This Sunday in Worship from Pastor Darren:
Join us this Easter as we celebrate the victory of the resurrection with communion at 8:30 a.m. and special music by our children at 11 a.m. You won’t want to miss our Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services too.
Sunday's Sermon: "Who Do You Say That I Am? — Part 7: Jesus the Victor" (This is the conclusion of our series on the different dimensions of Jesus.)
Scripture Readings:
- Mark 16:1-8
- 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 51-58
- Psalm 118
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Upcoming Services:
- 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Holy Thursday service, chapel and courtyard.
- 12 p.m. Friday, Community Good Friday service, chapel.
- 7:30 p.m. Friday, "Seven Last Words of Christ" Good Friday service, sanctuary.
- 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday, Easter, sanctuary. (Note: No Sunday school)
- 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, contemplative prayer, chapel.
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Video Links and
Bulletins
The video of Sunday's 11 a.m. service is below:
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Last Sunday's bulletin is here. The bulletin for this Sunday's 11 a.m. service will be posted on the church website as soon as possible.
Please continue to give by making contributions through the "online giving" tab on our website; by mailing them to the church at 3808 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208; by texting "Give" to 1-(317) 676-2061, or by using one of our offering boxes or collection plates when attending in person.
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Attendance
A total of 75 people attended the 8:30 a.m. service last Sunday, March 24, and 251 people attended the 11 a.m. service. There were technical difficulties with the livestream. According to YouTube, the video uploaded later has been viewed 38 times to date.
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Donate to the Visual Arts Fund For Easter
Honor your loved ones this Easter with a donation to North's visual arts fund. Forms are available to download here, or you can pick one up at the front desk. Please return completed forms to the church office. Donations will be published in the general church newsletter shortly after Easter. The suggested donation is $20 per person. Contributions allow us to provide visuals throughout the year. Thank you!
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Yard Clean-Up Set for Saturday
The Sojourners class invites you to join us the day before Easter, this Saturday, March 30, at 9 a.m. to get the church grounds ready for Easter. We will meet in the west entry. Bring work gloves and any grabbers or tools that will help you. We'll provide latex gloves and trash bags. Help the church look its best. If you have a question contact Eric Galloway. See you there!
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Job Opening
North is accepting applications for the finance director position. For the job listing please click here.
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Cathedral Singers to Go to
Ireland in 2025
The Cathedral Singers have been invited to participate in a choral festival in Dublin, Ireland June 17-22, 2025! They would love to have you join them as a “groupie” or a singer if so desired.
As a groupie, you would have more time to explore Dublin while the singers are in rehearsal, and just join them for the prearranged tours in Dublin.
Since we would make our own air arrangements, some may prefer to leave Indianapolis early to explore London or Edinburgh and then join the singers in Dublin on June 18, or fly with everyone on June 17 but then extend your stay in Ireland or the British Isles. You have options!
If you are interested in going on this trip please email Mark Gilgallon as soon as possible. You are welcome to bring a friend too – they don’t have to be affiliated with North.
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South Elevator Is Still Out
The south elevator (by the community room) is currently closed for remodeling. Please use the north elevator (by the gathering center) instead.
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Prayers
Send us your prayer requests through this email address:
com. Unless the request is marked "clergy only," it will be printed in our daily prayer bulletin, which is issued each Monday. To download this week's prayer bulletin please click here.
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Praying for
Our Parish:
In the Hospital, Hospice, or Recuperating at Home:
Arthur (Art) Wilson is a patient at Creekside Rehab Center, Room 317, 3114 E. 46th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205
Prayer List:
Throughout the year each church member is prayed for on a monthly rotating list. The list for March is here. The list for April is here. Members for this week follow:
- Lori Phillips-Steele & Ed Steele
- Dan & Becky Pritchard
- Faustina Pryor
- Bill Rader & Kate Webb-Rader
- Rodney Reid
- Brenda & Ralph Reiff
- Elliott Reiff
- David Richmond-Jones
- Leah Richmond-Jones & Kevin Jones
- Denise & Stephanie Smith
- Taffy & Aaron Thomas
- Chris, Megan, Emily & Izzy Wright
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Worship and Arts
Please Join Us for Services Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Tomorrow, Thursday, March 28, is Holy Thursday, when we remember the day Jesus celebrated the Last Supper with his disciples. Later that night he went with them to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. Join us at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel for an intimate experience of the Last Supper with special liturgy, readings, and music that culminates in the courtyard as we remember his fateful night in the garden.
