2015 is the year that Northwood Christian Church added the unofficial title of "Center for Faith & Community", we felt this was an appropriate title moving forward in our mission of being "In the neighborhood, for the neighborhood".
Northwood Center for Faith & Community is currently home to several other church's, in addition we housed Parkview Cooperative Preschool for 51 years prior to their move to a new location at the end of the 2016 school year. We are home to several independent artist studios, a yoga studio, AA, NA, and Al-Anon Group, Apogee School for the Gifted, Untapped Private Preschool / Pre-K and The Children’s Corner (formerly located inside Meridian Street United Methodist Church for 52yrs).
You would think with ALL this what more could we fit in? How about a commercial kitchen! Northwood proudly host several independent small food businesses who's products can be found from the Broad Ripple Farmers Market to a food truck near you! (most food vendors will also cater your special event)
So, if you're looking for meeting space, a place to hold your next birthday/anniversary party or you are looking for affordable space to rent, please contact us at 317-283-1352, we might be able to help.
Here is a listing of those that Northwood shares space with:
Churches:
Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church:The mission of Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church is to foster the Greek Orthodox Christian faith and to continue our cultural traditions through worship, fellowship, and learning. The church is its people. The ageless belief of the Orthodox faith is that the purpose of the Church is the salvation in Christ. In its doctrine and worship the Orthodox Church is today fundamentally unchanged from its early beginnings. Tradition is the source of Orthodoxy’s strength and ability to adapt to the present and to the future. Everyone is welcome to join and grow with us. (For more information - click header to be taken to our website)
Love Life Church: The mission of Love Life Church is to pursue the lost and perfect the saints by teaching fail proof biblical principles and bringing forth restoration and radical change.
Christopher & Kimberly Harris are the pastors and founders of Love Life Church. They are devoted to teaching, training, and developing those that who have a desire to know Christ as well as those who are seeking to have a deeper walk with him. They have a relevant approach to teaching the word, so not only will it be easily understood but it will be applicable to your everyday life. Christopher and Kimberly also have a passion to see people mature in their faith, build healthy thriving families, and see the power of God working in their lives.
They are graduates of Rhema Bible Training Center where Christopher’s area of study was Pastoral and Kimberly’s was Evangelistic. After completing Bible school they were married and moved to Indianapolis, IN. They have been planted in their local church for over 10 years, where they have served in various leadership capacities. God has now called them to step out on faith and pioneer this work, they are excited about what God is going to do!
Pastors Christopher and Kimberly have been married for 17 years with one child, their son Christopher. They also see marriage as a ministry and look forward to imparting into those that God has assigned to them in this area. (For more information - click header to be taken to our website)
Groups:
Twelve and Twelve Group (AA): 12 & 12 Group meets Friday's at 8:00pm. It is a closed AA meeting for alcoholics only. We provide literature and a safe environment for open discussion. This is a non-smoking facility (smoking permitted outdoors) and is wheelchair accessible. If you are seeking other AA, Al-anon or Alateen meetings please contact Indianapolis Intergroup at 317-632-7864 or click header to be taken to our website.
Offices:
Indianapolis Women's Chorus: The Indianapolis Women's chorus uses song and harmony to enable each woman to grow personally, musically, and within her community. By listening, we learn to blend. By celebrating the uniqueness of each voice, we create a plural voice of amazing sound. With this, the Women's Chorus seeds common musical experiences with women of all races, faiths, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender expressions.
IWC was founded in 1994 and is currently an affiliate of Crossroads Performing Arts, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Women's Chorus has participated in events sponsored by GALA (the Gay and Lesbian Association of choruses), the Sister Singers Network and the National Women's Music Festival. (For more information - click header to be taken to our website)
Schools:
Artist/Yoga/Movement Therapy:
Barbara Kennedy/Yogaworx: Welcome to YOGAworx with Barbara Kennedy! Barbara Kennedy is a life-long teacher with a B.A and M.A. in music education. She was a public school teacher and accomplished musician when she discovered yoga and meditation in 1985.
After a 3-year intense study program at the prestigious Himalayan Institute in Pennsylvania, Barbara received her Yoga Teaching Certification. A diligent, curious student, Barbara attended the institute’s extensive seminars in holistic health, including homeopathy and Ayurveda. During her residency she taught yoga, breathing and relaxation classes, and assisted in teacher training seminars.
Barbara started YOGAworx in 1995, upon her return to Indianapolis and has been sharing her techniques of yoga and meditation in classes throughout the Northeast side of the city. Her personable, spiritually-charged approach has made her a sought-after instructor, developing long term associations with such local entities as DOW Agrosciences, and MSD Washington Township. She has been featured in the Indianapolis Star, the Indianapolis Business Journal, and Indianapolis Monthly.
This certification requires 2 years of yoga study before applying for the program, an established meditation practice, courses in anatomy, philosophy, and psychology, meditation, diet and nutrition, and passing written and oral exams. (For more information - click header to be taken to our website)
Heidi Fledderjohn MA, BC-DMT, RYT: Living well is an inside job. Heidi is a Board Certified Dance/movement Therapist, experienced, registered yoga teacher and meditation teacher with nearly 25 years of experience supporting peoples’ desire to learn deeply, grow and feel good. In her clinical practice, Heidi weaving together meditation, movement, and play to foster experiences of physical, psychological and relational change. Her commitment to wonder, courage, compassion provide a safe and potent system for others to explore, make and stabilize change. Heidi’s creativity has been sought after by such luminary establishments as Outward Bound Professional with Harvard Business School, the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Aetna Health NYC in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, the Christian Theological Seminary and the San Diego School system. She maintains a private practice in Indianapolis and has supervised master level creative arts therapy students and PhD candidates all over the country. Heidi is a TEDX presenter and taught at the prestigious TEDActive conference in 2013. She is a published author in the field of Dance/movement Therapy. Heidi generates a solid, soulful, and vibrant method for approaching life, change and the self. (For more information - click header to be taken to our website)
Hernly Family Karate: We study Shorei Goju Ryu, an American blend of styles based in Okinawan karate. Our classes are for students 5 and older, including adults. Hernly Family Karate offers before- and after-school programs, private & small group lessons, seminars and workshops, as well as our regular classes. Contact us for more information: 317-253-3849 / hfamilykarate@gmail.com. Or, if are ready to commit, register at: afterschoolhq.com/hernlyfamilykarate/ (For more information - click header to be taken to our Facebook page)
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