Phone Number
(281) 444-8861

Northwoods Presbyterian Church

Our goal is clear: to develop and nurture disciples of Jesus Christ. With profound gratitude and joy, we respond with our hearts, our souls, our strength, and our minds in service to God's world. Our primary responsibility is to enable people of all ages to become disciples through faithful Bible study, freedom to think and to respond with openness, and helping one another to grow in faith. We hold a particular passion for ministry to and with children and youth. We depend on each other in times of crisis, celebrate with each other in times of joy, and pray constantly for the well-being of one another.

Christ calls us to reach out to the entire world and to extend to each person the Good News of God's saving grace. We respond by inviting others to join with us in worship and service as part of this faith community.

We are Christ's disciples, Celebrating God's grace, Creating community, Making a difference

If you enjoy worshipping in a more intimate but traditional setting, join us for our 8:15 Chapel service. You will receive a real blessing sharing with this church family group. We sing hymns accompanied by piano and hear special music every week. Our lay readers and elders participate in leading the various aspects of our service. You will be greeted by warm, friendly smiles and a feeling of belonging.

We have a wonderful music program. The choir, under excellent leadership, offers a wide range of musical styles. The congregation shares hymns accompanied by organ and enjoys guest musicians and artists. Unlike the small intimate setting for the Chapel service, this service has the "Big Church" feel. But just as with all our services, you will be greeted by warm, friendly smiles by our ushers and greeters as well as members of our congregation.

Our 11:00 a.m. service is called "The Journey". The Journey service offers a contemporary worship service in an intimate setting. Enjoy the most recent worship music with a powerful message from Pastor Paul. 

The Journey service is located in the fellowship hall.

This service is offered quarterly under the leadership of the Rev. Ann Marie Quigley-Swanson along with musicians, Kinley Lange and Max Dyer. It is a contemplative service of prayer and meditation, focusing on the healing of mind and body. The service will includes scripture, anointing, meditation, music and silence to invite us to find the peace of Christ within us, accept the support of family and friends, and find the strength to support those in need.

Northwoods servants believe in putting their faith into action. We offer many opportunities to serve others beyond our church walls, whether by joining one of our half-day mission teams, serving in an on-going outreach, or participating on one of our mission trips.

Be a part of God’s work in the world!

All of God's children are welcomed to come experience 
the love of Jesus Christ while they learn how to live out their
faith in new,exciting ways.

Childcare/Nursery Care

Northwoods Childcare provides a safe and loving place for
your children to be loved, rocked, played with and cared for
while their parents attend worship services. Parents receive pagers
that vibrate if they needed in the childcare room or if the childcare worker should have any questions. In addition to providing quality care, our teachers are committed to teaching young children about God’s love through
age-appropriate activities and lessons. 

Childcare is available for all three worship services on Sunday mornings.
8:00 - 9:15 a.m. Infant - School Age
9:15 - 10:30 a.m. Infant - 2 year old (3 and up attend Church School)
10:30 - 12:30 p.m. Infant - School Age 

Northwoods Early Learning Center Preschool (ELCP)
enriches, challenges and cares for young children in a
nurturing Christian environment.

Our Story

The ELCP is an outreach of Northwoods Presbyterian Church's 
ministry to families with young children ranging from six weeks 
through pre-Kindergarten. The school, which has served the North
Houston community for more than 30 years, strives to give every child a time and place where he or she can be nurtured and feel loved, happy, safe, secure and accepted in a Christian environment.

Our experienced staff strives to instill in young children a sense of security and self-worth building a foundation for a life-long love of learning. We welcome children of all children.

• State licensed with a lower than state-mandated teacher:child ratio
• Enthusiastic, degreed, and experience teachers certified in CPR and First Aid
• Clean, spacious classrooms and age-appropriate playgrounds
• Competitive tuition
• Teacher longevity

The mission of Northwoods’ Youth Ministry Team is to
nurture, educate, and inspire youth and their families to be
disciples in the faith, hope, and love of Jesus Christ. We seek
to provide a foundation for young people that will keep them
grounded in their faith and equip them as disciples through
the teen years and into adulthood.

Our Youth Ministry strives to HONOR God with our lives.

• REACH friends.
• SERVE others.
• CONNECT families.
• GROW in faith.

Adult Ministry offers a wide variety of studies and fellowship group opportunities for any interest at different times throughout the week. 

Study Together

Sunday Morning
Classes at 9:30 a.m.
Room 406 The Gospel of John
Room 402 Bible Study with Ray

Classes at 11:00 a.m.
Room 406 Sojourners
Chapel Contemporary Issues

Weekday Opportunities
Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m., Chapel
Men’s Community Bible Study with Pastor Paul

Wednesdays at 9:30am, Room 406
Bible Study with Pastor David Leard

Wednesday at 6:30pm, Room 400
Beth Moore Bible Study Group for Moms

Wednesday at 7:00pm, Room 406
Living the Questions with Pastor David Leard

Thursdays 9:30 a.m., Room 406
Living the Questions with Pastor David Leard

Monthly Opportunities

Susie Sadler Circle / Presbyterian Women
1st Thursday, at 10:00am

Discovery Women
2nd Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m.

Single on Sundays Ladies Brunch
3rd Sunday, 10:35a.m., Parlor

New Pathways
3rd Sunday, at 4:00p.m., Room 211/212

Dinner Groups
3rd Saturday

Parent’s Night Out
2nd Friday, 6:00p.m. to 10:00pm

STAFF DIRECTORY

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The Rev. Dr. Paul Nazarian, Senior Pastor
The Rev. David Leard, Associate Pastor for Discipleship
The Rev. Ann Marie Quigley-Swanson, Associate Pastor for Nurture
The Rev. Harry Yates, Parish Associate
Diane Browning, Director of Early Learning Center Preschool
Sharyl Davis, Director of Missions
Michael Endres, Facilities Manager
Nicole Graff, Executive Assistant
Kinley Lange, Director of the Sanctuary Choir
Norma Laughlin, Office Manager
Carmalyn McCracken, Director of Member Ministries
Sherrie McMahon, Music Associate
Todd Nolde, Director of Music and Fine Arts
Cindy Palisin, Childcare Coordinator
Lauren Reitzammer, Interim Director of Children’s Ministry
Ryan Reitzammer, Director of Youth Ministry
Heidi Smith, Financial Secretary

Northwoods Presbyterian Church
3320 FM 1960 West
Houston, TX 77068

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PHONE: 281-444-8861

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