* Contact Pastor Donna if you'd like to learn more. Free busing is provided from Bridgewater and Greenvale; walking escort from Spring Creek.
SPECIAL SUNDAYS IN MARCH Your generous giving is greatly appreciated
United Methodist Committee on Relief This enables the United Methodist Committee of Relief (UMCOR) to reach out and ease pain and suffering by providing humanitarian aid after disasters. Make checks payable to NUMC and indicate UMCOR in the memo line.
MN Foodshare The Community Action Center (CAC) in Northfield runs its largest annual food and fund drive during the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign. This drive is critical for stocking the food shelf, with donations of food, funds, or hosting a drive helping to trigger matching grants. The March Campaign is essential for the Northfield community, providing up to half of the annual food budget for the local food shelf. Drop off food donations in the box near the sanctuary, or make checks payable to NUMC and indicate Foodshare in the memo line.
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.
Brian Carson and Catherine Rodland will join together in a performance of Marcel Dupré’s masterpiece, The Stations of the Cross, at Boe Chapel, Saint Olaf College, in Northfield. The performance will take place at 7pm on Monday, March 16.
Inspired by poems of Paul Claudel, which will be read by Mahalia Marcellin, there will also be a simultaneous visual presentation of 200 works of art from antiquity through the present day, a collection assembled by Lucy Durkin, retired adjunct faculty in Art History at the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY.
Saturday, March 21 at 4:00 pm at First UCC Dr. Catherine Rodland is the Artistic Director and Joanne Rodland is the Administrative Assistant for this concert to benefit the Community Action Center.
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.
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 Be mindful of all of your water consumption and find ways to reuse your greywater if feasible. For example, use the glass of water you didn’t finish, cooled cooking water, or dishwashing water for houseplants or the garden. Save water, protect watersheds, and grow a beautiful landscape. Online classes are available. Check the link.
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.
March 11:David and our own Goliaths (games, activities, and discussion explore this famous Bible Story and how it applies to our lives.
March 18:Practice of Prayer: youth explore a variety of Prayer Stations and ways they can add prayer into their routine. March 25: No Youth Group Due to Spring Break
Save the Dates!
Saturday, April 4 Easter Egg Hunt from 11am-2pm Youth help fill and hide eggs for the Community Easter Egg Hunt (hunt is at 1pm). Please contact Kristen to Sign-Up (text or email)
Sunday, April 5 Youth Easter Egg Brunch Youth help with set-up, serving, and clean-up Brunch immediately follows the Easter Sunday service at 10:30am. Please contact Kristen to Sign-Up (text or email) This is a fundraiser for our Youth Programs!
Weekly Youth Lenten Reflection: What's in your Well?(John 4:1-14) Identify your well: What are you trying to fill your life with: social media, material things, activities...? Which of these things actually bring you joy or peace, and which ones just leave you drained or empty. Run your hands under a faucet of running water, and as you do ask God to help you focus more on what brings you joy and peace and to start to let go of things that don't.
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:
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 16: NUMC Board Meeting 6:30pm, Library
Tuesday, March 17: Women’s Bible Study 9:00am, Room #120
Tuesday, March 17: Methodist Mile Walking 1:30-4:00pm
Wednesday, March 18: Mission Sewing 9:00am, Room #120
Wednesday, March 18: Super Wednesday
Thursday, March 19: Methodist Mile Walking 1:30-4:00pm
Friday, March 20: Men’s Breakfast 8:00am, Fellowship Hall
Super Wednesday Meal Menus
March 18
Corned Beef Hotdish, Tator Tot Hotdish, Green Salad, Apple Slices, Bread, Ice Cream and Treats
Care Team Prayer List
There have been no special requests for prayers this week.
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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Dear NUMC Family, Hop on over today and join us for a delightful day of fun and fellowship at our Church's Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt! We are thrilled to welcome families and friends of all ages to share in the joy and excitement of this cherished tradition. 📅 Date: April 4⏰ Time: 1:00pm📍 Location: Our church grounds! Bring your baskets and get ready to search for colorful eggs filled with treats and surprises! This event is open to everyone, so feel free to bring a friend or two. We...
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: April 8 Fun, Faith & Food (snack) – K–5th Grade – 3:30–5:30 pm* Community Meal –...
Dear NUMC family, Please take note of these faith-filled gatherings in the days ahead! Good FridayFriday, April 3, 2026, 6:30 pm Good Friday services are solemn and reflective gatherings that commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and His sacrifice for humanity. Community Easter Egg HuntSaturday, April 4, 1:00 pm Hop on over and join us for a delightful day of fun and fellowship at our Church's Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt! We are thrilled to welcome families and friends of all ages...
