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

Sunday School Classes

NSUMC offers a Sunday School opportunity at 10:00 a.m. with 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. 
North Scottsdale UMC home page link

Recent News

North Scottsdale UMC would like to officially welcome your two and three year old children  to Sunday School and Church by having them attend the  "Welcome to Sunday School Milestone."  We will celebrate this milestone on Sunday, September 23rd,  2018 at  10am service. These children will receive "My First Bible" board Bibles when they attend.
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​Education Sunday

Sept. 9, 2018 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m

​ NSUMC offers an annual ministry fair to showcase all the events, activities,  and classes the church offers, as well as local mission opportunities.  

​Come find out how you can get connected in ministry!

TRUNK 
​-or- 
​TREAT 
for all kids 
​Sunday, ​
​October 28th, 2018
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.

---NSUMC--- 
Welcomes Our NEW Pastors!
---and their adorable kids---

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Welcome  to  Sunday School and Church!

North Scottsdale UMC would like to officially welcome your two and three year old children  to Sunday School and Church by having them attend the  "Welcome to Sunday School Milestone."  We will celebrate this milestone on Sunday, September 23rd,  2018 at  10am service. These children will receive "My First Bible" board Bibles when they attend.

Please let your child's  Sunday school teacher know if you and your toddler will be attending this milestone celebration,  email us at  office@nsumc.com   or just join us !
Thank YOU!
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​Welcome Rev. David Rennick

The Rev. David Rennick 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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Welcome BACK Pastor Wasson

​David 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, David 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 David 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​

Spring Family Camp

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church’s is offering a camping event for all members of the congregation at our DSW Conference Camp, Mingus Camp near Prescott, AZ. This camp adventure will be held Friday evening, March 29th through Sunday, March 31st at 1pm.
 
This camp will include two nights (Friday and Saturday) and five meals (three meals on Saturday and two on Sunday).  The camp offers cabins with six beds per room and a bathroom down the hallway.  We will share a program on Saturday morning and an outdoor worship service on Sunday.
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​Celebrate  Back-to-School with us!
BLESSING of the BACKPACKS  MILESTONE
​Sunday, 8/12/18 @ 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church would like to send children back to school with a blessing and a backpack tag.

All children are invited to bring their backpack to church on Sunday August 12th, 2018  so both they and their backpacks can be blessed at both our 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. worship service.

These backpacks are our children’s constant companions as they go about their school days, so the pastors of  NSUMC   would like to bless  them.  After the blessing, they will give each child a tag to put on their backpack to remind them that God is with them in their daily life and that their church family will be praying for them throughout the year.

Don't have any students at home? All are invited to be a blessing to other less fortunate children by purchasing a NEW backpack and bringing it to the church that Sunday. These new backpacks will be distributed to Vista del Camino Recreational Center in south Scottsdale.

VBS Mission Project


Thank  you to our campers and congregation for helping  our VBS  Mission project!  We collected over 5 dozen refillable water bottles and  money to subsize camper scholarships. All of these items will be sent to Mingus Mountain Camp.

Mingus Mountain Camp and Renewal Center is one of the United Methodist camps in Arizona.  It is located near Prescott, Arizona. Surrounded by Prescott National Forest and at an elevation of 7,600 feet, the camp offers groups an unforgettable mountaintop experience.  The monetary donation will help subsidize camper scholarships for children who cannot afford this experience.  The sweet children do not have the financial ability to attend these camps and enjoy   uniquely immersive opportunities to experience Christian community and spiritual growth in a mountain top setting. 

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

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​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.

​Sunday School Teacher 
Appreciation Breakfast

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 Join us SUNDAY,
MAY 6th
9:30am-10am
​in room #11.

If you are a   Sunday School teacher, would like to thank one or  be one,  YOU ARE INVITED!!! We  are looking for s'more great Sudnay School teachers!
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We will be thanking our incredible Sunday School teachers and our Nursery Staff for an amazing school year! We are so grateful that they have been so generous at sharing their  time and talents with the children of NSUMC for the past nine months!!

Blessing of the Animals

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​YOU ARE INVITED to bring your pet to a “Blessing of Animals”  Sunday, April 29th at 1:00 P.M. at North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, 11735 North Scottsdale Road, 85254. All pet owners and their pets are invited to come have the pastors offer a blessing on their pets.

"Blessing of Animals" is a witness to God's and the Church's love, care, and concern for creation. When we recognize our mutual interdependence with God's creatures, our stewardship of creation is also strengthened.

The entire community is invited to come celebrate their pets.

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

​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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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.​

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

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. ​

Youth Winter Camp

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