
EVENTS

Easter Lilies
Easter lilies may be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one.
Lilies are $15 each and forms are available around the Church.
March Purple Bag Ministry
MARCH List: Boxes of Jello, Packets of Grits and Koolaid,
Jiffy Cornbread Mix, and Saltine Crackers
Bags with instructions in Noel’s office/worship spaces
or shop online; noelumc.org/pantry

Pre-Lenten Wesleyan Service
March 2, 11am, Lane Chapel
Communion and Special music by Dick Hemmings

Volunteer at the Highland Parade
Sunday, March 2, noon, in front of Noel Church
Noel will serve Jambalaya and pass out Noel tote bags following the Contemporary Service.
To Volunteer, Contact Rev. Megan Stuermann at mstuermann@noelumc.org
Ash Wednesday Offerings
March 5, 12pm: Lane Chapel Service & Lunch in Noel Café, and 6pm: Lane Chapel Service
Lenten Lunches
Wednesdays during Lent March 5 - April 9, 12pm, Noel Café
Short Devotion and light lunch provided
NCAP Purr-fect Perspectives Art Exhibiton
Artist submission deadline: March 9
All Mediums Welcome
Up to 3 pieces per artist
Must be original & not previously exhibited
No prints, no previously exhibited work—
just fresh, paw-some creativity!)
Exhibition Dates: April 6 - June 13, Highland Art House 1525 Stephens Ave.

Lenten Small Groups
You will be placed into groups and provided with study materials to guide weekly discussions
at a time and location that works best for your group. This is a wonderful opportunity to
focus on the journey Jesus took to the cross and the hope that the resurrection brings.
Register by February 28: email Rev. Megan Stuermann mstuermann@noelumc.org
NCAP Sprout & Soar - 4-Day Art Camp
March 10-13 , 9am -12pm, Highland Art House 1525 Stephens Ave. Ages 5-11, $135
A variety of mediums—including acrylic and watercolor painting, sculpture, and more—learning new
techniques and expressing their unique vision. Student Art Exhibition Thursday at noon.
Spaces limited.
Greens on the Red
Sunday, March 16, 2-4pm, Highland Community Garden across from Noel
(weather permitting) or Noel’s Gym
Noel’s Community Garden! Healthy community through delicious and nutritious greens. Tasting, recipes, hula hoops, yoga, music, gardening, Gumbo Z’Herbes, celebrating, and learning! NCAP will be ‘planting’ their latest batch of artistry garden totem poles.
Noel's Blood Drive
March 23, 8:30am-12:30pm, Noel’s Gym walk-ins are welcome, but they will be waiting behind those who pre-registered.
Registration coming soon.
Palm Sunday at Noel UMC
Sunday, April 13, 9am, Sanctuary & 11am, Worship Center
Infants—5th grade, are invited to participate in the annual Palm Parade.
For Traditional Worship: Children meet in the library at 8:40am.
For Contemporary Worship, children meet in Noel Cafe at 10:50am.
Maundy Thursday Service at Noel UMC
Thursday, April 17, 6pm, Lane Chapel
Special service commemorating the supper Jesus shared with his disciples before his crucifixion, the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Childcare provided.
Easter Sunday Breakfast
Sunday, April 20, 10am, Noel Café and Parlor.
In lieu of Sunday School, we will be fellowshipping on a church-wide basis.
Collecting Easter Goodies
Collecting bags of Individually wrapped candies (no peanuts), Easter stickers, or small trinkets to fit into eggs.
Drop donations in containers at worship entrances and/or the church office.
Church Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 11, 6pm, Lane Chapel
All members of Noel’s congregation are welcome & encouraged to come.
A Nursery is available by reservation:
Contact Ashleigh Salley by Friday, February 7: asalley@noelumc.org.
February Project Noel
February 9, 9:45-10am Sanctuary and 10:45-11am, Gallery Wall
Stop by the Project Noel tables to make Valentines for residents of Oakwood Home for Women, Project Celebration and the Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
Souper Bowl of Caring
February 9, Sanctuary Lobby/Elevator and Worship Center entrances.
We are raising awareness of charities that provide shelter, food, and compassion.
Noel’s youth will be on hand to collect your donations of canned soup to put into the ‘winning team’s wagon’ along with any monetary donations for Noel’s Food Pantry.
Or give online at noelumc.org/give (select Neighborhood Ministries - Food Pantry)
Zoom Prayer Vigil
February 5, 9-9:30pm,
Zoom ID: 970 471 5261 Passcode: noelprays
This is a wonderful time to share in the power of prayer.
Disciple Bible Study - New Testament - Mondays
Mondays at 5pm, Wednesdays at 10am, beginning February 3.
Study is free, no registration. Book $20, can be ordered by participants on their own (see link at noelumc.org/events or through Rev. Megan Stuermann while supplies last: mstuermann@noelumc.org
Young at Heart - A Congregational Care Ministry Opportunity
Thursday, January 30, 2:30pm, Noel’s Parlor
Are you a 60+ adult who is young at Heart? If so, you are invited to help us envision a new senior adult ministry here at Noel UMC. For more information, please contact Kaylan Walker: kwalker@noelumc.org.
Noel Community Arts Program - Highland Art House Grand Opening
Sunday, January 26, 9am-12:30pm and 2-4pm, Highland Art House, 1525 Stephen Ave., Free!
Come celebrate the opening of our new Highland Art House with our first-ever Art Exhibit and Reception: Roots and Wings: Celebrating Growth and New Beginnings.
Holiday Closing
Noel’s Campus, including the Church Office, Children’s Center and Food Pantry will be closed in observance of The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
NCAP Call to Artists - Garden Totem Poles Pick-up/Workshop
January 18, 2-4pm, Highland Art House, 1525 Stephens Ave.
Artists can come pick up their garden totem pole and/or design on-site.
Artist call details: Contact NCAP Director Tracy McComic at ncap@noelumc.org
Tiny True Stories: A Micro-Memoir Writing Workshop
Monday, January 13, 6-8pm, Highland Art House, 1525 Stephen Ave, Free
Led by writer, Callie Dean. We’ll explore the world of micro-memoirs: true stories written in 100 words or less. Walk away with craft tips, resources, two new drafts, and a list of ideas!
New Year’s Closings at Noel UMC
Noel’s Campus, including the Church Office, Children’s Center and Food Pantry will be closed in observance of the New Year, on January 1, 2025.
Year-end Giving
Contributions should be postmarked or in Church Office by December 31, to be on the 2024 statement.

