First Baptist —Pastor Krymen Rea will speak at the 9:30 a.m. service Sunday at the church, 3300 Fairlawn Drive. Child care will be available on the lower level for infants. The service will be streamed live at sundaystreams.com/go/fbccolumbus and fbccolumbus.org/WP/sermons.
Because Pastor Dan Cash is on sabbatical, the congregation will welcome a variety of guest speakers to its pulpit each Sunday through the month of August.
Information: 812-376-3321
Flintwood Wesleyan — Amplify (nontraditional) at 9 a.m. and The Well (traditional) at 11 a.m. will both be led Sunday 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 will meet at 10 a.m. in their regular rooms. Because of Family Camp, all evening activities are dismissed.
On Wednesday evening, The Prayer Team will meet at 6 p.m. in The Prayer Room and adult Bible study will meet at 6:30 p.m. in The Friendship Center.
Information: 812-379-4287; flintwoodoffice@gmail.com; flintwood.org
Central Heights Church of God — The morning service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the church, 3151 Sharon Lane. A pitch-in to welcome the Rev. Jason Johnson and family will follow. Sunday school convenes at 9:30 a.m.
Infromation: 812-372-4857; churchofgodcolumbus.com
Westside Community — Pastor Dennis Aud will lead the 10 a.m. service Sunday at the church, 124 Tipton Lakes Blvd. His message will be “Keeping Worship Special.” Scripture will include Psalm 122:1. The children’s program through grade 6 will meet at the same time as the service.
The women’s seven-week Bible study, “My Heart, Christ’s Home” by Robert Boyd Munger, will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday and be led by Nita Evans.
The church is collecting non-perishable food items as part of the annual Jim Klamo food drive to benefit Love Chapel.
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
St. Paul Lutheran — The title of Pastor Doug Bauman’s sermon at the 8 and 10:45 a.m. services Sunday at the church, 6045 E. State St., will be “Compassion in Action.” Scripture will include Mark 6:30-44. The church’s kantor and organist, Daniel Mau, will lead the adult Bible class at 9:30 a.m. and discuss the history and development of the Lutheran hymnody.
Information: 812-376-6504
First United Methodist — At the 9 a.m. Traditional and 11 a.m. Celebration services Sunday at the church, 618 Eighth St., the Rev. Howard Boles will deliver the message, “A View from Across the Street.” Scripture will include Ephesians 1:15-23.
A unified worship service will take place at 10 a.m. in the church’s sanctuary, followed by a picnic at 11:30 a.m. at Donner Park, 739 22nd St.
Information: 812-372-2851
Old Union United Church of Christ — The 10 a.m. service Sunday at the church, 12703 N. County Road 50W, Edinburgh, will be led by Pastor Kirby Rupp and feature the message, “One New Humanity.” Scripture will include Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56; and Jeremiah 23:1-6. Sunday school will begin at 9 a.m., followed by fellowship at 9:40 a.m.
Wednesday Bible study is on hiatus for the summer.
Information: 812-526-9430
First Presbyterian — The sermon, “Moved by Compassion,” will be delivered at the 9:30 a.m. worship service Sunday at the church, 512 Seventh St, and include Scripture from Mark 6:30-34, 53-56. Infant and toddler care will be available from 9:15 to 11 a.m.
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 and open and affirming to all.
Information: 812-372-3783; fpccolumbus.org
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus — In his message, “In the Garden of Earthly Delights: A Spiritual Compost,” Barry Kastner, a 30-year member of the church, will turn over and aerate a mound of inspirations and lamentations in search of some fertile castings which may have accumulated throughout the years to amend organically the poor soil of our divine ground.
Information: 812-342-6230
Petersville United Methodist — The Rev. Stormy Scherer-Berry will use the theme “We Are All Affected When Something Happens to God’s Creation” when she brings the message at the 9 a.m. service Sunday at the church, 2781 N. County Road 800E, Petersville. The title of the sermon will be “Woven,” and Scripture from Genesis 1:1-27 will be read by liturgist Deb Loper. Teresa Covert will give the children’s sermon and the choir will provide special music under the direction of Kathy Bush. A time of fellowship will follow the service.
Prayer time will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with Barb Hedrick as leader.
The United Methodist Women’s group will not meet during the month of July. The Monday night Bible study groups and the Tuesday night Sit ‘N’ Stitch class will not be meeting again until September.
Information: 812-546-4438; 574-780-2379
Grace Lutheran — The message, “Walking on Water: What it Means and Why it Matters,” based on Mark 6:35-52, will be delivered at the 8 and 10:30 a.m. services Sunday. Sunday school for all ages will begin at 9:20 a.m. The church is located at 3201 Central Ave.
Women’s Bible study will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the West Wing at the church. The men’s Bible study will meet at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, also in the West Wing. A second women’s Bible study meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Armstrong’s, 3389 Woodland Parkway.
Information: 812-372-4859
First United Methodist — “Songs for a Summer Evening,” a free Saturday Night Showcase open to the public and featuring local musicians and personalities, will take place at 7 p.m. July 28 at the church, 618 Eighth St. Doors will open a half hour prior to the start of the event. Donations will be accepted, with all proceeds going to Love Chapel.
Information: 812-372-2851
Lowell General Baptist — The church, located at 2102 Southline Drive, will host a hymn sing at 7 p.m. Aug. 4. The singers will be Mercie Road from Tennessee.
Information: 812-764-0165
South Central Indiana Christian Men’s Fellowship — Mike Wall of Hibernia Christian Church will be the speaker at the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday meeting at First Christian Church, 531 Fifth St. in downtown Columbus. A donation-meal meatloaf supper will be served.
Information: 812-343-0179.
Flintwood Wesleyan — Sunday is the last day of the church’s annual Family Camp at the Orleans District Campground, 1637 S. Maple St., Orleans. Camp evangelists include the Revs. George Holley and Tony Bye. Worship leaders are Chuck and Debbie Brown. The closing night concert beginning at 4:30 p.m. Sunday will feature Judith Montgomery and family, along with The Woodsman Quartet. A free-will offering will be taken. For additional details, visit indianasouth.org/district_calendar.html.
Chicago Pizza Take-Over Night event will be from 5 to 8 p.m. July 31 at 3780 W. Jonathan Moore Pike. Diners who mention the church will see a portion of their purchase go to the Building Hope fund.
The next Flintwood Outdoor Market will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 4.
GLOW, God Lights Our World, will resume Aug. 15.
The church’s annual Building Hope 5K Walk/Run Event will take place Aug. 25. More details will be shared closer to the event date.
Information: 812-379-4287; flintwoodoffice@gmail.com; flintwood.org
First United Methodist — Families of all ages are invited to join the Family Ministry Team for a bring-your-own picnic lunch and playground fun at noon each Wednesday in July at the church playground, 618 Eighth St. In the event of inclement weather, trikes and toys will be available for children to play with in the Fellowship Hall.
The next Mission Monday, featuring family friendly mission projects for all ages and abilities, will take place at noon Monday.
Information: 812-372-2851
