The Beginning: a basic Christianity class

The Beginning, the basics of Christianity, is a 12-week introductory course on the beliefs and traditions of the Christian faith including both adults and teens. We’ll discuss the basics of the Bible, our traditions, and news ways of thinking about God. It is scheduled to begin Sunday, March 4th at 9:15 AM.

February 21, 2012 in Children's Ministry, Community, News & Notes by

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LENT’S THEME: Closer to Complete

CLOSER TO COMPLETE   A Spiritual Journey through Lent toward wholeness and new life!     The season of Lent is the 40 day period before EASTER where we reflect and prayerfully prepare for the season.  Our theme this season will be “Closer to Complete.”  Using a different Psalm each week, we will seek and  Read more

February 20, 2012 in Community, Music, News & Notes, Sermons, Worship by

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Buckeye Preview! A 24hour Lock-In

Are you going to OSU next year? Would you like to know some friendly faces before you hit campus in the fall? Connect with Summit’s Campus Ministry now so when Welcome Week rolls around you’ll already know a few folks on campus! Join us for our Buckeye Preview: A 24-hour Lock-In with current OSU students involved in  Read more

February 17, 2012 in Calendar, Campus, Children's Ministry, Community, News & Notes, Worship by

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Now Hiring Desk Worker Coordinator

Summit United Methodist Church, 82 East 16th., Columbus, OH 43201   The Desk Worker Coordinator for Summit UMC shall be a person who coordinates the overall operation of the welcome desk, supervises desk worker employees and volunteers, and works the welcome desk two days a week. We are looking for a person who is outgoing,  Read more

January 25, 2012 in Calendar, Community, News & Notes, Worship by

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RESERVED – A Youth Sexuality Retreat

Four of our youth and five adult mentors attended a youth retreat on sexuality at Christ United Methodist Church in Kettering, Ohio. We had a great time learning about our God-given gift of sexuality and how we can manage it responsibly. Oh, and the basketball and dodge ball games were pretty cool, too. Thanks goes  Read more

January 25, 2012 in Children's Ministry, Community, News & Notes by

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Pastor Lucy’s Sermon – 1-22-12 – We are a queer people

Texts: Genesis 2:20-25 and Song of Songs 1 One of the ways I like to engage folks around me as a I prepare for a sermon is to ask about stories in their lives that relate to the mornings topic. And so when I asked for stories in which people’s bodies failed them, I heard  Read more

January 23, 2012 in News & Notes, Sermons, Worship by

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Pastor April’s Sermon – 1-15-12 – Healing Service

HEALING SERVICE – Scripture: Galatians 5:13-23 I was talking to a friend recently who is single about her life of dating. I have to confess that it’s been a while since I’ve been out there on the dating scene.  I met my husband when I was 18, and apparently I give off the “I’m not  Read more

January 16, 2012 in News & Notes, Sermons, Worship by

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Student Internships Available Now!

Summit offers a variety of internships available to students throughout the year. These internships are designed to grow student leaders who are passionate about ministry both within and outside the walls of the church. Each student works closely with Summit’s pastors, staff, and lay leaders on specific projects that match their interests. Students are encouraged  Read more

January 16, 2012 in Campus, Community, Music, News & Notes, Worship by

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Community Seminars on Sexuality – OPEN TO ALL!

In conjunction with our theme for January on Sexuality and Spirituality, we’ll be hosting 3 Community Seminars on THURSDAY EVENINGS @ 7:30pm beginning January 12th. These seminars are intended to promote thoughtful conversation about pressing topics in the area of sexuality and spirituality.  Here are the topics for each evening: JANUARY 12TH – EXPANDING OUR  Read more

January 6, 2012 in Calendar, Campus, Community, News & Notes by

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January’s Theme – Sexuality and Spirituality

JANUARY’S THEME: Sexuality and Spirituality – Exploring the Connections In a culture saturated with images of sexuality, we are often afraid to talk about sex… especially in the church.  Historically, conversations in the church have been more about guilt and shame, but what if sexuality is actually a good and beautiful gift from God and  Read more

December 19, 2011 in Community, Music, News & Notes, Worship by

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Visit Summit on 16th

CYCLING — Turn onto 16th (a one-way westward street) from Indianola Avenue or approach from Pearl Alley, turning left at 16th and making your way around the triangle. At the stop sign, dismount and walk your bicycle up the sidewalk to the rack at the front of the church.

COTA — Take the #2, #18 or #84 COTA bus to North High Street at 17th Avenue. Walk east on 17th to Waldeck, then make a right and an immediate left into the parking lot for the church's rear entrance. From Summit or 4th Streets, take the #4 to 17th and walk west to Waldeck. Turn left and then take the first left into the parking lot.

DRIVINGFrom North High Street take Lane Avenue east and turn right on Indianola Avenue. Turn right on 16th Avenue and bear right onto Waldeck. The church parking lot is on the right immediately past the stop sign.

From I-71, exit at Hudson Street and go west to Summit Street. Turn left on Summit, right at Lane Avenue and then left at Indianola Avenue. Turn right on 16th Avenue and bear right onto Waldeck. The church parking lot is on the right immediately past the stop sign.
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82 E. 16th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
614-291-3324


From Rt 315, exit at Lane Avenue and go east to Indianola Avenue. Turn right on Indianola, then right on 16th Avenue and bear right onto Waldeck. The church parking lot is on the right immediately past the stop sign.
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  • SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10:30-11:30am
  • SUNDAY SCHOOL (Nursery 0-4 years, Children 5-7 years, Youth 8+): 10:45-11:30am
  • CHOIR REHEARSAL: Thursdays @ 6:30pm & Sundays @ 9:00am
ADULT SMALL GROUPS
  • SUNDAYS @ 9:15a (ongoing): Adult Sunday School, Topic: Women of the Old Testament.  Led by Linda Bernhard.
  • SUNDAYS @ 9:15a (begins March 4): The Beginning: The Basics of Christianity.  An inter-generational class led by Mark Reed and April Blaine.
  • MONDAYS @ 5:30pm (ongoing): Theology on Tap, led by Lucy Waechter Webb, meets at Village Idiot - 1439 N. High St.
  • MONDAYS @ 7:30pm (ongoing): Fireside Chats in the Hackler Lounge, led by Lucy Waechter Webb.  For adults of all generations!
  • TUESDAYS @ 5pm (ongoing): Bible Study and Worship Planning, led by Grayson Atha & April Blaine
  • TUESDAYS @ 7pm (ongoing): Pilgrim Bible Study
  • TUESDAYS @ 7pm (last week Feb 28): Serving from the Heart: A Book Study - Led by Lori Schiefer
  • THURSDAYS @ 7:30pm (last week Feb 23): Faith and Transportation: A Small Group Conversation - Led by Meredith Joy