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Preaching on June 20th
Rev Dave Smazik will be preaching the first of a summer series (June 20 - July 18), Traveling Differently - "Weathering the Storm."

Scriptures
Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32. Mark 4:35-41.

Music in Worship
"Psalm 107" (David Haas) - Katie Ray, Cantor
"Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen" (African-American Spiritual, arr. Harry Burleigh) - Katie Ray, Soprano

Youth Group
June 20 – No Youth Group (Father’s Day)
June 27 – Regular Youth Group - walking to B R for Ice Cream
Go to the Youth page on our website for more information.
Questions? Contact Nancy Fortenberry: (330) 501-4555 or nfortenberry@northminster-indy.org

Pastor Nominating Committee
The Nominating committee is working to put together a slate of NPC members to serve on the nominating committee for Head of Staff/Pastor. The slate will be presented to the congregation at a Special Congregational Meeting in July. If you have a suggestion of someone to serve on the PNC please pass along to David Neitzel.

Significance of Juneteenth & the Presbytery of Whitewater Valley
The word Juneteenth is short for “June Nineteenth” and is the oldest commemoration of the end
of slavery in the United States. On Wednesday, June 9, the Presbytery of Whitewater Valley made a presentation on the history of Juneteenth. This session also included how the Indianapolis community is commemorating this historic and significant moment in U.S. History. Learn how you can engage in the work of the Presbytery related to justice, equity, inclusion, and antiracism. (Read more ...)

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Fun for the Kids - and a Night Out for the Parents!
Families - get ready for some Summer Fun! We are going to be having two Wednesday Summer Fun Evenings at Northminster. On June 23rd, we will be having a Luau themed evening in the parking lot. (Read more ...)

Summer Fun Volunteers Needed!
Rather than a week of VBS we are trying something NEW! One night of SUMMER FUN in June and one in July! June 23 and July 21, 5:30 – 7:30 pm. We will have dinner, activities, games, craft, & Bible Lesson! If you would like to help with food, activity station, or be the “camp counselor” for a crew of our kids, please contact Nancy Fortenberry immediately! 330-501-4555 or nfortenberry@northminster-indy.org.

3B exercise - Monday, June 21st, at 3:00 pm!
3B = Body - Brain - Belief. In this weekly class we will focus on flexibility, strength, and balance, improve memory; increase problem solving skills; and grow new brain cells, take time to recall beloved scripture with devotionals, and experience plenty of laughter! Please join us downstairs in Calvin Hall each Monday afternoon for 3B. All adults are welcome - and it's FREE!

Northminster Reads
Our discussion of "What's Mine and Yours" by Naima Coster has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 27, at 5:30 pm. This is a sweeping novel of legacy, identity, and the American family -- and the ways race affects even our most intimate relationships.

On Sunday, July 18, we'll discuss "Concrete Rose" by Angie Thomas. In this searing and poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood, the author takes us back to Garden Heights 17 years before the events of The Hate U Give. Join Parish Associate Carol McDonald for these Zoom meetings (Read more ...)

July 2nd - Office and Building Closed
The Northminster Church office and building will be closed on Friday, July 2nd, in observance of Independence Day.

Special Congregational Meeting
The Session of Northminster Presbyterian Church has called a Special Congregational Meeting for Sunday, July 18th, 11:00 am, for the purpose of electing a Pastor Nominating Committee. (Read more ...)

Save Up Your Electronics-Junk!
We will be having our annual Electronics Recycling Drive on Saturday, August 28 from 10 am to 2 pm, and Sunday, August 29 from 11 am to 3 pm. We will be hosting this event and working with Recycle Force of Indianapolis. (See the items they will accept here.) Mark your calendars. More details coming soon!

Food Barrels
Since more and more of us are coming in person to church now, please remember to help out Westminster Neighborhood Center with food donations, specifically: rice dinners, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, soup, peanut butter, or ANY non-perishable food items. They also need shampoo, dish soap & laundry soap. It's easy to pick up a couple of extra items when you are shopping for your own groceries. Please leave donations in the Food Barrel in the Gathering Place.

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