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

Calendar

 All events are subject to change. Details on events can be found in the weekly general church newsletter and social media. You can subscribe to our newsletters through the “Get Connected” section under the “Communications” tab.

ONGOING

Use this email to send us prayer requests. If you prefer that your prayer requests be shared only with the pastoral staff, please indicate that in your email.

Sundays: In-person worship at both the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. The 11 a.m. service is also livestreamed (see green box on home page).

UWF Fundraisers: Email Carol.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Bread and Bowl.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m.: Mid-North Shepherd’s Center, Fellowship Hall.

Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Shower Ministry; a safe place to take a hot shower is available at those times by appointment only through Danita Hoskin, (317) 469-3442. Those without phones can make an appointment by contacting her in person at Bread and Bowl (see above).

Fourth Tuesday of Each Month Except for June and July, 7 p.m.: Lydia Circle meets in the Club Room.

Fourth Thursday of Each Month Except for June and July, 12:30 p.m.: Miriam Circle meets in the library.

Thursdays, Sept. 4-Dec. 18, 7 p.m.: Cathedral Singers rehearsal, Choir Room.

Sundays, Aug. 3-May 24, noon: Cathedral Ringers rehearsal, Room 004.

Sundays, Sept. 14-Dec. 21, noon: Children’s choirs rehearsal; Carolers (K-second grade), Club Room, and Choristers (third grade and up), Choir Room.

First Sunday and Last Two Sundays of the Month: Voices in Accord rehearsal, 9:45 a.m., Chapel.

Wednesdays, About Labor Day-Dec. 10, 6 p.m.: North’s Winds Brass Ensemble rehearsals, 6 p.m., Choir Room.

Third Wednesdays of the Month: Ministries Council meetings, 5:30 p.m., usually on Zoom.

Second Sundays of the Month: Synago for students in grades six-12, 4:30-6 p.m., Youth Room.

NOVEMBER

Tuesday, Nov. 18:

  • Twelve-Step group, 7:30 a.m., Club Room.
  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Shower Ministry, 10 a.m., Lower Level. 
  • Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.
  • Finance Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Zoom.
  • Women of Lydia circle meeting, 7 p.m., Club Room. 

Wednesday, Nov. 19:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Mid-North Shepherd’s Center, 10 a.m., Fellowship Hall, Youth Room, Game Room West. 
  • Craig’s Haven Clubhouse meeting, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Club Room. 
  • Ministries Council meeting, 5:30 p.m., Zoom. 
  • “Celebration of Discipline” Book Study, 6:30-8 p.m., Conference Room and Zoom. 
  • North Winds rehearsal, 7 p.m., Sanctuary.

Thursday, Nov. 20:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Shower Ministry, 10 a.m., Lower Level. 
  • Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.
  • Cathedral Singers rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room. 

Friday, Nov. 21:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Note: Thanksgiving Feast and Game Night has been canceled.

Saturday, Nov. 22: Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.

Sunday, Nov. 23: 

  • Child care, 8:15- a.m.-12:15 p.m., Room 102.
  • First worship service, 8:30 a.m., Sanctuary. 
  • UWF Pie Distribution, 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., West Entry.
  • Grades K-2 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 101.
  • Grades 3-5 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 203.
  • Middle School and High School Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 008.
  • Sojourners Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 005.
  • Power and Light Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 202.
  • Sophia Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 205.
  • “Real Talk” Parents and Families Support Group, 9:45 a.m., Game Room.
  • Second worship service, 11 a.m. Livestream link. 
  • Alternative worship, 11:20 a.m., Room 104.
  • Cathedral Ringers rehearsal, noon, Room 004. 
  • Choristers rehearsal, noon, Choir Room. 
  • Volunteers are needed to place North’s nativities in the sanctuary and other key spots, noon. 

Monday, Nov. 24:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel. 
  • Craig’s Haven Clubhouse meeting, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Club Room. 

Tuesday, Nov. 25:

  • Twelve-Step group, 7:30 a.m., Club Room.
  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Shower Ministry, 10 a.m., Lower Level. 
  • Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.
  • Note: No Lydia Circle meeting tonight; it was moved to Nov. 18 due to Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, Nov. 26:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Note: No Mid-North Shepherd’s Center meeting today due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
  • Craig’s Haven Clubhouse meeting, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Club Room. 
  • Thanksgiving Eve service featuring the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, 7 p.m., Sanctuary. Livestream link. 

