Editor’s note: Some church services may have moved to online-only formats after The Republic’s deadline due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Services and studies
Asbury United Methodist Church — Asbury offers a traditional service at 8:45 a.m. and a contemporary service at 11 a.m. Nursery is available for both services. J.A.M. (children’s church) is offered at both services. The church also offers Sunday school classes at 10 a.m.
Asbury offers a variety of classes and group studies at various times during the week. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
On Sunday, Oct. 30, between services, the church will be making homemade donuts and having fun decorating them with your favorite toppings. Cold cider will also be provided to go with your delicious donuts.
Every Thursday when school is in full-day session, a $4 taco/chicken lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with Pit Stop (Taco Church) Lunch.
The church is located at 1751 27th St., Columbus. All services are available online at asburycolumbus.org.
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Columbus Baptist Church — The church offers worship services on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. A teen service is offered at 6:30 p.m. Sunday school for all ages meets at 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday Bible study, Kids Club and teens meet at 6:30 p.m. There are various small group events weekly.
The church is located at 4821 N. U.S. 31, Columbus. Information: columbusbaptist.net.
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Community Church of Columbus — Community Church of Columbus meets for Sunday service at 9 and 10:30 a.m. The second service is livestreamed and available on the Community Church’s Columbus Indiana Facebook page and Community Church of Columbus YouTube channel.
The church is located at 3850 N. Marr Road. For further information, call 812-348-6257 or go to cccolumbus.org.
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East Columbus Christian Church — East Columbus Christian Church is open for in-person worship on Sunday mornings with a blended worship service at 10 a.m. The church also has online worship available through Facebook and YouTube.
Sunday morning Bible study is at 9 a.m. Youth meet at the church from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and children’s ministry meets through Zoom on Wednesdays at 5 p.m.
The church is located at 3170 Indiana Ave., Columbus. For more information: 812-372-3789 or eastccc.net.
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East Columbus United Methodist Church — Pastor Jongmin Lee will bring the message at the 9 a.m. Sunday morning worship service. The blended worship service includes praise music, traditional hymns and children’s moment. Sunday school is held immediately following the morning service, and classes are available for all ages and Bible interests. Holy Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month.
A free hot meal will be served the second Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Youth Center Building. All are welcome to come.
The church is located at 2439 Indiana Ave., Columbus.
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Fairlawn Presbyterian Church — The church is now open for in-person service at 9:30 a.m. If you would like to join on Zoom, please email the church office at [email protected] to request a Zoom link.
On Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary, Jim Roberts, superintendent of BCSC, will speak on challenges for the next school board and safety in our schools in an hour long Community Conversations event. Coffee, water, and light refreshments will be available at 10:30 a.m. A Zoom link is also available for anyone wishing to join the event virtually.
Fellowship and coffee hour is every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Please contact the church for the Zoom link.
Women’s Bible study is the third Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m.
For more information, contact the church office at [email protected], fairlawnpc.net, or facebook.com/fairlawnpres.
The church is located at 2611 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. Information: 812-372-3882.
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Faith Lutheran Church — Worship each Sunday begins at 9 a.m. in-person and livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page. Most Sundays, Sunday school and an adult Bible study are offered from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Wednesday evening worship (masks required) takes place at 6:30 p.m. each week. The congregation also livestreams a daily devotion and prayer Monday through Thursday at 7 a.m. on the Facebook page.
On Nov. 6, the church invites you to join to celebrate Faith Lutheran’s 60th Anniversary. Worship begins at 9 a.m. with guest preacher, the Rev. D. Richard Stuckwisch, followed by a cake and punch reception. To let us know you plan to attend, please contact the church office at [email protected], or call the church office at 812-342-3587.
Preschool classes continue and the congregation offers an afterschool program each school day from 3 to 5:30 p.m. with busing from Southside Elementary.
The church is located at 6000 W. State Road 46, Columbus. Information: Faithontheweb.org, 812-342-3587.
