* 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!
Your Identity in Creation (Ecological Identity) January 18, 25 & February 1 Tim Goodwin will facilitate this series, basing it on his reflection, writings and teaching experience, integrating science and spirituality.
Hope for Creation Curriculum January 14, 28, and February 11 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.
Climate Action This Week Heating our water consumes much energy. Consider these simple changes to reduce the cost to Earth (and yourself): Turn your water heater down to 120 degrees, purchase a new Energy Star water heater, install the tank in an enclosed space, or add a water heater blanket.
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.
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 19: CHURCH OFFICE IS CLOSED
Tuesday, January 20: Women’s Bible Study 9:00am, Room #120
Tuesday, January 20: Playtime for Toddlers 10:00-11:30am, Gym
Tuesday, January 20: Methodist Mile Walking 1:30-4:00pm
Wednesday, January 21: Super Wednesday
Thursday, January 22: Methodist Mile Walking 1:30-4:00pm
Friday, January 23: Men’s Breakfast 8:00am, Fellowship Hall
Super Wednesday Meal Menus
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 was 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:
Please note: the office is closed on January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day
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.
Support the ministries of Northfield United Methodist Church
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...
