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Pastor Brent awarded “Pastor Renewal Leave Grant”

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

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!

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...

Thank you Melissa!

Thank you Melissa!

Last Sunday we had the opportunity to thank Melissa for her wonderful work here as our Minister of Congregational Care, Children and Youth. We have so appreciated all of the ministry and life that she has brought to NHUnited and we know that her ministry and work will...

Brent sabbatical check in

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!

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...

No Longer

No Longer

photo: Emancipation Day celebration, June 19, 1900 held in "East Woods" on East 24th Street in Austin. Credit: Austin History Center. It feels very poignant to be writing to you on Juneteenth, about a passage that contains the sentence, “There is no longer Jew or...

Tonight marks the return of our monthly casual discussion group here at NHUnited, called "Faith on Tap!" This month's topic is the Bible...how do we use it and what in the world does it mean?  We'll chat about it with snacks and drinks in a local backyard (Ross family) from 6:30-8:00pm.  DM for address and see you there!
🦜🦥Summer Kids Camp Registration Is Now Open! 🐆🐒

We’re excited to offer Kids Camp this summer, happening July 27-31 (Mon–Fri) from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM daily! This year’s “Wild” creation care theme will guide campers as they explore ways to care for God’s creation and how those things help us to feel more connected to Love and each other! 

Register online at:
NHUnited.org/camp
It was a bummer that vandalism prevented the Community Fridge from being a 24/7 resource for everyone who needs it for the past week. Well, we’re  happy to say that new parts arrived and the door is back on! Our big friend is back to chilling on the sidewalk again, ready to help anyone in need and anyone ready to share some love!💕
THIS FRIDAY FROM 6:30-8PM IN THE SANCTUARY

To say that activism takes energy is an understatement. It takes emotional energy, physical energy, mental energy, and even spiritual energy. To stay hopeful as you work against systems that dehumanize people is a challenge. So if you’ve been feeling your energy drain as you work for your neighbor to build a better world, we’ve put together an evening for you. Come and find rest for your body, mind, and soul so that you find the energy you need to keep going. This event is open to everyone of all spiritual backgrounds, so invite your friends, colleagues, and neighbors! (link in bio)
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Our People Preaching: Jazmyn Collins

Our People Preaching: Jazmyn Collins

This year we are really excited about a new preaching series at Normal Heights United Church that we are affectionately calling “Our People Preaching!” This series will have 3 to 4 folks each year from our congregation giving a sermon on a Sunday and sharing with us...

Our People Preaching: Jazmyn Collins

This year we are really excited about a new preaching series at Normal Heights United Church that we are affectionately calling “Our People Preaching!” This series will have 3 to 4 folks each year from our congregation giving a sermon on a Sunday and sharing with us...

🔈 hear the latest sermon

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!