North United Methodist Church | 3808 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46208

Happenings

Happenings 
Details can be found in the weekly general church e-newsletter, social media, bulletin boards and the Spring Book. The latter can be downloaded via “Event Booklet” under the “Events” tab on this website. You can subscribe to our weekly general church e-newsletter through the “Get Connected” section of the “Communications” tab. This week’s e-newsletter can be downloaded from there too, typically by 5 p.m. each Wednesday.

Feb. 25:

  • Mardi Gras, 5:30-7 p.m., Fellowship Hall.
  • Meditation and Contemplative Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel.
  • Women of Lydia Circle meeting, 7 p.m., Club Room. (Program is on mass incarceration.)

Feb. 26:

  • Ash Wednesday at North, 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (ashes with communion at latter), Chapel.
  • Ash Wednesday at East Tenth UMC, 2327 E. 10th St., corner of 10th and Keystone, 6 p.m.

Feb. 27: Miriam Circle meeting, noon, Parlor.

Feb. 28: Young Adults swing dancing outing, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Fountain Square Theater, 1111 Prospect St., $12-$14.

March 1:

  • Deadline to register for 2020 ASP trip.
  • “Five Essential Questions” sermon series begins, 8:30 and 11 a.m., Sanctuary.
  • North United Methodist Women Sunday Supper, noon, Fellowship Hall. $10/adults; $5/child; $30 max/household. Please RSVP at the hospitality desk.
  • Indy Fuel hockey game (all ages) against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, 3:05 p.m., Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St. for those who pre-purchased tickets.
  • Lenten Hymn Sing, 5 p.m., Chapel.
  • East Tenth UMC Community Dinner starting at 5 p.m.

March 2: Yoga class, 9:30-10:45 a.m., $10, Game Room.

March 3: Meditation and Contemplative Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel.

March 4: Weekly Communion during Lent, 7:30 a.m., Chapel.

Wednesdays, March 4-April 22: Covenant Bible study; dinner at 5:30 p.m., study from 6-8 p.m.; Fellowship Hall.

March 5:

  • United Methodist Women Indiana Conference legislative and advocacy event on maternal and child health, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North. Reservations must be made for lunch ($12) with Carol Tiller before Feb. 28 by emailing her at csa5305@gmail.com, or bring your own bagged lunch. Free event open to all; men and women. 
  • Chronic pain support group, 5:45-7 p.m., Conference Room.

March 8:

  • “Five Essential Questions” sermon series, 8:30 and 11 a.m., Sanctuary.
  • Finance and Stewardship Forum, 9:45 a.m., Fellowship Hall.
  • Alternative worship during the 11 a.m. service, Room 104.
  • ELEVATION for third-fifth graders, 4-6 p.m., Room 203.
  • Youth Group (sixth-12th grade), 4-6 p.m., Room 008.

March 9: Yoga class, 9:30-10:45 a.m., $10, Game Room.

March 10: Meditation and Contemplative Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel

March 11: Weekly Communion during Lent, 7:30 a.m., Chapel. 

Wednesdays, March 11-April 22: Gospel of John Bible Study, dinner at 5:30, study from 6-8 p.m., Fellowship Hall. 

March 13: Dementia support group, 1 p.m., Parlor. (Meets second Friday of each month.)

March 13-14: Youth Group Lenten Retreat (sixth-12 grade), 6 p.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Saturday, Room 008.

March 15:

  • “Five Essential Questions” sermon series, 8:30 and 11 a.m., Sanctuary.
  • Healing Service, 5 p.m., Chapel.
  • East Tenth UMC Community Dinner starting at 5 p.m.

March 15-March 22: North hosts Interfaith Hospitality Network families, lower level.

March 16: Yoga class, 9:30-10:45 a.m., $10, Game Room.

March 17:

  • Green Team Plant Exchange, all morning, Courtyard.
  • Meditation and Contemplative Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel.

March 18: Weekly Communion during Lent, 7:30 a.m., Chapel. 

March 19: Chronic pain support group, 5:45-7 p.m., Conference Room.

March 22:

  • “Five Essential Questions” sermon series, 8:30 and 11 a.m., Sanctuary.
  • Alternative worship, 11 a.m., Room 104.
  • ELEVATION for third-fifth graders, 4-6 p.m., Room 203.
  • Youth Group (sixth-12th grade), 4-6 p.m., Room 008.
  • Taizé service, 5 p.m., Chapel. 