Thursday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving. Church building is closed. (No shower ministry or Bread and Bowl.)

Friday, Nov. 28: Day After Thanksgiving. Church building is closed.

Saturday, Nov. 29: Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.

Sunday, Nov. 30, First Sunday of Advent:

  • Child care, 8:15- a.m.-12:15 p.m., Room 102.
  • First worship service, 8:30 a.m., Sanctuary. 
  • Green Team dryer ball sale, between services and after the 11 a.m. service, west entry. 
  • Grades K-2 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 101.
  • Grades 3-5 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 203.
  • Middle School and High School Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 008.
  • Sojourners Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 005.
  • Power and Light Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 202.
  • Sophia Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 205.
  • “Real Talk” Parents and Families Support Group, 9:45 a.m., Game Room.
  • Second worship service, 11 a.m. Livestream link. 
  • Alternative worship, 11:20 a.m., Room 104.
  • Cathedral Ringers rehearsal, noon, Room 004. 
  • Carolers rehearsal, noon, Club Room.
  • Choristers rehearsal, noon, Choir Room. 
  • Advent Festival, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Courtyard.
  • Deadline for Jubilee Christmas donations.

DECEMBER

Monday, Dec. 1:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel. 
  • Craig’s Haven Clubhouse meeting, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Club Room. 

Tuesday, Dec. 2:

  • Twelve-Step group, 7:30 a.m., Club Room.
  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Shower Ministry, 10 a.m., Lower Level. 
  • ESL course, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 007.
  • Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.

Wednesday, Dec. 3:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Mid-North Shepherd’s Center, 10 a.m., Fellowship Hall, Youth Room, Game Room West. 
  • Craig’s Haven Clubhouse meeting, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Club Room. 
  • “Celebration of Discipline” Book Study, 6:30-8 p.m., Conference Room and Zoom. 

Thursday, Dec. 4:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Shower Ministry, 10 a.m., Lower Level. 
  • Open House to View Nativities, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sanctuary, Chapel, Gathering Center; free but must reserve one-hour time slot by emailing events@northchurchindy.com. 
  • ESL course, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 007.
  • Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.
  • Cathedral Singers rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room. 

Friday, Dec. 5: Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel. 

Saturday, Dec. 6: Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.

Sunday, Dec. 7, Second Sunday of Advent:

  • Child care, 8:15- a.m.-12:15 p.m., Room 102.
  • Early Worship Service (with communion), 8:30 a.m., Sanctuary.
  • Grades K-2 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 101.
  • Grades 3-5 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 203.
  • Middle School and High School Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 008.
  • Sojourners Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 005.
  • Power and Light Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 202.
  • Sophia Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 205. 
  • “Real Talk” Parents and Families Support Group, 9:45 a.m., Game Room.
  • Late Worship Service (with communion), 11 a.m., Sanctuary. Livestreamed.
  • Carolers rehearsal, noon, Club Room.
  • Choristers rehearsal, noon, Choir Room. 
  • Cathedral Ringers rehearsal, noon, Room 004. 

Monday, Dec. 8:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel. 
  • Craig’s Haven Clubhouse meeting, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Club Room. 

Tuesday, Dec. 9:

  • Twelve-Step group, 7:30 a.m., Club Room.
  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Shower Ministry, 10 a.m., Lower Level. 
  • ESL course, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 007.
  • Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.
  • Young Adult dinner night, 7 p.m., Garage Food Hall at Bottleworks.

Wednesday, Dec. 10:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Mid-North Shepherd’s Center, 10 a.m., Fellowship Hall, Youth Room, Game Room West. 
  • Craig’s Haven Clubhouse meeting, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Club Room. 
  • “Celebration of Discipline” Book Study, 6:30-8 p.m., Conference Room and Zoom. 

Thursday, Dec. 11:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Shower Ministry, 10 a.m., Lower Level. 
  • Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.
  • Open House to View Nativities, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sanctuary, Chapel, Gathering Center; free but must reserve one-hour time slot by emailing events@northchurchindy.com. 
  • ESL course, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 007.
  • Cathedral Singers rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room. 
  • Open House to View Nativities, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sanctuary, Chapel, Gathering Center; free but must make reservation by emailing events@northchurchindy.com. 

Friday, Dec. 12:

  • Volunteers needed to sort Jubilee Christmas gifts, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Room TBA.
  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.

