WELCOME to North Scottsdale U.M.C. kid's website!
We are a family friendly United Methodist church in Scottsdale, AZ.
Sunday School ClassesNSUMC offers a Sunday School opportunity at 10:00 a.m. with traditional Sunday School. We also have a nursery for babies and toddlers.
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Godly PlayOur 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.
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Creative ChristiansWe 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
Teen Confirmation classes are beginning.
Do you have a child who is in the sixth grade or older and wants to participate in our Spring 2020 Confirmation classes? For more information, please contact Pastor Dave Wasson (dwasson@nsumc.com).
Communion Milestone 2020
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Knights of the North Castle VBS/Day Camp
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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!
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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. |
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 |
Baptism Milestone Anniversary
Come Celebrate Epiphany!
The wise men traveled from afar barring gifts. Because of the three gifts that were given to the Christ child we assume that there were three wise men. That fact won't even be on the children's radar. They are interested in the gifts that the magi (wise men) brought to baby Jesus. Gold, frankincense and myhr. What a magical way to present this story!
This story will be shared on Sunday, January 5th in the Sunday School classrooms @ 10am.
This story will be shared on Sunday, January 5th in the Sunday School classrooms @ 10am.
Christmas Eve for Young Families
Our children-friendly Christmas Eve service begins at 4:00pm. It offers an informal children's play, Christmas carols and scripture. It features our three children's choirs; AngeliX, Kids of Grace and Cherub. This service will end with the dimming of the sanctuary lights and the lighting of glow sticks by all attendees. NSUMC also hosts a 7pm and 11pm service.
"And the Glory Shone Around"
Christmas Cantata 2019
The Cantata is best suited for children ages 12 and up. North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is offering One Room Sunday School in our fellowship hall during the 10am service on Sunday, Dec. 15th while the adults are in the sanctuary enjoying the CANTATA. NSUMC will not have children’s moments or the 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 old’s may visit the nursery. NSUMC is hosting a Mad Science Winter Experiment Experience. You know your child and what works best for them. They are welcome at either experience.
Winter Science Experiment Event
for children & teens
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is offering Winter Science EXPERIMENT EVENT in our fellowship hall at 10am on Sunday, Dec. 15th 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 Mad Science Winter Experiment Event. 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!
Christmas Sing Along
Creative Christians invite ALL FAMILIES to the North Scottsdale UMC fellowship hall to SING CHRISTMAS CAROLS. This activity is hosted by our amazing after school program, "Creative Christians!"
Thank you to our director, Janet Flournoy!
Thank you to our director, Janet Flournoy!
LOAD the ANGEL TREE EVENT for YOUTH
ALL Junior & Senior High Students are invited to help the NSUMC Mission Committee with our annual LOAD THE ANGEL TREE EVENT, Sunday, Dec. 8th, 2019 during the 10am service. You will be supporting a great ministry by loading all those gifts that our fabulously generous NSUMC members purchased (over 200 people)!
Thank you for being an angel and blessing many angels!
Thank you for being an angel and blessing many angels!
Advent Celebration
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church invites the community to come prepare for the birth of the infant Jesus at their 22nd annual Advent Celebration on Sunday, December 1st, 2019, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm located at the church, 11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church spreads the joy of ADVENT by inviting the community to a make-and-take craft event and a light lunch. All families, large and small, are invited.
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church spreads the joy of ADVENT by inviting the community to a make-and-take craft event and a light lunch. All families, large and small, are invited.
Beatitude's Milestone
Our 4th-5th grade students will learn about the Beatitudes prayer and what it means to them. They will focus on being peacemakers and instruments of peace at home and school. They will create peace pillows. On Sunday, Nov. 17th, 2019 they will celebrate this new knowledge with our congregation during our 10:00 am worship service.
We are grateful to our 4th-5th grade Sunday School teachers for supporting the students and their faith journey!
We are grateful to our 4th-5th grade Sunday School teachers for supporting the students and their faith journey!
