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SUMMARY:San Diego Seals play at Pechanga Arena
DESCRIPTION:For March the Young Adult group is planning on attending a San Diego Seals game on Saturday March 21st. Someone in the group has a connection and we can get tickets at $18 each for groups of 10+. If anyone is interested in attending they should let one of the group members know by Monday afternoon as we plan to purchase the tickets that evening. \nKey details:\nMarch 21st\, game time is 7 pm\nSan Diego Seals play at Pechanga Arena\nTickets at $18 \nReach out to any Young Adult leader if you have questions or to RSVP by Monday afternoon…\nShannon (shan.herrmann@gmail.com)\nIan (ian.bush96@gmail.com)\nJacob (jacobwilson858@gmail.com).
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/san-diego-seals-play-at-pechanga-arena/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T210000
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SUMMARY:Queer Small Group
DESCRIPTION:This care group brings together LGBTQ+ folks of all genders and journeys for twice-monthly gatherings (1st & 3rd Thurs) centered on friendship\, spiritual reflection\, and community care. Reach out to Cameron Byrd to learn more Cameron@CameronByrd.me
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/queer-small-group/2026-03-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T200227Z
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Young Adult group is a dedicated space for those in their 20s and 30s to connect\, learn together\, and have fun! The group meets regularly on the first Wednesday of the month\, and the third Sunday of the month. They also have a monthly social or volunteer opportunity! If you have any questions or want to join\, please email group leaders Shannon (shan.herrmann@gmail.com)\, Ian (ian.bush96@gmail.com)\, or Jacob (jacobwilson858@gmail.com).
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/young-adult-group-2/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Contact us for location
CATEGORIES:Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20260312T054921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T054921Z
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SUMMARY:Immigrant Defense Resources Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Learn tangible ways you can take action to defend immigrants in our community from those making an impact locally\, in this open forum.\nOur staff and other members of the congregation have been attending \nCity Heights Defense Committee meetings and looking for opportunities to help and collaborate with their organization. With our large social hall available to help\, we’re excited to be planning with CHDC this event where we can discuss how to protect immigrants and then break into interest groups to learn more on the area you’d like to get involved.
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/immigrant-defense-resources-sunday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20260228T054421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T065001Z
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SUMMARY:Church Cleanup Day
DESCRIPTION:Let’s have a party\, a cleaning party! We’ll be gathering from 9am – noon to do some cleaning and fixing up to the front of the church. Afterward we’ll be going over to Blind Lady Ale House for some food and drinks. Some of the things we’re planning include… \n\nPainting\nPower Washing\nPlanting / Plant Care\nCommunity Fridge and Pantry Cleanup\nVarious Handy Work\n\nWe’ll provide tools and equipment\, so don’t feel like you need to prepare to volunteer – but we are always open to any resources you have to offer. Please reach out to Brent@NHUnited.org to volunteer or have any questions or comments.
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/church-cleanup-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20260115T003651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T200302Z
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Young Adult group is a dedicated space for those in their 20s and 30s to connect\, learn together\, and have fun! The group meets regularly on the first Wednesday of the month\, and the third Sunday of the month. They also have a monthly social or volunteer opportunity! If you have any questions or want to join\, please email group leaders Shannon (shan.herrmann@gmail.com)\, Ian (ian.bush96@gmail.com)\, or Jacob (jacobwilson858@gmail.com).
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/young-adult-group/2026-03-04/
CATEGORIES:Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20251130T182648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T235838Z
UID:10001351-1771527600-1771534800@nhunited.org
SUMMARY:Queer Small Group
DESCRIPTION:This care group brings together LGBTQ+ folks of all genders and journeys for twice-monthly gatherings (1st & 3rd Thurs) centered on friendship\, spiritual reflection\, and community care. Reach out to Cameron Byrd to learn more Cameron@CameronByrd.me
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/queer-small-group/2026-02-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T190000
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Ash Wednesday is an ancient church observance that\, for centuries\, has invited us to consider the inescapable reality of our mortality. It is a service that each year takes its name from the ritual where we place ashes on our foreheads and are reminded that “from dust we come and to dust we shall return.” \nThis year we invite you to a reflective service called “Conversations with Death\,” an evening of meeting your mortality with sacred curiosity instead of fear or despair. This service will offer you tangible ways to enter that conversation\, allowing mortality to be your teacher\, and wondering what the reality of mortality changes for your faith today. This service is an introspective time\, and we look forward to worshiping and reflecting with you.
