Table of ContentsDiscipleship 2Celebrations! 3the affi rm. zone 4Change the World 6Welcome! 8Invite! 9Senior Ministries 10Fellowship 11What Just Happened 12Spotlight 13Events 14Calendar Listing 15Looking Ahead 16The Connection 16Calendar Insert

Northridge United Methodist Church

OCTOBER 2015Volume 32, Issue 10

Senior PastorRev. Dr. Joseph Choi

Associate Pastor - Children and Family Ministries

Rev. Karen Murata

Young Adult MinistriesAllegra Wilson

Senior MinistriesChar Anderson

9650 Reseda Blvd.Northridge, CA 91324

818.886.1555

Western Square Dance and BBQ DinnerDo you love good food and a fun party? Join us on Saturday, October 10th at 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall for a down-home BBQ dinner prepped by Fred Rohde and the Soul Food Crew while we square dance the night away. You won’t want to miss this family friendly event!

Trick or Treat for UNICEF

Giving back is part of our DNA at Northridge United Methodist Church. Kids are invited to wear their Halloween costume to church on Sunday, October 25th to celebrate and trick or treat in the Fellowship Hall between services - for UNICEF! All proceeds will benefi t this program.

Trunk or Treat

This event is one of our most popular traditions! Open to the entire community, families are invited to join us in the church parking lot with a decorated car as the kids enjoy the safe and fun environment fi lled with festive candy and treats. We’ll see you there on October 25th at 4:30 pm!

Worship ServicesSundays

9 and 11 am

Sunday School & Nursery9 and 11 am

Childcare available

Discipleship

Discipleship Groups are finally at NUMC!

Develop your spiritual growth in a small comfortable environment with caring people.We have FIVE different groups at different days and times.

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Discipleship Group7 weeks in the church library

Wednesday 7 pm to 8:15 pm started 9/30

Thursday 9 am to 10:15 am starts 10/1

Thursday 10:30 am - 12 pm starts 10/1

Friday 7 pm to 8:15 pm starts 10/2

Sunday 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm starts 10/4

Back to Church Sunday brought family and friends - new and old - together in September!

Upcoming Sermons

October 4th“Why Are You a United Methodist?”

Revelation 22:12-17

October 11th“Recognizing God’s Grace”

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

October 18th“By Our Prayers”Luke 14:40-44

October 25th“By Our Presence”Hebrews 10:19-25

Discipleship Celebrations!

Dave Tull TrioOctober 11, 2015

6 pm in the sanctuary

Join us for a musical evening with Dave Tull on drums, Randy Porter on piano, Trey Henry on

bass – and the art of painter Jane Wykoff!

Bible Study at NUMC

Sundays at 7 am in the LibraryThis Bible study sets aside time each week to read and refl ect, using The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide. Issues of The Upper Room are available in the Narthex and online at www.upperroom.org.

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Sundays at 8 am in the LibraryJoin us for our book study of “A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam” by Karen Armstrong.

Worship, Music & Study

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The United Methodist Women43rd Annual Celebration“Our Legacy... Pass It On”

Guest speaker Yvette Richards, National President of United Methodist Women, will headline this event on Saturday, October 24th at Holliston UMC in Pasadena, CA. Registration is only $12 a person and includes a full day of celebration, lunch, and business. Find your sign up form in the NUMC offi ce.

the affirm. zoneChildren, Youth, Families and Young Adults

Save the Date!Saturday, October 10, 2015

Western Square Dance & BBQ Dinner

Dinner at 6pmSquare Dancing until 9:30pm

Fun for All ages!$25 adults, $10 childrenFree for 5 yr. old & under

Sunday October 25, 2015Family Worship at 9am

Join us as the children & youth of NUMC lead us in worship!Trick or Treat for UNICEF!

Trunk or Treat 4:30pm-6pm

Sunday November 1, 2015CROP Walk

(registration at 12:30pm) 1:30pm

Sunday November 22, 2015Family Worship at 9am

Join us as the children & youth of NUMC lead us in worship!