Trunk or Treating 2019
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church will host its 21st Annual Trunk or Treat Festival from 4-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 27th in the N.S.U.M.C. parking lot located at 11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. This event is free to the public.
This event provides an opportunity for church and community families to enjoy a safe, free and friendly trick or treating experience. The event will begin at 4:00 p.m. with carnival games, snow cones and bouncer. Food Trucks and other snacks will be available throughout the evening. Halfway through the event the N.S.U.M.C. Youth Group will lead children in a costume parade. The night will end with the awarding of trophies for exceptional costumes and decorated trunks, and the highly coveted “Trunk-or-Treating.”www.nsumckids.info/trunk-or-treat.html
This event provides an opportunity for church and community families to enjoy a safe, free and friendly trick or treating experience. The event will begin at 4:00 p.m. with carnival games, snow cones and bouncer. Food Trucks and other snacks will be available throughout the evening. Halfway through the event the N.S.U.M.C. Youth Group will lead children in a costume parade. The night will end with the awarding of trophies for exceptional costumes and decorated trunks, and the highly coveted “Trunk-or-Treating.”www.nsumckids.info/trunk-or-treat.html
Internet Safety Milestone for 6th-8th Students
Our middle school students will learn about how to keep themselves safe while using the internet. There are so many new apps daily and staying anonymous is getting more difficult. They will teach the congregation their learnings on Sunday, Oct. 27th during the 10:00am service.
During the month of October the class will discuss.... How could we live without our smartphones, laptops, and other devices that allow us to go online? That's how most of us keep in touch with friends and family, take pictures, do our homework, do research to find out the latest news, and even shop. But besides the millions of sites to visit and things to do, going online offers lots of ways to waste time — and even get into trouble. But some people you meet online might try to take advantage of you, steal your personal information, or harass or threaten you (called cyberbulling).
During the month of October the class will discuss.... How could we live without our smartphones, laptops, and other devices that allow us to go online? That's how most of us keep in touch with friends and family, take pictures, do our homework, do research to find out the latest news, and even shop. But besides the millions of sites to visit and things to do, going online offers lots of ways to waste time — and even get into trouble. But some people you meet online might try to take advantage of you, steal your personal information, or harass or threaten you (called cyberbulling).
- CHERUB CHOIR (ages 2-6) will be performing at our 10am service on Sunday, Oct. 27th. Parents- please have your child to church by 9:45 for one last practice! Congregation- come enjoy the voices of our elementary school children!
Welcome to Sunday School Milestone
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 22nd, 2019 at 10am service. These children will receive "My First Bible" board Bibles when they attend.
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 the community and beyond!
Come find out how you can get connected in the community and beyond!
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church would like to send children back to school with a bag tag, blessing and free concert! For those that are not sending student off to school, you are welcome to donate a new backpack that will be blessed and distributed to Vista del Camino. NEW THIS YEAR, N.S.U.M.C. will host a free coffee shop concert featuring Brittany Glenn in their fellowship hall and a COFFEE FOOD TRUCK in the parking lot following the 10:00 am service.
Backpacks, Blessings & Brittany
Donate Backpacks & Supplies
Start SHOPPING! NSUMC will bless our and less fortunate children's backpacks on 8/11. Help us share compassion and generosity!
All children are invited to bring their backpack to church on Sunday August 11th, 2019 so both they and their backpack can be blessed at the 10:00 a.m. worship service.
Backpacks are our children’s constant companions as they go about their school days, and the pastors of N.S.U.M.C. 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. The new backpacks will be blessed, tagged and distributed to Vista del Camino. Vista del Camino is a recreational facility in south Scottsdale (7700 E. Roosevelt St Scottsdale, AZ 85257) that offers after school care, clothing, food and school supplies to less fortunate children.
All children are invited to bring their backpack to church on Sunday August 11th, 2019 so both they and their backpack can be blessed at the 10:00 a.m. worship service.
