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 is located at 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. Kids’ 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].
Asbury will be observing Ash Wednesday from noon to 12:30 p.m. (condensed service) and 6 p.m. (full service) on Feb. 14. Kid’s Church will be available for the 6 p.m. service.
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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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.
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 Baptist Church — Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings, with both a nursery and children’s programming available. The church also has several Sunday school offerings and different Bible study groups that meet throughout the week. The church is excited to have a new senior pastor, the Rev. Evan Guse, who is currently preaching through the “I Am” statements of Jesus until Feb. 11.
The church is located at 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. Information: www.firstbaptistcolumbus.org.
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First Presbyterian Church — Transfiguration Sunday, Feb. 11, is the last Sunday before Lent begins. The church is excited to welcome back to our pulpit Dr. Tim McNinch (assistant professor of Hebrew Bible at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis). The title of his sermon is “God Is ‘Still’ Speaking”.
Join in person (you may wear a mask) or on Facebook, Zoom or YouTube at 9:30 a.m. For more details, visit 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 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 at 10 a.m., the Rev. Howard Boles will deliver the message. 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.
Chocolate Sunday is finally here! Join for a time of fellowship and sweet treats after service on Sunday, Feb. 11, in the fellowship hall.
On Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m., the church will hold a special Ash Wednesday evening service. Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, a time to prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, and spiritual discipline.
During Lent, the church invites worshippers to read the weekly devotional, “Have a Beautiful, Terrible Lent!” by Kate Bowler. You can download a free copy of this devotional on her website, katebowler.com, or pick up a printed copy at the church entrances in February. This devotional will form the basis for the adult Sunday School class that meets at 9 a.m. in the multi-purpose room.
The Rev. Boles’ book club selection for February is “A Fever in the Heartland” by Timothy Egan. The book club will gather in the church library on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. to discuss this book. All are welcome to attend.
During the month of February, the church focuses on the important work of the Learning Tree Preschool. The preschool is an outward expression of the congregation’s values, providing a safe learning environment for children throughout the community. The preschool also embodies the value of care for all children by offering scholarships so that families in need can attend. This scholarship fund is called “Love a Child” and is the missional emphasis of the church in February. The church hopes members will consider making a gift to this scholarship fund for the 2024-2025 school year.
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.
Troop IN-0110 meets twice monthly on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. during the school year.
The church is located at 3245 Jonesville Road, Columbus. Learn more about GCCC, check the church 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.
Grace Lutheran’s Alpha class, an introduction to and a review of the basics of the Christian faith, will be on Tuesdays through April 9, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A free meal is served at 6 p.m., followed by a brief video introducing the Alpha class. Free child care is available. Register online at www.gracecolumbus.org or call 812-372-4859.
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. service every Sunday. 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.
The church is located at 4960 W. Goeller Blvd., Columbus. Information: 812-344-0478.
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Petersville United Methodist Church — On Transfiguration Sunday, Feb. 11, at the 9 a.m. worship service, Pastor Rebecca Milne will deliver her sermon, “Listen to Jesus,” with Scriptures taken from Mark 9:2-9. She will emphasize accountability: carrying others, even if it costs me, and allowing others to carry me, when needed.
Kathy Bush will serve as song and worship leader, and Teresa Covert will give the children’s story. A time of fellowship will follow the worship service. The service may be viewed each week on Facebook.
Ash Wednesday service will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 14.
“The Table” will occur the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Petersville; a free meal will be served to those attending, and anyone is welcome.
United Women in Faith (UMW) will meet at the church at 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 15.
United Methodist Men will begin meeting again on Sunday, March 3, at 7:15 a.m. at the church. For additional information, contact President Don Harris at 812-546-4438.
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, Feb. 11. Pastor Paul Dazet will bring a message about “Listen to Jesus” as part of the sermon series “Bandwidth.”
Sunday School is offered for all ages from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. The nursery is available from 9:30 a.m. until after service.
Online services can be found on the church Facebook page or YouTube channel.
Ash Wednesday Service will be Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.
A five-week Lent Bible study, “Mission Possible”, will be offered on Wednesdays, Feb. 21 to March 20 at 6:30 p.m. This study will be facilitated by Pastor Dazet. Call the office to register.
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.
The church is located at 2651 California St., Columbus. Information: stpaulscolumbus.org or 812-372-7869.
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St. Paul Lutheran Church — Transfiguration will be celebrated Sunday at the 8 and 10:45 a.m. services with Pastor Jeff Patterson presenting the message, “The Light We Must See” based on Mark 9:2-9. Children will process with Alleluia Banners that mark the arrival of Lent on Ash Wednesday.
Christian fellowship begins at 9:10 a.m. with Christian education classes for all ages beginning at 9:30 a.m. with Pastor Doug Bauman leading a discussion “Connected to Christ in Worship” in the fellowship room and Deaconess Taylor Fickenscher leading 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 at 10:45 a.m. in the fellowship room with Spanish Bible study at 12:15 p.m. Prayer service is offered each Wednesday in the church at 10:15 a.m.
Ash Wednesday Communion service will be at 6:45 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Patterson presenting the message “God, Ash, Dust, and Dirt” based on Joel 2:12-19. Pastor Fickenscher will lead the Spanish Ash Wednesday service in the fellowship room at 6:45 p.m. Imposition of ashes will begin at 6:30 in the church. A baked spaghetti dinner will be served in the fellowship room from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. for a freewill offering.
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.
Wednesday adult Bible classes meet in the fellowship room at 9 a.m., studying the Book of Acts. The evening class will not meet until Wednesday, April 3. A Bible class for women entitled “Love God More Than Anything Else” led by Mackenzie Wint meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in the conference room.
Registration for 2024-2025 preschool and kindergarten is underway. Pre-K-3 meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15 to 11:15 a.m.; PreK-4 meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:15 to 11:15 a.m.; kindergarten meets weekdays 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. Programs nurture spiritual growth, love of learning, including Christ-centered and developmentally appropriate curriculum, Minds in Motion, and before/after school care options.
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 — Sunday Service begins at 10 a.m. in-person. Videos of past services will be available on Youtube@uucolumbus.
Information about services, events and programs is available on the congregation’s Facebook page and website.
The church is located at 7850 W. Goeller Blvd., Columbus. Information: uucci.org or 812-342-6230.
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Events
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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South Central Indiana Christian Men’s Fellowship — Jonesville Christian Church will host the meeting at their church on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Meal will be at 6:30 p.m. and include chicken, green beans, mac & cheese, desserts, & drinks.
The meeting will begin at 7:15 p.m. Steve Gommel, retired minister from Driftwood Christian Church, will be the speaker.
The church is located at 609 Commerce St., Jonesville.