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/ash-wednesday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20260217T223425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T200227Z
UID:10001399-1771158600-1771164000@nhunited.org
SUMMARY:Young Adult Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Young Adult group is a dedicated space for those in their 20s and 30s to connect\, learn together\, and have fun! The group meets regularly on the first Wednesday of the month\, and the third Sunday of the month. They also have a monthly social or volunteer opportunity! If you have any questions or want to join\, please email group leaders Shannon (shan.herrmann@gmail.com)\, Ian (ian.bush96@gmail.com)\, or Jacob (jacobwilson858@gmail.com).
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/young-adult-group-2/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Contact us for location
CATEGORIES:Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20251224T063903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T052335Z
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SUMMARY:Tomato Seed Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Our local veteran farmer Angelie and resident tomato geek Mike invite you to our second annual crash course in growing your own tomatoes. This will get you ready for spring gardening\, complete with sowing your own seeds to take home. Choose from Mike’s collection of over 200 varieties of tomato seeds to suit all skill levels of gardeners\, even 8 inch tall micro-dwarf varieties you can grow on a window sill!\n  \nYou can come blissfully unprepared 😊\, we’ll have soil\, cups\, labels and seeds. Please donate $1 per planting to cover expenses\, any extra left over will go toward the Normal Heights Community Fridge. If you don’t like getting your hands dirty\, bring a pair of gloves. Also\, if you want to grow a micro-dwarf indoors – you may want to bring your small pot to skip having to transplant your little friend later.\n\n  \nTYPES OF PLANTS\nRed\, orange\, yellow\, green\, purple\, striped\, tie-dyed\, metallic sheens\, giant\, saladette sized\, cherry\, sweet\, smoky\, tart\, acidic – you name it\, we’ve got it! We’ll have the following tomato seed varieties will be available… \n\n\n  \nIndeterminate Plants\n(harder to care for)\nVines that can grow very long and require support\, pruning and training of vines required (though that can be debated). Heirlooms are usually found in this category\, more info on that at the below.\n\n  \n\nDeterminate Plants\n(less hard to care for) \nVines that grow to a determined length\, but still require support.\n\n  \n\n  \n Dwarf Plants (not necessarily dwarf fruits!)\n(easier to care for) \nTechnically a determinate\, but generally less than 5 feet tall and has a thicker trunk. Basically grows like a bush\, needs minimal support and can also do well in planters. Many think dwarf tomatoes give small fruit\, but they can easily grow tomatoes that are 1/2 a pound or greater!\n\nMicro-dwarf\n(easier to care for)\n\n\nA dwarf tomato plant that is 2 feet tall or shorter\, and can even be grown indoors. They still crave sunlight\, regular watering and nutrients. Some varieties are only 8″ tall! Also\, don’t expect them to give you anything larger than a cherry tomato. \n\n\n\n“Do you have any heirlooms?” \n \n\n\n\n\nYes! But that might not mean what you think. Let’s clear up some misconceptions\, but first remember this quick fact: tomato plants are self-fertile – they don’t need another tomato plant to pollinate them. \nHEIRLOOM TOMATOES DEFINED\nAn heirloom tomato seed means that you can sow the seed from a fruit and the offspring will produce the same plant and fruit\, and that this has been consistently done for over 50 years. \nSize of fruit and size of plant aren’t a requirement for being an heirloom. However\, many heirlooms are indeterminate vines (grow to an undetermined length\, often 8+ feet). This is because that’s what mainly has been handed down\, but that’s changed… \nHYBRID TOMATOES DEFINED\nNope\, these aren’t scary gene spliced seeds cooked up in a laboratory. They’re simply the specific cross-breeding between two different varieties of tomato. Think labradoodles\, you know who the parents are and they came together to make something special and new. This is usually done to create a tomato that has special traits like disease resistance\, desirable fruit taste or appearance\, plant size or many other things. \nIf you had the patience\, you could make your own Hybrid tomatoes by collecting pollen from one parent plant\, then removing the pollen from the other parent’s self-fertile flower and adding the pollen in – boom you’ve just artificially inseminated a tomato. \nBuilt-in copy protection: these hybrid plants will create specific fruit\, but will not create specific seeds. If you plant the seeds from a hybrid fruit\, it will produce random fruit and there is a very low likelihood that it will resemble its parent. You’ll see many hybrids sold at Home Depot for this reason. A company can find a great crossbreed tomato\, keep the parents a secret and sell it over and over with a trademarked name. Sungold (a super sweet and delicious yellow/orange cherry tomato) and Earlygirl (a red tomato that gives fruit far earlier than most) are two popular examples. \nNEW STABLE BREEDS (future