Worship in person or online
You can worship in person or online. Worship begins at 9:30am Sundays. To worship online with your church family:
Adult Faith Formation
HOPE FOR CREATION 4: RESURRECTION AND "GREENING" WITH READINGS FROM HILDEGARD OF BINGEN
4/12 - 5/3: Four-week exploration of the unique person, spirituality and teachings of Hildegard of Bingen, A German Benedictine abbess, mystic, musician, early naturalist and holistic teacher. Led by Dr. Almut Furchert
Super Wednesdays! Next: April 15
- Fun, Faith & Food (snack) – K–5th Grade – 3:30–5:30 pm*
- Community Meal – 5:30–6:15 pm
- Adult Choir – 6:15–7:15 pm
- Youth Group – 6:30–8:00 pm
- Handbell Choir – 6:30 pm
* Contact Pastor Donna if you'd like to learn more. Free busing is provided from Bridgewater and Greenvale; walking escort from Spring Creek.
TREE PLANTING AND SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Spring Clean-up Day led by our Facilities Team will be Saturday, April 25, from 8 am – noon(ish). With assistance of the Creation Care Team, we will be planting 10 trees. We have lost many trees due to storms, stress, and ash borers over the years. We invite and encourage families to "sponsor" a tree by actually planting it, watering it over the first summer, or making a special contribution to NUMC designated for "Trees" to offset the approximate $300 cost per tree (make your check payable to NUMC and note “trees” in the memo). We will celebrate commitments at our Earth Day worship service on April 19. In case of bad weather on April 25, May 2 is our backup date.
We will also need volunteers for our regular spring church grounds cleanup on April 25. Bring appropriate outdoor work clothes and gear; rakes, shovels, gloves, etc. There will be jobs for all abilities! No RSVP needed, just show up. Questions? Contact Bruce Paulson at 507-301-5428.
Camp Minnesota offers cutting edge summer camp experiences for all ages and interests, high quality space for retreats, meetings and conferences, delicious meal service, and warm hospitality. Contact Pastor Donna for information about camperships.
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Come and hear South African Alan Storey
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
Emmaus Church
6:30pm pizza, 7:00-8:00pm gathering
What does it look like to live a Jesus Way of Justice & Peace-Making?
Youth from local area churches are invited to gather for an evening of conversation with Rev. Alan Storey, pastor and storey teller from South Africa. Considering what is on the hearts and minds of young people, Alan will help us to reflect on what it means to be a young person of faith in these uncertain times.
THURSDAY, APRIL 23
Daily Chapel at St. Olaf College
11:00am
The chapel speaker today will be Alan Storey, a Gospel storyteller and facilitator of personal and political change from South Africa.
THURSDAY, APRIL 23
Called as Community in Fractured Times
6:30pm music/snacks; program 6:45-8:00pm
Recent events in our community have revealed fractures in our lives together and also demonstrated the depth and breadth of our care for our neighbors. Each of us lives from a theology of what we value and believe. What can stories from resistance movements in this country and in South Africa teach us about the calls to continued courage and healing in this present moment? Prompted by questions from Northfield community members, Alan Storey will engage with us in conversation about how we might live into our commitments to community wholeness.
Location: St. John’s Hall, 500 Third Street West, Northfield
FRIDAY NIGHT & SATURDAY APRIL 24-25
Manna & Mercy Retreat
Alan Storey will break open Daniel Erlander's Manna & Mercy book — a vibrant, in-depth exploration of the Bible that emphasizes God's plan to use us as Partner People to mend the entire universe. Using Dan’s book, Alan has developed a weekend retreat to take a fresh look at scripture through the interpretive lens of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection and God’s overall call for each one of us to partner with God in mending this fractured world. The hope is that after we have done so, our interpretations and use of the scriptures will be truly liberating and life-enabling for all of creation.
