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Events at Northwest

There's always a fun event for all ages just around the corner at Northwest!

Advent Sunday School:

Join us in Thorington Hall for a light breakfast, coffee, and juice as we watch and discuss the Christmas classic
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”.

Caroling at Lenbrook:

We’re caroling on Sunday, December 14 at Lenbrook Retirement Center on Peachtree.

Five hearty folks of varying vocal talent have already committed.

Ezra is bringing his guitar, Clinton will dash across the ivories --

but we need more of those who just enjoy singing Christmas carols.

The bus leaves Northwest at 1:30. Singing at 2:00.

Come join the holiday revelry!

Longest Night Service

Thursday, December 18 at 6:00pm

Christmas is when we celebrate Christ coming “as a light shining in the darkness,” and it is fitting that Christmas falls during the year when the nights are longest and daylight the shortest. It is wonderful to think about the light of Christ in our lives. However, we often don’t pay much attention to the darkness and struggle that is part of life for many people this time of year. Many are dealing with grief, loss, worry, illness, and other things. The Longest Night Service is a time to face the darkness, but knowing that God and our brothers and sisters in Christ are there with us too. If you or someone you know is struggling, we invite you to this service that will include prayers, readings, songs, and quiet reflection.

Cookies and hot drinks will be served afterward.

Northwest Mission Projects:

Ditty Bags for Bashor Men’s Shelter

The Women of the church will be putting the Ditty Bags for the Bashor Men’s Shelter together on Tuesday, December 16 at 1pm. This year, the warm gloves, hats, scarves, socks, fleece throws and toiletries cost more than ever! If you missed our first funding appeal and would like to contribute to our effort, please put your tax deductible donation in the offering plate or mail a check to the office. Make checks out to “PW” or to the church with “Ditty” in the memo line.

Assembly Help!

Plan to join us Tuesday at 1pm in Thorington Hall as we prepare and finally assemble our 2025 Ditty Bags. If you can bring small scissors to help remove the pesky plastic brads that hold pairs together and labels on products.

Come for fellowship as well as the work.

Come when you can and leave when you must.

January Clothing Drive - Through January 11 we are collecting items for the Community Assistance Center (CAC). On January 11, we will have lunch together in Thorington Hall, and sort the donations. Which will be delivered the following week. Here is what we’re collecting:

Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing of all ages
Shoes (all sizes and styles, for any age)
Coats for adults and children (a high demand item)
Belts
Blankets and comforters

Three Kings Potluck

January 4 is Epiphany Sunday. We’re celebrating after service with a “Three Kings Potluck,” including a King Cake. So we’ll need: mains (casseroles, unique efforts, whatever you choose), sides, vegetables/salads, breads/rolls. Each dish for 6 - 8 folks. Sign up either in the Narthex or click here. And crowns are welcome...

Connections Activities:

December 14: Christmas Caroling

January 4: Three Kings Potluck

Worship Events:

December 18: Longest Night Service
December 21: A Service of Lessons & Carols
December 24: Christmas Eve Service

The spring brings our Annual Easter Egg Hunt

on our beautiful campus covered in a variety

of fresh spring blossoms.

In the summer, our Vacation Bible School gets the community together with a new theme each year and fun for children of all ages.

Adults and kids alike look forward to our annual Trunk or Treat Halloween event, as well as our annual charity lunch for Souper Bowl Sunday where we enjoy a variety of homemade soups together while collecting for our annual drive to serve food pantries in our community.

And finally in the winter, we gather together for a beautiful Christmas Eve service every year, culminating the Advent season with candlelit carols in our festive sanctuary.