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We are a family friendly United Methodist church in Scottsdale, AZ.

Sunday School Classes

NSUMC offers two Sunday School opportunities:  8:30 a.m. Creativity Studio and 10:00 a.m. traditional Sunday School. We also have a nursery for babies and toddlers.

Godly Play

Our Sunday School teachers host a Godly Play worship experience for our children as part of their Sunday School classroom experience during our 10:00 a.m. service during the school year.

Creative Christians

We are fortunate to offer a weekday after-school program for children ages 5-12 years old. This creative group meets on Fridays from 3:30-5:00 p.m. 
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Recent News

High School Milestone St. Francis

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is Hosting:
"St. Francis of Assisi Milestone for High School Students"
Sunday, April 29th, 2018 @ 10:00 a.m.
 
North Scottsdale United Methodist church is hosting their “St. Francis of Assisi Milestone for High School Students” on Sunday, April 29th, 2018 during their 10:00 a.m.. worship service.
 
Your high school student is invited to celebrate the St. Francis of Assisi Milestone with North Scottsdale United Methodist Church!  We are inviting all high school students to celebrate the new information that they have and will be learning about St. Francis to a Milestone Celebration just for them on   Sunday, April 29th, @ 10:00am    in the NSUMC sanctuary located at, 11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254
 
The Sunday School teachers have been teaching the students about St. Francis throughout the month of April to help the students get a better understanding this saint and his ministry.   Students will learn that Francis enjoyed a very rich easy life growing up because of his father's wealth and the permissiveness of the times. He did poorly in school and was very rebellious. His rollercoaster life led him through extravagant times of chasing idols all the way to living on the streets.  Then back to rebuilding a church and creating a religious order.  He was able to rebuild a healthier life as well and his love for creation blossomed.
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​Join us as we celebrate burning our mortgage!  NSUMC has "freedom at 40!" This is our 40th year of charter membership within  of the Desert Southwest Conference within the United Methodist denomination. 

The Dedication celebration will begin at the end of the 10:00 am service. The entire congregation and guests are asked to exit the sanctuary and join us outside as we symbolically burn our mortgage! Many thanks to our members over our 40 year history for their dedication and tithing. We are grateful for the blessings that this campus and it's members have and will offer its members, the greater community and to people throughout the world. Generous stewardship at it's finest!

VBS/Summer Day Camp
ROLLING RIVER RAMPAGE 
June 25-29, 2018 --- 9a-12noon

​North Scottsdale United Methodist Church’s 2018 summer day camp is entitled “Rolling River Rampage.”  This camp adventure will be held Monday, June 25 through Friday, June 29, 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at NSUMC.  It is open to all children ages three through twelve.  The requested donation is $45 per child for the entire week’s program.
 
At Rolling River Rampage children will discover that life is an adventure full of wonder and surprise, and that they can count on God to be with them on the entire journey.  VBS Rolling River Rampage offers energizing music, interactive bible puppetry, super science experiments, creative crafts, hands-on mission work, delicious snacks, and active games that will help kids ride the rapids of amazing grace!! The adventure includes curriculum from Steve Spangler Science http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/.. There will also be a 14’ waterslide for the campers to enjoy on Friday!
 
Call the church office at 480-948-0529 to request a registration form or visit them on-line at http://www.nsumckids.info/vbs-day-camp--rolling-river-rampage.html and printout a registration form that will need to be returned to the church office (11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254).  Or just stop by Monday morning, June 25th with a completed registration form for each child.

Learning the Lord's Prayer
PreK &  Kindergarten Milestone

​Our prekindergarten and kindergarten classes will celebrate their Lord’s Prayer Milestone during the 10:00 am worship service on Sunday, April 15th, 2018. The Sunday School teachers will work with the children throughout the school year to help them learn this very important prayer. This is a prayer that expresses God’s desire to have an ongoing relationship with them throughout their entire faith journey. Thank you to our parents for allowing them to be a part of this celebration!! All participants will receive a received a cuddly "prayer bear" as a gift for their new found success.   We are grateful for our Sunday School teachers for being so supportive and dedicated throughout the entire school year!

Easter Service & Egg Hunt, April 1st

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​April 1st, 2018, 10:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship Service &
Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m.
Adults may join NSUMC as the Sanctuary bursts into the colors of spring and both of the choirs fill the Choir Loft with the music.  Activities and crafts for children will be in the Fellowship Hall during the service. The Easter Egg hunt will occur during the service.  You are also invited to stop by the Fellowship Hall after service for coffee, sweets and friendly fellowship!
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April 1st, 2018, 6:30a.m.
Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m.
Come in your blue jeans and join us for the first service of Easter morning on the Outdoor Sports Court! There will be music, Holy Communion, coffee and sweets afterward! Come early and wake up with joy in the Son! 
April 1st, 2018, 8:30 a.m.
Worship Service   with  Communion @ 8:30 a.m.
Join us NSUMC the Sanctuary bursts into the colors of spring and both of the choirs fill the Choir Loft with the music and an accompanying trumpets. NSUMC will have activities and crafts for children in the Fellowship Hall during the service. Adults and children are encouraged to stop by the Fellowship Hall after service for coffee and sweets.