The sliding scale registration fee includes Friday dinner at 5:15pm, lunch on Saturday, and a free copy of Manna and Mercy.
Location: St. John’s Hall, 500 Third Street West, Northfield
The Laity Collaborative 2026: Online. The Laity Collaborative is a learning community focused on equipping laity and unleashing the power of the Holy Spirit throughout the Minnesota Conference. Access a series of learning sessions and resources.
Earth Day 2026 is almost here!
Mark your calendars for Northfield’s 17th perennial celebration, Saturday April 25th, "Stand Up for Our Planet: Small Actions, Big Impact!"
The event will be held at Armory Square and down Division Street from 11am-4pm with workshops, market fair, environmental exhibitors and kid's activities. At noon, Erica Zweifel and Sara Pabich, the City of Northfield’s Mayor and Sustainability Coordinator, will share an update on our progress on Northfield’s Climate Action Plan. Check out this website for more information: www.northfieldearthday.com.
Did you happen to notice the Mosaics of the stations of the cross? On display in the NUMC hallway for a limited time over the Easter season, these inspiring mosaic depictions of the path of Jesus Christ capture the emotion of each station.
Northfield UMC Youth Group (current grades 6-12)
NUMC Youth Group includes time for fun and recreation, community building games and activities, a mini-lesson to help our young people connect to God in everyday moments, and time for supporting and celebrating each other through our highs and lows.
Youth Group is Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm unless otherwise noted.
Special Youth Group Program on April 22
We have been invited to attend a Youth Event on Wednesday, April 22 at Emmaus. We will plan to meet at church at 6pm to drive to Emmaus. There will be pizza at 6:30pm and then an interactive program with the Rev Alan Storey, a Methodist minister and storyteller from South Africa. We will have pizza at 6:30pm and then participate in the program.
Youth Scripture Readers
The 2nd Sunday of the Month we ask for a youth to read Scripture during the 9:30am worship service. This is a great opportunity to connect with our church family, practice public speaking, and volunteer for our church. Please email or text Kristen if you would like to sign up for the following Sundays:
NUMC Youth Group is for all youth in 6-12 grades. We meet Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8pm plus special outings and events. New youth are always welcome and encouraged to attend! For more information email youth@northfieldumc.org or text Kristen at 507-676-3600.
Inclement Weather Reminder
NUMC programs follow the Northfield Public Schools School Closure - if school is canceled on a Wednesday, then all afternoon/evening children and youth programs are canceled for that day.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sundays
9:30am – Worship
10:30am – Coffee in Fellowship Hall
10:30am – Adult Faith Formation
Monday, April 13: MICAH
10:00am, Room #120
Tuesday, April 14: Women’s Bible Study
9:00am, Room #120
Wednesday, April 15: Mission Sewing
9:00am, Room #120
Wednesday, April 15: SUPER WEDNESDAY
Friday, April 17: Men’s Breakfast
8:00am, Fellowship Hall
Super Wednesday Meal Menus
April 15
Turkey, Potatoes, Stuffing,
Green Beans, Bread,
Ice Cream and Treats
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April 22
Pizza, Salad Bar, Ice Cream and Treats
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April 29
Chicken Quesadilla, Pinto Beans, Salad, Ice Cream and Treats
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May 6
Sloppy Joe's, Hot Dogs, Chips, Baked Beans, Salad, Ice Cream and Treats
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Care Team Prayer List
- Please hold Robert Moore in prayer.
- Please hold Carl Caskey in prayer.
Please note that we cannot add anyone's name without their express permission, so if you would like prayer on another person's behalf, we need to have confirmation of their willingness to be included on this public list.
Church Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday, 8:00-noon
NUMC News Contact
If you wish to have a church announcement added to the weekly NUMC News email messages please email the information to the church office at northfieldumc@gmail.com.
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Northfield United
Methodist Church
1401 Maple St
Northfield, MN 55057
www.northfieldumc.org
(507) 645-5689
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