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First Baptist Church — First Baptist welcomes all to join at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in person or at firstbaptistcolumbus.org/video for their livestreamed service. Recordings of the services are also available.
The church is located at 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. Information: 812-376-3321.
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First Christian Church — The church is offering services in person and online at 9 and 10:30 a.m. FCC Kids is at 10:30 a.m. and FCC Teens is at 9 a.m.
The church is located at 531 Fifth St., Columbus. Information: fccoc.org, 812-379-4491.
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First Lutheran Church — The church offers in-person worship on Sunday mornings at 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 the church’s YouTube page.
The church is located at 3600 E. 25th St., Columbus.
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First Presbyterian Church — The church is delighted to welcome back to the pulpit Rev. Richard Safford who will preach on this 20th Sunday after Pentecost reflecting on Joel 2:23-32, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 and Luke 18:9-14. Please join the church for 9:30 a.m. worship in person in the sanctuary (you may wear a mask) or on Facebook, Zoom or YouTube. For more details, please refer to our website: www.fpccolumbus.org.
People in the community in need of a meal are invited to our hot meals offered Fridays at 5 p.m. (Please enter through the glass doors on Franklin Street.) We are an LGBTQ-friendly church, open and affirming to all.
The church is located at 512 Seventh St., Columbus. Information: fpccolumbus.org.
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First United Methodist Church — On Sunday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m., the Rev. Howard Boles will deliver the message, “Faithful Together”. The scripture will be Psalm 133.
The church encourages those attending in person to arrive 10 minutes before the service. Hand sanitizer will be available at the entrances to the sanctuary. Masks are optional. Childcare will be available from 9:45 a.m. until the end of the 10 a.m. service.
For those unable to attend the in-person service or not yet comfortable meeting in person, service livestreams will be available on the church Facebook page, and the church YouTube channel (FUMC Columbus). Videos will be available on the church website for later viewing as well.
On Saturday, Nov. 19, the church will have its 32nd annual Cookie Walk. You can create your own box of decorated and specialty cookies sold by the pound ($7), and fudge, divinity, and other candies by the half pound ($5) including allergy friendly and vegan treats. Stop by the church between 9 a.m. and noon on Nov. 19 to buy some cookies. You can also preorder treats and pick them up on the 19th between 9 a.m. and noon by calling the church office at 812-372-2851.
The church is located at 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Information: 812-372-2851 or fumccolumbus.org.
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Flintwood Wesleyan Church — Sunday morning worship begins at 9 a.m. with the Amplify (contemporary) service. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. with classes for all age groups. The Well (traditional) service begins at 11 a.m. Both worship services are led by Pastor Wesley Jones. The church’s Sunday Amplify services are livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.
Wednesday activities begin with a meal served at 5:30 p.m. in the friendship center. The iKids program begins at 6:15 p.m. and youth meet downstairs in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. Prayer team meets in the prayer room downstairs in the main building at 6:15 p.m., and adult Bible study meets at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. Scouts meet Thursdays at 7 p.m.
The church is located at 5300 E. 25th St., Columbus. Information: 812-379-4287, [email protected], flintwood.org.
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Garden City Christian Church — Sunday School classes are available for infants through adults at 9 a.m. Pastor Brian Gilroy continues to lead the church in the sermon series through 1 Corinthians during the 10 a.m. Sunday morning worship service.
Wednesday evening youth group, lead by interim youth minister Ryan Croft, runs from 6 to 8 p.m. for grades 6-12. Trail Life Troop IN-0110 meets twice monthly on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.
On Sunday, Oct. 30, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., the church invites the community to join for a free evening of fun, family-friendly, side-splitting comedy and mind-blowing magic. Featuring internationally known magical entertainer Brad Brown. Kids will receive a bag of candy after the show.
On Nov. 1, an Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Support Group will begin meeting on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4:30 until 6 p.m.
The church is located at 3245 Jonesville Road, Columbus. Learn more about GCCC online at gardencitychurch.com. Information: 812-372-1766.
