This Sunday at Northwoods

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Join us this Sunday at 10:30am for

Living an Ish Life:
Finding courage to try, make mistakes, and keep growing.

Come celebrate an amazing week of camp with our campers and volunteers! Together we’ll play games, create, laugh, and discover why living life the “Ish” way means embracing mistakes, trying new things, and finding joy in the journey.

This is an Intergenerational Worship Service, so there will be no Religious Education classes. Everyone is invited to experience a small taste of the fun, creativity, and meaningful moments our children and youth shared during camp. We can’t wait to share this special morning with you!

*****NEW LINK TO ATTEND ONLINE*****

Since 2020, Northwoods has operated under a Zoom license purchased through the UUA at a significant discount. That program is now being phased out. However, because the account is now configured as an individual Zoom Pro account rather than one purchased through the UUA, Zoom now requires that all meetings use either a waiting room or a pass code for security purposes.

Online worship will take place using the Zoom video-conferencing platform, using a new link:

Click here to access the digital sanctuary directly.

Please note – if you use our custom URL to attend service www.zoom.us/my/northwoodsuu or join by Meeting ID: 766 833 5778, you will be prompted to enter a password, which is 1111.

Also this Sunday:

Food on the First

Collections for the Food Bank
This Sunday is Food on the First! Please bring non-perishable food items to church and place them in the basket at the front of the sanctuary. We will also donate plate collections to the Food Bank.

Northwoods has supported local food pantries for many years. Summer is an especially critical time, as demand often increases when children are home from school. In Montgomery County, more than 87,000 people experience food insecurity.

Thank you for helping us continue this important ministry and support our neighbors in need. Donations of all sizes make a difference.

Young Adult Group

Quarter Life CommUUnity, Northwoods’ young adult group, is meeting this at 12:30 PM to discuss growth, trying new things, and learning to accept criticism. We’ll draw on Unitarian Universalism’s rich faith traditions for wisdom and guidance. Also, special guest Rusty Rhoad will stop by to briefly discuss how QLC can contribute to a future worship service.

Sanctuary Improvement Townhall

You’re Invited to Join Us on Sunday, August 2

An exciting new chapter is beginning at Northwoods!

As we look toward our 50th Anniversary in 2028, we’re launching a multi-year Sanctuary Improvement Project to thoughtfully renew the spaces where we gather to worship, make music, celebrate, learn, reflect, and build beloved community.

This project is the result of months of collaboration among members from across our congregation, including the Arts & Décor Circle, Worship Arts Circle, Technology Circle, Church Administration, Board leadership, and many other dedicated volunteers. Together, they have been asking one important question:

How can our sanctuary better support the ministry of Northwoods for the next fifty years?

We are especially grateful to Mary Branson and Terry Leyenberger, whose extraordinary generosity has made this once-in-a-generation opportunity possible. Their gift reflects a deep love for Northwoods and a commitment to ensuring that our congregation has a welcoming, beautiful, and functional worship home for generations to come.

You’re invited to our Sanctuary Improvement Project Launch Townhall!

Come meet members of the SIP Circle, learn about the vision, timeline, and planned improvements, ask questions, and celebrate the beginning of this exciting journey.

Together, we’re preparing our worship home for the next fifty years.

Northwoods UUC Sanctuary Improvement Project Launch Townhall

Date: August 2, 2026

Time: 12:15 PM

Location: Northwoods Sanctuary

Religious Education

This Sunday at a Glance

Children will remain in the sanctuary for a worship service for all ages.

Options for Younger Children:

Our youngest friends can join the Chalice Children in the Childcare Room (Ages 2-4 yrs, room 2, downstairs). Families can also watch the service from the Family Room, or keep young children at the front of the sanctuary in the Wee Worship area.

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