FAQ List

Normandy United Methodist Church (UMC)

1)  What times are the worship services?
2)  What Sunday School classes are available?
3)  What child care is available during worship?
4)  What attire is most common on Sunday morning?
5)  How do I join one of the choirs?
6)  What times do the choirs rehearse?
7)  How do I join Normandy United Methodist Church? 
8)  What is the format of the 9:30 and 11:00AM services?
9)  What is Normandy UMC's vision statement? 
10)  How do I get to Normandy UMC?
11)  What types of  activities are offered for children?
12) What types of activities are offered for youth?
13) What types of activities are offered for adults?
14) How can I obtain more information? 



1)  What times are the worship services?

Worship services are each Sunday at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM.  An informal 8am service is added in Summer.  

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2)  What Sunday School classes are available?

Classes for all ages are held at 9:30 AM.   

Toddlers, preschooler, kindergarten, and 1st grade meet in the Lower Level.

2nd thru 5th grades meet upstairs.

6th - 12th grade meet in the youth area under Grand Hall via the spiral stairs. 

Adult classes are held in the Library, Chapel, and Loggia.

Other short-term classes are offered periodically.

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3)  What child care is available during worship?

 

At 9:30 AM ...  

Infants and toddlers under 2 are cared for in the Nursery. 

Older children may attend Sunday School or go to worship with their family.    

On Family Sunday (Third Sunday of each month), all children 3 years and older attend the first part of the service with their families before being dismissed to Sunday School.

 

At 11:00 AM ... 

Under 3 years old are cared for in the nursery.

Older children may attend Kids Connection for children age 3 to 2nd grade, or go to worship with their family.  Kids Connection does not take place in summer, and resumes the Sunday after Labor Day.

On Family Sunday (Third Sunday of each month), all children 3 years and older attend the first part of the service with their families before being dismissed to Kids Connection.

 

 

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4)  What attire is most common in Worship Services and Sunday morning classes?

Attire varies from business casual (pants and shirt or sweater) to more dressy (suit or dress) for both men and women.  Jeans and shorts are generally uncommon for adults, except during the Summer.

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5)  How do I join one of the choirs?

Anyone interested is welcome to come to rehearsal for Adult/Youth Choir (Voices of Normandy), Men's Ensemble, and Children's Choir (Sonshine Singers).  Contact Rick Lewis if you are interested in playing in the Bells of Normandy, or if you would like more information about any choir.  The church office can put you in touch with Rick.   

For more information from the Music Ministry, click here.

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6)  What times do the choirs rehearse? (except during Summer)

Voices of Normandy

 Each Wednesday, 7:30PM

Bells of Normandy

 Each Wednesday, 6:15PM

Men's Ensemble

 To be determined

Children's Choir (Sonshine Singers) - Pre-K through Grade 1  Sunday School, 9:30am

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7)  How do I join Normandy United Methodist Church? 

The Connection Series is held throughout the year for those who would like to join or learn more about Normandy United Methodist Church.   Those who choose to join Normandy UMC do so as a group at a subsequent worship service.

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8)  What is the format of the 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM services? 

Both services have the same traditional format and blended style each week.  Each service includes some or all of the following elements: liturgy, prayers, scripture, music, pastor's message, drama, special events.  Musical styles range from traditional to contemporary.   To see an example, you can click on Order of Service.

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9)  What is Normandy UMC's vision statement? 

Normandy United Methodist Church, a faithful, vibrant, caring and nurturing congregation, aspires to make disciples of Jesus Christ and bring the love of God into the home, workplace, community and world.

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10)  How do I get to Normandy UMC?

Directions and a map can be found here.

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11)  What types of  activities are offered for children?

Kid's Club 4-5 (4th - 5th Grade) Fellowship and Lock-ins
Seasonal Gatherings
Movie Nights
Vacation Bible School
Sunday School Classes
Children's Choir

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12)  What types of activities are offered for youth?

Youth Fellowship - 7th - 12th Grade each Sunday 5:30 PM  
Confirmation Class - 7th - 8th grade youth, as well as other youth wishing to       
                             explore faith development and church membership
Summer Mission Projects
Crop Walk
Annual Lakeside Spiritual Retreat
Outreach programs to local nursing homes and retirement centers 
Community projects
Valentine Dinner Theatre
Sunday School Classes
Souper Bowl
Providing meals to the local charity “The Other Place”
30 Hour Famine
Lock-ins

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13)  What types of activities are offered for adults?

United Methodist Men
United Methodist Women
Musical Groups
Social Groups
Dinners for Eight
Golf Outing
Single's Group
Men's Basketball
Sunday School Classes
Bible Studies
Lenten Dinner Series
Missions

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14)  How can I obtain more information?

Email:   gendel@normandyumc.org
Phone:  433-1636 

Please see Contacts for a list of Church Staff.

Please feel welcome to join us Sunday morning at one of the two services.  A member at our Welcome Center will assist you by answering questions and providing direction to Nursery and Sunday School classes.

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