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Small Groups

​Learn something new, get some healthy exercise, or join in on a rewarding meetup with your Northminster friends for fellowship.   New groups form seasonally.  

NOTE:  See group listing for in-person or virtual meeting status, or check with your group organizer.​
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Women's Lunch 

4th Monday of the month at Noon
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The Women’s Lunch is a time for the women of the church to meet up for the simple joy of being together. During the summer months and good weather, the group gathers outside by the gazebo with bag lunches and seating.  In case of inclement weather, The group will eat inside the church when possible or notify the group of our zoom meeting. As the pleasant summer weather draws to a close, the group will discuss whether they wish to meet in person and indoors or on Zoom, with their decision guided by the comfort levels of the women and official recommendations. 
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Afternoon Book Discussion Group
*meeting online via Zoom*

From September thru May,
​2nd Monday of the month, 2:00p.m.,

via Zoom 
845 5533 7427, Passcode: 607009

The Northminster Book Group has been meeting monthly for over 30 years and continues to meet online via Zoom. Books are chosen for the year in April/May from a proposed list created by members of the group. The group strives to read a variety of books by writers of various countries and settings around the world. Selections include classics, new books, prize-winning books, and books that just sound good. Jump in and join the conversation. ​
Click HERE to see the
2024-2025 book club reading list
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Beat the Baptists to Brunch

Going to brunch after worship is a Christian tradition that began… well, after Jesus taught the crowd on hillside and remarked that the crowd was hungry and needed food. (Matt 15:29-39). 

​This group takes Jesus’ lead and meets for brunch once a month after worship for fellow and a bit of levity.  

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Men's Lunch​

3rd Tuesday of the month, 12:30p.m.,
Little Daddy's (Woodward at Long Lake)

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For years, the gents at Northminster have met regularly for lunch for fun and fellowship.   No reservations required!  

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Handbells
in the Northminster Sanctuary

Wednesday Evenings at 6:30p.m.
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Music is can be medicine for the soul.  Join the
Northminster handbell choir to come together and make music in this uncertain time.  Prior handbell experience not required. 
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Contact: Dr. Brandon Ulrich
[email protected]
 
Additional Note:  The time for handbell practice may change to Sunday mornings when the regular choir is able to resume their practice. Contact Dr. Ulrich if you have any questions. 
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Grace in Aging
meets online

3rd Thursday of the month at 10:00a.m.
via Zoom 818 5426 1964     Passcode: 322032

Grace in Aging began in 2016, when a group of older members expressed interest in gathering to discuss books offering various spiritual perspectives on the aging process and end of life. The group takes its name from the title of the first book they read, a book by a Buddhist author.  Over the past five years, the group has read books from Christian, Buddhist, and Jewish perspectives and had some lively, meaningful discussions as well as good fellowship.


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Matthew 25 Book Group

Wednesday Mornings at 10 a.m.
via Zoom: 878 0579 4877 Passcode 273282

In response to a renewed awareness of race and racism in the summer of 2020, this group formed to read and discuss matters of racism, faith, and our response today. 
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Check out the 2021-2022 book list HERE
 
Contact: Pastor Chris Hallam
[email protected]
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Confirmation
in person

Sundays after Church at 12 p.m.
Every-other week beginning on Sep. 26
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What do you believe? Why do you believe it? What do others believe? These are the questions of Confirmation. Confirmation class is a chance to explore what you believe, what the church believes, and what it means to be a Presbyterian. This class is about questions and exploration of idea.
There is no obligation to join the church at the completion of this class.
 
Contact: Pastor Chris Hallam
[email protected]

See our website for a full description and list of dates. 
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Bible Study

Tuesday Mornings at 10 a.m.
(Except the 1st Monday of the month)
via Zoom: 817 0343 5607 Passcode: 739059
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The best way to learn about the Bible is to read it slowly and ask a lot of questions. This group aims to do just that.  No extra books needed: just thoughtfully read the passage for the week and bring your thoughts and questions.
 

Contact: Pastor Chris Hallam
[email protected]
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