heirlooms)\n So say you took the extra time to take those hybrid offspring seeds and grew dozens (even hundreds) of tomato plants\, then selected the offspring that most resembled its hybrid parent. Great\, now do that over and over – year after year until you have a seed that can be grown and sewn forever and produce the same fruit. Yeah\, that could take a while! There’s companies and hobbyists all over the world doing this right now and thanks to their work we have the most diversity in tomatoes in human history. \nThe Dwarf Tomato Project\, for example\, is an amazing collaboration between gardeners in America and Australia to crossbreed dwarf tomatoes with heirlooms and other exciting indeterminate tomatoes in half the time\, because seeds would be sent between hemispheres as the other country’s spring was coming. This led to having more diversity in a compact plant that could be grown by those not rich in land. and free time\, making gardening more equitable. \nSo heirlooms tomatoes are great\, but they’ve just been around longer – that doesn’t necessarily make them better or more unique. Be sure to explore all the great varieties available!
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/tomato-seed-sunday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T200000
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CREATED:20260115T003651Z
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Young Adult group is a dedicated space for those in their 20s and 30s to connect\, learn together\, and have fun! The group meets regularly on the first Wednesday of the month\, and the third Sunday of the month. They also have a monthly social or volunteer opportunity! If you have any questions or want to join\, please email group leaders Shannon (shan.herrmann@gmail.com)\, Ian (ian.bush96@gmail.com)\, or Jacob (jacobwilson858@gmail.com).
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/young-adult-group/2026-02-04/
CATEGORIES:Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20251220T090334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T090542Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a pop-up lunch social at Blind Lady Ale House this Sunday! Right after church\, we’ll walk two blocks over to enjoy some great food & beverages while spending time together. At Blind Lady\, they let people seat themselves at long picnic tables\, so don’t worry about who you’re sitting with or reservations. \nThey have a kid-friendly environment and great pizza\, salads\, frites\, sodas\, and ales. They support many local charities year-round\, which makes their food taste even better! We hope you can join us after worship this Sunday!
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/lunch-social-2/2026-02-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T101500
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20241219T050202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T060234Z
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SUMMARY:Belong Membership Class Starts
DESCRIPTION:Have you been thinking about learning more about NHUnited? \nOr have you been wondering about progressive theology? \nOr maybe you’ve been wondering about how the history of the church\, the Bible and faith all have contributed to this time we are living in? \nOr are you just looking to get more connected here at church? \nIf you answered yes to any of these\, BELONG may be for you! BELONG is our annual 8-session program (plus a one-day retreat!) designed to help people connect more with the church\, each other\, the neighborhood\, God\, and their call to ministry. During the program you will learn about NHUnited Church\, the history of Christianity\, theology\, grounding spiritual practices\, interpreting Scripture and how all of these come together in a community and spiritual life! \nThe next BELONG cohort begins on February 1\, 2026\, meeting on Sunday mornings from 8:30 – 10:15. It meets for a total of 8 weeks (with a  break week built in) and then finishes with a one-day retreat on March 28th (more info to come\, including cost and scholarships). Each class builds upon the ones before it so we ask that you do your best to be at all of the classes. If you know you need to miss one\, we understand\, but ask that if you know you’re going to miss more than one you wait for the next class. If you have any questions\, feel free to email Pastor Molly at Molly@NHUnited.org. \nSundays:\n2/1\, 2/8\, 2/22\, 3/1\, 3/8\, 3/15…\n…and concluding in a retreat on Saturday 3/22
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/belong/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20260123T200151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T200249Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Group Night
DESCRIPTION:Right out the gate\, we’re starting off the year with a 5th Thursday?! Fifth Thursdays are a less structured and more social time\, keeping us connected between 2nd & 4th Thurs. This time get ready for a neighborhood scavenger hunt! \nWe’d love for the teens in your life to be a part of this community dedicated to seeking justice\, loving God and neighbor\, and having fun! If you have any questions\, please feel free to reach out to the SDUnited Executive Director Melissa Tucker\, at Melissa@SDUnited.org \nCheck out the SDUnited website for more information.
