Welcome to Northminster

We are a biblically-based Presbyterian church seeking to experience and share God’s love to transform our homes, community and the world. We hope you will join us.
 

Join us this Sunday!

We have Sunday school for all ages at 9:30, and the worship service is at 11:00am. We look forward to seeing you! 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events

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News & Announcements for Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – AFTER WORSHIP

The Session has called a congregational meeting for this morning, March 29 following the worship service for the sole purpose of correcting an error in the Pastor’s Terms of Call.

HELPING HANDS OFFERING – THIS MORNING

Each 5th Sunday, any undesignated offerings placed in the collection plates go to Helping Hands, a ministry of churches in the Madison Heights-Elon area of Amherst County to help residents in need. It is administered through Madison Heights Baptist Church.

HOLY WEEK SERVICES

Maundy Thursday, April 2, 7:00 pm – @ Elon Presbyterian

Good Friday, April 3, 7:30 pm – @ Northminster Presbyterian

Easter Sunrise Service, April 5, 7:30 am – Bob Mills preaching

Easter Worship Celebration, April 5, 11 am – David Garrison preaching

EASTER LILIES FOR THE SANCTUARY

Northminster is continuing our tradition of placing Easter Lilies in the sanctuary on Easter morning. The lilies are $11.00 each. If you are interested in purchasing an Easter Lily, a sign-up sheet with information form and envelope are available on the hall bulletin board. Please place your order no later than Sunday March 29.

MISSION FOCUS FOR MARCH: BURUNDI HOPE PROJECT

Our mission ministry for the month of March is the Burundi Hope Project. You may make a donation to this important ministry by specifying Burundi on your check memo line.

“LAST THINGS” SEMINAR – TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 5:30PM

Whitten Funeral Home invites you to a seminar at NEPC covering “last things” (Will and Testaments, Living Wills, Estate Planning, Funeral Planning, etc.) on Tuesday, April 28, 5:30-7:30 pm.  Dinner included.  See flyer for more information.

SPRING COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES

Easter and final exams are coming up! For the first two Sundays in April (4/5 and 4/12), we will be collecting items to fill care packages for our seven college students.  Please drop off non-perishable items on the table in the narthex.  If you’d rather not bring items, we’d also welcome cash donations to cover the cost of shipping (roughly $10 per box for the four out of area students). We’ll also have cards available for you to sign.    See the April newsletter for more information.


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News & Announcements for Sunday, March 22, 2026

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 29

The Session has called a congregational meeting for next Sunday, March 29 following the worship service for the sole purpose of correcting an error in the Pastor’s Terms of Call.

POTLUCK LUNCH – NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 29

We are excited to invite you to an Easter potluck luncheon next Sunday, March 29th which will include an “upside down” Easter Egg hunt. The church will provide meat, drinks and bread. Please bring a side and a dessert.  We look forward to breaking bread with you!

COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICES CONTINUE WED. MARCH 25

The Community Lenten Services continue Wednesday, March 25. Each ~30 minute service is at noon at a different church in Madison Heights, with a different pastor preaching each week.  This week’s service will be at Madison Heights Baptist Church, with Rev. George Harris (from Madison Heights Christian Church) preaching.  Following the service, you are invited to stay for a community lunch.

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB – THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 10:00 AM

Northminster’s Book Club has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 26 at 10:00 in the morning. We are reading The Miracles Among Us by Dr. Marc Siegel. Please bring a food item to share during our meeting. 

EASTER LILIES FOR THE SANCTUARY

Northminster is continuing our tradition of placing Easter Lilies in the sanctuary on Easter morning. The lilies are $11.00 each. If you are interested in purchasing an Easter Lily, a sign-up sheet with information form and envelope are available on the hall bulletin board. Please place your order no later than Sunday March 29.

MISSION FOCUS FOR MARCH: BURUNDI HOPE PROJECT

Our mission ministry for the month of March will be the Burundi Hope Project. You may make a donation to this important ministry by specifying Burundi on your check memo line.

HELPING HANDS OFFERING – NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 29

Each 5th Sunday, any undesignated offerings placed in the collection plates go to Helping Hands, a ministry of churches in the Madison Heights-Elon area of Amherst County to help residents in need. It is administered through Madison Heights Baptist Church.


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News & Announcements for Sunday, March 15, 2026

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, we encourage you to join us Sunday mornings for a intergenerational Sunday school class, from 9:30-10:30.  We look forward to seeing you!

COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICES CONTINUE WED. MARCH 18

The Community Lenten Services continue Wednesday, March 18. Each ~30 minute service is at noon at a different church in Madison Heights, with a different pastor preaching each week.  This week’s service will be at Randolph Memorial Baptist Church, with Rev. Josh Beeler (from Madison Heights Baptist Church) preaching.  We look forward to celebrating Lent with you and our fellow brothers and sisters in the area.

