EVENTS

NCAP - Create for Calm Workshops
Oct
1
to May 28

NCAP - Create for Calm Workshops

Express. Reflect. Restore.

October 2025 - May 2026, 5:30-7pm, 1525 Stephens Ave. Free - No registration - drop in to one or all classes when you can!

1st Mondays: Music (licensed therapist) 2nd Tuesdays : Art (licensed therapist) 3rd Wednesdays: Literary Arts 4th Thursdays: Photography

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Purple Bag Ministry - December
Dec
1
to Dec 31

Purple Bag Ministry - December

FOOD PANTRY - PURPLE BAG MINISTRY!

Bags can be dropped off all month at the church office

Monday-Thursday 8:30am-12pm or 1-5pm, and Friday 8:30am-12pm 

December List: Peanut Butter, Saltine Crackers, Canned: Fruit, Chicken and Tuna

Pick up a bag in Noel’s office or worship spaces; instructions are included in the bag

or shop online.

 

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Highland Open Studio Tours - HOSTS
Dec
14

Highland Open Studio Tours - HOSTS

 Sunday, December 14, 2-6pm, Highland Art House & Other Highland Locations

Immerse yourself in the art world and do some Christmas shopping at the same time!  Visit various sites around highland to see artist’s studios and their creations for sale. 

 

 

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Blue Christmas Worship Service
Dec
18

Blue Christmas Worship Service

For Those Struggling with the Holidays

Thursday, December 18, 6pm, Lane Chapel.  Prayerscripture, and music acknowledging that God’s presence is also for those who mourn, those who struggle – and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness. All are welcome.

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Holiday Closings
Dec
24
to Dec 26

Holiday Closings

Wednesday - Friday, December 24, 25, & 26 

Noel’s Campus, including the Church Office, Children’s Center and Food Pantry will be closed in observance of the Christmas Holidays.

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Souper Saturday Ministry
Dec
27

Souper Saturday Ministry

Prep/Deliver on December 27, 9:15am, Noel’s Kitchen.

Soup delivered to 50+ people once a month. Please consider making soup (any kind, any amount), cornbread, muffins, or cake with no icing, brownies or cookies.  Bring food donations to the church by Tuesday, December 23. Questions, Leah Miller: 318-230-9662.

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Holiday Closings
Jan
1
to Jan 2

Holiday Closings

Thursday and Friday,  January 1 & 2, 2026 

Noel’s Campus, including the Church Office, Children’s Center and Food Pantry will be closed in observance of the New Year Holidays.

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Muddy Mondays - NCAP Pottery Studio Sessions
Jan
12

Muddy Mondays - NCAP Pottery Studio Sessions

MUDDY MONDAYS - NCAP ONGOING POTTERY GROUP

Starts January 12, 5:30-8pm, Pottery Room ~ $150/month

Weekly open-studio group led by Brianne Youngblood, all skill levels welcome, learn hand-building/wheel-throwing at your own pace. Includes tools, supplies* & firings. *First month includes a 25lb. Bag of clay!  (clay purchased after that). 

Register

 

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NCAP Fundraiser - Dinner at Jason's Deli
Dec
11

NCAP Fundraiser - Dinner at Jason's Deli

Thursday, December 11, 5-9pm—Jason’s Deli, 5808 Line Ave., Shreveport

Visit Jason’s Deli between 5-9pm, show the image at left when ordering and enjoy your meal knowing NCAP will receive a percentage of the sales. In-store and pick-up orders count, but not delivery. For online orders during this time use code FUND20.

 

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Advent Study: On the Way to Bethlehem
Dec
3

Advent Study: On the Way to Bethlehem

Wednesdays, December 3, 10, & 17 | 12–1pm | Noel Café

Pause in the midst of the holiday season to journey toward Christmas with others in a time of reflection, conversation, and fellowship. Each week, we’ll gather for a light lunch and a    guided discussion based on the book, On the Way to Bethlehem by Rob Fuquay—a thoughtful exploration of what it means to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.

You do not need to purchase the book to participate, but they are available through Cokesbury.com or Amazon.com for about $10–$12.

If you can’t join us, email Rev. Megan Stuermann for special ways to reflect at home: mstuermann@noelumc.org

 

 

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Food Pantry Fundraiser
Nov
30

Food Pantry Fundraiser

Sundays, November 30 & December 7, 9:45-10am Sanctuary/10:45-11am, Gallery Wall:

Purchase beautiful Food Pantry Giving Cards to give in honor or memory of loved ones and support Noel’s Food Pantry at the same time. $10 each or 6/$50.

 

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Thanksgiving Worship Service
Nov
23

Thanksgiving Worship Service

Sunday, November 23, 9 & 11am

A Service of gratefulness for our countless blessings.  We are collecting special items for those who need something extra this holiday season.  Bring the following to worship as you are able: canned items: whole kernel corn, cream style corn, potatoes, peaches, pears, fruit cocktail, along with sugar 4-5lb. bag, and rice 1lb. bag.