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/youthgroup-2/
LOCATION:Normal Heights United\, 4650 Mansfield Street\, San Diego\, CA\, 92116\, United States
CATEGORIES:SD United Youth Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Tucker":MAILTO:melissa@nhunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T080000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20260115T055747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T055747Z
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SUMMARY:Sign Up For #WeAllCount2026!
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to Quantify the Needs of Our Unhoused Community\, While Sharing Gift Cards & Supplies \nEach year we take part in volunteering as a group for the county’s “We All Count” survey. On the morning of January 29th\, throughout the entire county 1\,700 volunteers will count every person in our unhoused community and wherever possible – ask them a short survey of questions. This allows the RTFH (Regional Task Force for Homelessness) to better quantify what is needed to help those in need and understand how  to meet those needs better. \nThe data collected in this one day is also key for so many charities and agencies that provide support to receive funding by being quantifying these needs to government agencies and donors.
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/sign-up-for-weallcount2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20251130T182648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T235838Z
UID:10001350-1768503600-1768510800@nhunited.org
SUMMARY:Queer Small Group
DESCRIPTION:This care group brings together LGBTQ+ folks of all genders and journeys for twice-monthly gatherings (1st & 3rd Thurs) centered on friendship\, spiritual reflection\, and community care. Reach out to Cameron Byrd to learn more Cameron@CameronByrd.me
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/queer-small-group/2026-01-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20251220T090334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T090542Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a pop-up lunch social at Blind Lady Ale House this Sunday! Right after church\, we’ll walk two blocks over to enjoy some great food & beverages while spending time together. At Blind Lady\, they let people seat themselves at long picnic tables\, so don’t worry about who you’re sitting with or reservations. \nThey have a kid-friendly environment and great pizza\, salads\, frites\, sodas\, and ales. They support many local charities year-round\, which makes their food taste even better! We hope you can join us after worship this Sunday!
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/lunch-social-2/2026-01-04/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20241110T164013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T004156Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us under the twinkle lights for a beautiful and reflective worship service featuring readings of the Christmas story\, all the Christmas music you know and love\, Communion\, and our annual candle-lighting tradition.
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/christmas-eve-candlelight-service/
CATEGORIES:Christmas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251224T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20241110T163827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T004121Z
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SUMMARY:Unrehearsed Christmas Eve Pageant & Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Filled with music and scripture readings of the Christmas story. This service involves children (and teens\, if they want to!) as they are invited to pick a costume and join the nativity story where everyone has a role! There is so much joy and beauty in this service – one that features kids\, but really is for everyone!
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/unrehearsed-christmas-eve-pageant-worship-service/
CATEGORIES:Christmas
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20241110T164751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T020438Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Group Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Come in your cozy winter best and bring a cheap (or free!) white elephant gift wrapped for our goofy present exchange. We’ll have Christmas-themed games\, a peppermint hot chocolate station\, and far too many homemade goodies.
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/youth-group-holiday-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20241110T163659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T210736Z
UID:10000552-1765713600-1765713600@nhunited.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Lunch Social & Dessert Auction
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Christmas Social! Right after church you can head over to the Social Hall where we’ll play festive holiday music\, eat a free chili lunch together\, and then bid on delicious desserts in a fun and often hilarious charity auction and raffle! \nAll proceeds will go toward building up our Community Fund! This fund is available for those who find themselves in need of a bit of help to get by\, is available to the broader community\, and is fully supported by your donations.
