Events
Online Prayer Vigil - June 2026
Noel’s monthly Prayer Vigil will be held online at 9 PM on Wednesday, June 3.
Lane Chapel Service
Noel UMC’s next Lane Chapel Service will be held at 11 am on Sunday, June 7.
NCAP Summer Art Camp: Paint, Paper & Possibility
NCAP’s Paint, Paper & Possibility is a playful, studio-based summer art camp designed especially for younger artists. Dates are June 15-18.
Lemonade Day U at Noel UMC
Lemonade Day U at Noel UMC is enrolling now! The five-day camp will be held, 9 am-12 pm, June 22-26.
NCAP Summer Art Camp: Art Explorers Studio
Designed for curious and creative students ready to deepen their skills, NCAP’s Art Explorers Studio is a studio-based summer art camp that blends skill-building with experimentation and personal expression. Dates are July 13-16.
2026 Vacation Bible School: Rainforest Falls
Noel will be offering 2026 Vacation Bible School Monday, July 20 through Thursday, July 23, from 9am-12pm. Click “View Event” for more information or register online here!
NCAP Summer Art Camp: Creative Makers Intensive
Creative Makers Intensive is a studio-style summer art camp for ages 11–15, offering focused artmaking, creative exploration, and opportunities for students to develop their artistic voice in a supportive, professional studio environment. Dates are July 27-30.
Spring Handbell Concert
Noel’s Spring Handbell Concert will be held next Sunday, May 31 at 3 p.m. in the Dave Fortuna Worship Center. Admission is free and open to the public.
Souper Saturday: Soup Prep and Delivery
The next Souper Saturday will be held at 9:15 am on Saturday, May 30.
Let's Play Mahjong!
Let’s Play Mahjong!
Thursday, May 7 | 12-1PM (Bring your own tiles and your lunch!)
Sunday, May 17 | 5-7PM
Noel’s Ark
All are welcome to play!
Register by emailing Rev. Megan Stuermann at mstuermann@noelumc.org.
(POSTPONED) Movie & More: A Fresh Take on a Familiar Film
On May 14 at 5:30 PM in the Worship Center, we’ll watch a classic movie—but with a new perspective that invites deeper reflection and conversation.
Salsa & Jelly Sale Benefiting Methodist Children's Home
Noel’s annual Salsa & Jelly Sale benefiting Methodist Children’s Home in Ruston, LA will be held on the morning of Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10.
Let's Play Mahjong!
Let’s Play Mahjong!
Thursday, May 7 | 12-1PM (Bring your own tiles and your lunch!)
Sunday, May 17 | 5-7PM
Noel’s Ark
All are welcome to play!
Register by emailing Rev. Megan Stuermann at mstuermann@noelumc.org.
Online Prayer Vigil - May 2026
The next online Prayer Vigil will be held at 9 pm on Wednesday, May 6.
Engage Sunday
Noel will celebrate members of the Class of ‘26 during worship services held on Sunday, May 3.
We Praise Thee, O God... A Choral and Orchestral Concert
An evening of inspiring choral and orchestral music featuring Te Deum by Dan Forrest and Five Mystical Songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Souper Saturday: Soup Prep and Delivery
The next Souper Saturday will be held at 9:15 am on Saturday, April 25.
Let's Play Mahjong!
Let’s Play Mahjong!
Thursdays, April 9 and May 7 | 12-1PM (Bring your own tiles and your lunch!)
Sundays, April 19, and May 17 | 5-7PM
Noel’s Ark
All are welcome to play!
Register by emailing Rev. Megan Stuermann at mstuermann@noelumc.org.
Young @ Heart Game Night and Potluck
Young @ Heart Ministry’s Game Night and Potluck returns on April 16!
Highland Block Party
Mark your calendars: Noel’s Highland Block Party returns (for the first time since 2019!), 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Apr. 11 on the 500 Block of Herndon Street.
Let's Play Mahjong
Let’s Play Mahjong!
Thursdays, April 9 and May 7 | 12-1PM (Bring your own tiles and your lunch!)