Saturday, Dec. 13:

  • Volunteers needed to deliver Jubilee Christmas gifts to Coburn Place, 604 E. 38th St., 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
  • Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.

Sunday, Dec. 14, Third Sunday of Advent:

  • Child care, 8:15- a.m.-12:15 p.m., Room 102.
  • First worship service, 8:30 a.m., Sanctuary. 
  • Grades K-2 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 101.
  • Grades 3-5 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 203.
  • Middle School and High School Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 008.
  • Sojourners Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 005.
  • Power and Light Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 202.
  • Sophia Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 205.
  • “Real Talk” Parents and Families Support Group, 9:45 a.m., Game Room.
  • Second worship service, 11 a.m. Livestream
  • Alternative worship, 11:20 a.m., Room 104.
  • Cathedral Ringers rehearsal, noon, Room 004. (Last one of the year.)
  • Carolers rehearsal, noon, Club Room.
  • Choristers rehearsal, noon, Choir Room. 
  • Youth progressive dinner, times and locations TBA. 

Monday, Dec. 15:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel. 
  • Craig’s Haven Clubhouse meeting, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Club Room. 

Tuesday, Dec. 16:

  • Twelve-Step group, 7:30 a.m., Club Room.
  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Shower Ministry, 10 a.m., Lower Level. 
  • ESL course, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 007.
  • Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.

Wednesday, Dec. 17:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Mid-North Shepherd’s Center, 10 a.m., Fellowship Hall, Youth Room, Game Room West. 
  • Craig’s Haven Clubhouse meeting, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Club Room. 
  • “Celebration of Discipline” Book Study, 6:30-8 p.m., Conference Room and Zoom. 

Thursday, Dec. 18:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Shower Ministry, 10 a.m., Lower Level. 
  • Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.
  • Open House to View Nativities, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sanctuary, Chapel, Gathering Center; free but must reserve one-hour time slot by emailing events@northchurchindy.com. 
  • ESL course, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 007.
  • Cathedral Singers rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room. 

Friday, Dec. 19: Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel. 

Saturday, Dec. 20: Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.

Sunday, Dec. 21, Fourth Sunday of Advent:

  • Child care, 8:15- a.m.-12:15 p.m., Room 102.
  • First worship service, 8:30 a.m., Sanctuary. 
  • Grades K-2 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 101.
  • Grades 3-5 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 203.
  • Middle School and High School Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 008.
  • Sojourners Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 005.
  • Power and Light Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 202.
  • Sophia Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 205.
  • “Real Talk” Parents and Families Support Group, 9:45 a.m., Game Room.
  • Second worship service, 11 a.m. Livestream
  • Alternative worship, 11:20 a.m., Room 104.
  • Choristers rehearsal, noon, Choir Room. 
  • Longest Night service, 5 p.m., Chapel. 

Monday, Dec. 22:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel. 
  • Craig’s Haven Clubhouse meeting, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Club Room. 

Tuesday, Dec. 23:

  • Twelve-Step group, 7:30 a.m., Club Room.
  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Shower Ministry, 10 a.m., Lower Level. 
  • ESL course, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 007.
  • Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.
  • Women of Lydia Circle, 7 p.m., Club Room. 

Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Note: No Mid-North Shepherd’s Center. It resumes Jan. 7.
  • Children and Families Christmas Eve service, 5 p.m., Sanctuary.
  • Celebration of Holy Communion Featuring the Rossi Clarinet Consort and Voices in Accord, 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary.
  • Festival of Lessons and Carols, 9:30 p.m., Sanctuary (note change in time). 

Thursday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day: Church building is closed. 

Friday, Dec. 26: Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel. 

Saturday, Dec. 27: Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.

Sunday, Dec. 28:

  • Child care, 8:15- a.m.-12:15 p.m., Room 102.
  • Note: No early service today. 
  • Grades K-2 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 101.
  • Grades 3-5 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 203.
  • Middle School and High School Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 008.
  • Sojourners Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 005.
  • Power and Light Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 202.
  • Sophia Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 205.
  • “Real Talk” Parents and Families Support Group, 9:45 a.m., Game Room.
  • Second worship service, 11 a.m. Livestream
  • Alternative worship, 11:20 a.m., Room 104.

Monday, Dec. 29:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel. 
  • Craig’s Haven Clubhouse meeting, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Club Room. 

Tuesday, Dec. 30:

  • Twelve-Step group, 7:30 a.m., Club Room.
  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Shower Ministry, 10 a.m., Lower Level. 
  • ESL course, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 007.
  • Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.