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/christmas-social/
CATEGORIES:Christmas
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20251122T204137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T204240Z
UID:10001277-1765391400-1765396800@nhunited.org
SUMMARY:The Cross and the Olive Tree\, a Conversation
DESCRIPTION:The Cross and the Olive Tree is a brand new collection of essays centering the voices of Palestinian Christians. ​​From the lived theology of grandmothers to traditions of scholarship\, from ancient liturgies to contemporary resistance\, eight Palestinian Christian theologians offer a crucial and vibrant perspective on liberation\, reconciliation\, and divine imagination. Written within the heart of suffering\, the cross and the olive tree interpret each other in an unwavering hope\, symbols of faith and homeland. \nJohn Munayer\, one of the editors\, and Azmera Hammouri-Davis\, one of the contributing authors\, will be joining liberation theologian and Assistant Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of San Diego\, Dr. Matthew Vega\, and Reverend Molly Lorden\, Pastor at Normal Heights United Church and member of the San Diego Faith Leaders for Palestine\, for a conversation about the book\, hosted in the sanctuary at Normal Heights United Church. Join us for an unforgettable (and free!) evening!
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/cross-and-the-olive-tree/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20241110T163226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T022147Z
UID:10000551-1765130400-1765130400@nhunited.org
SUMMARY:Blue Christmas Service
DESCRIPTION:Some of us are entering the Christmas season and though we are surrounded by holiday cheer\, we’re not feeling particularly cheerful. Whether you’ve lost someone this year and it’ll be your first Christmas without them\, or you’re grieving the state of the world right now\, this service is for you. Join us for a time of lament\, contemplation\, and comfort\, as we gather to weather this season together.
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/blue-christmas-service/
CATEGORIES:Christmas
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T101500
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20251106T031714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T005258Z
UID:10001275-1765098000-1765102500@nhunited.org
SUMMARY:Book Club: The First Advent in Palestine
DESCRIPTION:As we prepare to enter the Advent season—a season of waiting for God to appear in a world marked by troubled times—let’s journey back to that first advent in the land of Palestine. As we do\, I think we’ll find a deeper understanding of what that first advent was like\, as well as resonances with the troubled times of today. The world of the first advent was marked by injustice\, fear\, and resistance. Kelley Nicondeha brings that world to life in her book\, The First Advent in Palestine: Reversals\, Resistance\, and the Ongoing Complexity of Hope. Join us for a Sunday morning class as we read through the book together\, engage in practices to connect us to that complex and audacious hope\, and find God in the midst of our own advent season. \nThe group will meet on the following Sundays…\n11/9\, 11/16\, 11/23\, 11/30\, 12/7 \n  \nSunday\, November 9th: Roots of Resistance\nWeek 1: Chapters 1 & 2 \nSunday\, November 16th: Pregnant with Promise\nWeek 2: Chapters 3 & 4 \nSunday\, November 23rd: Living in Troubled Times\nWeek 3: Chapters 5 & 6 \nSunday\, November 30th: Paying Attention on the Peripheries\nWeek 4: Chapters 7 & 8 \nSunday\, December 7th: Hope Continued\nWeek 5: Chapter 9 & 10 & Epilogue
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/bookclub/2025-12-07/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20241106T181946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T000831Z
UID:10000542-1764959400-1764959400@nhunited.org
SUMMARY:Songwriter Sanctuary - Holiday Show!
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, December 5\, Songwriter Sanctuary celebrates the holiday season and our last show of the year!  Hosted by the iconic Jeff Berkley in collaboration with Normal Heights United!
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/songwriter-sanctuary-holiday-show/
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20241127T195617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T010013Z
UID:10000556-1764698400-1764702000@nhunited.org
SUMMARY:Annual Church Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to be here at NHUnited Church on Tuesday\, for our Annual Church Meeting. This conference will recap this year’s events and ministries\, celebrate our candidates for ministry\, review next year’s budget in progress and approve staff salaries. This is an open meeting in the Social Hall and all are welcome!
