Services and studies
Alongsider Church — Alongsider is a community of house churches coming together to worship as one church at YES Cinema on the first and third Sundays of the month. It’s a place of belonging where members learn, grow, experience community and pray together.
House churches meet in neighborhoods on the second and fourth Sundays for worship through conversational study and community building. The congregation focuses on care and connection, prayer, and sending one another out.
To learn more, call 812-343-2937 or go to alongsiderchurch.org. YES Cinema is located at 328 Jackson St., 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 questions, 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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East Columbus United Methodist Church — Sunday worship service begins at 9 a.m. Pastor Jongmin Lee will deliver the message. 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. Grace’s Table Free Hot Meal is served the second Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Youth Center Building.
In September, the church will commemorate 70 years of worship at the current location on Indiana Ave. On Sunday, Sept. 8, a special anniversary old-fashioned traditional service will be held. The service will begin at 8:30 a.m. to commemorate the original service time along with no modern technologies. Vintage hymn books will be used, pew Bibles will be available for all gospel and worship readings and the chancel choir will perform traditional hymns. Sunday school will follow the morning service. Holy Communion will be served on Sunday, Sept. 15, during the morning service.
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 following the worship service.
Preschool classes continue throughout the year 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 — Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Sundays, with a nursery and children’s programming available. Pastor Evan Guse is preaching a sermon series through November titled “Faithful.” The church also has several Sunday school offerings and different Bible study groups that meet throughout the week. The current Bible study series for both the men and women is “Profiles of Courage: Five Women in The HERitage of Jesus.” The women’s Bible study is on Thursdays at 9 a.m. in the church’s chapel and the men’s Bible study is on Fridays at 7 a.m. in the church’s fellowship hall.
The church is located at 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. Information: www.firstbaptistcolumbus.org.
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First Lutheran Church — First Lutheran Church offers in-person worship on Sundays at 8:45 a.m. for the traditional service and 11:15 a.m. for the contemporary service. For those who are not able to attend in-person worship, the church also offers livestreaming of both services that can be accessed at youtube.com/user/FLCColumbus. All are welcome.
The church is located at 3600 25th St., Columbus.
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First Presbyterian Church — On Sept. 8, the church will focus on the story of the Samaritan woman Jesus met at the well. Pastor Felipe Martinez’s sermon will be titled “At the Well” and will be based on John 4.
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 hot meals offered at 5 p.m. Friday (enter through the glass doors on Franklin Street). The church is 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, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m., the Rev. Howard Boles will deliver the message, “The Work of the Church”. The Scripture will be James 2:1-10, 14-17. 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.
Boles is leading a class on the Book of Genesis on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. in the multi-purpose room. Jeri Ahlbrand is leading a study entitled “The Way”, written by Adam Hamilton, which will meet in Room 116 after worship at 11 a.m.
The church is pleased to be a participant in the 2024 Pride Festival today at Mill Race Park. Again this year, the church will have a booth for this event to show our love and support for the LGBTQ community.
For grades sixth and up, the church will have Youth Group on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Youth Group will kick off the year with the theme “What Would Jesus Do?” This semester, Youth Group will be looking closely at some of our favorite stories about Christ and how we are able to model that behavior today. If you are interested in helping us with lunch, please follow the link https://signup.com/go/USUREQG.
Mentoring a confirmand this year? Join after service Sept. 15 to get important, need-to-know information as well as some helpful resources. The meeting will be in the multipurpose room.
With immigration being such a hot topic in American politics, the selection for the September book club is very timely. Jeanine Cummins’ best-selling novel, “American Dirt” tells the story of a mother and son who flee from their home in Mexico to find safety in the United States. Along the way, they encounter others fleeing from something but uncertain of what they will find waiting for them. Join the book club in the church library on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. as we discuss this timely novel.
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. At 10 a.m. on Sundays, the church offers a blended worship service as well as classes for kids through fifth grade.
Wednesday evening Bible study, “The Life of Moses,” is at 6:30 p.m. weekly.
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.
The church is located at 3201 Central Ave., Columbus. Call 812-372-4859 for more information or go online to gracecolumbus.org.
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Jennings Church of Christ — Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs will be Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Worship service with J.D. Hopkins preaching will be at 10:15 a.m.
The church is located at 1200 N. Madison Ave., North Vernon.
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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 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 Sunday, Sept. 8, at 9 a.m., Pastor Rebecca Milne will bring the morning message about “The Polarization Within: Compassion” from the series “Do Unto Others”. The message will be based on Scripture from Isaiah 11:6-9 with the theme: Compassion chooses to focus on the humanity we share with others.
Kathy Bush will serve as song and worship leader. Teresa Covert will share the children’s sermon. The service will be available to view on Facebook throughout the week.
Anyone in the community is invited to enjoy a meal and a time of sharing at “The Table” at the church every second Thursday at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall. There is no charge for the meal.
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 — The church gathers weekly for in-person and online worship. This Sunday, Sept. 8, service starts at 11 a.m. Pastor Paul Dazet will bring a message titled “Listen More, Speak Less: Humility” as part of the worship series “Do Unto Others”.
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.
An outdoor movie night will be on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 7:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy free popcorn and lemonade while watching “The Croods: A New Age”.
Restore Columbus Healing Service will be Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. Restore Columbus will not be just a service but a sanctuary where embracing everyone seeking peace, healing and spiritual growth. Whether you’re facing physical, emotional, mental, or relational challenges, or simply seeking a deeper spiritual connection, this service is for you. Mark your calendars, bring a friend, and let’s sow the seeds of healing and hope in our community. Everyone is welcome.
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 where the Rev. Br. Aelred Bernard Dean presides, and the church will celebrate Holy Communion together. Or join the church on Wednesday evenings at 5 p.m. for a contemplative Celtic service.
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 deliver the message “He Has Done All Things Well” based on Mark 7:30-37 Sunday at the 8 and 10:45 a.m. services.
Christian fellowship begins at 9:10 a.m. followed by Christian education classes for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Bauman will lead a discussion on Signs, Symbols and their Meanings in the fellowship room. Deaconess Taylor Fickenscher will lead a study of “Life Together”, a book by Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer, in the quiet room.
Pastor Daniel Fickenscher will lead the Spanish worship service in the fellowship room at 10:45 a.m., followed by Spanish Bible study at 12:15 p.m.
Matins prayer service led by Pastor Fickenscher is offered each Wednesday in the church at 10:15 a.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.
Moms in the Word meet Monday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. in the nursery for fellowship and a children’s devotional.
Wednesday adult Bible classes meet in the fellowship room at 9 a.m. studying the Book of Acts and at 6 p.m. studying First, Second and Third John. Childcare will be provided for the evening class.
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 begins at noon followed by worship service at 1 p.m. Wednesday night youth group with Youth on The Rise and adult Bible study is at 6 p.m.
The church is located at 3151 Sharon Lane, Columbus.
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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus — Sunday Service begins at 10 a.m. in person. Videos of past services are 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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Petersville United Methodist Church — “The Table”, a free meal and time of sharing, is open to the community every second Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. There is no charge for the meal.
The church is located at 2781 N. County Road 500E, Columbus.
