* 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 Skip the aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and baggies, and put food into reusable containers—preferably glass. Simply reuse what you have. When you cannot avoid packaging, choose metal or glass over plastic—and anything recyclable or compostable over items destined for the trash bin.
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.
Lenten Youth Reflection: The wilderness in the Bible is often a place of spiritual renewal and reflection. Write or draw an image of a favorite or transformative wilderness location from your life. Describe how that space makes you feel renewed and/or helps you connect with God
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
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, March 2: United Women in Faith 10:00am, Room #120
Tuesday, March 3: Women’s Bible Study 9:00am, Room #120
Tuesday, March 3: Playtime for Toddlers 10:00-11:30am, Gym
Tuesday, March 3: Methodist Mile Walking 1:30-4:00pm
Wednesday, March 4: Mission Sewing 9:00am, Room #120
Wednesday, March 4: Super Wednesday
Thursday, March 5: Methodist Mile Walking 1:30-4:00pm
Friday, March 6: Men’s Breakfast 8:00am, Fellowship Hall
Super Wednesday Meal Menus
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 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...