Wednesday, Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve: 

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Note: No Mid-North Shepherd’s Center; it resumes Jan. 7. 
  • Note: Church building closed in afternoon. 

JANUARY 2026 (Under Construction)

 

Thursday, Jan. 1: New Year’s Day. Church building is closed.

Friday, Jan. 2: Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.

Saturday, Jan. 3: Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.

Sunday, Jan. 4: 

  • Child care, 8:15- a.m.-12:15 p.m., Room 102.
  • First worship service with communion, 8:30 a.m., Sanctuary. 
  • Grades K-2 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 101.
  • Grades 3-5 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 203.
  • Middle School and High School Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 008.
  • Sojourners Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 005.
  • Power and Light Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 202.
  • Sophia Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 205.
  • “Real Talk” Parents and Families Support Group, 9:45 a.m., Game Room.
  • Second worship service with communion, 11 a.m. Livestream
  • Cathedral Ringers rehearsal, noon, Room 004. 
  • Carolers rehearsal, noon, Club Room.
  • Choristers rehearsal, noon, Choir Room. 

Monday, Jan. 5:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel. 
  • Craig’s Haven Clubhouse meeting, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Club Room. 

Tuesday, Jan. 6:

  • Twelve-Step group, 7:30 a.m., Club Room.
  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Shower Ministry, 10 a.m., Lower Level. 
  • ESL course, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 007.
  • Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.

Wednesday, Jan. 7:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Mid-North Shepherd’s Center, 10 a.m., Fellowship Hall, Youth Room, Game Room West. 
  • Craig’s Haven Clubhouse meeting, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Club Room. 
  • “Celebration of Discipline” Book Study, 6:30-8 p.m., Conference Room and Zoom. 

Thursday, Jan. 8:

  • Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel.
  • Shower Ministry, 10 a.m., Lower Level. 
  • ESL course, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 007.
  • Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.
  • Cathedral Singers rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room. 

Friday, Jan. 9: Morning Prayers, 9:30 a.m., Chapel. 

Saturday, Jan. 10: Bread and Bowl, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Room.

Sunday, Jan. 11:

  • Child care, 8:15- a.m.-12:15 p.m., Room 102.
  • First worship service, 8:30 a.m., Sanctuary. 
  • Grades K-2 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 101.
  • Grades 3-5 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 203.
  • Middle School and High School Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 008.
  • Sojourners Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 005.
  • Power and Light Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 202.
  • Sophia Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 205.
  • “Real Talk” Parents and Families Support Group, 9:45 a.m., Game Room.
  • Second worship service, 11 a.m. Livestream
  • Alternative worship, 11:20 a.m., Room 104.
  • Cathedral Ringers rehearsal, noon, Room 004. 
  • Carolers rehearsal, noon, Club Room.
  • Choristers rehearsal, noon, Choir Room.
  • Synago for students in grades six-12, 4:30-6 p.m., Youth Room.

Sunday, Jan. 18:

  • Child care, 8:15- a.m.-12:15 p.m., Room 102.
  • First worship service, 8:30 a.m., Sanctuary. 
  • Grades K-2 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 101.
  • Grades 3-5 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 203.
  • Middle School and High School Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 008.
  • Sojourners Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 005.
  • Power and Light Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 202.
  • Sophia Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 205.
  • “Real Talk” Parents and Families Support Group, 9:45 a.m., Game Room.
  • Second worship service, 11 a.m. Livestream
  • Alternative worship, 11:20 a.m., Room 104.
  • Cathedral Ringers rehearsal, noon, Room 004. 
  • Carolers rehearsal, noon, Club Room.
  • Choristers rehearsal, noon, Choir Room.

Sunday, Jan. 25:

  • Child care, 8:15- a.m.-12:15 p.m., Room 102.
  • First worship service, 8:30 a.m., Sanctuary. 
  • Grades K-2 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 101.
  • Grades 3-5 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 203.
  • Middle School and High School Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Room 008.
  • Sojourners Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 005.
  • Power and Light Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 202.
  • Sophia Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m., Room 205.
  • “Real Talk” Parents and Families Support Group, 9:45 a.m., Game Room.
  • Second worship service, 11 a.m. Livestream
  • Alternative worship, 11:20 a.m., Room 104.
  • Cathedral Ringers rehearsal, noon, Room 004. 
  • Carolers rehearsal, noon, Club Room.
  • Choristers rehearsal, noon, Choir Room.