I hope by now you've had a chance to read yesterday's Update on Reopening. This morning was our first outdoor event. On Wednesday night, we'll gather for Worship Under the Stars at 8:30 PM in the lower parking lot. (Please note the corrected time for this event.) Additionally, small groups may reserve outdoor spaces at the church by emailing Lynn Ward. I encourage you to read the update for more detailed information.

We want to pass the peace with you! Yesterday, we included images of mission partners in our worship service as a reminder of the connections we have that stretch far beyond this congregation. This Sunday and in the Sundays to come, we want to include pictures of YOU passing the peace to your Northridge family. I invite you to snap a picture of yourself, your children, your family, etc. holding up the peace sign (or holding a sign that says peace or any other creative way to express peace!). We'll include these in the worship service so that you can share the peace of Christ with those who aren't physically present with you on Sunday mornings. You may email these pictures to Lynn Ward.

Finally, it occurred to me after worship yesterday that I introduced a big question and encouraged you to reflect on that question this week but didn't offer any space for that in the worship service. This Sunday, there will be a brief time of reflection for you after the sermon so you can jot down notes, have a conversation with those around you, or whatever else is helpful as you engage these questions for yourself. Every time I prepare for worship, my gratitude for the living Word is renewed. Every time I see a detail that hadn't surfaced for me before in a story, I'm amazed. Every time scripture can mean something different than it did the last time I read it, I'm grateful. And, I hope that by reflecting on these questions you too experience gratitude for the living words of our faith.

Meeting ID: 873 8052 0327

Unafraid - Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times. Mondays at 7 pm beginning Oct. 19th. This course will explore fear through both a spiritual and a scientific perspective. The course is driven by the work of Adam Hamilton, senior pastor of a large Methodist church in Kansas. Hamilton addresses the anxieties and worries we face every day and helps us understand how to acknowledge fear without letting our lives be controlled by it. This five week video and discussion class will be led by MerriLee Anderson, beginning October 19 at 7:00 pm.

The Wired Word: Wednesdays at 7 PM

WIRED WORD Class -- Zoom Link

Wednesday, October 7; from 12 pm to 1 pm - side porch above the playground. Registration required, social distancing, masks, good weather - and the ability to enter via east side new outdoor stairs required. There will be no building access during the class on the porch. **click here to register - limited to 8 enrollees for this preliminary discussion.

What Prayer Is and Isn’t:  Do you really have to close your eyes to talk to God?

Using various resources and sharing lots of questions, we will explore together your stories about prayer, what scripture and life have to say about it, and the difficulties an inadequate understanding of prayer can present. We will also explore practical ways to participate in prayer yourself. Please register CLICK HERE to register and we will send you the Zoom link for the class.

Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7:30 AM

ZOOM BIBLE STUDY LINK

Presbyterian Women In Northridge

If you would like your child to participate in leading worship (via pre-recorded segments) please email Emily Cox at emilyc@northridgepc.org.

*Masks required when dropping off or volunteering.

Dear Northridge,

Mission Committee members delivered a packed SUV full of goods to the Wilkinson Center on N. Buckner on Monday. Maria Powers, who is the leader of the food pantry for Wilkinson, noted that needs continue to increase and that all of our donations will be distributed within a few days. We will continue to collect goods for Wilkinson Center through October. Please note that Pack the Pews time for collection will be 3:00-4:30 moving forward.

THANK YOU to all the dedicated members of Northridge who continue to share gifts of time and resources with our neighbors in need. You remind me each week why I am so proud to be a Northridger. We may not be meeting in the sanctuary, but we are fulfilling our job as a church through generosity and compassion.

Are you one of our Northridge valued seniors, age 60 or higher? Do you have questions about voting? Do you need assistance on how and where to vote, how to register or how to verify that you are registered? Are you interested in early voting or need assistance with voting in person on November 3^rd? 

The Deacons can help!  If you have questions about voting in the 2020 general election, contact Tony Cummins and Allan Tepera via email at Deacons@northridgepc.org or call us: to reach Tony (214) 343-9838 or to reach Allan (972) 841-4235.

Click here for Deacons' Voter Assistance Details.

YouTube is where you’ll find news and videos from our Northridge community. To stay up-to-date, visit this link and click “Subscribe.” You’ll be notified when new videos from Northridge are posted. At the top of the page, under "Created Playlists" you'll see a folder titled "Worship Services" and another folder titled "Wednesday Word." These are quick links where you can easily access all videos in each of those categories. On Sunday morning, when the live stream is finished, we will post worship to the "Worship Services" folder.