First United Methodist Church — The Rev. Howard Boles will deliver the message “E” at the 9 a.m. traditional and 11 a.m. celebration service Sunday at the church, 618 Eighth Street. The scripture will be Isaiah 40:28-31. Sunday school for all ages begins at 10:10 a.m. Childcare is available during both services.
Information: 812-372-2851
Flintwood Wesleyan — The Amplify nontraditional service at 9 a.m. and The Well traditional service at 11 a.m. Sunday will be led by Pastor Wes Jones in the main sanctuary of the church, 5300 E. 25th St. The Prayer Team will meet at 8 a.m. and Sunday school classes meet at 10 a.m. in their regular rooms.
There will be no Sunday evening service or Wednesday activities this week. Regular activities resume Sept. 12.
A new Bible study, “In the Beginning…,” will begin Sept. 11. The class will meet at 6:30 p.m. and will entail an in-depth study of the book of Genesis. If interested, call Sandy Dooley in the church office.
Information: 812-379-4287; flintwoodoffice@gmail.com; flintwood.org.
Westside Community Church — Pastor Dennis Aud will lead the 10 a.m. service Sunday at the church, 124 Tipton Lakes Blvd. His message, “Standing in the Gap,” will include Scripture from Ezekiel 2:23-31. The children’s program through grade 6 will meet at the same time as the service.
For more information on studies or small groups that meet throughout the week, contact the church office.
Because the entrance to Tipton Lakes Boulevard from State Road 46 is closed due to road construction, church-goers are instead encouraged to use Goeller Boulevard from the east or County Road 525W from the west.
Information: 812-342-8464.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus — The Rev. Nic Cable will deliver the message, “What Holds Us?,” at the 10 a.m. service on Sunday at the church, 7850 W. Goeller Blvd., Columbus.
The message will explore the idea of Unitarian Universalism as a “people of covenant” rather than of creed or dogma. The talk will discuss the past and future of the faith community.
Information: 812-342-6230
First Presbyterian — The congregation will celebrate the sacrament of communion on Sunday. Services will include an opportunity for children to learn about and participate in the sacrament. During the 9:30 a.m. service Sunday at the church, 512 Seventh St., the sermon will be “When You Come Together to Eat,” which will reflect on 1 Corinthians 11:17-33. The adult choir will lead worship.
Infant and toddler care will be available from 9:15 a.m. to noon. The men’s and women’s support groups meet at 7 a.m. every Friday. Another support group for working-age men meets at 6:15 a.m. Mondays.
People in need of a meal are invited to the Hot Meals program offered at 5 p.m. Friday, with entrance through the glass doors on Franklin Street.
The church is LGBTQ-friendly, open and affirming to all.
Information: 812-372-3783; fpccolumbus.org.
Petersville United Methodist — The Rev. Stormy Scherer-Berry’s sermon will be “Population Two” at the 9 a.m. service Sunday at the church, 2781 N. County Road 500E, Columbus. The liturgist will share scriptures from Matthew 18:19-20 and Teresa Covert will give the children’s message. The theme for the service will be “Christ’s Family is tied together through the blood of Christ.” Communion will be served during the service. Fellowship will follow the service.
The prayer group will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, led by Barb Hedrick.
The United Methodist Men’s group will meet at 7:15 a.m. Sept. 9 at the church with Don Harris leading the business meeting and Larry Nolting leading the book study.
The Monday night Bible Study class with Chris Kimerling as hostess will begin meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10.
Information: 812-546-4438; 574-780-2379.
Community Church of Columbus — Single and Parenting, a 12-week support group course will be offered Tuesday evenings through Nov. 13 at the church, 3850 N. Marr Road, as part of the Tuesday Connection series. The group will meet each week from 6:30 to 8 p.m. with dinner available between 530 and 6:15 p.m.
In addition, childcare and children’s groups such as DivorceCare for Kids is also offered.
Information: communitydowntown@cccolumbus.org; 812-348-6257 or cccolumbus.org.
Flintwood Wesleyan — The church’s monthly outdoor market will be 8:30 a.m. to noon today featuring many local vendors and breakfast and lunch food offerings.
Sept. 5-8 will be the church’s Senior Adult Ministries Retreat at the Campground in Orleans. The cost is $50 and includes room and meals. Call the church to register.
The Kiss the Critter fundraiser will be Sept 15. This “Outlaw” edition will pit in-laws against one another. The critter will be a surprise. The event is a fundraiser for church youth group projects.
The Senior Adult Ministries luncheon is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Sept. 13 in the church Friendship Center. The lunch is aimed at people 55 and older.
Information: 812-379-4287; flintwoodoffice@gmail.com; flintwood.org.
Westside Community Church — The church will celebrate its 15th anniversary Sept. 9 with morning worship, a catered lunch and stories of God’s blessings through the years.
The church will host a golf scramble Sept. 23 starting at 1 p.m. at Shadowwood Golf Course in Seymour with dinner and awards to follow.
Find out more by calling the church office at 812-342-8464.
Petersville United Methodist Church — A community celebration at an outdoor worship service will take place at 10 a.m. Sept. 9 at the church, 2781 N. County Road 500E, Columbus. The celebration will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the church’s founding. Former members and friends of the church are invited to attend. The service and pitch-in will be held on the front lawn of the church. Bring lawn chairs and food to share. Games and fellowship will follow. All are welcome to join the congregation. A display of pictures and memorabilia will be available to view.
Information: 812-546-4438; 574-780-2379.
St. Paul Lutheran Church — The early childhood ministry will host the 12th annual golf scramble Sept. 15 at Shadowood Golf Course, 333 N. Sandy Creek Drive, Seymour.
Sign-in will begin at 8 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $240 per foursome or $60 per individual and includes continental breakfast, practice balls, green fees with cart, lunch and prices.
Call 812-376-6504 to register.
Lowell General Baptist Church — The church, 2102 6th St, Columbus, will host a hymn sing at 7 p.m. today. The Isbell Family from Savannah, Tennessee, will be the singers for the night.
Information: 812-703-5040.
St. Paul Lutheran Church — A community hymn festival featuring John Behnke will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 14. Behnke is an accomplished organist and emeritus professor of music at Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin. He has written more than 400 compositions and arrangements for handbells, organ and choir. The concert is free and all are invite to attend.
