Reminders September 3-7
THIS SUNDAY (Sept 6) is Sundae Sunday! Instead of a regular Cookie Sunday, Community Life will provide ice cream (including some dairy free and sugar free). We ask you to bring the toppings—syrups, whipped cream, etc…OR accompaniments like pretzels, cookies, or fruit to share…Use your imagination! NO NUTS!!! Remember to fill out the ingredient list at the kitchen window!
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Labor Day Concert at CMC, this Sunday, Sept 6, 4-5:30 pm: Let’s put some meaning back into the Labor Day holiday this year by singing the praises of all the workers who make our lives richer by doing their everyday jobs. Join CMC’s own Phil Hart, plus Bill Cohen and Teresa Schleifer, as they sing songs made famous by a wide variety of folks: Woody Guthrie, Sam Cooke, Dolly Parton, Pete Seeger, Bruce Springsteen, Alabama, James Taylor, etc. We’ll ask for $20 per person donations at the door, but all contributions, big and small, will be welcome. The musicians and sound crew will be splitting the proceeds with the Central Ohio Worker Center, which advocates for low-income and immigrant workers. Come early for a good seat. The show sometimes fills to capacity. Parking at CMC or North Broadway UMC lots. Questions? Call Bill at (614) 263-3851.
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Office Update: Please note the CMC office will be closed on Labor Day, September 7.
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General CMC Announcements
Reminder: It’s time for First Fruits Giving at CMC and pledges are due September 13. These commitments are crucial for the Leadership Team as they build the budget for 2027. HERE is the link for the First Fruits pledge form. We ask that every household complete it and let us know your pledge amount for 2027, even if it is $0. Thank you in advance for taking the time to respond and for supporting CMC! If you have questions, contact Joel Copeland, Treasurer, or Ellen Kreider, Accountant, at treasurers@columbusmennonite.org.
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Cleaning Volunteers Needed! We need cleaning volunteers to fill in when Kevin Condon is on vacation beginning later this month. Dates and tasks are: 1) On Sept 21 or 22: empty all trash and sweep / vacuum whole church, 2) On Oct 2 or 3: All bathrooms cleaned, everything vacuumed / swept, and trash taken out. More volunteers means fewer tasks for each! To volunteer for particular date(s) and/or task(s), please contact Jeff Delcamp (Building Manager, 614-439-1052, jeff@columbusmennonite.org).
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Women’s Coffee Connection: Thursday, September 10 from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Please feel free to join us every second Thursday of the month in the fellowship hall for coffee/tea, a light snack, and conversation.
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Fall Retreat is coming up in 3 weeks! All are welcome to come to Kirkmont Center in Zanesfield from Friday evening, September 25th to Sunday, September 27th at noon. Come and enjoy the beautiful setting with fellow CMCers for all or part of the weekend. CMC covers lodging and participants pay for meals. Worship will be held at Kirkmont instead of CMC on September 27th. The registration form is HERE. Paper registration forms will be available in the lobby after church this Sunday and in the fellowship hall during Cookie Sunday, September 6th. Please complete your registration by September 13. Contact Abbie Miller, Anita Gastaldo, David McCullough, Dan Halterman, or any member of the Community Life Commission if you have questions.
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Home needed for several houseplants. If you have always wanted an established snake plant or small begonia this is for you. I have 3 snake plants and one lovely little begonia in need of new homes ASAP! Please send me (Betsy Condon) a text at 614.519.9743. They will be at Sundae Sunday or I can arrange other pick up/drop off if needed.
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Buy School Kit Items for next July! Now may be the time to purchase School Kit items for next July. I checked today (Aug 31) in Target and they have very few items in stock. However, Meijers is the place to go with School Kit items being ON SALE. Notebooks (70 pgs) are $0.35 each and colored pencils (12 in pkg.) are $0.99 each.
I will buy some notebooks, colored pencils, and a bushel of lead pencils. Call me with questions at 614-832-6718. Fred Suter
Opportunities in the Wider Community
Looking for a way to respond to the flooding in Nepal and earthquake in Colombia? Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is offering support in both locations:
- Nepal flooding: MCC is working with local partners to provide food, water purification tablets and other supplies, as well as psychosocial support, to survivors of deadly flooding and landslides. Donate to MCC’s response at mcc.org/nepal-flooding
- Colombia earthquake: MCC is also providing emergency relief in Colombia following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake. Donate to MCC’s response at mcc.org/colombia-earthquake
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Magpies seeking singers: The Magpie Consort (magpieconsort.org) is a choral group of about 16 singers with a wide range of repertoire. We have enjoyed performing here at the Mennonite Church a number of times, and we rehearse here on Wednesday evenings. We would love to hear from any tenors in the congregation who might be interested in joining the group. This fall, we’re preparing a medley of traditional carols from France and the British Isles, playful Noëls, new compositions about peace and justice, and some renaissance gems. If this sounds fun, please contact Sheena Phillips, Artistic Director, at info@magpieconsort.org.