Sunday November 29, 2015Advent Family Holiday Cookie

Baking Party!4:30pm-6:00pm

(Ticket sales begin Sunday 10/25)

Family cookie baking & movie “A Charlie Brown Christmas”

Sunday December 13, 2015Christmas Music Program

during worship

Saturday December 19, 2015Children’s Christmas Mart

10am at NVCS

Sunday December 20, 2015Caroling to the Homebound

(late afternoon/early evening)

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Pastor Karen’s UpdateFamily Worship Services to begin in October!

“Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him. “Yes,” replied Jesus, “Have you never read, ‘From the lips of children and infants you, Lord, have called forth your praise’?” (Matthew 21:16, NIV) You’ve heard it said and probably said it yourself “Out of the mouths of babes” or “And a little child shall lead them” – usually in response to hearing a profound thought or insight spontaneously burst forth from a child. These moments can cause us to rethink our preconceived notions, brings us back to reality, or merely simplify our outlook. It’s true that kids can point out the obvious and teach us a thing or two, but what if we intentionally taught them to lead? What if we encouraged them to lead? And, are you ready for this? What if we encouraged them to lead adults? That is what we at NUMC plan to do! We want to introduce children to what it means to lead in worship and to have it instilled in them that they truly are important to this particular body of believers. The scriptures tell us, “The joy of the Lord is my strength.” While it is true that children often bring a smile, either to our faces or to our hearts when we see them in worship, children can bring even more, they can bring us strength. One of the most difficult things for any of us to do when we come into worship is to check our worries of everyday life at the door and give God our undivided attention. Children have a blessed way of breaking down barriers, refocusing our attention, and moving us physically and spiritually into a more relaxed and joyful state. In doing so, they can add to what we as a body bring to God in worship. Join us as the Children and Youth of NUMC lead us in worship at 9am during our special Family Worship Services this Fall and Winter.

Fall & Winter Family Worship Services:Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 9am Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 9am Thursday, December 24, 2015 (Christmas Eve) at 5:30pmSunday, January 31, 2016 at 9am

Please note: *Children and Youth will participate and remain in the full worship service at 9am on Family Worship Service Sundays. There will be no 9am Sunday School, however, the nursery will be open for infants & toddlers. *The 11am service on Family Worship Service days will be the regular 11am worship with the Band with 11am Sunday School for the children.

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The Children Are Learning More Than Song! Over the last two years, my husband Will and I have looked forward to teaching Cherub or Children’s Choir on Sunday mornings. They have learned so much about music, and they have taught me so much about teaching. They are currently learning how to sight sing sheet music and how to sing in harmony. I encourage each of them to lead their friends in rhythm and singing games weekly. They have so much interest in music and they work hard to understand sometimes diffi cult concepts. We are blessed to be able to work with such talented, hardworking, and enthusiastic children. This spring, I brought my friend Zoe to rehearsal to show the children how she plays the trombone. The children loved it, and they had good questions to ask her. I realized what a wonderful experience it would be for them to see and hear different instruments and ask questions of experienced musicians, especially seeing as many of the children are at the age that they will soon be able to play instruments at their schools. Since Will and I are currently studying for our Master’s degrees in music, we know many skilled musicians who would be more than happy to come in and share their instruments with the children. Thanks to funds made available by the church, we will be bringing in a different instrumentalist every month to teach the children about their instruments. We hope to have a fl autist, an oboist, and a cellist come in the next few months.

Thank you,Joann Wyse (Children’s Choir Director)

Here’s a question I’m sure you haven’t been asked too often: Have

you ever wanted to own a cow? No? Well, there are some people in this world who really need to own

a cow, but are too poor to buy one. The children of NUMC have been

collecting money to make this dream come true for some needy family.

Can we as adults of NUMC be less generous than our children?

Wouldn’t it be nice if for every dollar the children raised we adults

matched it? Then two needy families would have their dreams come true. So far the children have collected

$344.71 and the adults have gathered $280.00 toward the goal of

$500.00.

