Thank you, Chancel Flower donors! All dates for May are now reserved. Only 7 Sundays are taken for the rest of the year. Reserve your special date now! And remember, following the Sunday service, the Deacons break the arrangements into smaller bouquets which are then delivered to members who may be ill or celebrating a special…
Fuji Apple Tree Espalier Planted
The wall beside the Harrison Street entrance now supports a Fuji Apple Espalier tree. Leaves have sprouted and it looks very welcoming! The tree is small so we will not see any apples this year or for a few years. It is a “toddler” and needs time to grow and flourish. When it develops into adulthood, the tree will…
Request for Graduation Information
Do you have a student graduating from high school, college/university, or graduate school this spring? It’s time for Northminster to honor all of these students! This year we will be creating a video expression of congratulations put together by our communications coordinator Luciana Bonadio as well as an insert to be given in the June 5th bulletins, when we…
One for One Hundred Campaign Spotlights (1) the Capital Campaign Oversight Task Force, (2) the 100th Anniversary Task Force and (3) The Communications Committee/Streaming Team
Recently, the Session created one new Committee and two new task forces. The Communications Committee was once a task force working under the Membership Committee, but it now operates autonomously, exercising oversight of our website, social media, and streaming team. It also has oversight of our weekly email and banner ministry. This committee is already…
Chancel Flowers Donations
Now that the holidays are over, and the poinsettias have gone to your homes, we are needing Chancel Flowers donors again. We’ve decided to continue with Chancel Flowers on Sundays, even when we are not worshiping in person. Thanks to those folks who donated for January! Right now we are needing donors for February and March….
Sponsor a White Poinsettia to Decorate the Sanctuary this Advent
This year, we are organizing again the purchase of white poinsettias to decorate the church for Christmas Eve Services. Northminster members and friends are invited to purchase these white poinsettias at a cost of $21 each. Purchase and dedication forms will be in the bulletins. You may also fill the form (CLICK HERE) and e-mail…
Faith, Justice & Reparations Workshop Series
Did you attend the Faith, Justice & Reparations Workshop Series that Northminster co-created with 4 other local faith communities? Over 200 people registered, and around 100 people attended each of the three sessions! So if you missed out there is still time to catch up! Here’s the first of several links we will share from…
Help With Our Holiday Gifts for Curt’s Café Students!
Curt’s Café serves youth who are among the most vulnerable—out of school, out of work, and feeling like they’re out of chances. Each year, we assemble “What You Need to Succeed” kits as much-appreciated holiday gifts for the youth in the program. We need your help! This year, we need only the regular or large sizes of…
Northminster’s Fall Family Retreat
This year’s annual fall family retreat will take place at the Wilmette Harbor Club (20 Harbor Drive, Wilmette) from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. We will begin with a light breakfast, followed by a brief opening worship. The day will hold wonderful opportunities to play, create, connect and grow as we explore the theme, “Living the…
“North of Chicago: Shorefront Stories and Legacies” Exhibition
Thank you all who joined us last Sunday for a special introduction to the exhibition by Shorefront’s Executive Director, Dino Robinson. You may watch his presentation and a glimpse of the exhibition on YouTube. The exhibition will be in place through November 21st with several public opportunities for viewing: Regular Exhibition Open Hours will take place on…