Northview places a great deal of importance on sharing faith through acts of service. The Witness Commission assures that Northview is a church community involved in the neighborhood and the world.

The congregation allocates one-third of the annual budget to outreach. Through these gifts, we support local, national and global organizations committed to serving others as a faithful response to the Gospel.

We encourage the participation of youth in congregational business and worship. Recreation and education activities are designed to encourage the exploration of faith. To encourage attendance at church camp, we provide scholarships for each camper. Many youth are involved in district and national youth events, including work camps. As much a tradition as Annual Conference, every four years the Church of the Brethren holds a National Youth Conference.

Northview is rich in musical interest and talents. A valuable part of worship services is the sharing of music by the choir and by individuals. The congregation joins in music with the Brethren hymnal, which blends traditional and more current music.

A children’s music program is essential to the life of the church. The children present special music for worship on an occasional basis.

Northview members are sensitive and responsive to needs among our members and friends. The Nurture Commission works to create an inclusive atmosphere. Many activities are planned to deepen the sense of caring within the congregation, including social events, study groups and neighborhood activities.

From an early age, children are involved in the service of the church as Acolytes and nursery assistants. Each Sunday, a special Children’s message is given. We encourage attendance at church camp by providing scholarships for each camper. Third graders receive Bibles and are taught to read and use them.

Deacons minister to persons on a private and confidential basis. They work with the pastoral staff in care-giving to the congregation, and they assist with special worship services. Deacons are called to service by the congregation and are generally chosen for their nurturing and caring manners.

Northview has several on-going special ministries. An example is the Love Feast, which is celebrated on Maundy Thursday of Holy Week. Communion is served four times each year during worship services. Baptisms are performed and new members are received during Sunday services. A variety of special services are held throughout the year.

Worship is a time of reflection, community-building, learning, and prayer. Our worship experiences are built around living the Gospel in our daily lives.

Opportunities are available to all adults to nurture Christian faith through education and discussion. Classes for adults are offered each Sunday with topics including Brethren history, Bible studies, personal faith challenges, and community issues.