And in the future whenever we saw a cow it would put us in a good

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the affi rm. zoneChildren, Youth, Families and Young Adults

Save the Date!Thursday December 24, 2015

CHRISTMAS EVE!5:30pm Family Worship-

Christmas Around the Fireplace w/Children’s Choir

& plenty of opportunity to sing traditional Christmas hymns &

songs!

Sunday January 31, 2016Family Worship at 9am

Join us as the children & youth of NUMC lead us in worship!

Looking for an Opportunity?

Help Wanted! 2 adults to share in the responsibility of coordinating and staffi ng a pilot program “Homework Club” at NUMC on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00/3:30-5:00/5:30pm. If you are interested or would like to know more please contact Rev. Karen Murata at karen@northridgeumc.org or 818-886-1555.

Mission OpportunityWould you like to introduce Sunday School to a new generation of kids in the North Hills neighborhood? For $36/month you can help make Sunday School a reality at North Hills United Methodist Mission Center! We need at least four people to make this commitment. I feel so strongly about this that our family will be one of the four who will commit to $36/month. Will you join us? If so, please email Rev. Karen Murata at karen@northridgeumc.org so we can get it set up.

Mission Spotlight

Participate in the 40th Annual San Fernando Valley (SFV) CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, November 1, 2015. The fi rst CROP Hunger Walks (Christian Rural Overseas Program) were started after World War II to follow Jesus’s call to feed the hungry, quench the thirsty, and shelter the homeless children of God. The San Fernando Valley Walk includes several Christian denominations and Jewish Temples. Many members of our church have walked each year for the past 39 years! Also, this is the 3rd year NUMC is hosting the event.

There are 3 ways you can participate: Volunteer the day of the event (posting signs at the church and along the route, registration & check-in, or handing out water); Walking the 5k route; or Sponsor a walker or a group.

Set-up will start at 9:00 a.m.Walk Registration is at 12:30 p.m.Tot Walk starts at 1:10 p.m.5k Walk starts at 1:30 p.m.

75% of the proceeds are used worldwide and 25% will go to Valley Interfaith Council (VIC). To register or Sponsor a walker, see Barbara Shields between services or go online and join our team at www.crophungerwalk.org/SFVCA. To volunteer, contact Amybeth Lake at churchandsocietyteam@northridgeumc.org or on the Facebook page for the CROP Hunger Walk SFV.

Imagine the Change

Your change an change the world and save lives in the process. It works the other way around too. Your change can save lives and change the world in the process. Here’s the deal. There are red boxes in the narthex. Put that change that presently resides in purses and pockets, plus any other that is laying around, into the red boxes (or anything else for that matter) and bring it to the church. It buys mosquito netting via IMAGINE NO MALARIA. Mosquito nets save lives. Pretty simple huh? So bring in that change and put it to very good purpose!

Change the WorldMissions & Outreach

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In Our Thoughts & Prayers

Edie SilveyDolores FernandezMary FarishRalph AngleaJohn TurnerJo GablePearl AdamsTom Stout

Prayers for the family of Marilyn Bowen on her passing on September 12, 2015.

Church and Society

Movie NightFruitvale StationOctober 127:00 pmKendall Building

Church and Society will screen “Fruitvale Station,” a documentary based on the events leading to the death of Oscar Grant, a young man killed in 2009 by BART police offi cer Johannes Mehserle at the Fruitvale Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Station in Oakland, California.This fi lm won the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award for U.S. dramatic fi lm at the Sundance Film Festival and screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013.

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Change the WorldChange the WorldMissions & Outreach

Read all about our turf removal project on page 9 of this issue!

Be A Welcoming Church

Remember the first day you came to NUMC? Remember how nervous you were? Maybe even a bit frightened. Full of doubts about fitting in. Remember the loneliness? Perhaps you feared you would walk in, go unnoticed, and sit alone. Now remember the first person who smiled at you, extended their hand and introduced themselves and asked your name. Over the years, hasn’t that person claimed a special place in your heart? Maybe they became a life long friend. Today you can be that person by welcoming newcomers to church. Our motto is Open

Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. Let’s be a welcoming church and open our hearts to our first time visitors and new members.