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Grace Lutheran Church — The church hosts Sunday worship services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. in person and livestreamed at gracecolumbus.org. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:30 a.m.
The church is located at 3201 Central Ave., Columbus. Call 812-372-4859 for more information or go online at gracecolumbus.org.
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Memorial Baptist Church — The church is offering in-person and online worship services at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school is offered online at 10:45 a.m. Online services are via Facebook and YouTube.
During the fall, the church will be exploring the topic “What Disciples Do.”
Additional information is available on the website memorialbaptistchurch.us and on Facebook at Memorial Columbus. The church can be contacted via email at [email protected].
The church is located at 2320 Seventh St., Columbus. Information: 812-376-6800.
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Mount Pleasant Christian Union Church — The church invites the community to visit their little 150-year-old country church for a 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. The church preaches out of the King James Bible and sings out of hymn books.
The church is located at 4960 W. Goeller Blvd., Columbus. Information: 812-344-0478.
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Newbern United Methodist Church — The church is practicing strict COVID-19 preventative measures. Masks are required. All activities are postponed until further notice except for Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. and online Bible study each Wednesday at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
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Old Union United Church of Christ — Pastor Al White, the church’s transitional pastor, is leading worship and sharing messages that encourage firm foundations of faith in Jesus. Simple church — simply Jesus.
The church has added a time for discipleship growth at 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings. There’s always a coffee and donut time downstairs before the morning worship time at 10 a.m.
The church is located at 12703 N. County Road 50W, Edinburgh.
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Petersville United Methodist Church — Pastor Rebecca Milne will be using scripture from Luke 18:9-14 when she gives her message, “Listen With Care,” on Sunday, Oct. 23, at the 9 a.m. service. She will emphasize that in order to bless our neighbor, Jesus invites us to listen.
Kathy Bush will serve as worship and song leader; Connie Nolting and Chris Kimerling will be at the piano and the organ. Teresa Covert will share a message with the children. Joe Bush runs the audio/visual system, and Karen Mize videotapes the service; it is available online later in the day. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the service.
Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m., the study, “The Chosen,” will continue with a video followed by a discussion led by Pastor Milne. Those attending may bring their own snack or brown bag supper.
On Saturday, Oct. 22 at 9 a.m. at the church, there will be a “Packing Party” to prepare 650 boxes of hot chocolate packets (8 to a box) for the Love Chapel Christmas Baskets.
The children of the Petersville neighborhood are invited to visit “Trunk or Treat” in the church parking lot on Oct. 29 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Those attending are invited to visit the Fellowship Hall for a bowl of soup.
The church is located at 2781 N. County Road 500E, Columbus. Information: 812-376-3501; 812-546-4438.
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Sandy Hook United Methodist Church — Sandy Hook United Methodist Church gathers weekly for in-person and online worship. The church will offer two services on Oct. 22 — the traditional service at 8:45 a.m. and the contemporary service at 11 a.m. Pastor Paul Dazet will bring a message about “Listen With Care” as part of the new sermon series Won’t You Be My Neighbor.
Nursery is available for children 2 and younger from 8:30 a.m. through the end of second service. Sunday School is offered for all ages between the two services.
There will be an outdoor movie today, “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” at 7:30 p.m. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs at dusk and enjoy a movie and lots of popcorn!
Trunk or Treat will be offered this year from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Halloween, Monday, Oct. 31.
Online services can be found on the church Facebook page or YouTube channel.
The church is located at 1610 Taylor Road, Columbus. Information: 812-372-8495.
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St. Paul Episcopal Church — Join the church for Sunday worship at 10:15 a.m. in person or livestreamed on the church’s website, stpaulscolumbus.org.
The church is located at 2651 California St., Columbus. Information: stpaulscolumbus.org or 812-372-7869.
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St. Paul Lutheran Church — Pastor Doug Bauman will present the message “True Loyalty” based on Luke 18:9-17 Sunday at the 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. worship services.