North Church will host a Good Friday service at noon this Friday in the chapel that will feature intercessory prayers for the community. At 7:30 p.m. that evening join the Cathedral Singers and organist Dr. Heather Hinton in the sanctuary for Théodore Dubois' musical setting of the "Seven Last Words of Christ."
Our Easter Sunday services will be held at 8:30 and 11 a.m. this Sunday in the sanctuary. Join us to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ with a joyful and festive worship experience. This Sunday will be the culmination of our Lenten series as we celebrate "Jesus the Victor." At 11 a.m. the Carolers and the Cathedral Singers will share special music.
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Easter Offering to Go to Umoja Partnership
North Church will collect donations at Easter Sunday services to help support the Umoja Partnership's work at the Wandega Primary School in Kenya. The Umoja Partnership provides wrap-around services designed to keep children in school and improve their ability to learn. Students at Wandega Primary School receive school lunch every day, school uniforms, blankets, solar lamps, and girls' and boys' empowerment programs. Please give generously. If you would like to give online, here is the link.
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Discipleship and Formation
New Wednesday Night Bible Study Begins April 10
Pastor Darren will lead a small-group exploration of the "Pastoral Letters" that Paul wrote to his younger ministry partners: First and Second Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. "Tips for Church Leaders: A Study of Paul's Pastoral Letters" will be held on Wednesdays from April 10 to May 1 from 6:30-8 p.m. in room 007 and on Zoom. Participants will be surprised and inspired by this ancient advice and how it remains relevant for today. Please RSVP by email.
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'Exploring North' Class Starts April 14
Interested in becoming a member? Want to know more about North?
Join Pastor Darren for “Exploring North” on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. on April 14, 21, and 28 in the club room. This three-session class is for anyone interested in getting connected at North. It explains the mission and culture of the congregation and offers important resources to help you take the next steps and build lasting relationships.
There is no obligation to become a member if you take this course. But if you are wishing to transfer your membership from another United Methodist congregation, this class will be very useful in helping you explore specific ministries and perspectives of North. And if you don't have a current church home, these sessions are also perfect for you!
Please register by email.
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LGBTQ+ Fellowship: Tuesday, April 2
On Tuesday, April 2 we invite all LGBTQ+ folks to join us at 6 p.m. at the Garage Food Hall for an evening of fellowship, food, and friends. We will meet there, have our choice of food, and enjoy spending time with each other! There is no need to RSVP, but please feel free to bring a friend who is looking for this type of fellowship.
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Mission and Outreach
Volunteers Are Needed to Provide Meals in April
North UMC has supported Family Promise (formerly known as Interfaith Hospitality Network) for well over 20 years. It is a network that provides temporary shelter, meals, and guidance for homeless families.
Since COVID, churches no longer provide space in their buildings for temporary housing, but they do continue to provide family meals.
Our mission and outreach team has agreed to supply meals during the month of April on Thursdays for individual families. We need volunteers to make and deliver a meal to support a family during this challenging time in their lives. Please contact Mary Jo Stinnette at (317) 442-5277 or by email to sign up. She will provide all the information you require!
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Justice and Advocacy
Zoom Book Study Is Slated for April 16
A book study conducted on Zoom on the book "A Knock at Midnight" with author Brittany K. Barnett will be held Tuesday, April 16 from 7-8 p.m. Eastern time. The event is co-sponsored by the diversity, missions, and justice ministries of the United Methodist Church of Indiana; United Women in Faith of Indiana, and Church Women United.
Barnett is an award-wining attorney dedicated to transforming the criminal justice system. Her book was a "Los Angeles Times" book prize finalist and an NAACP image award nominee. "The Washington Post" said it was a “powerful and devastating call to free those buried alive by America’s legal system, and an inspiring true story about unwavering belief in humanity..."
