EVENTS

NCAP - Create for Calm Workshops
Oct
1
to May 28

NCAP - Create for Calm Workshops

Express. Reflect. Restore.

Classes Through 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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Young at Heart Ministry: New Year, New You!
Jan
28

Young at Heart Ministry: New Year, New You!

Wednesday, January 28, 10am - 12pm, Youth Crossing

Paula Fenter, a well-known physical therapist in Shreveport, will lead a free chair exercise class that’s perfect for beginners and still challenging for fitness enthusiasts.

Register by calling the church office at 318-221-5207.

 

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Souper Saturday Ministry
Jan
31

Souper Saturday Ministry

Prep/Deliver on January 31, 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 Thursday, January 29. Questions, Leah Miller: 318-230-9662.

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Food Pantry Purple Bag Ministry for Feburary
Feb
1
to Feb 27

Food Pantry Purple Bag Ministry for Feburary

Bags can be dropped off all month at the church office Monday-Thursday 8:30am-12pm or 1-5pm, and Friday 8:30am-12pm.   February List: Peanut Butter, Saltine Crackers, Jiffy Cornbread Mix, Canned Tuna and Ramen Noodles Pick up a bag in Noel’s office or     worship spaces; instructions are included in the bag or shop online at noelumc.org/pantry

 

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Souper Bowl of Caring Collection
Feb
8

Souper Bowl of Caring Collection

Noel’s Food Pantry is joining up with Souper Bowl of Caring, raising awareness of charities providing shelter, food, and compassion.  Bring canned soup to VOTE for your team on Super Bowl Sunday by placing your canned soup items in the red wagon that represents “YOUR TEAM!” Noel’s youth will be on hand to collect your donations of canned soup and monetary donations for Noel’s Food Pantry.

 

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Bible Buddies
Jan
25

Bible Buddies

Starts Sunday, January 25

12-2pm, locations vary

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

We explore through games, activities and play. Lunch provided.

 

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Muddy Mondays
Jan
19

Muddy Mondays

MUDDY MONDAYS - NCAP ONGOING POTTERY GROUP

Every Monday, 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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Holiday Closure
Jan
19

Holiday Closure

Holiday Closing—Church campus 

Monday, January 19, 2026

Noel’s Campus, including the Church Office, Children’s Center and Food Pantry will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.

 

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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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