March 23: Yoga class, 9:30-10:45 a.m., $10, Game Room.

March 24:

  • Meditation and Contemplative Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel.
  • Women of Lydia Circle meeting, 7 p.m., Club Room. (Program is UMW History in Our Lives.)

March 25: Weekly Communion during Lent, 7:30 a.m., Chapel. 

March 26: Miriam Circle meeting, noon, Parlor.

March 29:

  • “Five Essential Questions” sermon series concludes, 8:30 and 11 a.m., Sanctuary.
  • Youth Group (sixth-12th grade), 4-6 p.m., Room 008.

March 30: Yoga class, 9:30-10:45 a.m., $10, Game Room.

March 31:

  • Spring Break Fun Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., education wing.
  • Meditation and Contemplative Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel.

April 1: Weekly Communion during Lent, 7:30 a.m., Chapel. 

April 2: Chronic pain support group, 5:45-7 p.m., Conference Room.

April 4:

  • Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m., parking lot.
  • Clean up of the church grounds spearheaded by the Sojourners class.

April 5:

  • Palm Sunday worship services, 8:30 and 11 a.m., Sanctuary. The latter will feature a processional with palm branches and music by the Carolers children’s choir.
  • Palm Sunday Community Parade. Meet at the Peace Pole near the west entry at 10:25 a.m.; parade begins at 10:30 a.m.
  • Youth Group (sixth-12th grade), 4-6 p.m., Room 008.
  • East Tenth UMC Community Dinner starting at 5 p.m.

April 7: Meditation and Contemplative Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel.

April 8: Weekly Communion during Lent, 7:30 a.m., Chapel. 

April 9: Holy Thursday service, 7 p.m., Chapel and Courtyard.  Special music by the Chancel Quartet and the Cathedral Ringers.

April 10:

  • Community Good Friday service, noon, Chapel.
  • Good Friday Special Service: “Were You There?” Christ’s Passion in Scripture and Song, 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary.

April 12: Easter services, 8:30 (Holy Communion) and 11 a.m., Sanctuary. The Carolers and the Cathedral Singers will present special music at the 11 a.m. service.

April 14: Meditation and Contemplative Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel.

April 15-18 and April 29-May 2: Photos will be taken for our new photo directory; time slots will be 2-9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays. You will be able to sign up online and in the west entry closer to the dates.

April 19:

  • Deadline to RSVP for Cookies and Canvas on April 25; $5/child; $15/family.
  • Youth Group (sixth-12th grade), 4-6 p.m., Room 008.

April 21:

  • Meditation and Contemplative Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel.
  • Women of Lydia Circle meeting, 7 p.m., Club Room. (Program is Maternal and Child Health.)

April 23: Miriam Circle meeting, noon, Parlor. 

April 25: Cookies and Canvas, 1-4 p.m., Fellowship Hall. ($5/child; $15/family).

April 26:

  • North Church Series on Theology and Contemporary Issues presents sermons at 8:30 and 11 a.m. by Dr. Tex Sample. We will share an all-church luncheon at noon and then he’ll also give a lecture after lunch.
  • Alternative worship, 11 a.m., Room 104.
  • ELEVATION (third-fifth grade), 4-6 p.m., Room 203.
  • Youth Group (sixth-12th grade), 4-6 p.m., Room 008.
  • Taizé service, 5 p.m., Chapel.

April 28: Meditation and Contemplative Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel.

May 3:

  • Youth Sunday, 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services, Sanctuary.
  • Students’ breakfast courtesy of the United Methodist Women, 9:45 a.m., Parlor.
  • East Tenth UMC Community Dinner starting at 5 p.m.

May 5: Meditation and Contemplative Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel.

May 10: Children’s Musical, “Dog Doof,” 9:45 a.m., Fellowship Hall.

May 12: Meditation and Contemplative Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel.

May 17:

  • Early worship service, 8:30 a.m., Sanctuary.
  • Green Team Plant Exchange, 9:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Courtyard.
  • Special Music Sunday: “Singing Down the Spirit,” a Celebration of Spiritual and Gospel Music, 11 a.m., Sanctuary.

May 19: Meditation and Contemplative Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel.

May 24: Taizé service, 5 p.m., Chapel.

May 26: Meditation and Contemplative Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel.

May 31: End-of-the-Year Picnic, noon, Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Rd.