NEC ADDS CHARGING STATIONS

The construction continues this week on 6 new EV charging stations. The stations contain the latest charging technology that can provide a complete charge in 30 minutes or less.  NEC will receive a portion of the income from the charging stations that could amount to anywhere from $5,000/year to $35,000/year, depending on how often they are used. NEC has the ability to turn off one or all of their availability to the public during Sunday AM services, if desired. The construction is moving quickly and will be wrapped up in early March.

Food

Music

Raffles

Silent Auctions and more!

NEC BAND NIGHT & SILENT AUCTION

Friday, February 27 

@ 7 p.m. at NEC

NEC Band Night and Silent Auction - Join us for a fun evening filled with great music, refreshments and awesome items in the Silent Auction and Raffle, all in support of our 2026 mission teams. We have two mission teams travelling in 2026, serving in the Dominican Republic and North Carolina. You will hear more about these mission experiences and how we are living out NEC's mission to be a blessing beyond our walls.

To attend this, you must be an NEC member, have attended Journey 101 and be able to attend all three sessions. Questions? Email Cliff at cliff@nechapel.org.

THEOLOGY LAB IS BACK

Sundays, March 1, 8 & 15

@ 10:30 a.m. at NEC

Politics is everywhere, and Christians often feel caught between conviction and division. In this three-week lab, Pastor Cliff invites you to step back from modern categories and to listen to Jesus on his own terms. Meeting on the first three Sundays of March, we’ll explore how Jesus spoke about power, authority, loyalty, and the kingdom of God within the political realities of his world—and how hearing those words with ancient ears of faith can help us think more clearly, faithfully, and charitably about political questions today. This is not a partisan forum, but a space for careful reflection, honest discussion, and deeper theological grounding. Come curious. Come thoughtful. Come ready to engage.

GET TO KNOW NEC

Join Pastor Heather and Learn about NEC

Sunday, March 1

@ 11:30 a.m. in the Conference Room

If you want to learn more about our beginnings (we’ve been in Franklin for 25 years) and our mission (which started as a conversations between friends who wanted to create a different kind of church), please attend our Get to Know session. Its an informal gathering where you can meet members of our team and get a behind-the-scenes look at all things NEC.

DO YOU CONSIDER NEC TO BE YOUR CHURCH HOME?

Join Pastor Mike on Sunday, March 8

@ 10:15 a.m.

To Belong: When the space you take up in the world and the ways you inhabit it are welcome and necessary to the well-being of your community.

This session is for those who are considering making NEC your home. We will learn about the promises we (NEC and you) make to each other. It will help you decide if you want to become a part of NEC.

JOURNEY 101

NEC’s Signature Small Group Experience

7-weeks beginning March 8 @ 10:15 a.m.

Whether you’re new to faith or have been going to church forever, Journey 101: Experience is your place to ask questions, to explore who God is and how he relates to us, and to learn what the Bible is really all about. Over seven sessions, we will dig into the fundamentals of the Christian faith, in a small group setting that encourages questions and conversations. Learning about our faith leads to a deeper connection with God. It can help you find out who you were meant to be and what you were meant to do. Discovering your true identity and growing in your relationship with God is an exciting journey, and we want to take that journey with you!

Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m. Big Kids Zone

Celebrate Recovery covers a wide range of life's "hurts, habits, and hang-ups," including various addictions (alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling), co-dependency, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, anger issues, grief, abuse, perfectionism, and dysfunctional family patterns. The program uses a biblically-based, Christ-centered approach, combining the 12 steps of recovery with the 8 Beatitudes to provide a supportive community where individuals can find healing and personal growth by accepting responsibility for their struggles.

Thursdays @ 7 p.m. Big Kids Zone

Third Sunday of the Month after second services  @ various locations. Next one is 3/15.

KIDS ZONE

Sundays @ 9 a.m. This month in Little Kids Zone (Birth through preschool), the theme is His Story. Big Kids Zone (K-5th grade) the theme is Respect.

One Friday of each month at @ 6 p.m. in the Youth Room. Next one is 3/6.

Sundays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Youth Room.

Saturdays at @ 7 p.m. in the Youth Room.

Sundays @ 10: 30 a.m. in Big Kids Zone. Except when Theology Lab is running. See below.

Select Sundays @ 10:30 a.m. in Big Kids Zone. Led by Pastor Cliff. A safe place to discuss tough topics. Must be a Journey 101 to attend. Next session is March 1, 8 & 15.

First Sunday of odd months in the Conference Room.  Next one is Sunday, 3/1 at 11:30 a.m.

JOURNEY 101:

NEC’s must-do, signature small group to ask all your faith questions. New session begins 3/8.

JOURNEY 201: Have you taken Journey 101? This is the next step. Next one begins in April.

Mondays @ 10 a.m. to noon in Big Kids Zone NEC ($25)

Mondays @ 7 p.m. in the Youth Room.

A woman’s journaling group. Super powerful!

Two options!

3rd Monday of the Month @ 6 p.m. off-site

4th Monday of the month @ 1 p.m. at NEC.

Mondays @ 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Tuesdays @ 10 a.m. in the Conference Room. Childcare available if needed!

Wednesdays @ 6 p.m. in the Conference Room.

Second Wednesday of the month @ 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Next one is 3/11.

1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:30 to noon in the front lobby. If you know of someone that could use a shawl, please email Janice at jwilson491@verizon.net. Next one is 3/5.

Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room.  

Thursdays @ 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room.

Saturdays @ 7 p.m. in the Youth Room.

A new podcast for anyone trying to live out their faith in real life. Hosted by Heather, Jacob & Joy.

Available now:

Episode #1: Starting off the new year

Episode #2: The Simplicity & Power of Prayer

Episode #3: Love Languages

Episode #4: Special Guest: Pastor Cliff answers kids and teen questions!

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