* Contact Pastor Donna if you'd like to learn more. Free busing is provided from Bridgewater and Greenvale; walking escort from Spring Creek.
Year End Giving Statements The 2025 Giving Statements were mailed this week. Please watch your mail and check your statement over carefully. If you have any questions or need a correction made to your statement please contact Sandy in the church office at northfieldumc@gmail.com or 507-645-5689 prior to Monday, January 26, 2026. No changes can be made to statements after that date. Thank you all for your generous support in 2025!
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!
New for Wednesday Evenings: Hope for Creation Discussion Group starting January 14. Climate care study and discussion, based on the Announcements for worship power points could be something like these:
Adult Faith Formation during Epiphany
You are invited..."Your Identity in Creation (Ecological Identity)". Tim Goodwin will facilitate this series, basing it on his reflection, writings and teaching experience, integrating science and spirituality: January 11, Session 1: Your Community, Your Story and Your Ecological Identity.
Hope for Creation Curriculum now offered on Wednesday evenings, starting January 14. Climate care study and discussion of the year-long pilot project on climate change with materials from Tim Eberhart, will be offered in the library on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 p.m. on January 14, 28, and February 11.
Climate Action This Week Dr. Katherine Hayhoe, a prominent Christian writer and climate scientist, urges a handful of key actions individuals can take which make a difference for climate change: (1) Talk with others about how climate change is impacting your own schools, farms, businesses and communities, (2) Join a climate action group like the bi-partisan Citizens' Climate Lobby, (3.) Place your money with banks who don't invest in fossil fuels, (4.) Use your voice with elected officials; 99% are not federal, but they tend to underestimate concern for climate because they don't hear from constituents enough, and (5.) Make changes in your personal life: get a heat pump for your home, buy an electric car or find alternatives to driving, fly less, and eat less beef/meat.
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.
Wednesday January 14 - Planning and Community Building 6:30-8pm: Join us for some favorite youth group games as we plan out themes and activities for 2026
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:
February 8
March 8
April 12
May 10
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
Monday, January 12: MICAH 10:00am, Room #120
Tuesday, January 13: Women’s Bible Study 9:00am, Room #120
Tuesday, January 13: Playtime for Toddlers 10:00-11:30am, Gym
Tuesday, January 13: Methodist Mile Walking 1:30-4:00pm
Wednesday, January 14: Super Wednesday
Friday, January 16: Men’s Breakfast 8:00am, Fellowship Hall
Super Wednesday Meal Menus
January 14 - Spaghetti and Meatballs, Broccoli, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Ice Cream and Treats.
January 21 - Breakfast Burrito, Chips and Salsa, Fruit Platter, Green Salad, Ice Cream and Treats.
January 28 - Swedish Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Green Salad, Bread, Ice Cream and Treats.
Care Team Prayer List
Please pray for the following folks in the week ahead.
Hold the family and friends of Judy Hofer in prayer. Judy died on December 31, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Oak Meadows Senior Living, 8131 4th St. N., Oakdale, MN 55128. Read Judy's obituary here.
Hold the family and friends of Linda Ashton in prayer. Linda died on December 4, 2025.
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 25 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 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...