Backpacks are our children’s constant companions as they go about their school days, and the pastors of N.S.U.M.C. 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. The new backpacks will be blessed, tagged and distributed to Vista del Camino. Vista del Camino is a recreational facility in south Scottsdale (7700 E. Roosevelt St Scottsdale, AZ 85257) that offers after school care, clothing, food and school supplies to less fortunate children.
“To Mars & Beyond” - Day Camp
June 24—June 28, 2019
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church’s 2019 summer day camp is entitled “To Mars & Beyond.” This camp adventure will be held Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28, 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.
REGISTER HERE!
REGISTER HERE!
BIBLE SUNDAY 2019 -
A Second Grade Milestone
Our church has a wonderful tradition of giving Bibles to our second grade students. This year we will have this celebration on Sunday, May 19th, 2019 during the 10am service. We would love to have every 2nd grade student in attendance during this worship service, so all may receive their Bibles together.
"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, May 5th, 2019. 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!
High School Financial Milestone 2019
Our youth (middle school and high school students) will learn about their finances. Our Sunday school teachers will help them review their current finances, projected finances for when they are away at school or on their own. They will also learn about tithing. They will celebrate their new “ah ha” moments during our 10am service on Sunday, April 28th, 2019 .
Easter Service
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Mini-Egg Hunt
April 21st, 2019, 10:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship Service &
Mini-Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m.
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. 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!
Traditional Worship Service &
Mini-Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m.
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. 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!
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 - 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.
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.
Mardi Gras Lenten Reflection
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church invites families to come prepare for the Lenten season at their Mardi Gras Jazz Lenten Reflection and Luncheon on Sunday, March 3rd, 10:00am located at the church, 11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254. This event is free to the public.
"Communion Milestone"
1st - 3rd Grade Students
North Scottsdale United Methodist church is hosting their “2019 Communion Milestone.” Your first, second and third grade students are invited to celebrate the Communion Milestone with North Scottsdale United Methodist Church! We are inviting these students to a Milestone Celebration just for them on Sunday, February 24th, @ 10:00am in the NSUMC sanctuary located at, 11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254
Scouting Sunday 2/10/19 both services
On Scouting Sunday we honor scouts and offer a blessing over them. We will also acknowledge the dedicated adult volunteers who serve as troop leaders, assistant leaders, and those in other areas of leadership.
We congratulate all the children, youth and volunteers who are active in scouting throughout Scottsdale and the greater community. Scouts and leaders are encouraged to wear their uniforms. We will have a special prayer and a Scout Sunday patch for each scout.
We congratulate all the children, youth and volunteers who are active in scouting throughout Scottsdale and the greater community. Scouts and leaders are encouraged to wear their uniforms. We will have a special prayer and a Scout Sunday patch for each scout.
"Baptism Anniversary Milestone"
North Scottsdale United Methodist church is hosting their “Baptism Milestone” on Sunday, January 13th, 2019 during their 10:00 a.m.. worship service.
Every January we celebrate the first anniversary of anyone who was baptized the previous year.
If you or someone you know was baptized last year, you are invited to celebrate the anniversary of that baptism at North Scottsdale United Methodist Church! We invite all the people that were baptized in 2018 to celebrate the anniversary of their baptism on Sunday, January 13th, @ 10:00am in the NSUMC sanctuary located at, 11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254.
Every January we celebrate the first anniversary of anyone who was baptized the previous year.
If you or someone you know was baptized last year, you are invited to celebrate the anniversary of that baptism at North Scottsdale United Methodist Church! We invite all the people that were baptized in 2018 to celebrate the anniversary of their baptism on Sunday, January 13th, @ 10:00am in the NSUMC sanctuary located at, 11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254.
A family Mission Opportunity to make Activity Books and Craft Kits for Phoenix Children's Hospital on Sunday, Sept. 23rd following the 10am service. These kits will be distributed to children who are patients at PCH as well as their family members. This is a great opportunity for our NSUMC families to make a difference in the lives of families who are going through a difficult time. Hope to see you there!!
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Youth Winter Camp
The NSUMC youth enjoyed winter camp in February at Mingus Mountain Camp with dozens of youth throughout our conference.