EVENTS
NCAP - Create for Calm Workshops
Express. Reflect. Restore.
October 2025 - May 2026, 5:30-7pm, 1525 Stephens Ave. Free - No registration - drop in to one or all classes when you can!
1st Mondays: Music (licensed therapist) 2nd Tuesdays : Art (licensed therapist) 3rd Wednesdays: Literary Arts 4th Thursdays: Photography
Highland Christmas Shoppe Donations
Collecting gifts now through December 8
The Shoppe, which is held this year on Saturday, December 13, 9am-12pm, at the Highland Center Gym, places new gift items and toys donated for Highland residents in a Shoppe, where they can purchase reduced price gifts for Christmas. Donation wish lists are around the church or shop for donations online at the link below.
Project Noel - Creswell Elementary
Stop by our table to create activity bags for Creswell Elementary Students’ Christmas break.
NCAP Pinch Pot Pottery Adult Workshop
Thursday, November 13, 6-8pm, Pottery Room $45 - Space is limited. Discover the joy of hand-building pottery in this beginner-friendly workshop. Includes personalized instruction, all materials, and 1-2 custom pieces created by you!
Salsa & Jelly Sales - Great Gifts
November 16, 9:45-10am Sanctuary and 10:45-11am, Gallery Wall: Support La. Methodist Children’s Home! Salsa $7; Jelly $8
Charge Conference - Shreveport District
Sunday, November 16, 6pm, Grace Community UMC 9400 Ellerbe Rd., Shreveport
Encouraging all Noel members, especially Noel’s Church Council, to attend.
Highland Revitalization Talk!
William Hartman, Executive Director of Revitalize Historic Highland will be here to share exciting plans for renovating houses and property in Highland, including some around Noel. RHH is a new non-profit organized to protect and promote buildings, landscapes and sites important to the diverse heritage of the historic Highland neighborhood. Come learn about how Noel can be involved. For more info, contact Rachel Scott at rscott@noelumc.org
Thanksgiving Worship Service
Sunday, November 23, 9 & 11am
A Service of gratefulness for our countless blessings. We are collecting special items for those who need something extra this holiday season. Bring the following to worship as you are able: canned items: whole kernel corn, cream style corn, potatoes, peaches, pears, fruit cocktail, along with sugar 4-5lb. bag, and rice 1lb. bag.
Thanksgiving Holiday Closings
Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28
Noel’s Campus, including the Church Office, Children’s Center and Food Pantry will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holidays.
Advent Study: On the Way to Bethlehem
Wednesdays, December 3, 10, & 17 | 12–1pm | Noel Café
Pause in the midst of the holiday season to journey toward Christmas with others in a time of reflection, conversation, and fellowship. Each week, we’ll gather for a light lunch and a guided discussion based on the book, On the Way to Bethlehem by Rob Fuquay—a thoughtful exploration of what it means to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.
You do not need to purchase the book to participate, but they are available through Cokesbury.com or Amazon.com for about $10–$12.
If you can’t join us, email Rev. Megan Stuermann for special ways to reflect at home: mstuermann@noelumc.org
Sunday Worship at Noel
Join every Sunday for Worship at Noel UMC!
9am Traditional Service in our Sanctuary
10am Sunday School in various classes
11am Contemporary Worship in our Worship Center
Young @ Heart Game Night & Potluck
The Young @ Heart adult ministry of Noel will host a game night for adults 18 and above. Participants are asked to provide an item for the potluck dinner.
Zoom Prayer Vigil
November 5, 9-9:30pm, Zoom ID: 970 471 5261 Passcode: noelprays Join us!
There is no need to set up an account,
Click on the link below
Click on 'meet' at the top right of the screen
Click on 'join a meeting'
Enter Zoom ID and Passcode above.
