Summit United Methodist Church

Established in 1965. Summit on 16th is a spiritual home open to all. We are a diverse group of Christian people who work to break down barriers of exclusion and to welcome, honor and nurture all people. We are diverse in every way imaginable and we believe that this diversity when paired with authentic community and the humble desire to be faithful... to God is the greatest hope for change in our world today! Our vision is to be an intergenerational community of faith, known for building innovative partnerships between the sacred and the secular, cultivating spiritual growth, and transforming our neighborhood. Summit United Methodist Church was created in 1977, as a merger between University United Methodist Church, Indianola United Methodist Church, and the Wesley Foundation at the Ohio State University. Over the years, through changes in pastoral leadership and fluctuating attendance, Summit has been a forerunner as a place of welcome for all people. In June of 2006, Summit officially became a reconciling congregation, joining a network of other churches that are open and affirming to the LGBT community. Summit is a unique place where students can not only find community with one another while off campus, but also become part a larger and more diverse intergenerational community. From 1965-2006, the church hosted a preschool that served families in the University District. During the summer of 2011, Summit hosted a 6-week Freedom School in partnership with Maynard United Methodist Church and the Children's Defense Fund. The school served 100 students in the University District from gradesRead More