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Poinsettia Sales
Nov
23
to Dec 8

Poinsettia Sales

Order in honor or memory of loved ones. Poinsettias are displayed in worship before and during Christmas Eve. A list of those purchased will be available Christmas Eve.  Please pick up those ordered following the Christmas Eve service. $15 each. Order forms are around the church or order below:

Order Poinsettias Online

 

 

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Highland Revitalization Talk!
Nov
20

Highland Revitalization Talk!

William Hartman, Executive Director of Revitalize Historic Highland will be here to share      exciting plans for renovating houses and property in Highland, including some around Noel. RHH is a new non-profit organized to protect and promote buildings, landscapes and sites    important to the diverse heritage of the historic Highland neighborhood. Come learn about how Noel can be involved.  For more info, contact Rachel Scott at rscott@noelumc.org

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Highland Christmas Shoppe Donations
Nov
6
to Dec 5

Highland Christmas Shoppe Donations

Collecting gifts now through December 8

The Shoppe, which is held this year on Saturday, December 13, 9am-12pm, at the Highland Center Gym, places new gift items and toys donated for Highland residents in a Shoppe, where they can purchase reduced price gifts for Christmas.  Donation wish lists are around the church or shop for donations online at the link below.

We also need many volunteers to make this event happen! Please sign up below.

Shop online

Volunteer!

 

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Zoom Prayer Vigil
Nov
5

Zoom Prayer Vigil

November 5, 9-9:30pm, Zoom ID: 970 471 5261 Passcode: noelprays  Join us!

There is no need to set up an account,

  • Click on the link below

  • Click on 'meet' at the top right of the screen

  • Click on 'join a meeting'

  • Enter Zoom ID and Passcode above.

Sign into Zoom

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Glass & Grace: A NCAP Holiday Fundraiser
Nov
2

Glass & Grace: A NCAP Holiday Fundraiser

A holiday experience of art, ambiance and generosity

November 02, 2-4:30pm, The Highland Art House

1525 Stephens Ave., Shreveport, LA  ~ $75 per person

An elegant holiday experience awaits!  Guided by NCAP artists, you will create a luminous keepsake with crushed glass and shimmering accents—transforming fragments into a one-of-a-kind work of art that celebrates both beauty and generosity.

Enjoy a warm holiday ambiance with festive decor, candlelight, and seasonal music.

Complimentary refreshments, featuring warm apple cider, cocoa, and artisanal holiday treats

Register

 

 

 

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All Saints Sunday
Nov
2

All Saints Sunday

Celebrate the memory of those saints who have gone before us this past year. 

A full Sunday of love and remembrance.

Remember to set your clocks back one hour Saturday night, November 1, for daylight savings.

 

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Highland Clean-up
Oct
11

Highland Clean-up

Saturday, October 11, 9-11am, Meet in Noel Café

Grab your gloves and let’s beautify! Noel is working in conjunction with the Highland Neighborhood Association to be good stewards of our neighborhood!

Register

 

 

 

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Purple Bag Ministry - October
Oct
7
to Oct 31

Purple Bag Ministry - October

Bags can be dropped off all month at the church office, Monday-Thursday 8:30am-12pm or 1-5pm, and Friday 8:30am-12pm.  The List for October: Oatmeal Packets, Jiffy      Muffin Mix, Saltine Crackers, Vienna Sausage, Pkgs. of Cookies, and Water (16.9 oz)

Bags with instructions in Noel’s office/worship spaces;  or online at noelumc.org/foodpantry.

 

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Dementia 101
Sep
24

Dementia 101

Is it the normal forgetfulness of aging, or is it the beginning of something else? Find answers to that question and others as Noel’s Young at Heart Ministry joins the global effort to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia during world Alzheimer’s month. 

Wednesday, September 24, 10-11:30am -

Understanding Dementia/Reducing your Risk

Wednesday, October 1, 10-11:30am, - Safety vs. Autonomy—When to Intervene

Both sessions are free and held at The Crossing on the Youth Floor

Register with Rev. Kaylan Walker, kwalker@noelumc.org

A former caregiver herself, Stacey R. Hand, MA, CVT is a research associate at LSUHS   Center for Brain Health. Over the past 15 years she has helped hundreds of families through her presentations and her work for The Bridge Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center.

 

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Create for Calm Kick-off and Exhibition Opening
Sep
21

Create for Calm Kick-off and Exhibition Opening

NCAP - Highland Art House Exhibition Opening/Create For Calm Exhibition Kick-off

Sunday, September 21, 2-4:30pm, Highland Art House, 1525 Stephens Ave.

Artist, Karen Ebbesson, will present her show, Palette and Plank: Art Beyond the Brush, in the Bonnie Watkins Gallery, while NCAP art students will be featured in the Young Artist Gallery.

In addition, we will kick off NCAP’s Create for Calm Initiative with information about upcoming free workshops (see separate event listing below).

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Bible Buddies
Sep
14

Bible Buddies

Sundays, September 14 through October 5

3-4:30pm, locations vary; free

Small group study for 3rd-5th grade children to help them learn how to use their Bibles. 

We explore through games, activities and play.

 

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