"Though we are many, we are one body in union with Christ ..." Romans 12:5
OUR TEAM
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Rev. Ann Willet
Senior Pastor
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Rev. Mike House
Associate Pastor
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Anne Marino
Office and Building Administrator
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Ariana Taylor
Director of Communications
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Jen Hanson
Director of Children and Youth
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Kendra Weddle
Scholar-in-Residence
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Kris Quaale
A/V Producer
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Larry McCain
Organist
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Nick La Rocca
Director of Worship and Music
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Tammy Williams
Financial Administrator
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Vicki Morgan
Northaven Co-Op Director
OUR CAMPUS
Northaven is located in North Dallas on the southwest corner of Northaven and Preston Roads. We have parking areas on the north and south ends of the building, including parking for those with disabilities. View Map
We have 11 classrooms with audio-visiual capabilities, some of which can be combined for larger rooms on the upper level of our two-story building. We have a library, nursery facility, playground, and full kitchen. Our sanctuary provides access to two choir rehearsal rooms.
For more detailed information on our facilities or to inquire about building rentals, contact us at church@northaven.org
SANCTUARY
At the heart of our building is our sanctuary. Its uniquely round shape offers a flexible space that complements our creative style of worship in which we use art and design elements to enhance our worship experience. The large skylight in the ceiling houses a cross that partially descends into our space yet can be seen outside of the building.
PIPE ORGAN
Designed and built in 1973, Northaven's Roy Redman organ is the centerpiece of our sanctuary. With its ability to produce many qualities of pitch and tone, it is used creatively and flexibly. Its rich sound allows the mind to bypass more temporal tunes and distractions and, instead, to be lifted up to praise God.
Learn more about our Roy Redman organ.
LIBRARY
Northaven’s library has a collection fit for children and young adults that includes books about the Bible, theology, Methodism, psychology, biography, fiction and more.
All of these 2200+ books have been entered into a searchable data base that allows patrons to search from home as well as in the library. Click here to access the catalog.
The library can be used at any time, but is staffed with volunteers on Sunday morning or at other times by request.
CELEBRATION GARDEN
Our Celebration Garden is a beautiful and peaceful space located south of the building. The Celebration Garden features a water fountain with monolith sculptures, a mosaic tile cross, a columbarium wall, and a cantilevered arbor that shades a stone labyrinth.
The Celebration Garden is a place for private and community prayer, meditation, memorial services, Easter sunrise services, remembering our saints, and confirmation class training.
Make a donation to the Celebration Garden
For more information about our Celebration Garden, email covenantfunds@northaven.org
UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY
Northaven is a United Methodist congregation, part of the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC.) Although Northaven operates as a fully open and affirming congregation, we acknowledge that sections of the UMC Book of Discipline still contain harmful language regarding human sexuality.
In protest to the official position of the UMC, we have covered our sign with a rainbow banner, indicating our commitment to full inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons. Our clergy, staff, and laity are working diligently from within the UMC to remove harmful language, and we are hopeful that 2024 will see changes to the official UMC position.
NORTHAVEN CO-OPERATIVE PRESCHOOL
In 1969, Northaven Co-Operative (Co-Op) Preschool began when a group of mothers expressed interest in an alternative, quality preschool that was unique to Dallas. To this day, parents participate actively with teachers in the classroom where diversity is rich and many cultures and ethnicities are represented.
Inclusion is the “DNA” of the preschool, where families of all types and from all walks of life come together to actively engage in children’s education.
The Co-Op Preschool is an extension of Northaven’s ministry to build up children as they grow. The Co-Op is a safe haven where children can just be themselves, free to explore and learn through their senses–a place where being a child is respected and celebrated.
Learn more about the Northaven Co-Op!