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB – THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 10:00 AM

Northminster’s Book Club will meet on Thursday, March 19 at 10:00 in the morning. We are reading The Miracles Among Us by Dr. Marc Siegel. Again, we will ask you to bring a food item to share during our meeting. Looking forward to another lively discussion about our book and many other topics that randomly come up. Feel free to bring a friend!!

EASTER LILIES FOR THE SANCTUARY

Northminster is continuing our tradition of placing Easter Lilies in the sanctuary on Easter morning. Northminster members and friends may provide an Easter lily in honor of, or in memory of, a loved one. These lilies will be in the sanctuary on Easter Sunday, April 5 and you may take one home after the Easter service. The lilies will be $11.00each this year. If you are interested in purchasing an Easter Lily this year a sign-up sheet with information form and envelope are available on the hall bulletin board. Please place envelope with form and money in the offering plate or forward to the church office no later than Sunday March 29.

MISSION FOCUS FOR MARCH: BURUNDI HOPE PROJECT

Our mission ministry for the month of March will be the Burundi Hope Project established by Mark and Susan May. The work of Burundi Hope includes schools for deaf and blind students, a fish farm, sewing center, chicken business, church support, and training for pastors and teachers. You may make a donation to this important ministry by specifying Burundi on your check memo line.

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News & Announcements for Sunday, March 8, 2026

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, we encourage you to join us Sunday mornings for a intergenerational Sunday school class, from 9:30-10:30.  We look forward to seeing you!

COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICES CONTINUE WED. MARCH 11

The Community Lenten Services continue Wednesday, March 4. Each ~30 minute service is at noon at a different church in Madison Heights, with a different pastor preaching each week.  This week’s service will be at Rose Chapel Baptist Church, with Rev. Derik Hamby (from Randolph Memorial Baptist Church) preaching.  We look forward to celebrating Lent with you and our fellow brothers and sisters in the area.

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB – THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 10:00 AM

Northminster’s Book Club will meet on Thursday, March 19 at 10:00 in the morning. We are reading The Miracles Among Us by Dr. Marc Siegel. Again, we will ask you to bring a food item to share during our meeting. Looking forward to another lively discussion about our book and many other topics that randomly come up. Feel free to bring a friend!!

EASTER LILIES FOR THE SANCTUARY

Northminster is continuing our tradition of placing Easter Lilies in the sanctuary on Easter morning. Northminster members and friends may provide an Easter lily in honor of, or in memory of, a loved one. These lilies will be in the sanctuary on Easter Sunday, April 5 and you may take one home after the Easter service. The lilies will be $11.00each this year. If you are interested in purchasing an Easter Lily this year a sign-up sheet with information form and envelope are available on the hall bulletin board. Please place envelope with form and money in the offering plate or forward to the church office no later than Sunday March 29.

MISSION FOCUS FOR MARCH: BURUNDI HOPE PROJECT

Our mission ministry for the month of March will be the Burundi Hope Project established by Mark and Susan May. The work of Burundi Hope includes schools for deaf and blind students, a fish farm, sewing center, chicken business, church support, and training for pastors and teachers. You may make a donation to this important ministry by specifying Burundi on your check memo line.


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News & Announcements for Sunday, March 1, 2026

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, we encourage you to join us Sunday mornings for a intergenerational Sunday school class, from 9:30-10:30.  We look forward to seeing you!

COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICES CONTINUE WED. MARCH 4

The Community Lenten Services continue Wednesday, March 4. Each ~30 minute service is at noon at a different church in Madison Heights, with a different pastor preaching each week.  This week’s service will be at Northminster EPC, with Rev. Matthew Heckman (from Amelon United Methodist Church) preaching.  We look forward to celebrating Lent with you and our fellow brothers and sisters in the area.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 3:30 PM

Women’s Bible Study will be meeting on Tuesday, March 3 from 3:30 to 5:30 in the afternoon. We are using the book, “Sermon on the Mount” by Jan Wilkin. Homework is to read and answer questions for week 5, “You Have Heard That it Was Said” – pgs. 62 – 73.  Grab your book, your Bible and a snack that you can share with the group and come on over for an amazing Bible study. Come, even if you don’t get your homework completed. As always, bring a friend. Any questions, talk to Karey or Sharon.

MISSION FOCUS FOR MARCH: BURUNDI HOPE PROJECT

Our mission ministry for the month of March will be the Burundi Hope Project established by Mark and Susan May. The work of Burundi Hope includes schools for deaf and blind students, a fish farm, sewing center, chicken business, church support, and training for pastors and teachers. You may make a donation to this important ministry by specifying Burundi on your check memo line.

EASTER LILIES FOR THE SANCTUARY

Northminster is continuing our tradition of placing Easter Lilies in the sanctuary on Easter morning. Northminster members and friends may provide an Easter lily in honor of, or in memory of, a loved one. These lilies will be in the sanctuary on Easter Sunday, April 5 and you may take one home after the Easter service. The lilies will be $11.00each this year. If you are interested in purchasing an Easter Lily this year a sign-up sheet with information form and envelope are available on the hall bulletin board. Please place envelope with form and money in the offering plate or forward to the church office no later than Sunday March 29.


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