate we will…

All visitors interested in joining or learning about North Church are invited to the Covenant Class being held April 17 and May 1 and 8, 2016. Lunch will be served immediately following the 10:30 am worship service in the Fellowship Hall, and the class will conclude by 2:30 pm.  Child care will be provided upon…

Adult Education Series April 17 and 24 at 9:15 am “Gifted, With Gifts to Share!” Led by Jo Anne Nay, Minister for Equipping the Saints, with stories from North Church members. April 17:  “Each One Gifted”  What a difference to believe each person has been gifted by God and we need those differing gifts! April…

Save the Dates: B.R.E.A.D. Rally April 11 Congregation Tifereth Israel 1354 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43205 Nehemiah Action May 9 Celeste Center There are important updates to the three current issues, Welcome Columbus, Stop the violence, and Jobs and Economic opportunities available on the Justice Table in the narthex.

Spring isn’t too far away, and it’s time to start thinking about summer activities and putting them on your calendars.  There are many camp offerings this year, some the same and some new.  Camps are available for the young and for the old (young at heart).  All the camps are fully described and very easy…

Water. Refugees. Disasters. One of the many ways that OGHS donations help those most in need.   When disaster strikes or people are displaced or made refugees by violence or extreme poverty, you are part of the immediate response and of the long term recovery.  Development programs during the long term recovery include:  health care,…

Grade-school-age Sunday School students made snowmen creations during Sunday School. Making was accompanied by singing “Frosty the Snowman” and listening to Sunday School teacher Dee Fuerst read two picture books with snowman themes.  Here’s wishing for a snowy 2016!

The North Church board transition meeting was held at the end of January to mark the transition of board members off of the boards they served with, and the transition onto the boards by new members.

Wednesday Evening Book Study Resumed January 20, 2016 “The Way Of Transition: Embracing Life’s Most Difficult Moments” by William Bridges is the next book for WEBS (Wednesday Evening Book Study) beginning Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at 7:00 pm.  New participants are invited to join us in lively conversation focused on a chapter of the book…

Fiesta Dinner! Saturday, February 13, at 5:30 pm, make a reservation! Join us for a fun and informative evening about Nicaragua Project Chacocente at North Congregational UCC, 2040 W. Henderson Rd., Columbus. The event helps send the North Church Team to Nicaragua this June 8–17, 2016 where they will work in partnership with the families of Chacocente. …

December 24th at 7pm Family Christmas Eve Service December 24th at 10:30pm Special music begins for Candlelight Christmas Eve Service December 25th at 11:00am Blue Christmas Service, followed by No One Alone for the Holidays meal at noon

from Joyce Oyler, Pastoral Intern It’s that time of year!  Thanksgiving is right around the corner and Advent begins 3 days later!  This time of year invites us to stop, acknowledge and name the many blessings we have in our lives and the multitudes of things for which we are thankful.  In the life of…

Hundreds gathered together at Christ the King Catholic Church on Monday, November 16th for the B.R.E.A.D. Annual Assembly. We heard an exciting update from the C.E.O. of the A.D.A.M.H. Board, David Royer, on our “Care, Not Crisis!” campaign that has won 3 new community treatment teams and an accredited clubhouse that will help people with…

NOVEMBER 26, 2015 12:00 (NOON ) ST . JOHN ’ S EVANGELICAL PROTESTANT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 59 E. MOUND ST . COLUMBUS , OH 43215 Welcome everyone to the ONA Outreach Team’s 6th annual No One Alone for the Holidays Thanksgiving dinner. This dinner was designed to give those who have no one, and…

Explore the moral universe as portrayed in five critically acclaimed films, ranging from Casablanca (1942) to The Imitation Game (2014).  Each meeting features a 10-minute clip from the movie followed by discussion. Our Adult Education class meets on Sunday mornings, from 9:15am – 10:15am. Classes will be held on the following dates: November 15, November…

The B.R.E.A.D. Annual Assembly Monday, November 16th at 7pm Christ the King, 2777 E. Livingston Ave 43209 We will be celebrating the success of our Mental Health “Care, Not Crisis” Campaign and hearing personal testimonies on serious community problems.  We at North will be part of the voting to select the new community problem we…

The Project Chacocente mission team is pleased to host a movie night for our North Church family and friends.   We’ll be showing the recent blockbuster hit, “Inside Out” (rated PG), a film that uses the universal language of feelings to touch the hearts and minds of viewers of all ages and life experience. This will…

Get in the Holiday Spirit – share lunch and laughter and help decorate the church for Christmas!  Join the Board of Christian Ed for a potluck lunch on November 29th immediately after the service and then help with the Hanging of the Greens.  Contact either Jay Yutzey or Kurt Moeller with questions.  Remember that meal…

North Church’s Caring Ministry team invites you to participate in a special program this month.   The remaining session is: Friday, October 30, 7:00–8:30 p.m.   “Facing our Own Mortality” What plans do I need to make now about the end of life? What are the differences between living wills, advance directives and DNR orders? North Church…

Stand up and Say No to Domestic Violence . Watch the Clothesline video . It’s an unsettling statistic…1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. In Franklin County, police responded to more than 9,200 domestic violence related calls in 2014. This issue is clear. We have to raise awareness and make the…

A cabaret and bake sale Directed by Johnny Steiner Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 7pm Suggested Donation for Admission: $10 for Adults $8 for Students and Seniors $30 Maximum for families Bake sale donations benefit SSCM Food Pantry Admission donations benefit North Church Music Program

North Church Youth visited the Zoo as the third part of our Summer Journeys activities.

The next book study begins September 23, and will continue on Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm The Book of Forgiving  Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu RSVP to ncpastor@midohio.twcbc.com If you need help purchasing the book, let us know when you register.