Where’s Your Name Badge?

The fall season is the perfect time to dust off your name badge and wear it to church. This can help to break the ice for visitors. Help newcomers feel welcome as we invite them to participate this fall!

Welcome!

Thank You!“Nearly 700 million cases of malaria have been prevented in Africa as a result of concerted efforts to tackle the disease since 2000, a study shows. The report published in the journal Nature showed that overall the number of infections fell by 50% across the continent. Bed nets were responsible for the vast majority of the decrease.”- BBC News websiteNUMC pledged to raise $10,000 toward the Imagine No Malaria campaign of the Cali-fornia-Pacific Annual Conference. Through September 2015 NUMC raised over $13,000. The participation has been broad - including 2014 Vacation Bible School, youth bake sale, LA Marathon (Wayne Aller), Gift To The World, Change in the World, direct donations and UMW. Thank you all for your generosity.

- NUMC Missions Team

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Stephany Spencer was baptised and joined the church in September!

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Turf Removal Update from the Board of Trustees

We are continuing our work on turf replacement! Some parts of the project seem to be moving more slowly than others, so let me give you brief recap of where we are in the process.

All of the brown grass has been removed and most of the soil has been readied for the next phase. The plan was to plant the circle area by the Peace Pole, but when we talked with the nursery and discovered how tiny the plants in the flats were at that time and how hot it was outside, we realized we needed to wait. Our solution- put a deposit on the 400 flats of plants and let them stay at the nursery to grow bigger so they are ready to be transplanted to NUMC.

Two big projects needed to be completed before Weekday Preschool came back into session in early September- tree removal and concrete demo, forming and pouring. We were very successful, not only was the work complete when the preschool kids came back, but when it rained heavily we did not have the flooding that we usually experience.

The dry creek beds have been excavated and you may have noticed the arrival of large rocks in the Pine Grove. Only a couple of the boulders will be going in the Pine Grove the rest of them will be going along Reseda Blvd and Superior Street in our new dry creek beds. The Trustees would like to thank Matthew Withers and KC Knox for their work on getting rock donated from Sierra Canyon High School. It will still cost to have the rock relocated to our campus be they are giving it to us at no cost. Thank you Sierra Canyon HS! We continue to accept donations to the Jim Sanchez Memorial that will be going towards this project.

We continue to pray that the cooler temperatures will arrive in time for the plants to go in. We know that some of you are looking forward to helping with the planting. After the creek beds are installed, we will be installing the irrigation, and then the planting! Look for work days to be scheduled in late October and early November.

Thank you for your patience as we continue with the construction. We are looking forward to seeing the finished project as not only a water saver, and good stewardship, but as something that will make our campus even more beautiful.

Thank you, Tandy Wilson, Chair of Trustees

Help! I’m drowning in paper.

The Wall Street Journal suggests these guidelines for storing files:

Keep important documents in a safe deposit box:• Birth and marriage certificates• All insurance policies and agents• Stock and bond certificates• Passports• Deeds and other records of ownership• Photos• Receipts and/or written inventory of your home’s contents• A good record of home improvements (new roof, landscaping or remodeling)• Place in long-term storage• Any records of non-deductible IRA contributions• Death certificates after estate is settled• Military records for possible veteran’s benefits• Tax returns and supporting documents (last six years)• Information on possible pensions from former employers

Getting rid of irrelevant documents is also helpful to your survivors if anything happens to you, and it makes it easier for you to find documents when needed for insurance tax purposes.

Discard:• Most non tax related checks more than one year old• Expired insurance policies with no possibility of claims• Records from cars and boars you no longer own• All but the most recent cumulative pay stub for this year• Clearly expired product warranties

Lay Ministries

Have you thought about how much a simple act can mean – like sending a card? Every Sunday we have a list of those in our congregation who have lost a loved one, are experiencing health issues, or are homebound. Just sending them a card or giving them a call can let them know that their NUMC family cares about them.

