Normal Heights United Methodist Church

Queer Small Group
2026-05-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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

Sack Lunch Sunday
2026-05-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-14 12:00 - 13:00
After service we get together in the church kitchen to prep sack lunches to fill our community fridge. All are invited to come and participate! If you can’t stay to help pack lunches, we invite you to drop off any donations before or after worship if you can. Here are a few of the items we are always in need of:

Granola Bars
Juice Boxes
Fruit
Cheese Sticks

Want more info about Sack Lunch Sunday or want to get involved? Contact Molly Rose Morgen, at MollyRose@nhunited.org

Youth Group Night
2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Normal Heights United, 4650 Mansfield Street, San Diego, CA, 92116, United States
Our SD United youth group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 6-8 in our Social Hall. Anyone in 6-12th grade is invited to hang with this seriously awesome group of teens and leaders!
We’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
Check out the SDUnited website for more information.

Icon Reflection & Response
2026-05-17 12:00
Please join us after church for a time to discuss, reflect, and collaboratively respond to the current art hanging at our icon prayer station.
We would love to process together the ways in which this artwork has complicated, enlivened, and/or deepened your worship and spiritual formation. Bring your thoughts and questions!
The reflection and discussion will be lead by Karah Lain and Heather Ross in the Sanctuary.

Young Adult Group
2026-05-17 12:30 - 14:00 | Contact us for location
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).

Sexuality & Spirituality
2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-16 18:00 - 19:30
Our Sexuality & Spirituality group meets once a month in the Sanctuary to process the relationship between these two parts of our being that many of us were taught were not related. This space is for everyone, queer and straight, and each discussion group is guided by both ministers & a therapists. These are drop-in as you want, so we hope you’ll check it out!

Pride Shirt Orders
2026-05-24 10:30 - 12:15
Each year we do a print run of shirts in a new color for marching in the Pride Parade in July. This year the color is a heathered purple To help in knowing which size to order, we’ll have a sample of every size shirt in the lobby so you can see exactly what size shirt you want to /order. You’ll be able to order up until 6/18, and your shirt will arrive 7/5 – easily on time for the Pride Parade on 7/18!

Thrifting For The Community Closet
2026-05-31 12:00
Join the Young Adults group to help fill our community closet! We will be meeting at the church before breaking up into small groups to purchase clothing from local thrift stores using funding provided by the SEEDS foundation. All purchases will go towards community members in need.

Mystical Hymnal Concert in the Sanctuary!
2026-06-02 18:00
We’re always proud to host music in the sanctuary, and we’re blessed to the San Diego stop on this 14 city tour. To hear music, take a listen on instagram. The event is free, you can RSVP and get more info below…

Young Adult Group
2026-06-03 18:30 - 20:00

Faith On Tap
2026-06-04 18:30 - 20:00
Faith on Tap is our casual monthly theology discussion held in a local home or backyard. This month our discussion question is…
“How do we live faithfully in a world of violence?”
Feel free to bring a beverage or snack to share and if you have any questions, contact Brent@NHUnited.org.

Spiritual Direction 101
2026-06-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-14 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-28 09:30 - 10:30
We have a new three part group series in June, led by Kristi Kincheloe in the Social Hall. All are invited to participate, and there’s no book to purchase. We ask that you sign up online to receive weekly reading selections that we’ll be discussing. The group will meet on Sunday, June 7, 14, & 28th (skipping Father’s Day 7/21).
In a world that bombards us with content & opinions, spiritual direction is a time to pay attention to what is happening in us, and for our stories to be heard and held with prayerful attention.
Join spiritual director Kristi Kincheloe for three informational sessions that will explore:

What is Spiritual Direction?
What skills & perspectives help us companion each other well in Christian community?
One model for Group Spiritual Direction.

In a perfect world, spiritual direction is what we would all offer each other.

Kristi’s own experience of receiving spiritual direction continues to be a transformative aspect of her life. She has been studying and offering spiritual direction since 2020. Kristi holds an MA in Educational Ministries from Wheaton College, a Graduate Certificate in Contemplative Spiritual Direction from Mount Saint Mary’s University, a Certificate in Group Spiritual Direction from Stillpoint, is a Facilitator in Training in The Compassion Practice with Beloved Compassion Network, and is currently pursuing a Certificate from the Center for Engaged Compassion in Compassion-Based Spiritual Direction using Internal Family Systems. Kristi also provides retreat facilitation and contemplative practices. Kristi’s takes great joy in providing opportunities for people to deepen their connection with the Sacred.

Lunch Social
2026-06-07 12:00
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.
They 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!

Kids Ministry Families: Ice Cream Social & Swim
2026-06-07 14:30 - 16:30
We are having an Ice Cream Swim Social open to families in the Kids Ministry at the Estrada’s home.

YOUNG ADULT GROUP MEETUP: SWITCHFOOT CONCERT & FESTIVAL
2026-06-13 11:00 - 17:00
The Young Adult group is meeting up at the Switchfoot Bro-Am Beach Fest on Saturday June 13th at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas! Anyone is welcome to show up and join. This is a free charity event which includes interactive experiences, a surfing contest, and live music (including Switchfoot and friends!). The event goes from 7am-5pm so you can go early and stay late, but if you want to meet up with the group at 11AM, email JacobWilson858@gmail.com for more details. To make it easy on yourself to get there, consider taking the train!
