Join us on Mount Crumpit!
This year, our sermon series and Sunday school classes are using the classic tale How the Grinch Stole Christmas! to explore the story of the Nativity. This series entitled, Heart That Grew Three Sizes, is a powerful and fun way to bring our entire community of faith together. Join us as we imagine how our hearts might grow in preparation to receive the Christ Child.
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Christmas Eve Offering: Emergency Assistance Fund
This year, gifts received on Christmas Eve are directed to the Emergency Assistance Fund. Established in March 2020, when the COVID-19 crisis began impacting our community and our daily lives, Northbrook UMC established this new fund. The Emergency Assistance Fund is set up expressly to help individuals and organizations suffering from financial impacts of COVID-19.
This year, gifts received on Christmas Eve are directed to the Emergency Assistance Fund. Established in March 2020, when the COVID-19 crisis began impacting our community and our daily lives, Northbrook UMC established this new fund. The Emergency Assistance Fund is set up expressly to help individuals and organizations suffering from financial impacts of COVID-19.
Advent Events

18th Annual Northbrook UMC Christmas Tree Sale. Visit Northbrook UMC starting Friday, November 26 to purchase your Fraser Fir Christmas tree. Proceeds from this sale will benefit two children's charities: Murphy-Harpst Children's Centers and Project Transformation.
18th Annual Northbrook UMC Christmas Tree Sale. Visit Northbrook UMC starting Friday, November 26 to purchase your Fraser Fir Christmas tree. Proceeds from this sale will benefit two children's charities: Murphy-Harpst Children's Centers and Project Transformation.
Hanging of the Greens - Anyone with a flare for decor, a passion for Christmas decorations, or an intricate knowledge of how the wreaths and swags hang on lamp posts and over windows is invited to join in the Hanging of the Greens from 1-4 p.m. on November 29th and/or November 30th. Come hang a swag, place ornaments, or set-up our Stations of the Nativity for the Advent Festival. For more information, contact Leslie Bowers.

Bible Study. Join us for Drawn In: A Creative Christmas Study of Mary on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. beginning November 29. We'll meet in Room 206 and coffee and refreshments will be provided. Questions? Contact Rev. Kena Newkirk.

Advent Festival. Your family is invited to the Advent Festival on Wednesday, Dec. 1. You can drop in anytime between 5 - 7 p.m. Start on the Sanctuary patio and move through the Nativity stations, gingerbread house making, Advent wreath workshop, ornament making, and take pictures with some special guests!

Christmas Camp. Children (birth to fifth grade) are invited to participate in Christmas Camp on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. while their grown ups have a chance to prep for Christmas or have a day date! The kids will enjoy a time to create holiday crafts, complete experiments or sensory play, and enjoy the story of the Grinch!
ltate@northbrookumc.com. Register here.
- Children should bring a peanut-free lunch with them.
- Spots are limited and availability is based on age.
- The cost is $10 per child.
- Masks are encouraged but optional.
- Medical/Photo General Release form required.
ltate@northbrookumc.com. Register here.

Give a poinsettia in memory or in honor of a loved one. Poinsettias will be placed in the sanctuary and a list of honorees will be available for the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, December 19. Questions? Email brhameminor@northbrookumc.com. Register online by December 12.

Youth Christmas Party. Northbrook Youth, join us in the End Zone Sunday, December 12 from 6-8 p.m. to celebrate the season. See you there!

The December Lunch and Learn will instead be Monday, December 13 at 11:30 a.m. This month, we will be hosting our own Rev. Kena Newkirk. She will be presenting about the origin of Santa Claus as a Christmas tradition. Bring your own lunch and join us for food and fellowship before the lecture in Simmons Hall. Drinks and dessert will be provided.
Living Nativity. Please join us for the Living Nativity, Friday, December 17 and Saturday, December 18, 6-8 p.m.
We need your help! Sign up for a part in the Living Nativity. 20/30-Somethings Family Supper and Living Nativity. There will be a free snack supper for our 20/30-Something Families on Saturday, December 18, at 5 p.m. in the Simmons Fellowship Hall, followed by a 6 p.m. viewing of the Nativity Story performed outside by live actors and animals. Please RSVP for the dinner headcount. |
Christmas Eve worship will be in person in our Santuary and live streaming at 3, 5, and 7 p.m. Visit our Online Worship page to watch from home.