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/annual-church-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T101500
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20251106T031714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T005258Z
UID:10001274-1764493200-1764497700@nhunited.org
SUMMARY:Book Club: The First Advent in Palestine
DESCRIPTION:As we prepare to enter the Advent season—a season of waiting for God to appear in a world marked by troubled times—let’s journey back to that first advent in the land of Palestine. As we do\, I think we’ll find a deeper understanding of what that first advent was like\, as well as resonances with the troubled times of today. The world of the first advent was marked by injustice\, fear\, and resistance. Kelley Nicondeha brings that world to life in her book\, The First Advent in Palestine: Reversals\, Resistance\, and the Ongoing Complexity of Hope. Join us for a Sunday morning class as we read through the book together\, engage in practices to connect us to that complex and audacious hope\, and find God in the midst of our own advent season. \nThe group will meet on the following Sundays…\n11/9\, 11/16\, 11/23\, 11/30\, 12/7 \n  \nSunday\, November 9th: Roots of Resistance\nWeek 1: Chapters 1 & 2 \nSunday\, November 16th: Pregnant with Promise\nWeek 2: Chapters 3 & 4 \nSunday\, November 23rd: Living in Troubled Times\nWeek 3: Chapters 5 & 6 \nSunday\, November 30th: Paying Attention on the Peripheries\nWeek 4: Chapters 7 & 8 \nSunday\, December 7th: Hope Continued\nWeek 5: Chapter 9 & 10 & Epilogue
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/bookclub/2025-11-30/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20241110T162558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T022110Z
UID:10000544-1763899200-1763899200@nhunited.org
SUMMARY:Deck Our Halls
DESCRIPTION:Be sure to stick around after service for our “hanging of the greens\,” where we decorate the church for the Advent and Christmas seasons. This is your chance to add your creative touch to make the church festive!
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/deck-our-halls/
CATEGORIES:Christmas
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T101500
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20251106T031714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T005258Z
UID:10001273-1763888400-1763892900@nhunited.org
SUMMARY:Book Club: The First Advent in Palestine
DESCRIPTION:As we prepare to enter the Advent season—a season of waiting for God to appear in a world marked by troubled times—let’s journey back to that first advent in the land of Palestine. As we do\, I think we’ll find a deeper understanding of what that first advent was like\, as well as resonances with the troubled times of today. The world of the first advent was marked by injustice\, fear\, and resistance. Kelley Nicondeha brings that world to life in her book\, The First Advent in Palestine: Reversals\, Resistance\, and the Ongoing Complexity of Hope. Join us for a Sunday morning class as we read through the book together\, engage in practices to connect us to that complex and audacious hope\, and find God in the midst of our own advent season. \nThe group will meet on the following Sundays…\n11/9\, 11/16\, 11/23\, 11/30\, 12/7 \n  \nSunday\, November 9th: Roots of Resistance\nWeek 1: Chapters 1 & 2 \nSunday\, November 16th: Pregnant with Promise\nWeek 2: Chapters 3 & 4 \nSunday\, November 23rd: Living in Troubled Times\nWeek 3: Chapters 5 & 6 \nSunday\, November 30th: Paying Attention on the Peripheries\nWeek 4: Chapters 7 & 8 \nSunday\, December 7th: Hope Continued\nWeek 5: Chapter 9 & 10 & Epilogue
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/bookclub/2025-11-23/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTSTAMP:20260415T003902
CREATED:20241029T230730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T014116Z
UID:10000422-1763856000-1764201599@nhunited.org
SUMMARY:Fill The Fridge
DESCRIPTION:As you make your plans and begin your shopping for your Thanksgiving dinner\, we invite you to shop for the neighborhood as well! Buy extra of the ingredients for your favorite Thanksgiving dish\, take advantage of those turkey discounts and buy an additional bird\, or partner with others to go in on all the ingredients for a complete Thanksgiving meal. \n \nPlease plan to drop off any items at the Community Fridge between Sunday\, 11/23 and Wednesday\, 11/26. If you’re donating a frozen turkey\, please ensure that it is transferred to a fridge by Sunday\, November 23 so it has time to thaw. \n\nUSE INSTACART?\nYou can have items delivered directly to the Fridge! Just put in our address.. \n4650 Mansfield Street\nSan Diego\, CA 92116 \nand then paste in these delivery instructions… \n“This is a donation for NHUnited Church. Please place all items inside the stainless steel Community Fridge that is by the sidewalk in front of the church\, to the right of the stairs. Thank you!” \nAs we observe this holiday\, let us show our gratitude through our generosity and solidarity with our neighbors\, recognizing the injustices of food insecurity and responding tangibly by filling the neighborhood fridge! Any questions\, email  Pastor Molly at MollyRose@nhunited.org.
URL:https://nhunited.org/event/fill-the-fridge/
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