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Guest Preacher: Paul Ammons!
Sack Lunch Sunday
Belong Membership Class: 30 Minute Q&A Session
Faith On Tap
church news
Come to us with your pastoral care needs!
Hey everyone, Brent is officially on his sabbatical, and though we’ll miss him dearly around here, we also have a lot of exciting things to look forward to this summer! One of those exciting things we’ll be doing this summer is having a bunch of guest preachers come...
Pastor Brent awarded “Pastor Renewal Leave Grant”
Last year, I was looking online for grant opportunities that might help the church finances when I found information about a “pastor renewal leave grant” through Christian Theological Seminary. Able to only be awarded once in a lifetime, the grant offered to provide...
Molly Rose Morgen – Minister of Christian Life & Formation
Hi, I’m Molly Rose Morgen, and I’m stoked to join the team at NHUnited as the Minister of Christian Life and Formation! I’m deeply passionate about working with youth of all ages, supporting mental health initiatives, and sharing stories that inspire connection and...
Call For Musicians!
Do you pluck strings? Or hit skins? Come play with us on Sundays! We're looking for more instrumentalists to join the team on Sundays! If you play bass, acoustic or electric guitar, piano, drums, mandolin, ukulele, or some other instrument & you're keen to join...
How to be prepared and help…
On the Fourth of July we posted a guide on instagram with three steps to support and protect immigrants. Add the CA Rapid Response hotline number to your phone Bookmark the CCIJ contact page for next steps Sign your support for the Sensitive Locations Act Step...
Brent sabbatical check in
Hi everyone! Well, I am about one month into my renewal leave/snail adventure and having an amazing time. We started the trip in Crete with a little time of rest, and then we made our way to the first snail farm that I was visiting, Snail Farm & Fun on the north...
A New LGBTQ+ Small Group is Forming!
Seeking connection? Community? A space to grow and belong? No pressure. No pretense. Just a place to show up as you are--and be cared for. Rooted in Faith. Grounded in Love. Growing in Joy. This new care group will bring together LGBTQ+ folks of all genders and...
We have so much to share with you about Saturday! Everything has changed because instead of being towards the end at the heat of the day, we’re right at the beginning when it’s cool and then able to gather together in the park in a spot we’ve staked out way early in the morning to watch the other 90% of the parade with shade tents and chairs. Go to our website for tons of info on the day and to let us know to save you some space in the park… NHUnited.org
Here’s what’s happening this week! As always, go NHUnited.org/calendar for all the details.
Gregory is back as of this morning! He wanted us to relate that he appreciates all of the love and prayers he received while recovering from his operation, and welcomes them to keep coming as he gets back to 100%. He said he has been thanking everyone through the meal train app who brought him meals and appreciated it very much.
The World Cup—and the enthusiasm surrounding it—is a welcome respite from what seems to be an endless stream of distressing national and international news stories. The once-every-four-years soccer (football) tournament is being held right now mostly in the US, with some games in Canada and Mexico. It’s the most-widely followed (and watched) sporting event in the world.
I’ve been enjoying watching a few games and have been pleasantly surprised by how many fans from a wide diversity of nations are here. It’s refreshing to see the excitement and enthusiasm of the teams and their fans, and it’s been a delight to see so much support for underdog teams, especially those from smaller nations. The viral scenes of the Cape Verde team jubilantly celebrating after their unexpected win were a real joy to watch. Cape Verde is a nation of 10 islands about 350 miles west of Senegal, and it is home to 530,000 people.
In this Sunday’s story from Matthew, Jesus seems to be addressing those in the crowd around him who are suffering from an enthusiasm deficit. But it’s not because of bad news. As the story goes on, it appears there are people (likely religious leaders) around him who are so fixated on religion being properly practiced that they are missing the joy that’s going on around them.
Hope to see you in church this Sunday as we hear this:
“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
See you on Sunday,
-Craig
A few years ago Erick asked if he could hang pride flags on the tower for pride month (which in San Diego goes long into July), and staff enthusiastically said, “yes!” Well, this past weekend after church Erick got some friends to help get all four sides of our tower decked out in pride regalia - and this time with new and bigger 10+ foot long flags. Thanks Erick, Honza, Doug & Noah for sharing our pride with the neighborhood! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️#normalheights #sdpride #sandiegopride2026
Liberation is at the heart of Christianity. Jesus began his ministry by proclaiming freedom to the captives. On a day like today, we must always remember that this is the good news—that freedom is for those who have been captive, not just metaphorically, but physically. Juneteenth remembers the reality that those enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, who had already been made free on paper were not actually made free in practice. And so we celebrate the day the news came to them and their liberation became reality. So let Juneteenth be a beacon to us who follow Christ, that although he proclaimed freedom to the captives over 2,000 years ago, our celebration will not happen in fullness until the powers of this world that still oppress and dehumanize Black Americans are fully dismantled and all who are oppressed are liberated.
Welcome to another week! Here’s your roundup of everything coming up…
Our Care Team is here to provide care and support as you navigate life’s difficult moments. From a simple text letting you know you’re not alone, to an in person visit, these folks are here to come alongside you based on what would be most helpful to you. The Care Team includes folks trained as therapists, chaplains, spiritual directors, and all of whom care deeply about this community.
You can connect with a member of the Care Team by checking the box for follow-up on your prayer card on Sunday mornings. Additionally, if you would like to connect with them without putting in a prayer request, you can fill out the direct request card and place it in the Care Team box at the Unite Prayer Station. You can also always send Pastor Molly an email to get connected…
Here’s the weekly round up of what’s going on. Check the link in bio to get to the calendar page on our website to get all the details, and subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know.
Here’s your weekly look ahead at things coming up. You can find all of these in our newsletter and NHUnited.org/calendar
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all are welcome
At Normal Heights United Church, all are actively welcomed and valued at worship, meals, spaces, events and especially in our sacred celebrations including communion, baptism and marriage. The fullness of our community is open to all ages, races, ethnicities, political affiliations, gender identities, sexual orientations, socioeconomic status, faith histories, marital status and mental or physical abilities. We welcome all to come as they are to participate, lead, love, be loved, challenge, edify, push, question, and belong.
who we are
Here at NHUnited, we are a community defined as…
Christian. Methodist. Progressive. Questioning.
Curious, Joyful, Diverse.
Biblical Lovers of Justice & Seekers of Truth.
what we do
Here at NHUnited, we gather in the name of Jesus to…
Worship together. Sing together. Have fun together. Laugh together. Eat & drink together. Study & learn together. Work toward justice together. Empower our community together.
what we believe
God’s abundant grace is eternal for everyone. Community is foundational. Social justice is integral to a life of faith. LGBTQ+ people are beloved and sacred. Black Lives Matter. You can’t love God without loving others. Climate change is real. Faith and doubt are not incompatible.
who you might be
Are you…
Longing for community? Curious about exploring your faith? Questioning your religious upbringing? Looking for a place that welcomes and values all? A former Christian or “ex-vangelical”? A pet lover? A neighbor in the Normal Heights community?
If so, Normal Heights United may be the place for you!
worship with us
NHUnited hosts Sunday morning worship services in our Sanctuary at 10:42am each week. Folks are invited to join us in-person, or worship virtually with us online via Zoom!
If you’d prefer to participate join us online, you can get access to our Sunday Worship Zoom link each week by subscribing to our weekly email in the footer of this website below!
