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.
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.
Way of the Cross | The Stations of the Cross
You are invited to view MICAH's "A Palestinian Way of the Cross" exhibit in the Gathering Space at the south entry of Northfield UMC. This will be up until Holy Saturday, April 4th. Many Palestinian Christians refer to their experiences of living under occupation, and the suffering they endure, as "Walking the Via Dolorosa" or the Way of the Cross.
Mosaics at the Santa Barbara Mission by Reverend Nevin Ford. Photographs by Dr. Don Roos
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.
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.
3/22: Haiti Partnership - Love as Child, led by Mary Twitchell 3/29: Operation Classroom, led by Lorie McBride
HOPE FOR CREATION 4: RESURRECTION AND "GREENING" WITH READINGS FROM HILDEGARD OF BINGEN
4/12 - 5/03: Four-week exploration of the unique person, spirituality and teachings of Hildegard of Bingen, A German Benedictine abbess, mystic, musician, early naturalist and holistic teacher. Led by Dr. Almut Furchert
Climate Action This Week Conserving water can be simple: Take short showers of five minutes or less. Turn the water down in the shower so it’s not full blast. Scrape plates instead of rinsing them before they go in the dishwasher. Don’t leave the water running while washing, shaving, or brushing your teeth. Turn it on and use only as needed.
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.
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
Tuesday, March 24: Women’s Bible Study 9:00am, Room #120
Wednesday, March 25: Mission Sewing 9:00am, Room #120
Wednesday, March 25: NO SUPER WEDNESDAY (spring break)
Friday, March 27: Men’s Breakfast 8:00am, Fellowship Hall
Saturday, March 28: Theberath Memorial Service 9:30am, Visitation 10:30am, Memorial Service, Fellowship Hall 11:00am, Luncheon
NO Super Wednesday MARCH 25
Care Team Prayer List
Please hold in prayer the family and friends of Olive Hupf, Kathy Hupf's mother, who died on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Read Olive's obituary here.
Please hold in prayer the family and friends of Roseli Theberath who died on Friday, March 13, 2026. Her memorial service will be held in the Fellowship Hall at Northfield United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:30am with visitation from 9:30–10:30 a.m. Luncheon to follow from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Read Roseli's obituary here.
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
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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...
