Services and studies
Asbury United Methodist Church — Asbury is offering in-person worship at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday. Patrons can also livestream worship or watch the recorded video after 11 a.m. at www.asburycolumbus.org/latest-worship.
A new Asbury Kids video is available each Wednesday at www.asburycolumbus.org/latest-asbury-kids
Look for the Asbury Kids Facebook page for fun and fellowship for kids of all ages.
The church is located at 1751 27th St., Columbus.
Cornerstone Outreach Ministries — A nondenominational ministry at 1229 California St., Columbus. Sunday worship services are at 10 a.m. Bible study is on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Information: call 812-375-4502.
Dayspring Church Apostolic — Worship begins at 11:15 a.m. at the church, 2127 Doctors Park Drive, Columbus. The Sunday education session starts at 10 a.m.
Bible study is Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and is a group session sponsored by Heart Changers International, LLC on depression, perfection and anger, with hand out questions.
Our Prayer of Power starts at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and is preceded with requests and instructions on prayer.
Ignite is the Youth growth session happens every third Friday.
Information: call 812-372-9336 or email dayspringchurch@att.net.
East Columbus United Methodist — Sunday morning worship at East Columbus United Methodist Church begins at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary with the implementation of the recommended in-person worship guidelines.
Social distancing guidelines include a face covering (face masks will be provided for those who need one), seating every other pew, no passing of offering plates, no handshaking or hugging, and the use of pre-packaged communion supplies. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.
Sunday school will be held immediately following the morning service, and classrooms have been arranged to follow social distancing guidelines. Sunday evening service begins at 6 p.m. in the chapel. Seating has been arranged to follow social distancing guidelines.
The weekly service will continue to be available for viewing online through the church’s Facebook page and on their YouTube channel.
Fairlawn Presbyterian — Weekly worship service on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. (Links and numbers below or you can check fairlawnpc.net or visit the church’s Facebook page for login and phone information.)
Use Zoom to call-in by phone or login online.
Join the online Zoom meeting at https://zoom.us/j/431070245 with the meeting ID 431 070 245.
Those interested can also dial-in at: +1 253 215 8782 US; +1 301 715 8592 US; Meeting ID: 431 070 245.
The church is located at 2611 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus.
Information: Fairlawn’s Facebook page, fairlawnpc.net, email office@fairlawnpc.net or call 812-372-3882.
Faith Lutheran Church — The church livestreams worship each Sunday on Facebook at Faith Lutheran Church — Columbus Indiana.
The church is also meeting in person each Sunday at 9 a.m., and will be following specific health guidelines. Daily prayer is livestreamed most weekdays at 8 a.m. All are welcome to worship the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The church is located at 6000 W. State Road 46, Columbus.
Information: visit Faithontheweb.org or call 812-342-3587.
First Christian Church — The church is offering in-person and online services at 9 and 10:30 a.m. The earlier service is reserved for those 65 and older and the 10:30 a.m. service is open for all ages. The church has activity packs available for children.
Information: visit www.fccoc.org or call 812-379-4491.
First Baptist — The church is now holding public worship gatherings on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The church also offers a livestream of worship connection via its website www.firstbaptistcolumbus.org or https://FirstBaptist Columbus.online.church. All are welcome to worship with the family of faith.
Those seeking additional information or clarification call Jerald Hatton at 812-371-8937 or Laura Friedrich at 812-376-3321.
The church is located at 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus.
First Lutheran Church — The church has begun in-person worship services. Sunday morning worship times are 8:45 a.m. for the classic service and 11:15 a.m. for the casual service.
Livestreaming of both services can be accessed on electronic devices at www.youtube.com/user/FLCColumbus.
The church is located at 3600 E. 25th St., Columbus.
First Presbyterian — During August, the church’s worship services will only be available via streaming. The church will continue the sermon series focusing on the Lord’s Prayer.
The church invites you to join them at 9:30 a.m. on their Facebook Live stream https://www.facebook.com/groups/56933406910/ or Zoom https://zoom.us/j/214025301.
