Events at Northwoods
Connect, Create, Celebrate: Open Invitation to events beyond Sunday services.
Join us! Everyone is welcome!
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Many of us are mourning the absence of Arts in Action, a fantastic, high-energy night of music, poets and essayists, and the famous Art Dash. Northwoods held this event as an outside charity fundraiser annually from 2013– 2024, but it went silent last year for a number of reasons not relevant here. We hope to bring Arts in Action back as a Northwoods fundraiser next year. In the meantime, a group of avid supports are hosting . . . Arts and Entertainment.
Yes, this is a service auction event, but we’re doing our best to bring back the energy, the excitement, and ALL THAT ART on the wall. Names of all the buyers of art dash ticket are put in a hat, and when your name is called, you can claim any piece still up on the wall. There will be many more choices than tickets sold, and the value of everything is higher than the ticket price. Art Dash tickets are $40.
You can also attend without an art dash ticket. General admission is only $15 (with a max of $30 for families of 3 or more). Bring an appetizer or dessert to share (BYOB); non-alcoholic beverages provided.
Saturday, August 29th. Doors open at 6:30, entertainment starts 7:00 ish.
Tickets are available here, and will be sold after the service on August 9, 16, and 23.
First Amendment Choir Practice
The First Amendment Choir is a public-facing group dedicated to expressing conscience, witness, and peaceful protest through song. Participants are welcome to bring their voices and/or any instruments they feel moved to share. Music has long been a powerful tool for moral courage, solidarity, and collective expression, and this group is rooted in nonviolence, care for one another, and the protection of fundamental freedoms.
In addition to musical participants, we are actively seeking non-musical participants, especially for protest. These roles may include presence, sign-holding, logistical support, or simply standing in visible solidarity. No musical experience is required—only a willingness to show up peacefully and together.
Meeting: Tuesdays at 6pm in the Garden Room.
Millbend Coffeehouse Presents
Sara Van Buskirk
Saturday, August 8 at 7pm
Sara Van Buskirk is a singer songwriter from Houston, Texas whose work is known for raw, commanding vocals, emotional depth, and vivid lived-in storytelling. Sara is a strikingly gifted songwriter and musician whose sound resonates with raw emotion, vivid storytelling, and haunting melodic textures.
Visit www.millbend.org for tickets and information.
Curious About the Mutual Aid Circle?
Have you wondered what the Mutual Aid Circle is all about? Whether you’re considering volunteering as a Soul Supporter or Care Coordinator, interested in helping out with practical care needs, or you’re simply curious about how this ministry of care and connection works, you’re warmly invited to join one of two online orientation sessions.
Tuesday, August 18 or Thursday, August 27
6:00–7:30 p.m. on Zoom (Digital Sanctuary)
We’ll explore the vision and structure of the Mutual Aid Circle, how we care for one another in times of need, and the many ways people participate. There is no expectation or obligation to volunteer—these sessions are simply an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and discover how this ministry helps our congregation put love into action.
Open Sign Up Events
Sign-Ups are parties, classes, and fun experiences hosted by Northwoods members — a great way to connect, learn, and support the church! The fundraiser may be over, but spots are still open year-round. Check out open events below — if you’re free, sign up and join the fun! Click here for more information!
Knitted (and Crocheted) Knockers – August 1 – Hosted by Laura Brackin – $20
Knit or crochet soft prosthetic breast inserts for breast cancer survivors using provided patterns and yarns. Bring your own needles or hooks; snacks provided (BYOB).
Let’s Take a Class Together: Session 1 – Proportions (Rescheduled) – September 5 – Hosted by Jamie Moody – $25
Join an online guided art class focused on drawing proportions for faces and figures. All materials are provided.
Shazam! 4th Annual Showdown – August 28 – Hosted by Monica Foy, Sara DaSilva & Kathryn Donohue – $20
Test your music knowledge in this fast-paced, adults-only game night with prizes, snacks, drinks, and plenty of laughs (BYOB).
Arts and Entertainment – August 29 – Hosted by Kate Rhoad, M Street, David Shontz & Kathryn Donohue – $40
Enjoy an evening of music, poetry, storytelling, and the return of the famous Art Dash, where every ticket includes a chance to claim a piece of original artwork.