Welcome to the official website of North Olmsted United Methodist Church. We are a local church in the suburban setting of North Olmsted, Ohio. We foster spiritual growth through worship, prayer, and mission. We are an inclusive congregation; all are welcome in our church.
Our building is fully handicap accessible. All rooms are at the same grade level as our parking lot except the upstairs youth rooms. All doors are wide, and we have handicap accessible restrooms.
Created for Connection Sermon Series – Beginning September 8
Observing the widespread and severe effects of social disconnection on Americans’ health, Dr Vivek Murthy (Surgeon General of the United States) says that “loneliness and isolation represent profound threats to our health and well-being.” This reality reflects what our faith already teaches us: God created us for connection and community. Drawing on the experiences of the early church in scripture, let us relearn how God leads us into lives of meaningful relationship with Godself and one another.
Week 1: Connection Among Christians | Ephesians 4:1-6
Our local church is a place to build meaningful relationships through the gift of our one faith.
Week 2: Connection with God | John 15:1-12
Jesus was connected to the Creator and all his relationships were built on this relationship; so may all our relationships be built on our relationship with God. Staying connected to God helps us have more loving relationships with others and bear fruit.
Week 3: Connection with Community | Hebrews 10:23-25
In our loneliness, we often retreat from church and community. We are called, as believers, to prioritize the time for worship and small groups, to encourage each other in the faith.
Week 4: Connection Across Barriers | Ephesians 2:11-22
Division and barriers can isolate us from one another. Christ, through faith, can break down hostilities and move us into new community and connection with one another.
Week 5: Connection with the Larger Church (World Communion Sunday) | 1 Corinthians 10:16-17
On World Communion Sunday, Christians remember that they are part of the one body of Christ. Whether they share communion in a cathedral or the countryside, this Sunday celebrates our diversity as well as our common bonds
Adult Sunday School at 9am!
Craig Mueller will be teaching our Adult Sunday School again, and he will be starting the school year with Adam Hamilton’s “Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith.” Many of us wonder…is there a God? Many of us
wrestle with the Bible. We wonder if non-Christians are going to Hell, if Heaven is real, why prayers go unanswered and why innocent people suffer. Pastor Adam Hamilton discusses some of our most significant
sources of doubt and shows us how a steady trust in God can emerge from our doubts.
Matchless Bible Study
September 10th-November 4th
Tuesday Evenings @ 7:30 PM
We talk about Jesus all the time, but do we really know…Who is He? Why did He come to earth? How can I know Him? We live in a world where there’s a lot of confusion about Jesus. How can we know the truth? Learn
Scripture in a way that’s easy to understand, regardless of how long you’ve been studying the Bible. This study will deepen your understanding of Jesus through biblical, historical, and cultural insight and help you see Him less as an iconic figure and more as an intimate friend. Join us as we learn the story of our matchless Savior—
His mission, miracles and message. This is a repeat of the study we did last fall in our Thursday AM class, for those who prefer our evening class. We will meet on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 PM, for 8 weeks, beginning on
September 10th. The participation booklet cost is $16. Signup sheets are located on the sign-in table in Fellowship Hall. Please see Wendy or email her at sundayschool@noumc.org if you have questions or would like to sign up. Feel free to invite a friend!
Isaiah Adult Bible Study
September 12th – October 24th
Thursday’s @ 11 AM
Isaiah was a prophet, God’s mouthpiece to the nation of Judah. He challenges us, just as he challenged them, to rest in God’s promises. In this study, we will learn to trust God for who He is and how He reveals Himself in Scripture. We will grow in our understanding of the Book of Isaiah and its prophecies. We will grasp how Jesus fulfills the promises in the Book of Isaiah. And we will discover peace in God’s commands, character, and comfort. We will meet on Thursday mornings at 11 AM beginning on September 12th for 7 weeks. The participation booklet cost is $22 and comes with video access. Signup sheets are located on the sign-in table in Fellowship Hall. Please see Wendy, sundayschool@noumc.org, if you need more information or would like to sign up. Bring a friend!
Donate Online to Support the Nehemiah Mission
Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser benefitting the Nehemiah Mission! You can also donate online to directly support Nehemiah Mission by visiting our GoFundMe campaign! Thank you for your support!
Events Calendar
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Please Note: In our commitment to care for one another, please communicate with us, and do not attend any church events if you have any reason to be concerned about exposure to COVID. If you find you are sick or have tested positive after attending a church event, please tell us so that we can carefully and confidentially make others who were attending aware of exposure. Thank you for being respectful of our extended family of faith.
At-Home Worship Materials
In addition to in-person services, we will continue to live stream services every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. on YouTube!
Racial Justice Group Zoom Meetings
The Racial Justice Group will participate in the Pro-Racial Equity Group zoom meetings on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Recaps of any speakers are available after the meetings. NOUMC RJ Group will have a discussion zoom meeting on the following Monday evening. Contact noumc@noumc.org if you would like any of the registration info and zoom links.
Technology Trainees Needed
Do you know how to push a button? The booth crew is looking for some backup! We would like to invite people to train with us to learn how to run the audio-visual booth. Training will consist of a brief session to familiarize you with the equipment and procedures, and plenty of opportunities to stand with us in the booth during services to learn hands-on. Contact John or Phil Wolter or email webmaster@noumc.org.
Safe Sanctuary Information
Safe Sanctuary is a practice of radical hospitality, authenticity and an extravagant welcoming spirit. Therefore, as a Christian community of faith and a United Methodist congregation, we strive to conduct our ministries in ways that assure the safety and spiritual growth of all persons as well as all of the workers who serve children, youth and vulnerable adults.
We will follow reasonable safety measures in the selection and recruitment of workers; we will implement operational procedures in all programs and events; we will educate all of our workers with children, youth and vulnerable adults regarding the use of all appropriate policies and procedures. Read more.
Support Our Community Meal
Click here to donate to our GoFundMe fundraiser, benefitting our free community meal.
Financial Contributions to North Olmsted United Methodist Church
Thank you for continuing to be faithful with your financial gifts!
Financial Support of Racial Justice Ministries
Racial Justice is a vital ministry of the NOUMC. Specifically the Racial Justice and Kindness group continues to offer opportunities for education, dialogue, activities, meetings, and small group formation in and beyond the local church. In addition, the church has an established fund that supports financial needs for consultants, educational materials, publicity, and possible guest preachers and speakers.
With that in mind, please prayerfully consider your financial support of the “Racial Justice” fund which is a targeted, restricted account of the church in support of this special ministry. You may submit your check to: North Olmsted United Methodist Church with a memo designation of “Racial Justice.” Thank you.