The book can be purchased at many different retail outlets and may also be available at local libraries. North members are encouraged to get a copy and read it prior to the Zoom event.
Details on how to join the Zoom event will be announced later.
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Children and Families Ministry
What's Happening on Sunday?
A reminder that this Sunday there is no children's Sunday school or alternative worship. We look forward to seeing everyone at our worship services as we celebrate the resurrection. Stop by the back sanctuary doors to pick up a children's worship bag for your kids. Sunday school will resume the following Sunday, April 7, at 9:45 a.m.
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Church Camp Registration Is Open
It's time to think about summer, which always makes Amy think about church camp! This year she will go to Pine Creek Camp the week of July 7-12. Both elementary and middle school camp will take place the same week. All children who have completed kindergarten are welcome to join her for a week of fun, friends, faith, and so much more! If you have a high school student who would like to be a junior counselor, please contact Amy. You can register your kids and youth for camp here. Our scholarship code for assistance that is available to all is North934 (case sensitive, no space). If you have any questions please feel free to contact Amy.
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Save the Date: Sunday, April 14
Join us on Sunday, April 14 for Cookies and Canvas from 1-3 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. More information will be coming. You can register by emailing Amy.
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Youth Group
North's Youth Aim to Plant 100 Trees
On April 28 North Church's youth will participate in TreePlenish 2024 to plant trees all over Indianapolis as part of our Creation Care mission focus this year. Our goal is to plant 100 trees, which will offset the energy consumption of North for one year.
There are three sapling types available, and the trees are no cost to you! We will even help plant the trees if you’re within the Indy surrounding area. Just follow this link to order a sapling now, and share with your family/friends, too!
If you’re interested in helping us plant the saplings, you can use the same link. Sign-ups will run through tomorrow, March 28.
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Special Friends Game Night Will Be Held on April 7
Those with special needs will have the opportunity to play board games and have fellowship together during "Special Friends Game Night" on Sunday, April 7 from 4-6 p.m. in the youth room and game room.
Some of North's youth and young adults will also be in attendance, and the game of the evening will be Uno. Pizza and beverages will be available throughout the evening.
For more information email Brandon.
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No Sunday School on Easter
Our middle school and high school Sunday school classes will not meet this Sunday.
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United Women in Faith (UWF)
Miriam Circle to Meet Tomorrow
Miriam Circle will meet tomorrow, Thursday, March 28, at 12:30 p.m. in the library.
Sunday Supper Is Slated for Noon on April 28
North's UWF circles will present one of their famous Sunday suppers on Sunday, April 28 in Fellowship Hall immediately after the second service.
No reservations are necessary. The cost will be $12 per person, and children under the age of 10 may eat for just $8 each. The maximum cost per household will be capped at $40. Funds raised will go to various mission projects such as the Lucille Raines Residence and scholarships to help North's children and youth attend Methodist summer camps.
The menu will include Italian shells (large pasta shells filled with ricotta cheese and covered with marinara sauce and cheese), garlic bread, Caesar salad, assorted desserts, and iced tea, lemonade and coffee.
"Exploring North" attendees will be invited, and the event will be a great opportunity for North's new members to meet our congregation. Please make our new members feel welcome, and enjoy fellowship and a great meal with all.
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Green Team
Green Hint: Nix Bottled Water!
Nix bottled water! There is carbon embedded in bottled water from the plastic used to make the bottle to the trucks that transport it. Use a refillable water bottle instead. North has a bottle filler in the hall.
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Shepherd's Center
Members to Learn About Lost Indianapolis Sites
The Shepherd's Center has a busy day planned for Wednesday, April 3. At 10 a.m. a meeting will be held in the game room to discuss a replacement for the treasurer position. Meanwhile, Norma Arend will lead devotions and bingo in the club room, and Robert Kirk will spearhead a discussion of current events in the youth room. At 11 a.m. Indianapolis historian Ed Fujawa, author of "Vanished Indianapolis," will give a presentation in Fellowship Hall. His book explores the history of lost sites in Indianapolis, how they appear today, and how some are still used or repurposed. His talk will be followed by lunch at noon. At 1 p.m. the Shepherd's Singers will rehearse in the choir room with Sean Baxter.
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