Special Events
Connect, Grow, Participate
Fall Missions Conference:
Join us for our Missions Conference with Justin & Katie Lao who currently serve in a Creative Access country.
We will have a lunch and presentation on October 25th following second service in the Cafe. Sign up in the Lobby on Sunday for our Panera Soup Lunch and to vote for your favorite soup. The cost is $10 per person and $35 for a family.
They will also present during our regular Nowthen Students & Bedrock Bay meeting times on October 21st.
Craft Day for Operation Christmas Child:
Join us on November 7th for a day of fun crafting for Operation Christmas Child. We will be working on projects from 10am-5pm in the Cafe and you can come and go as you need to. There is no cost and supplies will be provided.
We will be making everything from jump ropes to school supply bags, sewing kits, games and more.
Please RSVP to the event by clicking: HERE
Please bring (if you have): Sewing machines, Sergers, Thread (any colors), Fabric scissors, Pins, Yarn, Old T-shirts
We will be having a Taco Bar Potluck Lunch. Follow the link HERE to sign up.
Operation Christmas Child:
The pack night for OCC will be November 11th.
Stop by OCC closet to scan the wish list and see ideas for items needed to help fill our boxes during pack night. Items can be dropped off at door B, by the OCC closet.
Collection Week will be November 16th-23rd. We will again be a collection location and we are in need of volunteers. If you are interested please sign up at table located at door B, by the OCC closet starting Sunday October 18th.
Thanksgiving Hymn Sing:
Join us at 6:30pm on November 22nd in the Sanctuary for a time of singing and sharing what we are grateful for as a congregation.
GriefShare - Surviving the Holidays:
Join us for this one day event on November 21st 10:30am-12:30pm in Room 201.
If thinking about the impending season is causing worry to rise, take a breath, this is the right place for you.
There is no charge for this event and you can learn more at https://landing.griefshare.org/holidays or contact Naomi Price by email
Nowthen Alliance Christmas Party:
Save the date & plan to join us on December 11th in the Gym at 6:00pm. All are welcome to enjoy Music, Games, & Food. A night of celebration and anticipation as we celebrate Jesus together. Free tickets will be available in the near future. This is a great night to invite your friends and neighbors.
We also need many people to make this event happen. Starting Sunday October 18th consider signing up to help in one of these ways:
If you have a child that would like to sing in this event, we are looking for children willing to sing. They can sing a solo or with a group. Nathan can get you the music, teach you and help you succeed.
We are looking for 20 people to make lasagna, 10 people to make 2 dozen sugar cookies, 10 people to help set up and tear down and 1 person to make the frosting for the cookies with 3 colors at each table with sprinkles.
Please contact Pastor Nathan Hunter for any questions or to volunteer by emailing
Ladies Craft Day:
You are invited to join us for a Ladies Craft Day.
1st Friday of the Month from 1:00pm-7:00pm in the Cafe on 11/16 & 12/4.
Invite a friend or two to join us as you enjoy dedicated time to work on whatever projects you would like. For ladies that don’t have their own crafts to so, we will have a project to work on.
Please RSVP if you are able to either:
Donella Petro at 612-618-4511 or to email click Or Debbie Stenzel at 763-742-8923 or to email click
Men's Grill & Toss:
MARK YOUR CALENDAR (or ask your wife to mark your calendar)
3rd Tuesday of the Month from 6:30pm-8:00pm in the Cafe on 10/20, 11/17 & 12/15.
Come ready to play some cornhole/bags/whatever you call it, have some grilled meat and a small devotional time.
If you don't like playing cornhole PLEASE still come and gather with other men! If you have a nice set of boards and bags, please bring them, as the church only has one set.
Starting Point:
A membership class for Nowthen Alliance Church. Are you interested in learning more?
Reach out to the office for more information at