Glass & Grace: A NCAP Holiday Fundraiser
A holiday experience of art, ambiance and generosity
November 02, 2-4:30pm, The Highland Art House
1525 Stephens Ave., Shreveport, LA ~ $75 per person
An elegant holiday experience awaits! Guided by NCAP artists, you will create a luminous keepsake with crushed glass and shimmering accents—transforming fragments into a one-of-a-kind work of art that celebrates both beauty and generosity.
Enjoy a warm holiday ambiance with festive decor, candlelight, and seasonal music.
Complimentary refreshments, featuring warm apple cider, cocoa, and artisanal holiday treats
All Saints Sunday
Celebrate the memory of those saints who have gone before us this past year.
A full Sunday of love and remembrance.
Remember to set your clocks back one hour Saturday night, November 1, for daylight savings.
Church Council Meeting
All members of Noel’s congregation are welcome & encouraged to come.
A Nursery is available by reservation:
Contact Ashleigh Salley: asalley@noelumc.org.
Mahjong Nights!
Sunday, October 26, 5-7pm, Noel Café, $10
Come and learn or come and play on this fun evening together.
Offering 2 teaching tables and 4 open play tables. Limited to 24 adults
Questions? Email: mstuermann@noelumc.org
Project Noel for October
October 12, 9:45-10am Sanctuary and 10:45-11am, Gallery Wall:
Stop by our table to write Thanksgiving cards & fill goody bags for Noel’s Homebound.
Highland Clean-up
Saturday, October 11, 9-11am, Meet in Noel Café
Grab your gloves and let’s beautify! Noel is working in conjunction with the Highland Neighborhood Association to be good stewards of our neighborhood!
Purple Bag Ministry - October
Bags can be dropped off all month at the church office, Monday-Thursday 8:30am-12pm or 1-5pm, and Friday 8:30am-12pm. The List for October: Oatmeal Packets, Jiffy Muffin Mix, Saltine Crackers, Vienna Sausage, Pkgs. of Cookies, and Water (16.9 oz)
Bags with instructions in Noel’s office/worship spaces; or online at noelumc.org/foodpantry.
Dave Fortuna Worship Center Dedication
Celebrate the legacy of beloved former pastor, Dave Fortuna, as we rename Noel’s Worship Center in his memory.
Mahjong Nights!
Sundays, September 28 and October 26, 5-7pm, Noel Café
Come and learn or come and play on this fun evening together.
$10 per person. Space is limited to 24 adults
Questions? Email: mstuermann@noelumc.org
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.
NCAP Art Exhibit: Palette & Plank: Art Beyond the Brush
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.
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).
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.
Project Noel - September
September 14, 9:45-10am Sanctuary and 10:45-11am, Gallery Wall:
Stop by the Project Noel tables to decorate bags for our Souper Saturday clients.
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.
September Purple Bag
List: Cans of tuna & chicken, Jiffy muffin mix, saltine crackers, packages of cookies, and water 16.9 oz. Bags with instructions in Noel’s office/worship spaces or shop online.
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
Join Us for a Fun Mahjong Event!
Sunday, August 17, 5-7pm, Noel Café
Come and learn or come and play on this fun evening together. $10 per person.
Offering 2 teaching tables and 4 open play tables.
Space is limited to 24 adults, so sign up quickly.
Questions? Email Rev. Megan Stuermann: mstuermann@noelumc.org
Youth Confirmation Meeting
August 10, 10am, Youth Floor
Confirmation is a commitment to presence and our faith.
Inviting youth (6-8 grade) and their parents interested in this journey.
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!
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!
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.
Burgers & Bingo
July 24, 6-8pm, Kilpatrick Auditorium in the Smith Building on the Centenary Campus. Free gathering for all ages!
Holiday Closing
Noel’s Campus, including the Church Office, Children’s Center and Food Pantry will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
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.
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.
Graduation Reception for Rev. Dr. Max Zehner
Sunday, June 15, 10-11am, Noel’s Parlor, Come & Go
Notes of congratulations and love offerings can be sent to the Church office
or dropped off in the basket available at the front desk.