Services and studies
Alongsider Church — Alongsider is a community of house churches coming together to worship as one body on the first and third Sundays monthly at 9:30 a.m. The church meets in the cafeteria at WD Richards Elementary School. Park in the back by the tennis courts and enter through door 24. On the second and fourth Sundays, house churches meet in homes across Columbus for a conversational study of the past sermon and deeper fellowship.
To learn more, call 812-343-2937 or go to alongsiderchurch.org.
The church meets on the first and third Sundays at WD Richards Elementary, 3311 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus.
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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 only at the 11 a.m. service. Sunday school classes meet 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].
The church is located at 1751 27th St., Columbus. All services are available online at asburycolumbus.org.
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Central Heights Church of God — The church offers 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages and worship services at 10:30 a.m. The message will be led by Pastor Jason Johnson. Children’s church takes place during service and a nursery is available.
The church is located at 3151 Sharon Lane, Columbus.
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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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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 — Sunday morning worship service begins at 9 a.m. The morning blended worship service includes praise music and traditional hymns. Children receive a special message during children’s moment and are dismissed for children’s church during the service. Sunday school begins at 10:10 a.m. with classes for all age groups. 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.
The church is located at 2439 Indiana Ave., Columbus.
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Fairlawn Presbyterian Church — The church has in-person and Zoom services at 9:30 a.m. To join on Zoom, email the church office at [email protected] to request a Zoom link.
Fellowship and coffee hour is every Wednesday at 7 p.m. 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 is offered at 6:30 p.m. each week.
Preschool classes continue throughout the school year and the congregation offers an afterschool program each school day from 3 to 6 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 Presbyterian Church — Nov. 26 is the celebration of the reign of Christ, and the last Sunday in the liturgical year. Pastor Felipe Martinez’s sermon will come from Matthew 27:11-14, 27-37 with a sermon titled “In the Presence of Royalty.”
Join in person (you may wear a mask) or on Facebook, Zoom or YouTube at 9:30 a.m. For more details, refer to our website, www.fpccolumbus.org
People in the community in need of a meal are invited to our Hot Meals offered Friday at 5 p.m. (please enter through the glass doors on Franklin). 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, Nov. 26, at 10 a.m., the Rev. Howard Boles will deliver the message, “Humpty-Dumpty Moments” and the scripture will be Ezekiel 34:11-16; 20-24. The church encourages those attending in person to arrive 10 minutes before the service. Child care will be available from 9:45 a.m. until the end of the 10 a.m. service. Sunday school for children ages 4-12 will start at 9 a.m.
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.
The church is seeking volunteers to help with Santa’s Workshop on Dec. 2. For more information, call the church office at 812-372-2851 or contact Shana Dublan at [email protected].
There will be a blood drive Thursday, Dec. 14 from Noon to 5 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Register to donate at redcrossblood.org.
The church is located at 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Information: 812-372-2851, or fumccolumbus.org.
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Garden City Christian Church — Sunday school classes are available for infants through adults at 9 a.m. Join the church for a blended worship service with lead pastor Brian Gilroy on Sunday morning at 10 a.m.
Youth group (grades 6-12) meets weekly on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. led by Josiah Been, interim youth minister.
The church is located at 3245 Jonesville Road, Columbus. Learn more about GCCC, check our calendar, or watch missed sermons 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.
On Sunday, Nov. 26, the message is “Sheep, goats, and the Brothers of Jesus: Where Are You in This Picture?” based on Matthew 25:31-46.
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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Mt. Healthy Community Church — The church offers Sunday school weekly at 9:30 a.m. for folks of all ages. Worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Jon Stone. Come to MHCC to receive God’s word, uplifting music and Christian fellowship. Everyone is welcome.
The church is located at 11950 S. State Road 58, Columbus. Information: 812-342-4583.
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Mount Pleasant Christian Union Church — The church invites the community to visit the 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 Bible-based, Christ-centered, and spirit-led. Come celebrate Thanksgiving to God with us.
The church is located at 4960 W. Goeller Blvd., Columbus. Information: 812-344-0478.
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Newbern United Methodist Church — Sunday church service at 10:30 a.m. in-person and Bible study each Wednesday at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
The church is located at 15786 E. Main St., Newbern.
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Petersville United Methodist Church — On Sunday, Nov. 26, Christ the King Sunday will be celebrated at Petersville United Methodist Church. Pastor Rebecca Milne will present her sermon, “After Giving Thanks,” using Scriptures from John 6:5-23; that will complete her sermon series, “Our Hymn of Grateful Praise.”
Kathy Bush will serve as song and worship leader and Teresa Covert will present the children’s message. The service can be found on Facebook each week.
A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow the service.
Also, the congregation is invited to stay for awhile to help decorate the church for Advent and Christmas.
On Dec. 1 at The Commons at 7 p.m., “Blue Christmas” will be celebrated, sponsored by the Ecumenical Assembly of Bartholomew County and Petersville UMC will be represented.