Senior MinistriesPrimetimers

We had planned to visit the Federal Reserve Bank in November. Unfortunately, they are booked through the rest of the year. We are working on planning that event for January. Stay tuned for more information.

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Senior MinistriesAll-Church Hike

Join us on Saturday, October 3rd for a 3-mile roundtrip walk along dirt Mulholland to the Nike Site for ocean and valley views. This hike is perfect for all ages, and dogs on a leash are welcome. Meet at the church parking lot at 8:30 a.m. to carpool. Trailhead parking is at the south end of Encino Hills Drive off Hayvenhurst.

Eat Out Monday at Panera Bread

Join us on Monday, October 12th, 2015 for a delicious meal that nourishes your body and missional mind. Eat Out Monday occurs every second Monday of the month at a select restaurant in our community. When you bring the month’s flyer (find it at www.northridgeumc.org/fellowship/eatout.html or in the church office) with you to your meal, the restaurant will donate a portion of the proceeds of your purchase to NUMC’s family ministries program! This month, join us at Panera in Northridge at 19662 Nordhoff St. from 4 pm to 8 pm! Enjoy delicious food for a great cause! Flyers are always available in the narthex and the office as well as online.

Fellowship

What Just Happened!

In September, a team of NUMC volunteers traveled to Utah to the UMCOR Depot, and we welcomed several new members into our congregation!

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Thank you to the mission team who volunteered at the UMCOR depot in September!

We thanked Kat for her ministry as the Director of Youth Ministries!

We baptized two babies in one day!We welcomed new members to our family!

Spotlight

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John Turner

John Turner was born one hundred years ago in Joshua, Texas on October 14, 1915. He graduated from the University of Texas, receiving a degree in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering in 1941. Summers found him as a “Gear Jammer”, driving a big red bus at Glacier National Park. There he met his future wife, Mary, in 1941 and they married on July 18, 1942 . He is proud of their 62 years of marriage. They had five children and now he has 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

During the war, John worked at Douglas Aircraft in El Segundo. When offered a job at Weber Aircraft, John had a big decision to make and Mary stood behind him. After all, Weber was a start-up company with only 20 employees. John felt it was not a job but a challenge and he rose to it. Starting with 10 engineers under him, he eventually had 250 working under him as Vice President of Engineering.

One of John’s major projects was developing a Zero Zero Ejection Seat for pilots (the seat could eject at zero altitude and zero speed), known as Project 90. These seats were eventually installed in all military planes and the same principle applies today.

John traveled extensively around the world on business and also with Mary through the United States. A man of strong faith, he transferred to Northridge UMC from Granada Hills UMC and found it most convenient as his wife worshipped across the street at the Catholic Church. John is an avid reader, just finishing “The Wright Brothers” by David McCullough. Please join John for a celebration of his 100th birthday at 10 AM on October 18 in the Fellowship Hall.

Events

All-Church HikeSaturday, October 3rdMeet at 8:30 am in thechurch parking lotto carpool to the trailhead

Jazz Vespers presents... the Dave Tull TrioSunday, October 11th @ 6 pmin the Sanctuary

Western Square Dance and DinnerSaturday, October 10th, 20156 pm in the Fellowship HallAll ages are welcome!Get your tickets in the offi ce!

Trunk or TreatSunday, October 25th, 20154:30 pm in the church parking lotWear your costumes and dress up your car! Kids will “trunk or treat” from car to car!