Palm Sunday,
March 25th

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The Palm Sunday service commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem which is mentioned in all four canonical Gospels. ALL children are invited to join in the palm processional as the service begins.  Both services will also include music from the Chancel Choir.   Our KIds of Grace and  Cherub Choirs will perform at the 10:00 am service.  
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Labyrinth Walk, Mar. 25th, 2018
10:00-11:00 am

Our Sunday School children will be invited to participate  during  the 10:00 a.m. Sunday School time .  They will experience  five Holy Week stations and learn about the labyrinth.

The children will learn that    a    labyrinth does not have DEAD ENDS!  We can never get lost.  Walking toward the middle can be like walking towards God’s presence   as we  think  about how we can better focus on God.  In the middle we can thank God for our blessings. On our journey out of the labyrinth we can pray about how we can share God’s love to bless others.​

Thank you to our heroes! 
Your donations saved 30 lives!

1st-3rd Grade Communion Milestone

First through 3rd grade students are invited to celebrate the Communion Milestone  at North Scottsdale United Methodist Church!  We invite all first through 3rd  grade students to celebrate the new information that they will learn about communion at a Milestone Celebration just for them on Sunday, February 25th, @ 10:00am in the NSUMC sanctuary located at, 11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254
 
The Sunday School teachers will teach the students about communion throughout the month of January and February to help the students to better understand this very important part of the worship service. They will learn about the last supper, communion bread, the imagery and significance of the ritual.  
 
All students are invited if they had attended one, or all of the Sunday School classes. Children received communion pins during the  worship service presentation.

1MISSION:  Family Mission Trip
​to Build Homes in Mexico
February 1st - 4th, 2018

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If you're looking to strengthen your family bonds and teach your kids the importance of helping others, consider taking a family volunteer vacation. Most people assume they need to hop on a plane and cross the ocean to help those in need, but there are actually a number of volunteer destinations within  a few  hours of the valley.

Our youth director, Sarah Cushman,  has been working with 1Mission again to set up another awesome Youth Mission Trip to Mexico from after school on Thursday Feb. 1st through Sunday evening Feb.4th.

The more families and youth we can get, the better! There will be scholarships available.

Please email Sarah, via the the church office if you have any questions,  office@nsumc.com ​   
For more details click   here

40th Anniversary XL Celebration

We are looking forward to celebrating our 40th anniversary of ministry in North Scottsdale!  The event date has been set for:

Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018.  

Time, location and specifics  to be announced at a later date, but  mark your calendar for this  exciting celebration!

Winter STEM Program for Children

​This year's Winter Science theme is Up, Up and Away! – This spellbinding STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) special event introduces children to the principles of air and pressure. Hot air balloons, vortex generators and even a hovercraft will help children understand the power of air. The presentation will end with a take-home instant snow activity for each child.

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is offering One Room Sunday School in our fellowship hall at the 10am service on Sunday, Dec. 17th while our adults are in the sanctuary enjoying the CANTATA. We will not have children’s moments or our regular Sunday School that day instead all children ages 3-18 are asked to join us in the fellowship hall (the large room just east of the sanctuary where the coffee and snacks are located). Please send your children over (or walk them if that is more comfortable for you). Two year olds may visit the nursery. We are hosting a Up, Up, and Away! a Winter Experiment Experience. The Cantata is best suited for children ages 12 and up. You know your child and what works best for them. They are welcome at either experience. Christmas blessings to your family!

Amazing “Apostle’s Creed” Milestone for children grades 3-5

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Sunday, Nov. 12th, 2017 @ 10am service
The students in our 3rd-5th grade Sunday School class will learn about the Apostles Creed during Sunday School throughout the month of November and on Sunday, November 12th, 2017, they will be sharing what they have learned.  Please join us in the sanctuary on that date to celebrate this learning!

​6-8th Grade "Ten Commandments Milestone" 2017

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North Scottsdale United Methodist church is hosting their “6th-8th grade Ten Commandment’s Milestone” on Sunday, October 29th, 2017 during their 10:00 a.m.. worship service.
 
The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1–17 and Deuteronomy 5:4–21) help people understand the Old Testament and the ministry of Jesus. ​

TRUNK 
​-or- TREAT 
for all kids 

​Sunday, ​October 29th, 2017
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ​

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church (N.S.U.M.C.) will host its 20th Annual Trunk or Treat Festival from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, October 29th   in the NSUMC church parking lot located at 11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254.
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All are welcome!  The event is free. Food can be  purchased from Food Truck vendors.

Welcoming 2 & 3 year olds to Sunday School

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North Scottsdale UMC would like to officially welcome your two and three year old to Sunday School and Church by having them attend the  "Welcome to Sunday School Milestone."  We will celebrate this milestone on Sunday, September 17th,  2017 at  10am service. These children will receive "My First Bible" board Bibles when they attend.

Welcome Pastor Stuart!

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July 2nd we welcomed Rev. Stuart Salvatierra as our new Associate Pastor. NSUMC is Pastor Stuart’s first appointment to a United Methodist Church. He is from Tucson, Arizona, growing up at St Francis United Methodist Church. He is single with lots of family and friends in Tucson. Pastor Stuart has a passion for children and youth. He has served as a Youth Director and Youth and Christian Education Minister, most recently serving at St Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church. Please  welcome him at the worship service you attend!

Youth Winter Camp

The NSUMC youth enjoyed winter camp in February at Mingus Mountain Camp with dozens of youth throughout our conference.