This Sunday at Northwoods

This Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

In person and online.

Join us this Sunday at 10:30am for

Integrating Emotions

We are often taught that there are good emotions and bad emotions. We want to feed the “good” emotions and not the “bad” ones, but is that healthy for your spirit? Is it healthy for how we relate to each other? We will reflect together on how to integrate our emotions so we can live out our personal values.

By Rev. Katie Norris

With music by Folk Choir

To attend on Zoom:

To attend in person: Masks are suggested but not required. Signing in is encouraged in case there is a need for contact tracing. You do not need to sign up in advance to attend service.

To attend online: Online worship will take place using the Zoom video-conferencing platform. Use our custom URL to attend service: https://zoom.us/my/northwoodsuu or join by Meeting ID: 766 833 5778.

Northwoods minister, Rev. Sarah Prickett, is on sabbatical until January 4, 2026. Get all of your questions answered here.

Also this Sunday:

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Art Journaling with Jamie

Join Jamie in the Garden Room at 12:15. This Sunday we will explore adding texture to journal art using stamps. Jamie will bring a variety of rubber stamps to play with, along with made and found texture-makers to use with paint.

Art journaling is a creative practice that combines visual art in a personal journal or sketchbook. It’s part diary, part art project — a space where you can explore thoughts, emotions, and ideas through drawing, painting, collage, lettering, and mixed media. There are no rules — some pages might be mostly words with a splash of color, others might be entirely visual. It’s less about producing “art” and more about process, play, and personal insight.

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Food on the FIrst Returns

This past spring the Northwoods Board made the difficult decision to pause “Food on the First” contributions to local food banks. This was one of many actions taken by the Board to balance the 2025-2026 budget. Since that decision was made, non-pledge income has been higher than expected, which has allowed for some budget flexibility. Therefore, I am happy to report that the board voted to “undo” this decision at its most recent meeting. As a result, starting this Sunday (December 7), all money collected during services on the first Sunday of each month will go to local food banks. (From Jeremy Northum, Treasurer for the Board of Trustees)

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Religious Education

Children will be released to classes after the Time for All Ages.

Classes this Sunday:

Chalice Children (Ages 2–4, Room 2 downstairs). “I Can See” — Exploring how we use our eyes to notice what makes the world special.

Spirit Play (PK–1st, Room 3 downstairs). “The Advent Story” — Learning about our Judeo-Christian heritage through an Advent story.

Explorers (2nd–4th, Room 10 upstairs). “Fairness” — Understanding the idea of fairness through games and activities.

Middlers (5th–7th, Garden Room downstairs). “Hope and Choosing to Create the Light for One Another” — How we create hope and light together.

Youth (8th–12th, Teen Room upstairs). “Hope and Choosing to Create the Light for One Another” — Exploring how we can create light for others during the holidays and beyond.

Options for Younger Children:

Our youngest friends can join the Chalice Children in the Childcare Room (Ages 2-4 yrs, room 2, downstairs). Families can also watch the service from the Family Room, or keep young children at the front of the sanctuary in the Wee Worship area.

Annual Christmas Pageant Rehearsal

This Sunday the children will meet in the Sanctuary for the Holiday Pageant rehearsal. The annual Holiday Pageant will take place December 14 during worship. We still have a few small roles for children and need backstage helpers—teens and adults are welcome! If you or your child would like to participate, please contact Hillary Valor or Amanda Thompson.

More About Programs for Children

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Northwoods is participating in a Toy Drive for Children’s Safe Harbor. Please bring in unwrapped toys Sunday November 23 or 30. Toys can be dropped off in the blue box outside the office door.

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