People in the community in need of a meal are invited to the church’s Hot Meals offered Friday at 5 p.m. Attendees should enter through the glass doors by the flag pole. The church is an LGBTQ-friendly church.
Information: fpccolumbus.org
First United Methodist — On Sunday, Aug. 16, at 8:30 a.m., Rev. Howard Boles will deliver the message “Forgiving Imperfect People” at the church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. The scripture will be Genesis 45:1-15.
Doors for the service will be opened at 8 a.m., and the church asks that you enter through the Narthex doors (on Eighth St.) or through the Lafayette St. doors. Hand sanitizer will be available at the entrances to the sanctuary. The church asks that everyone attending wear a mask while they are in the building. Masks will be available for those who don’t have one. The church will be practicing social distancing and will be taking other precautions to help ensure everyone’s health and safety.
The church will not be having childcare, children’s moment, or Sunday school at this time.
FUMC will have a virtual coffee hour/fellowship time at 11 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Contact Pastor Sarah at scampbell@fumccolumbus.org for more information, including the link/login information.
For those of you that aren’t able to make it to the in-person service or are not yet comfortable meeting in person, the church will continue to have a 10 a.m. live stream of the service on their Facebook page, and it will be available on the church website for later viewing as well.
If you have any questions or concerns, visit the church website, www.fumccolumbus.org, for more information, or contact the church office at 812-372-2851 (and leave a message if no one answers).
Flintwood Wesleyan — The church is located at 5300 E. 25th St., Columbus. The church is back to their normal schedule of Sunday services.
Sunday morning worship begins at 9 a.m. with The Amplify service (Contemporary). Sunday School follows with classes for all ages at 10 a.m. The Well service (Traditional) begins at 11 a.m. Both worship services are led by Pastor Wesley Jones.
Sunday evening is devoted to Celebrate Recovery meetings. These meetings are designed to assist in ridding ourselves of hurts, habits, and hang-ups. At 6 p.m. the church has a meeting that is open to the public — getting to know one another, singing, and a lesson. At 7 p.m. there is an open share meeting.
iKids Kick-off will be on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Further information will follow. Wednesday night Adult Bible study will begin soon.
The church’s Sunday Amplify services are streamed on You Tube live @ 9 a.m.
The church is sponsoring a Senior Adult Fall Frolic, Thursday, Oct. 8, at The Seasons Conference Center. Registration forms are on our website and must be completed and fee paid by Sept. 24. The fee includes a meal. If you do not have access to the church’s website, call 812-341-5219. This is a mini-retreat for those who usually attend the District SAM Retreat.
The church will be hosting their 31st Open Hearth Craft Show Friday evening, Nov. 13 (5 to 9 p.m.) and Saturday, Nov. 14 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) They have local vendors and artisans with gifts, breads, candies, Christmas decorations, and breakfast and lunch food to purchase. If you are an artisan and would like to participate in their event, contact Kim Rutan at the church office.
Masks will be required to enter the building for services on Sundays until further notice. If you do not have a mask, the church has them available. They also have hand sanitizing stations throughout the buildings along with colored lanyards with tags stating your preference on personal space.
You may contact the church for further information about their ministries by calling 812-379-4287 or email fintwoodoffice@gmail.com Office hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Their website address is flintwood.org
Grace Lutheran — In-person worship are at 8 and 10:30 a.m. The 8 a.m. service can be livestreamed at www.grace columbus.org/livestream. Weekly services will be live streamed, but if you miss it they are all available as recordings at the same location.
Information about Zoom bible studies can also be found on the church’s website.
The church is located at 3201 Central Ave., Columbus, and all events are held with CDC guidelines compliance.
North Christian Church — Rev. Tonja Gerardy is continuing Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday morning via YouTube. Search North Christian Church Columbus Indiana to join.
In addition, join the conversation via Zoom on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. The church will continue to explore Biblical characters whose lives unraveled. Each session is wholly independent from the others. Participants can choose to “come and go” as able. There is no book to purchase or any advance reading to complete. This is a no-stress way to connect with church family in a way that supports and encourages spiritual growth.
