Circle of Friends
Wednesday
October 4
Wednesday
October 4
The Circle of Friends life group (men and women) will be studying Season 3 of The Chosen series on Wednesdays this fall from 10AM until noon in Wesley Hall (Door 7).
The group will gather on Wednesday, August 23 to reconnect, introduce new members and share praises and prayer concerns, then start watching The Chosen videos Wednesday, September 6 through Wednesday, November 1.
The Way of the Chosen book is available online and in bookstores.
Questions?
Contact Susie Beesley at sbeesley@marian.edu or call the church office at 317-773-2500.
Wednesday
October 4
All 6th-12th graders and their friends are invited each Wednesday, 7-8:30PM in The Vine (Door 5) for a night of games, food & fun you won't want to miss!
Questions?
Click here to email Pastor Brittney Stephan or call the church office at 317-773-2500.
Learn about other opportunities with Noblesville First Youth at ... NoblesvilleFirst.com/youth.
Wednesday
October 4
Everyone is invited to make a joyful noise with the Chancel Choir! Weekly rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:30-9PM in the choir room (Door 1).
Chancel Choir meets from September through May and sings at Sunday worship at 9:00 and 10:30. If you can't be at both services, you are welcome to sing at one.
We sing a variety of musical styles including hymn arrangements, spirituals, gospel, and classical. This ensemble is a wonderful community of people who love to sing and who love to create moments of transcendent beauty in our worship services. No audition is required, and you may join at any time during the year.
Questions?
Contact Music Director Jeff Wright by email or at 317-445-4288.
Or contact Assistant Music Director Kate Baker by email or at 310-570-6071 (note that Kate's area code is 310).
Thursday
October 5
The Elderberries Study group meets at 10AM every Thursday in the church parlor (Door 1) for study, fellowship and laughter. Come join us!
We start each session with some humor, celebrate birthdays the first Thursday of the month, discuss the chapter(s) of the week, share prayer needs and praises and end by singing a hymn. Then everyone is invited to go out for lunch. Our focus is on fellowship and caring for others. We also help with church mission projects.
Questions?
Contact Phyllis Hunter seacrestway@yahoo.com or 317-946-0960 or Warren Otter wiotter3@yahoo.com or 317-408-6803.
Thursday
October 5
As a part of the sermon series, the five-week Growing Young book study, co-led by Pastor Nicole and Pastor Brittney, will be offered on Thursday evenings, September 7 through October 5 from 7-8:30PM in the sanctuary (Door 1). The book study and sermon series will explore strategies and insights proven to cultivate vibrant and lasting faith across generations, including proven strategies and transformative insights that help us explore key principles such as empathy, authenticity, and intergenerational relationships.
Click the link below to register.
Thursday
October 5
Dinner's On Us is hosted weekly on Thursdays from 5-6PM at Door 6 at the west end of the church. In addition to a delicious meal, attendees can pick up frozen Chik-Fil-A, organic produce and eggs from Teter Farm, Panera breads, grocery items and frequent surprises.
Everyone in the congregation and community is invited for this FREE dinner and fellowship!
We are also sharing the bounty of frozen Chick-Fil-A with the lunch program at Sheridan Methodist Church and other food pantries. Additionally, we have arranged for Second Helpings to deliver 30 lunches to the senior apartments at Noble Manor apartments next door each Thursday.
Want to make a donation?
We stock the weekly food cart from the generous donations that the congregation provides. Donations can be dropped in the baskets outside the Sanctuary and Celebration Hall. Items needed include:
With over 27,000 food insecure people in Hamilton County, Dinner's On Us is a program that offers us each an opportunity to follow Jesus’s command to “feed my sheep.” Noblesville First has been involved in serving this free weekly community dinner for over 10 years, typically welcoming 30-40 people each week. Some of the guests are retired, on fixed incomes, and appreciate the chance to visit with others. Some single parents appreciate the weekly meal they don’t have to pay for. Some guests just like to have a night off from cooking and enjoy the fellowship. Our church looks forward to starting this in-person dinner again when safe conditions can be assured.
Want to volunteer?
Four to five volunteers are needed each week to help set up, serve, and clean up, typically from 4:30 to 6:30. In addition, volunteers are needed to pick up the Chick-Fil-A donation on Mondays or Wednesdays between 8:30 and 9:30AM.
Questions?
Contact Loi Mileham mileham2@aol.com or call the church office at 317-773-2500.
Thursday
October 5
Exploring Church Membership is for any and all who are interested in becoming members of Noblesville First United Methodist Church and interested in helping us to continue to be a community of faith that embraces all people---with no exceptions!
Click the link below to choose from:
- Thursday, October 5 from 6-7:30PM in Wesley Hall (Door 7) or
- Sunday, October 8 from 12-1:30PM in the church parlor (Door 1)
This hour and a half class, taught by Lead Pastor Nicole Caldwell-Gross, will walk you through the history, structure, leadership and ministry of our congregation. Those who attend the class will be able to join as members in one of our upcoming Sunday services. Childcare is available through registration.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Thursday
October 5
Have you lost a loved one or know someone who finds it difficult to face each day? GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join the group at any time. And attend as many meetings as you like.
GriefShare currently meets on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30PM through November 9. Participants can join anytime during the session.
The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion about what was seen on the DVD. Daily work in the GriefShare workbook also helps one look thoughtfully at their grief experience and helps in the healing process.
Our GriefShare group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and have successfully rebuilt their lives. We understand how you feel because we’ve been in the same place. We will walk with you through grief toward healing and hope for the future.
Register in the church office or click the link below. A one-time registration fee of $20 per participant is payable at the first meeting. Scholarships are available to cover the cost of the registration fee.
Questions?
Click here to email Coleen Albright or call the church office at 317-313-3192.
Learn more about the GriefShare curriculum at www.GriefShare.org.
Thursday
October 5
This group is designed for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's and other dementias. It's a time to share what's on our hearts and gather helpful information. The group meets the first Thursday of every month at 6:30PM in Conference Room B (Door 1).
It's a time to share what's on your mind and what's making you crazy. Caregiving for someone with dementia is extremely challenging, but talking with others who are going through the same things can help.
Questions?
Call Phyllis Hunter at 317-770-2314 or Sandy Spatta at 317-773-6848.
Sunday
October 8
Exploring Church Membership is for any and all who are interested in becoming members of Noblesville First United Methodist Church and interested in helping us to continue to be a community of faith that embraces all people---with no exceptions!
Click the link below to choose from:
- Thursday, October 5 from 6-7:30PM in Wesley Hall (Door 7) or
- Sunday, October 8 from 12-1:30PM in the church parlor (Door 1)
This hour and a half class, taught by Lead Pastor Nicole Caldwell-Gross, will walk you through the history, structure, leadership and ministry of our congregation. Those who attend the class will be able to join as members in one of our upcoming Sunday services. Childcare is available through registration.
We can’t wait to see you there!