WELCOME to North Scottsdale U.M.C. kids website!
We are a family friendly United Methodist church in Scottsdale, AZ.

Sunday School Classes

NSUMC offers a children and youth Sunday School opportunity at 10:00 a.m. with traditional Sunday School. Our nursery is open for babies and toddlers at both our 8:30am and 10:00am services.

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 throughout the school year.

Creative Christians

We are blessed 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

In honor of postponing our All Church Retreat, NSUMC will be hosting a virtual campfire with song. We invite everyone to join us for camp songs and  B.Y.O.S. "bring-your-own s'mores!" This Saturday 3/28 @ 7:30pm; email us for the  ZOOM  link  office@nsumc.com.

Join us for ZOOM Online Worship
THIS SUNDAY 3/29 @ 10am

Parent Homeschool FREE Resources

The Coronavirus, COVID-19, has closed school campuses throughout Arizona.  The local school districts are implementing online learning opportunities.  Here are links to 100's of FREE online learning to help keep your student active during the next few weeks.

Palm Sunday Worship

April 5th, 2020, 8:30 & 10:00 a.m.

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

Good Friday Service

April 1oth, 2020, 7:00 p.m.

Join us on Good Friday at 7:00pm in the NSUMC Sanctuary as our Chancel choir shares their talents for our Good  Friday  Service.   This service will begin at 7:00pm in the  NSUMC 600 seat  sanctuary.   Nursery care will be available. ​

Three Easter Sunday Worship Services


April 12th, 2020, 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 patio! There will be music, communion, coffee and sweets afterward! Come early and wake up with joy in the Son! 

April 12th, 2020, 8:30 a.m.
Worship Service   with  Communion at 8:30 a.m.

Join  NSUMC as 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 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.

April 12th, 2020, 10:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship Service

Adults may join NSUMC as the Sanctuary bursts into the colors of spring and  the choir fills the choir loft with  music.  Activities  for children will begin in the Fellowship Hall during the service.  Please stop by the Fellowship Hall after service for coffee, sweets and friendly fellowship!

Easter Science Event 2020 @ 10am

NEW this year NSUMC will host "Easter Science"  event that will begin in the fellowship hall with the Easter story.  Then  the Mad Scientists will present the experiments.  At the end of the presentation all student will get an Easter goody-bag filled with treats.  This FREE event is open to all children ages 3-12. Youth (ages 13-18) are invited to assist with the program experiements.

Easter Sunday School @ 8:30am

​PLEASE NOTE; The "Easter Science Event"  will ONLY occur during our 10:00am service.  We will have an 8:30am Sunday School class for ages 3-12 and that lesson will be about the Easter Story (no science).  Students at both services will receive an Easter goodie bag.

Spiritual Gifts for High School students- 4/26/20

The High School Milestone for 2020 the teens will learn  about their Spiritual Gifts.  The students will discuss what spiritual gifts are. They will take an assessment.  This Milestone Celebration will occur on Sunday, April 26th at 10:00am. ​

Knights of the North Castle VBS/Day Camp

​North Scottsdale United Methodist Church’s 2020 summer day camp is entitled “Knights of the North Castle.”  This camp adventure will be held Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 19, 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 “Knights of the North Castle” kids will discover how to serve others and share God’s love in this world.  They will go on a quest in search of inner strength.  This day camp offers energizing music, interactive bible puppetry, super science experiments, creative crafts, hands-on mission work, yummy snacks, and active games that are out-of-this-world! There will also be a 14’ waterslide for the campers to enjoy on Friday!

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Our Pastors!
---and their adorable children---

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The Rev. David Rennick is an Arizona native who grew up in Mesa.  He brings with him over twenty years of pastoral experience.  He was most recently appointed at First United Methodist Church of Mesa where he served as Senior Pastor. 
 
He earned Bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Grand Canyon University, Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Formation and Discipleship from Wesley Theological Seminary. 
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​Pastor   Dave is an Arizona native who grew up in the Phoenix metro area and has been in full-time pastoral ministry for the last 12 years. He completed his seminary training at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Over the course of his pastoral ministry, Dave has served as a youth pastor, associate pastor, senior pastor and church planter. He has worked in a variety of ministry contexts from rural to urban and from suburban to inner city.

Pastor Dave loves sports and is active in community sports leagues. He has worked in and enjoys photography and he says he is a decent cook. Check out his salsa recipe on our YouTube channel.   ;-)
​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOgxKiIVBKxxKkEmN5IMGxQ​

Mingus Mountain Camp- All Church
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North Scottsdale United Methodist Church’s is offering a RETREAT for all members of the congregation at our DSW Conference Camp,   Mingus Camp  near Prescott, AZ. This  adventure will be held Friday evening, March 27th through Sunday, March 29th at 1pm.
 
This retreat will include two nights (Friday and Saturday) and five meals (three meals on Saturday and two on Sunday).  The Mingus camp offers cabins with six beds per room and a bathroom down the hallway.  We will share a program on Saturday morning and host an outdoor worship service on Sunday.

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is Hosting:
"Lord’s Prayer Milestone"
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Sunday, March 22nd, 2020 @ 10:00 a.m.
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North Scottsdale United Methodist church is hosting their “Lord’s Prayer Milestone” on Sunday, March 22nd, 2020 during their 10:00 a.m.. worship service.
 
Mark your calendars! You are invited to celebrate the Lord’s Prayer Milestone with your preschooler and kindergartner! 
 
Thoughout the year the Sunday School teachers will be working with the students 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.
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