Christian fellowship will begin at 9:10 a.m. Christian educational classes for all ages begin at 9:30 a.m. DCE Cheryl LaBelle will lead a small Bible class entitled “Simple Habits for Effective Parenting” in the conference room at 9:30 a.m. The Spanish worship service will be in the fellowship room at 10:45 a.m. with Spanish Bible study at 12:15 p.m.
Radio worship service is every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on WYGS 91.1 FM, which also broadcasts the Lutheran Hour every Sunday at 7 p.m.
Wednesday adult Bible classes meet in the fellowship room at 9 a.m. studying the Gospel of John, and at 6 p.m. studying the Gospel of Luke. All are welcome.
The church is located at 6045 E. State St., Columbus. Information: 812-376-6504 or stpaulcolumbus.org.
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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus — Gather in-person or on Zoom before 10 a.m. Hyperlink and weekly service information available on Facebook, at uucci.org, or by phone at 812-342-6230.
The church is located at 7850 W. Goeller Blvd., Columbus. Information: uucci.org or 812-342-6230.
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Westside Community Church — Sunday worship service is at 10 a.m.
WCC is located at the corner of State Road 46 West and Tipton Lakes Boulevard in Columbus. Information: 812-342-8464.
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Events
Corinthian Baptist Church — Corinthian Baptist Church of North Vernon will be celebrating its 100th Church Anniversary with a special service on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. The theme will be “Built on the Rock: 100 years of Service”, Luke 6:48.
The speaker for the celebration will be Pastor Anthony B. Toran, Galatian Baptist Church, New Albany. He is the Moderator of the Southeastern District of the Indiana Missionary Baptist Convention and first vice president of the Indiana Missionary Baptist State Convention. Pastor Toran was recently appointed Social Justice Chair for the National Missionary Baptist Convention of America.
The church is located at 15 Hicks Street, North Vernon. All are invited to attend.
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Community Downtown — Before the Rings is a day retreat for couples who are engaged or considering engagement to prepare for marriage and not just a wedding day. Cost is $30 per couple and includes lunch and materials.
Sponsored by Community Downtown. The event will be held on Nov. 12 at New Hope Christian Church, 1404 W. County Road 400N, Columbus.
For further information or registration, call 317-884-7627 or go to www.cccolumbus.org.
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East Columbus United Methodist Church — Grace’s Table is a free meal available for anyone to attend. The meal is held every second Sunday at 5 p.m. inside the Youth Center Building adjacent to the main church building.
The church is located at 2439 Indiana Ave., Columbus.
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Eckankar, The Path of Spiritual Freedom — Discover Yourself As Soul! — Eckankar is an active, individual and creative spiritual practice that can make God’s love an everyday reality in your life. Information: Eck-Indiana.org and 812-418-8392.
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Fairlawn Presbyterian Church — On Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary, Jim Roberts, superintendent of BCSC, will speak on challenges for the next school board and safety in our schools in an hour long Community Conversations event. A Zoom link is also available for anyone wishing to join the event virtually.
The church is located at 2611 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus.
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Northview Church — “The Storehouse” exists to serve those in need who may find themselves recovering from a situation such as a fire, elderly on fixed income, single parents, sickness, homelessness, incarceration, etc. Clothing and household goods are provided free.
To make an appointment or to donate, call 812-343-6450.
The church is located at 7230 N. County Road 250W, Columbus.
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Parkside Baptist Church — Come join us as we kick off our Awana discipleship club for children 3 years old through eighth grade. The club will meet every Wednesday night from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The church is located at 1780 Rocky Ford Road, Columbus. For information or to register, call 812-372-5889 or go to parksidebaptist.com
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South Central Indiana Christian Men’s Fellowship — SCICMF’s October meeting will be Oct. 25 at Hartsville Church of Christ. Supper starts at 6:30 p.m. The menu is chili and grilled hot dogs with dessert.
The program begins at 7:15 p.m. with the message “The Temptation of Christ” given by Jon Lanier.
The church is located at 160 N. Washington St., Hartsville.