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Souper Saturday Ministry
Prep/Deliver on December 28, 9:15am, Noel’s Kitchen Delivering soup is a wonderful way to witness to others. Bring food donations to the church by December 26
Candlelight Christmas Eve at Noel UMC - Evening Service
Tuesday, December 24
3pm, Worship Center
5pm Sanctuary
Witness two lovely services to wrap you in the spirit of the season.
Candlelight Christmas Eve at Noel UMC - Early Service
Tuesday, December 24
3pm, Worship Center
5pm Sanctuary
Witness two lovely services to wrap you in the spirit of the season.
Christmas Closings at Noel UMC
Noel’s Campus, including the Church Office, Children’s Center and Food Pantry will be closed in observance of Christmas, December 24 & 25.
(Enjoy one of two Christmas Eve Services at 3pm & 5pm)
Art & Appetites - December
December 22, 5-7pm, 3rd Floor ~ Childcare Provided
Witness the Wonder of food in everyday life and in our faith. Celebrate awe in our daily lives with watercolor and art supplies. Children in childcare will also be creating art ~ Free There is Wonder in silence; enjoy time in the Thin Place
Blue Christmas Worship Service
Thursday, December 19, 6pm, Lane Chapel - All are welcome!
Prayer, scripture, and music acknowledging that God’s presence is also for those who mourn, those who struggle – and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness. All are welcome. Witness God’s Word coming to shine light into our darkness.
Creswell Christmas Cartons Work Day
Work Day, December 17, 3:15pm, Noel’s Gym
Noel UMC provides cartons of non-perishable food to students at Creswell Elementary who are at high risk of not having enough to eat during Christmas break. This year there are 35 students. On our work day, we will pack and deliver boxes to Creswell Elementary.
Highland Christmas Shoppe
Saturday, December 14, 9am-12pm, Highland Center Gym
Volunteers and presents needed! Lists are around the church! Turn in gifts by: December 8. The Shoppe places new gift items and toys donated for Highland residents in a Shoppe, where they can purchase gifts for Christmas, keeping prices low, but dignity and respect high.
Shop Online for the Christmas Shoppe
Noel Christmas Masterworks
Sunday, December 8, 6pm Sanctuary
Join us for a telling of the mystery that is the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The Noel Chancel Choir will be joined by string orchestra and soloists Nacy Carey, Abigail Mallory, Liesl Cruz, Scott Ochoa, and Steve Valenzuela to present Camille Saint-Saëns' Christmas Oratorio. This concert will also feature several familiar Christmas anthems and hymns which will surely leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. All Masterworks Concerts are free and open to the public.
Childcare is provided.
Noel Community Arts Program - Winter Recital
Sunday, December 8, 2pm, Worship Center
Witness the enchantment of our NCAP music students and the debut of the NCAP Highland Community Choir.
Food Pantry Gift Card Sales
Sunday, December 8, 9-11am, The Corner
Stop by to pick up beautiful Food Pantry Giving Cards! This is a Great Gift Idea to give “in honor of’” or “in memory of” your loved ones while supporting Noel’s Food Pantry. Also on sale in the Food Pantry, Monday-Thursday,10am-2pm. $10 each or 6/$50.
Advent Bible Study
Thursdays at 10am, December 5, 12, and 19, Noel’s Parlor
An Advent devotional to Illuminate the people, places, and purpose of the first Christmas.
Email Rev. Megan Stuermann to register: mstuermann@noelumc.org
Zoom Prayer Vigil - December
Give witness through the gift of prayer
Wednesday, December 4, 9-9:30pm, Online
Zoom ID: 970 471 5261 Passcode: noelprays
Lane Chapel Adventus Worship
Sunday, December 1, 11am, Lane Chapel
Begin Advent centered in the reason for the season. Please join us for a message of hope, communion and special music by John Oswalt and Callie Dean.