The church is located at 2781 N. County Road 500E, Columbus. Information: 812-546-4438; 812-764-3920.
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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 one combined service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26. The church will be celebrating “Christ the King Sunday”. Pastor Paul Dazet will bring a message about “Everyone Thrives” as part of the new sermon series “Thrive”.
Sunday school is offered for all ages from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Nursery is available for children 3 and younger from 9:30 a.m. through the end of the service.
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 or www.sandyhook.org.
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St. Paul Episcopal Church — St. Paul’s is an inclusive faith community of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. The church meets in person or by livestream at the church’s website, stpaulscolumbus.org.
Join the church at 10:15 a.m. for Sunday worship led by priest and celebrant Br. Aelred Bernard Dean.
“Songs for Love Chapel” will take place at 3 p.m. Dec. 10, featuring local musicians and choirs offering favorite sacred and secular music for the Christmas Holidays. Admission is free with an offering for Love Chapel.
The church is located at 2651 California St., Columbus. Information: stpaulscolumbus.org or 812-372-7869.
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St. Paul Lutheran Church — Christ The King Sunday will be celebrated Sunday, Nov. 26, where the focus of the 8 and 10:45 a.m. services will be on the church’s stained glass windows telling the story of our salvation. Music by a string quartet, trumpet, handbells and choirs will enhance the services.
Christian fellowship begins at 9:10 a.m. with Christian education classes for all ages beginning at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Doug Bauman will lead the adult Bible class hour in a discussion “Connected to Christ in Worship” in the fellowship room. Deaconess Taylor Fickenscher will lead a class entitled, “The Faith in Art” in the conference room. Senior youth will study “God’s Plan for Your Life” led by Dave and Jen Probst. Pastor Dan Fickenscher will lead the Spanish worship service 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., and “The Lutheran Hour” is every Sunday at 7 p.m., both on WYGS 91.1 FM.
The Wednesday morning adult Bible classes meet in the fellowship room at 9 a.m. studying the book of Acts. A Bible Class for women entitled, “Loving God More Than Anything Else” led by Mackenzie Wint meets Thursday, Nov. 30, in the Fellowship Room at 7 p.m.
The church is located at 6045 E. State St., Columbus. Information: 812-376-6504 or stpaulcolumbus.org.
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Such A Time As This — Sunday School is at 11 a.m., followed by a worship service. Youth on The Rise and adult service meet on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
The church will host a family Christmas event, “The Miracle of Jesus”, with activities throughout “Bethlehem City” from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 and 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23. Saturday’s event will feature a live donkey.
Office hours are 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Call 812-418-8482 for more information.
The church is located at 606 Cleveland St., Columbus.
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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus — Sunday Service begins at 10 a.m. in-person. Videos of past services will be available on Youtube@uucolumbus.
A holiday market is planned Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Artisan vendors, sweet breakfast treats, homemade soup and dessert lunch, plus cookie walk. There will also be a special Children’s Emporium which children can shop for low-cost gifts without adult help.
Information about services, events and programs is available on the congregation’s Facebook and website: uucci.org.
The church is located at 7850 W. Goeller Blvd., Columbus. Information: uucci.org or 812-342-6230.
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Events
Community Church of Columbus — Surviving the Holidays: Griefshare, a one-night seminar on Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. to support adults who have lost a loved one. Childcare also available. To register: [email protected] or 317-884-7627.
The church is located at 3850 N. Marr Road, Columbus.
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East Columbus United Methodist Church — Grace’s Table is a free meal available for anyone to attend. The meal is every second Sunday of the month 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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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 — Awana discipleship club for children 3 years old through eighth grade 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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St. Paul Episcopal Church — “Songs for Love Chapel” at 3 p.m. on Dec. 10, featuring local musicians and choirs offering favorite sacred and secular music for the Christmas Holidays. Admission is free with an offering for Love Chapel.
The church is located at 2651 California St., Columbus. Information: stpaulscolumbus.org or 812-372-7869.
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South Central Indiana Christian Men’s Fellowship — December breakfast meeting at 9 a.m. with a meal of donuts, biscuits and gravy coffee and juice on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Burnsville Christian Church. Burnsville Christian Church Minister Reeves Flint will be the speaker.
The church is located at 2891 S. County Road 900E, Columbus.
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Such a Time As This — The church will host a family Christmas event, “The Miracle of Jesus”, with activities throughout “Bethlehem City” from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 and 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23. Saturday’s event will feature a live donkey.
The church is located at 606 Cleveland St., Columbus.
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Unitarian Universalist Church — Holiday market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2. Artisan vendors, sweet breakfast treats, homemade soup and dessert lunch, plus cookie walk. There will also be a special Children’s Emporium which children can shop for low-cost gifts without adult help. Information: 812-342-6230.
The church is located at 7850 W. Goeller Blvd., Columbus.