Sundays, April 19, and May 17 | 5-7PM
Noel’s Ark
All are welcome to play!
Register by emailing Rev. Megan Stuermann at mstuermann@noelumc.org.
Easter Egg Hunt
Join Noel Children’s Ministries for an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, Apr. 5, at 10 a.m.
Easter Sunday at Noel UMC
Celebrate Easter with Noel UMC
Make plans to join Noel UMC on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026! Services will be held at 9 am (traditional) and 11 am (contemporary), with a community Easter Egg Hunt on the Church grounds planned for approximately 10 am. The church will also host a church-wide breakfast/brunch following the Easter Egg Hunt. All are welcome to enjoy breakfast/brunch, which will be served in Noel Café.
All are welcome to attend our Easter worship services and activities—children should gather on the steps of the Sanctuary at 10 am, immediately following the 9 am worship service, to take part in the Easter Egg Hunt. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
On Easter Sunday, everyone is encouraged to bring a real flower to place on the cross located on the Church lawn on Herndon Street, a Noel UMC tradition.
Questions? Call (318) 221-5207. First time visitor to Noel UMC? Plan your first visit here.
Want to invite friends or loved ones to attend? RSVP and share our official Facebook event.
Purple Bag Ministry April 2026
On the first Sunday of each month, food is collected for the Purple Bag Ministry, a food drive benefiting the Noel Neighborhood Ministries Food Pantry.
Maundy Thursday Worship Service
Noel UMC’s Maundy Thursday Worship Service will be held on Thursday, Apr. 2 at 6 pm in Lane Chapel.
NCAP Presents Quiet Meadow: Glass & Color
Noel Community Arts Program presents Quiet Meadow: Glass & Color, a guided mixed-media art experience, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Apr. 2 at Highland Art House.
Let's Play Mahjong!
Let’s Play Mahjong!
Thursdays, March 5, April 9 and May 7 | 12-1PM (Bring your own tiles and your lunch!)
Sundays, March 29, April 19, and May 17 | 5-7PM
Noel’s Ark
All are welcome to play!
Register by emailing Rev. Megan Stuermann at mstuermann@noelumc.org.
Greens on the Red 2026
Greens on the Red—a free, family-friendly day of fun in the Highland Community Garden—returns, 2-4pm, Sunday, March 15.
Let's Play Mahjong
Let’s Play Mahjong!
Thursdays, March 5, April 9 and May 7 | 12-1PM (Bring your own tiles and your lunch!)
Sundays, March 29, April 19, and May 17 | 5-7PM
Noel’s Ark
All are welcome to play!
Register by emailing Rev. Megan Stuermann at mstuermann@noelumc.org.
Lenten Luncheons - Wednesdays Thru March 25
Join us for devotional and a light lunch each Wednesday, 12-1pm, in Noel Café. All are welcome!
Lenten Worship Service
Rev. Kayland Walker will present a special Lenten Worship Service featuring Communion and music by Nina Guerrero at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 1 in Lane Chapel. All are welcome!
Spin the Wheel Bowls and Mugs
Spin the Wheel Bowls & Mugs
Clay & Create Series with Ashanti Malone
February 28 | 6-8pm | NCAP Pottery Studio 520 Herndon
$60/Person
All Skill Levels Welcome
Includes all materials, glazing and firing
Register here
Easter Lily Orders
Easter Lilies may be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one. The deadline to order is Monday, March 23, 2026. Place your order here or click “View Event” for more details and a link to order.
Let's Play Mahjong!
Let’s Play Mahjong!
Thursdays, February 12, March 5, April 9 and May 7 | 12-1PM (Bring your own tiles and your lunch!)
Sundays, February 22, March 29, April 19, and May 17 | 5-7PM
Noel’s Ark
All are welcome to play!
Register by emailing Rev. Megan Stuermann at mstuermann@noelumc.org.
Reception Honoring June Dowis
Sunday, February 22, 10-11am, Noel Library
To honor June’s retirement, the Staff Parish Relations committee will hold a reception in the Noel library. A basket will be available if you would like to contribute a gift of love and support