Welcome to Northridge U.M. Church. Today, Pastor Karen will be making us think about the many schisms which have happened since the Church began, giving the world over 4200 different religions in the world and as of 2025, around 50,000 denominations or rites to choose from. Is this what God intended for the Church? Maybe it is something which has made you say hhmmmm….a time or two!

1 Corinthians 1:10 says, “I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.”

Other scriptures for the day may include: Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 9:38-41; 1 Corinthians 1:10-15; Galatians 1:6-10; Philippians 1:27.

Come and worship with us as we talk about the myriad of Churches in our community and world., reflecting the complex and diverse nature of religious practice worldwide, and see how God’s presence is within them.

Know that you are welcome here!

Join us this Sunday as Pastor Karen Crawford leads us in worship and we learn all about Grace. Our founders, John and Charles Wesley would have great debates about grace with one another and with colleagues. Will we debate Prevenient, Justifying, and Sanctifying Grace, or merely have a discussion where we can all learn more about God’s unending Grace.

Our readings for the morning may include: Ezekiel 34:11-12,18; John 6:44; Acts 20:24; Romans 2:4; 2 Corinthians 5:17-18a; Titus 2:11-14.

Let’s learn together about God’s Amazing Grace! Know that you are welcome here!

Join us for the NUMC Monthly Women's lunch, held on the first Saturday of every month at noon, at Studebaker's Country Restaurant in Springfield, Ohio.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy delicious food and connect with other women in our church community.

All women are welcome, so please invite your friends and family.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us this Sunday as Pastor Karen Crawford asks the questions, “Do All Religions Believe in God?”

As Christians we have one God: Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. But what do other faiths believe? Come and find out!

Our readings for the day are from: Genesis 1:27, 16:4-6,9,11-16, & 21:7; John 3:16-17 & 14:1-6; Acts 17:22; Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23; Philippians 2:5-8.

Come and discover the love that God has for All of His Creation! Come and find love here at NUMC; and, know that you are welcome here!

Welcome to Northridge UM Church. This Sunday Pastor Karen Crawford will help us to understand who is called, equipped and sent out to do God’s work.

We will meet some individuals in scripture that were called, delve into their training, and see where and what they were sent out to do! Then we will talk about what you and I are called, equipped and sent to do in the name of Jesus!

Our readings for the day might include: Isaiah 6:8; Matthew 4:19 & 10:25:40; Romans 12:6-8; and Ephesians 4:11-16.

Know that you are welcome here!

Join us this Sunday as Lay Leader Karen Grube teaches us what it means to be Chosen by God, and truly thankful!

Come and see the Laity of the Church lead us in worship, come and hear about the grace and goodness of our God, and come and find love!

The Scripture for the morning is from 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10.

You are welcome here!

“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. ” James 5:16

Prayer meetings are powerful gatherings where believers come together to seek God’s presence, support each other, and intercede for various needs.

Join us on October 20th at 7pm for a time of prayer.

We use a prayer list to keep us focused. We pray for Northridge UMC and her people. We pray for our staff. We lift up military men and women, fire, police, EMTs and other first responders. We pray for our denomination, our new Bishop, Hee Soo Jung and new District Superintendent, the Rev. Don Wilson; our community, nation and world; as well as the global Church.

If you have a prayer need that you want lifted up, please let the office know at 937-399-3909; or, if you are a pray-er, or want to become one, then join us in the sanctuary or quiet room for an evening of directed prayer.

Join us this Sunday as Pastor Karen shares a message about angels. What questions do you have about these Heavenly beings? Come and listen, learn and share!

Helpful scriptures to read ahead of time are: Exodus 23:20-22; Psalm 34:4-7 & 91:9-12; Isaiah 63:7-9; Daniel 6:19-23; John 5:1-8; Revelation 12:7-9.

Come and learn about how loved that you are on this Reformation Sunday.

You Are Welcome Here!