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CDC Newsletter: The August issue of the Central District Connector is available HERE. It showcases some of the important work that both congregations and the conference are doing to build solidarity with marginalized people. We hear about the work of Grand Rapids Mennonite Fellowship with detained immigrants and we hear from Conference Minister Doug Luginbill about the Palestine Resolution passed at Annual Meeting this year, along with lots of announcements. A few print copies will be available soon in the foyer.
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Antiracism Retreat Invitation: A cordial Invitation from the Coalition For Racial Reconciliation: 4th annual Antiracism Retreat, Northwest United Methodist Church, 5200 Riverside Dr. 43220. Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:30-4p including lunch. The focus will be on systemic racism and how it is built into our social institutions. Core trainers will be Dr. Yvonne Gilmore and Rev. Margie Pride from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). More information and registration to follow. Questions? Contact Linda Cannon at dublinmom04@yahoo.com
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Waging Peace: A Militarism Summit: Registration is now open for MC USA’s “Waging Peace: A Militarism Summit,” Nov. 6-7, in Leola, Pennsylvania. Rooted in Anabaptist faith values, the two-day gathering brings Christians together to explore faithful responses to war, political polarization, nationalism and violence. Best-selling author Shane Claiborne is the opening keynote speaker. High school youth attend free with a youth sponsor/pastor. Learn more and register here: https://www.mennoniteusa.org/militarism-summit/
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Sunday, September 6
9:30am Worship Service
After worship: Sundae Sunday in the fellowship hall
After worship: Sunday School Volunteer Orientation in Room 4
4:00pm “Celebrating All Who Work” Labor Day Concert in the sanctuary
CMC Activities Next Week
Monday, September 7
***CMC Office Closed (Labor Day)***
Wednesday, September 9
12:00pm Rohr Group via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89881884175
Thursday, September 10
10:00am Women’s Coffee Time in the fellowship hall
12:00pm Shepherding Commission Meeting in Joel’s office
Friday, September 11
6:30am Men’s Breakfast via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/313623317
Sunday, September 13
9:30am Worship Service
11:00am Christian Education Classes
11:00am Community Life Commission meeting (room TBD)
After Christian Ed (approximately 12:30): Youth Groups – Kickoff Cookout at Abbie and Joel Miller’s home
Office Contacts and Schedules for September 6-13
***Please note the CMC office will be closed on Labor Day (Mon Sept 7)***
Laura: office@columbusmennonite.org, 216-870-0119, Tues-Fri: 9a-3:30p
Mim: mim@columbusmennonite.org, 614-745-5150, Tues: 9:30a-3:30p
Mark: mark@columbusmennonite.org, 419-392-0610, Tues-Thurs: 9a-2:00p, Fri: Sabbath
Joel: joel@columbusmennonite.org, 614-940-7839, Tues-Thurs: 8:00a-4:00p Fri: Off
Robin: robin@columbusmennonite.org, 614-406-1766, Fri: 10a-2:30p
Upcoming CMC Special Events
Sept 6 Sundae Sunday
Sept 13 Christian Education classes resume, Due date for First Fruits pledge forms and Fall Retreat Registration
Sept 25-27 CMC Fall Retreat at Kirkmont Center
Oct 4 Cookie Sunday
Nov 1 Congregational Meeting and Harvest Potluck
Nov 29 Advent begins
Dec 6 Congregational Meeting (Budget Vote)
Last Sunday | August 30
Attendance: 179
Offerings Received (last week): $14,363.00
Offerings Received (August): $42,520.00
Offerings Needed (August): $44,795.00
Offerings Received (year to date): $331,969.00
Offerings Budgeted (year to date): $358,360.00
Offering Deficit (year to date): $(26,391.00)
Christian Education Classes
Christian Education classes for children, youth, and adults are on summer recess and will resume on September 13. More details on upcoming classes coming soon!
Donations and Giving
Interested in giving financially to Columbus Mennonite? Follow THIS LINK to donate online. Donations are also accepted by cash, check or Zelle. Contact the church office or financial team if you need assistance with setting up Zelle or any of the payment options. Thank you for your gift!