* Contact Pastor Donna if you'd like to learn more. Free busing is provided from Bridgewater and Greenvale; walking escort from Spring Creek.
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.
Palm/Passion Sunday Sunday, March 29, 2026, 9:30 am
Holy Wednesday Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 6:30 pm
Good Friday Friday, April 3, 2026, 6:30 pm
Community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4, 1:00 pm
Easter Sunday Sunday, April 5, 2026, 9:30 am Easter Brunch following worship
LENTEN PRACTICE Lenten Devotional Booklets and Daily Devotional Cards are available for pick at the church.
Easter Flower Orders Place your Easter flower order by filling out the order form found in the Herald Newsletter or on the table in the hallway outside the Sanctuary on Sundays and return to the church office with payment by Wednesday, March 25th.
Playtime for Toddlers Tuesdays beginning January 13th, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am for preschool and younger children: join us for Playtime in the gym! Large muscle toys and space to run for littles who have wintertime wiggles - through Tuesday March 10th.
Indoor walking at the Northfield United Methodist Church
January 6 - March 19 1:30-4:00 pm
Need a place to get your steps in while the weather outside is still frightful? Our Methodist Mile is a 7 lap route you can walk (please no running!) inside our church facility. Just follow the route signs!
An invitation to clearer moral vision and greater self-honesty exploring common moral assumptions, what complicates them, and concluding with discernment practice. Led by Chuck Huff, PhD
Climate Action This Week Ask questions and learn where your food came from and how it was produced. Simply read the label and avoid foods with too many ingredients, especially those you don’t recognize. Ask yourself, Would your grandparents recognize this product as food?
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.
February Youth Group
February 25: Can't We All Just Get Along How do we navigate the difficult times we are living in and what Jesus teaches us about friendship.
Special February Winter Outing We are working on an outdoor outing (skiing/tubing type outing for February). Check your email for updates.
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:
March 8
April 12
May 10
Confirmation Confirmation Program information meeting will be on Wednesday, February 25 at 6pm in the Youth Room (you are invited and encouraged to come to Super Wednesday meal at 5:30pm, or bring your supper to the Youth Room). A parent or guardian is asked to attend with their youth.
Confirmation Information (for any youth in 9th-11th grade interested in being Confirmed)
Northfield UMC’s Confirmation program “From Belonging to Grace."
Youth (and a parent or guardian) in grades 9-11 who are interested in participating should attend the Program Info meeting on Feb 25 in the youth room.
If you are interested in Confirmation, but unable to attend on February 25, please email me.
Confirmation will meet one Sunday morning and one Wednesday evening per month March-May and then in Fall of 2026, with Confirmation Sunday held late Fall or Early Winter.
There will be at least one session during the Summer plus local service projects.
Please email Kristen at youth@northfieldumc.org if you would like to receive a registration form.
Please share this email with families you think might have a youth interested in Confirmation.
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
Tuesday, February 24: Women’s Bible Study 9:00am, Room #120
Tuesday, February 24: Playtime for Toddlers 10:00-11:30am, Gym
Tuesday, February 24: Methodist Mile Walking 1:30-4:00pm
Wednesday, February 25: Super Wednesday
Thursday, February 26: Methodist Mile Walking 1:30-4:00pm
Friday, February 27: Men’s Breakfast 8:00am, Fellowship Hall
Super Wednesday Meal Menus
February 25
Chili with a Toppings Bar, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Ice Cream and Treats
March 4
Chicken Coconut Curry/Rice, Green Salad, Cottage Cheese/Peaches, Vegetable Medley, Ice Cream and Treats
March 11
Mock Chow Mein/Rice, Green Salad, Jello, Broccoli, Hawaiian Rolls, Ice Cream and Cake
March 18
Corned Beef Hotdish, Tator Tot Hotdish, Green Salad, Apple Slices, Bread, Ice Cream and Treats
Care Team Prayer List
None currently
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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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: Find the link to the livestream OR archived worship services here: www.northfieldumc.org Watch the livestream at http://northfieldmethodist.online.church The livestreamed service will also be available on the live link for the NUMC Youtube channel. Super Wednesdays! Next: February 18 Fun, Faith & Food (snack) – K–5th Grade – 3:30–5:30 pm* Community Meal...
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: Find the link to the livestream OR archived worship services here: www.northfieldumc.org Watch the livestream at http://northfieldmethodist.online.church The livestreamed service will also be available on the live link for the NUMC Youtube channel. Super Wednesdays! Next: February 11 Fun, Faith & Food (snack) – K–5th Grade – 3:30–5:30 pm* Community Meal...
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: Find the link to the livestream OR archived worship services here: www.northfieldumc.org Watch the livestream at http://northfieldmethodist.online.church The livestreamed service will also be available on the live link for the NUMC Youtube channel. Super Wednesdays! Next: February 4 Fun, Faith & Food (snack) – K–5th Grade – 3:30–5:30 pm* Community Meal...
