EVENTS

Acolyte Training
Sep
7

Acolyte Training

If you are entering 3rd-5th grade, we invite you to be a part of our Acolyte team playing a very important role in the 9am traditional service each Sunday.  Acolytes are responsible for bringing the light of Christ into our worship space by lighting altar candles. If you have any questions, please contact Jeanie Middleton at jmiddleton@noelumc.org  or 318-221-5207.

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Bible Buddies
Sep
14

Bible Buddies

Sundays, September 14 through October 5

3-4:30pm, locations vary; free

Small group study for 3rd-5th grade children to help them learn how to use their Bibles. 

We explore through games, activities and play.

 

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Create for Calm Kick-off and Exhibition Opening
Sep
21

Create for Calm Kick-off and Exhibition Opening

NCAP - Highland Art House Exhibition Opening/Create For Calm Exhibition Kick-off

Sunday, September 21, 2-4:30pm, Highland Art House, 1525 Stephens Ave.

Artist, Karen Ebbesson, will present her show, Palette and Plank: Art Beyond the Brush, in the Bonnie Watkins Gallery, while NCAP art students will be featured in the Young Artist Gallery.

In addition, we will kick off NCAP’s Create for Calm Initiative with information about upcoming free workshops (see separate event listing below).

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Dementia 101
Sep
24

Dementia 101

Is it the normal forgetfulness of aging, or is it the beginning of something else? Find answers to that question and others as Noel’s Young at Heart Ministry joins the global effort to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia during world Alzheimer’s month. 

Wednesday, September 24, 10-11:30am -

Understanding Dementia/Reducing your Risk

Wednesday, October 1, 10-11:30am, - Safety vs. Autonomy—When to Intervene

Both sessions are free and held at The Crossing on the Youth Floor

Register with Rev. Kaylan Walker, kwalker@noelumc.org

A former caregiver herself, Stacey R. Hand, MA, CVT is a research associate at LSUHS   Center for Brain Health. Over the past 15 years she has helped hundreds of families through her presentations and her work for The Bridge Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center.

 

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NCAP - Create for Calm Workshops
Oct
1
to May 28

NCAP - Create for Calm Workshops

NCAP - Create for Calm Workshops - Express. Reflect. Restore

October 2025 - May 2026, 5:30-7pm, Free

1525 Stephens Ave.

 1st Mondays: Music (licensed therapist)

2nd Tuesdays : Art (licensed therapist)

3rd Wednesdays: Literary Arts

4th Thursdays: Photography

 

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Epilepsy Art Group
Aug
25

Epilepsy Art Group

Last Monday of every month, 11am-12pm, Highland Art House,

1525 Stephens Ave.

Living with a seizure disorder? Join us for a relaxing, creative morning at our monthly group - a welcome space to explore art, connect with others, and express yourself.

Sponsored by the Epilepsy Alliance of Louisiana. Contact Tracy McComic for more information at (318) 455-3423 or ncap@noelumc.org

 

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Project Noel for August
Aug
10

Project Noel for August

Sunday, August 10

Take a bookmark (handed out in Worship),

write a note of encouragement for our Adult Renewal Academy students

and then drop it in the designated baskets.  Thank you!

 

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Promotion Sunday
Aug
10

Promotion Sunday

August 10 - A morning of beautiful moments!

Children and youth will be promoted to their new classes.

Blessing of backpacks/laptops in both worship services.

3rd Grade Bible presentations!

 

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Epilepsy Warriors Art Group
Jul
28

Epilepsy Warriors Art Group

Noel Community Arts Program - Epilepsy Warriors Art Group

Last Monday of every month, 11am-12pm, Highland Art House, 1525 Stephens Ave.

Living with a seizure disorder? Join us for a relaxing, creative morning at our monthly group - a welcome space to explore art, connect with others, and express yourself.

Sponsored by the Epilepsy Alliance of Louisiana. Contact Tracy McComic for more

information at (318) 455-3423 or ncap@noelumc.org.

 

 

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NCAP Summer Crash Courses
Jul
1

NCAP Summer Crash Courses

Perfect for kids, teens, and adults who want to explore a new instrument in just 3 sessions!

Both Courses - Ages 12 & up, and held at the Highland Art House, 1525 Stephens Ave.

Ukulele: Tuesdays: July 1, 8, & 15, 5:30–6:30pm, $35 (limited loaners available)

Recorder: Wednesdays: July 2, 9, & 1, 5:30-6:30pm, $40 (recorder to keep provided)

Note: Safe Sanctuaries: an adult must remain onsite with students under age 16.

 Register for Ukulele

Register for Recorder

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Lemonade Day U Camp
Jun
23
to Jun 27

Lemonade Day U Camp

LEMONADE DAY U! June 23-27, 9am-12pm, Ages 2nd-6th grade completed.  Free!  What is Lemonade Day U?  It’s taking the project of a lemonade stand one giant step further by blessing it with Biblical teaching.  Your child will learn how to be an entrepreneur through prayer and planning, how to serve their customers, and finally how to spend, save and share their earnings; lessons that will follow them throughout life.

Register for Lemonade Day U!

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NCAP SUMMER ART CAMPS
Jun
9
to Jun 12

NCAP SUMMER ART CAMPS

Each Camp is $135. Times: 9am-12pm, Ages 5-11: June 9-12, and July 7-10. Ages 11-16, July 21-24 All camps at the Highland Art House, 1525 Stephens Ave. Shreveport.

Workshop-style camps with professional artists introducing students to a variety of mediums/techniques.

Register for July 21-24 Camp - Ages 11-16

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Highland Open Studio Tours
Jun
8

Highland Open Studio Tours

This month’s self-guided tour features TWO creative hubs bursting with local talent:

The Hive of Highland – an eclectic artists collective on Robinson Street

Noel Community Arts Program’s Highland Art House – 1525 Stephens Ave

Meet the artists. Explore the studios. Feel the magic of Highland’s creative spirit.

Free and open to the public!

Interested in participating as an artist?

Contact Tracy McComic via text @ (318) 455-3423 or email @ ncap@noelumc.org

 

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Noel Scholarships
Jun
6

Noel Scholarships

Noel Scholarship Deadline has been extended to Friday, June 6, 2025!

Noel has  scholarship opportunities that benefit both Centenary and Non-Centenary students.  High School applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA in the academic areas of Math, Science, History, English, Social Studies and Foreign Language. College students must maintain an overall minimum 2.0 GPA as well as a minimum 2.0 GPA in the previous semester to continue eligibility.  Current recipients are not automatically renewed and must re-apply each year at this time.

Applications are available in the church office, or on-line at: noelumc.org/scholarship

 

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Zoom Prayer Vigil
Jun
4

Zoom Prayer Vigil

Once you sign into Zoom you will be prompted for the following information:

Zoom ID: 970 471 5261

Passcode: noelprays

There is no need to set up an account, just click on the link below, then click the dropdown arrow on 'meet' at the top middle of the screen, then click, 'join a meeting' and you will be prompted for the information above.

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Paint Your Heart Out
May
10

Paint Your Heart Out

Paint Your Heart Out Shreveport is an annual event sponsored by the City of Shreveport.

Homeowners 62 or older, and/or disabled can qualify to have their homes painted free of charge.  Volunteers paint houses which have already been prepped for painting.  Noel is partnering with Christ UMC to form a team and you are needed!  To sign up, email Rachel Scott.

Email Rachel Scott

 

 

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Handbell Concert
May
4

Handbell Concert

From delicate melodies to bold harmonies, our Spring Concert showcases the full range and beauty of handbell music.  Come be swept away by the rhythm, resonance, and spirit of community in every note.

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