Radical Welcome Sunday Morning Bible Study Sundays after worship at approximately 10:45 am February 12 February 19 February 26 March 5 Last Fall New Joy hosted two conversations with local LGBTQ+ advocates and educators (GLSEN of Central Indiana and Indiana Youth Group), providing members of our congregation with important opportunities...
Christmas Worship Schedule Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24 5 pm & 7:30 pm The 5 pm service is a slightly briefer service oriented toward households with younger children. The 7:30 pm is a traditional Christmas Eve service. Both services are candlelight services with Holy Communion. All are welcome at either...
Advent Evening Prayer Wednesdays 7 pm Wednesday Services during Advent New Joy Lutheran Church Advent is a season of hope-filled waiting and faithful anticipation. We look to the return of Christ and the joy of our Lord's promised presence. Advent Evening Prayer Services will be held on Wednesdays during Advent...
New Joy Preschool Calendar Open Enrollment for 2023-24 Monday, January 23 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Must bring completed Registration Form and the $60 Registration Fee. Learn more about our Preschool...
Men's Group Breakfast & Bible Study Approximately twice-a-month Saturday Mornings 8 am Meeting approximately twice/month on Saturdays at 8am, the Men's Group gathers for Breakfast and Bible Study. We are using a new book for this season of Men's group. The Gospel of Mark, by Professor Amy-Jill Levine, will walk...
Wednesday Bible Study Wednesdays at 1 pm New Joy Lutheran Church Gathering on Wednesdays at 1 pm, this group reads and discusses the Scripture appointed for the coming Sunday. This group is usually led by Pastor Chris, and the conversations often inform his sermons. This Wednesday group also serves as...
New Bible Study Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:15 pm New Joy Lutheran Church Gathering on Tuesdays 7:00-8:15 pm. This group uses a curriculum, and participants take turns leading each session. Between sessions we read a brief chapter in a learner book that prepares us for our discussion. Open to all members...
Preschool Trunk or Treat Thursday, October 17 6:00 pm Come join our Preschool Families in a safe and fun Halloween Celebration! On Thursday, October 17, at 6 pm the New Joy Preschool is hosting a Preschool Trunk or Treat for the families of our Preschool, for preschoolers of New Joy,...
Fall Planting/Clean-Up Day Saturday, September 24 9:00 am Come join us to spruce up our property before our 20th Anniversary Celebrations! Join us on Saturday, September 24, starting at 9am for a Fall Planting & Clean-Up Day. We have about 25 shrubs to plant and a ton of mulch to...
Celebrating New Joy's 20th Anniversary Sunday, October 2 Worship & Picnic Luncheon Founding Pastor Connie Thomson returns to New Joy to help us celebrate 20 years of faithful ministry. Saturday Brunch for all who were members when Pastor Connie was here. Celebratory Worship & Picnic Luncheon on Sunday at the...
Bible Presentations For 3-year-olds and 3rd graders Sunday, September 11 during 9:30 am worship Bible Presentations for 3 year-olds and 3rd graders! Recognizing that we've missed some kids over recent years, 4 & 5 year-olds and 4th & 5th graders who don't have a Bible are welcome! Contact Kim by...
Seasoned Believers Every Tuesday Morning at 9 am Coffee and Fellowship Times/dates/locations can vary. Please check with the church beforehand. Our Seasoned Believers (our retired partners) meet each Tuesday morning at 9:00 am at Chick-fil-A, 14647 Thatcher Lane, Carmel, for coffee and fellowship. All men and women are invited to...
Making Cards for Local Nursing Facilities An invitation from: The Girls of Scouts BSA Troup 1920 Saturday July 9 11:00 am New Joy Lutheran Church The girls in Troup 1920 invite you to join them in making cards for local nursing facilities. Join them on Saturday, July 9 at 11...
VBS 2023 June 25–29 Sunday –Thursday 6–8pm We are excited to welcome your children to be a part of the Hero Hotline Vacation Bible School! Mark your calendars to join us on Sunday June 25 through Thursday, June 29 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm. Registration is now open!
Outdoor Church Clean-Up Day & Tree Planting Saturday, May 7 9:00 am–1:00 pm Come join us to start making shade and beautifying the area around the playground! Please let us know if you would be able to come help us on May 7 from 9 am–1 pm. We will be...
Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 23 9:00 am–12 noon New Joy Lutheran Church & Preschool will be planting trees, celebrating the gifts of God's Creation with activities for children and families, and doing a Spring Clean-Up around our property. 9 am–12 pm. Questions? Contact Miranda Verik at preschool@newjoy.org. Learn more...
Summer Youth Urban Immersion With DOOR Network Sunday, July 24 – Friday, July 29 Chicago IL The Youth of New Joy will be traveling to Chicago this summer to spend a week learning and serving on Chicago's North Side. Hosted by DOOR Network, our youth will visit and serve each...
Holy Week at New Joy Below you will find the worship schedule for celebrating Holy Week at New Joy Lutheran Church. Palm Sunday April 10 Festive Worship with Palms Worship at 9:30 am Maundy Thursday April 14 Service of Holy Communion Worship at 7:00 pm Good Friday April 15 Service...
Midweek Lenten Prayer Services Wednesdays at 7 pm Lenten Prayer Service Dates February 21 February 28 March 6 March 13 March 20 March 27 Every Wednesday in Lent at 7 pm we will have Evening Prayer services with our own church members offering reflections on Scripture for the season.
Joyful Girls once-a-month (usually the first Wednesday) Dinner and fellowship at a local restaurant Times/dates/locations vary. Joyful Girls is our women's fellowship group at New Joy. They gather each month, usually on the first Wednesdays, for dinner at area restaurants. Contact the church office (office@newjoy.org or 317-896-1402) for location and...