Desktop link: zoom.us/j/ 83268062076; smartphones: +1 646 558 8656, 832 6806 2076#; Landline phones: +1 646 558 8656, then enter meeting ID 832 6806 2076.
The staff continues to work remotely. No building access is available at this time. The church will continue to monitor this ever-changing situation and update their response as appropriate.
The church is located at 850 Tipton Lane, Columbus.
Information: call 812-372-1531.
Old Union United Church of Christ — Scriptures for the 10 a.m. Sunday service will include Genesis 45:1-15; Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; and Matthew 15:10-28. The message will be “Imitate the Generosity of Forgiveness.”
The church has applied social distancing guidelines. Face coverings are required, but can be provided by the church for those that need one. Seating is spaced two arm-widths apart for non-relatives, seating is every other pew, there will be no fellowship in the basement, no passing of the peace, and no handshaking or hugging.
The church is located at 12703 N. County Road 50W, Edinburgh.
Petersville United Methodist Church — The church will gather for worship at 9 a.m. on Aug. 16. Masks are required and pews have been arranged for social distancing. Masks for children and adults and sanitizer are available in the narthex.
The interim pastor, Rebecca Milne, will deliver the sermon. Teresa Covert will present the Children’s Sermon.
Offerings may be left in the basket on the narthex table. Following worship, Rebecca and Jacob Milne will lead the congregation out of doors where persons may then visit with each other.
Information: call 812-546-4438 or 812-376-3501.
Sandy Hook United Methodist — Sandy Hook United Methodist church gathers weekly for in-person worship at 9 a.m. On Aug. 16, Pastor Paul Dazet, will bring the message “Forgive Us” as part of the ongoing series “In Columbus as it is in Heaven.” Fellowship time will not take place, nor will there be any classes or children’s church until Sept. 13.
Those attending will be required to wear masks, and face coverings will be available if needed. Seating will be marked and will be socially distanced. Sanitizer is available. Attendees should not gather in groups inside the church.
Information: call 812-372-8495.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church — All in-person activities at the church are suspended until further notice. Sunday Eucharist is being hosted on Zoom at 10:15 a.m. each Sunday morning.
St. Paul Lutheran — Pastor Doug Bauman will present the message ”Mercy For All” based on Matthew 15:21-28 Sunday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6045 East State Street, at the 8 and 10:45 a.m. worship services that follow all CDC guidelines for social distancing. Those 8 years and older are required to wear a mask while inside the building.
Christian Fellowship will begin at 9:10 a.m. with Christian Education for all ages following at 9:30 a.m. The Spanish worship service will be in the Fellowship Room at 10:45 a.m. with Spanish Sunday School at noon.
In-person worship communion service is held each Wednesday at 4:45 p.m. in the church followed by Bible study on I and II Thessalonians at 6 p.m. Wednesday’s worship service will be posted online the following day at www.stpaulcolumbus.org
Radio Worship Service every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on 1010 AM and 98.1 FM.
Wednesday morning Bible Class meets at 9 a.m. at the church studying the book of Jeremiah. All are welcome.
Open enrollment for the 2020-2021 pre-school class registration continues for students who were 3 and 4 years old by Aug. 1. Information: 812-528-0168.
Additional information: call 812-376-6504 or visit www.stpaulcolumbus.org.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus — At this time, the church has postponed in-person gatherings until further notice. Please join the church virtually. Follow the church on Facebook or visit uucci.org for more information.
The church is located at 7850 W. Goeller Blvd., Columbus.
Information: call 812-342-6230.
Westside Community Church — WCC has resumed in-facility worship with two services under the recommended guidelines. As a courtesy to all, masks are required for both services. Limited seating will be available to allow for distancing.
The church is recommending older adults attend the 8:45 a.m. service, and young families and all others attend the 10:15 a.m. service. There will be no nursery or children’s church.
A broadcast will also be available on 87.9 FM for both services in the church parking lot for those who do not wish to enter the building.
The church encourages at-risk individuals to remain at home, and those who have, or have recently had, symptoms to remain at home.
The church is located at the corner of State Road 46 West and Tipton Lakes Boulevard.
Information: call 812-342-8464.