Special Events

Eat Out MondayMonday, October 12th @ Panera9200 Reseda Blvd. 11 am - 10 pmGet the fl yer online or in the offi ce

Church and Society Movie Night“Fruitvale Station”Monday, October 12th @ 7 pmin the Kendall Building

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Book ClubMonday, October 26th @ 7:00 pmHosted by Dorine Collins

Soul Food CafeWednesday, October 7th, 20156 pm in the Fellowship Hall

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Calendar

October Events and Meetings

1 Discipleship Group begins @ 9 am in the Library Discipleship Group begins @ 10:45 am in the Library2 Discipleship Group begins @ 7 pm in the Library3 All-Church Hike - meet @ 8:30 am in the church parking lot to carpool4 Grief/Caregivers Support Group @ 10:15 am in the Library Discipleship Group begins @ 12:30 pm in the Library5 New You @ 7 pm at Sue Fritsche’s6 Ministry Team @ 6 pm in the Library7 Soul Food Cafe @ 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall10 Western Square Dance and Dinner @ 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall11 Jazz Vespers @ 6 pm in the Sanctuary12 Columbus Day UMW Executive Board Meeting @ 12 pm in the Kendall Buliding Eat Out Monday @ 4 pm - 8 pm at Panera Bread Church and Society Movie Night @ 7 pm in the Kendall Building13 Northridge United Methodist Foundation @ 2 pm in the Library Quarterly Conference @ 7 pm in the Kendall Building18 John Turner’s 100th Birthday Celebration @ 10 am in Fellowship Hall19 Caring Ministries @ 11:30 am in the Kendall Building Mission Team @ 6 pm in the Library SPPRC @ 7 pm in the Library20 UMW Fellowship Lunch @ 11:30 am in the Kendall Building Finance Team @ 5 pm in the Library Board of Trustees @ 7 pm in the Library25 Trunk or Treat @ 4:30 pm in the church parking lot26 Book Club @ 7 pm at Dorine Collins’ MMM @ 7 pm in the Library27 Charge Conference @ 7 pm in Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall31 Halloween

Regular Weekly Events

Mondays:Arts & Crafts 9 am Kendall BldgT’ai Chi (1st & 3rd) 10 am Fireside Room

Tuesdays:Cracker Barrel 10 am LibraryWorship Band 7:30 pm SanctuaryRehearsal

Wednesdays:Maintenance 8:30 am Church Offi ceVolunteers (WMD)WORMS 9:30 am Kendall BldgJubilee Bells 5:30 pm Room 5/6Celebration Ringers 7 pm Room 5/6Discipleship Group 7 pm Library

Thursdays:Discipleship Group 9 am LibraryDiscipleship Group 10:45 am LibraryChancel Choir 7:30 pm Sanctuary

Fridays:Cracker Barrel 10 am LibraryT’ai Chi Class 10 am Fellowship HallDiscipleship Group 7 pm Library

Sundays:Devotional Group 7 am LibraryAdult Study 8 am LibrarySunday School 9 am Fireside RoomSunday School 11 am Fireside RoomYouth Group 11 am YACDiscipleship Group 12:30 pm Library

Infant/Toddler Care in NurseryGrades 1-5 in Fireside Room

Worship Services at 9 and 11 amChildcare available at all services

Articles DueArticles and photos for next month’s newsletter

must be submitted before4 pm on the 15th of the previous month.

Send to announcements@northridgeumc.org

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The Connection

Looking Ahead to November

Our Young Adults Are Deconstructing Doubt!

We wish our young adults well on their trip to Lazy W Ranch this month for the Young Adult Fall Retreat on October 9th - 11th. This retreat brings young adults from around the conference together for a weekend of spiritual growth and fellowship that has proven transformational for many. We can’t wait to hear about their experiences!

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Weekday Preschool: (818) 886-4949

The Methodist is archived on the NUMC website. Please contact the church office for more information.

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Early Month

Get ready for the 40th annual CROP Walk (and Tot Walk!) on Sunday, November 1st. This is the third time NUMC will be hosting the event!

Soul Food is back with good food and fellowship on Wednesday, November 4th at 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

Love to hike? Join the NUMC Hikers on Saturday, November 7th at 8:30 am in the church parking lot to carpool to the trailhead!

The Northridge United Methodist Women want to help you get ready for the holidays with the UMW Holiday Boutique on Saturday, November 7th from 9 am - 2 pm in the Kendall Building. Browse Tillie’s Trunk and enjoy the fruits of 46 years of tradition! All proceeds benefit our various mission projects.

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