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:
Children’s Church
After the children’s message, kids pre-K through 5th grade will move to their own time and space for faith formation. We’re using Road Trip—a creative and engaging curriculum that helps children explore faith in ways that connect to their everyday lives.
Adult Faith Formation | November 16
"Insight into Palestine and Israel"
The presentation will include the historical context and connection to current events, what it is like to live under occupation, and introduction to the boycott, divestment, sanctions (BDS) movement. To be followed by Q&A. Ashraf Ashkar was born and raised in Palestine. While living under the Israeli military occupation, he worked with local and international agencies on water rights and access. Bob Goonin is Jewish, a member of the MN BDS Community and Jewish Voice for Peace. He visited Palestine in 2019 as part of an environmental justice delegation.
Super Wednesdays! Next: November 19
- Fun, Faith & Food (snack) – K–5th Grade – 3:30–5:30 pm*
- Community Meal – 5:30–6:15 pm
- Adult Choir – 6:15–7:15 pm
- Youth Group – 6:30–8:00 pm
- Handbell Choir – 6:30 pm
* Contact Pastor Donna if you'd like to learn more. Free busing is provided from Bridgewater and Greenvale; walking escort from Spring Creek.
Introducing...Text to Give
A new and simple way you can give funds to the church via your phone and a credit/debit card. NUMC's 10 digit Text to Give number is 844-946-1577. Simply text the phone number, enter the amount you want to give (minimum $3) then follow the instructions. Watch for more information in the November Herald Newsletter on all the ways you can donate funds to NUMC.
Generosity & Talent Cards for 2026
"Many hands make light work." You're prayerfully invited to consider how you might take the next step in generosity--through both service and financial giving. Please bring your generosity and talent cards to worship on Sunday, November 16, where they will be blessed or return them to the church office by that date.
Toys For Tots
Northfield United Methodist Church is a Rice County Toys for Tots donation site! Donate a toy to help bring holiday joy to less fortunate children living in Rice County. Last year 841 children on assistance from Rice County Social Services received a toy. Toys are distributed to children between the ages of 6 months to to 14 years.
What: New, unwrapped toy(s)
When: Sunday, November 16 to Wednesday, December 10
Where: Boxes will be located in the NUMC narthex and south entry.
Community Action Center Week of Abundance | Nov. 17-24
Our focus is on baking supplies. You're invited to make a financial or in-kind contribution.
Please Note:
The church office will be closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving.
Advent Study, begins November 30 (four-weeks)
Hope for Creation
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.
November 19: Give Thanks
Help make unique holiday cards to share, plus enjoy Thanksgiving themed games and treats.
November 26: No Youth Group due to Thanksgiving Holiday
Service Opportunities for Youth
Wednesdays from 6:15-6:30pm: Help clear tables after the meal.
2nd Sunday of the Month: read scripture during worship or help in worship.
**look for a sign-up/more info in the weekly Youth Email
**Not on the Youth Email list? Send an email to youth@northfieldumc.org to be added. Please include your name and relationship to youth, youth name and grade and a cell number to be added to the Youth Group chat group (optional).
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sundays
9:30am – Worship
10:30am – Coffee in Fellowship Hall
10:30am – Adult Faith Formation
Monday, November 17: Mugs & Muffins
9:00am, Library
Tuesday, November 18: Women’s Bible Study
9:00am, Room #120
Tuesday, November 18: Card Making
2:30pm, Room #120
Tuesday, November 18: Facilities Team
7:00pm, Library
Wednesday, November 19: Mission Sewing
9:00am, Room #120
Wednesday, November 19: SUPER WEDNESDAY
Children's Christmas Pageant Rehearsal
Friday, November 21: Men’s Breakfast
8:00am, Fellowship Hall
Creation Care Step
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday are part of our culture of relentless advertising and overconsumption, which fills our landfills. Be thoughtful about what you buy and from whom. Discern wants versus needs. Look for environmentally focused companies with ethical practices. Consider packaging, durability, and sustainability in the products you choose.
Super Wednesday Meal Menus
November 19
Baked Lemon Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Salad Bar, Biscuits, Ice Cream and Treats
November 26 - NO SUPER WEDNESDAY
Care Team Prayer List
Please pray for the following folks in the week ahead.
- Hold Dennis Randolph in prayer, as he is having rehab following surgery.
- Hold the family and friends of Carol Hasek in prayer. Carol died on November 6, 2025. A memorial service will be held at Northfield United Methodist Church on November 15, 2025 at 2pm. Read Carol's obituary here.
- Hold the family and friends of Bebe Diehl in prayer. Bebe died on November 11, 2025. A memorial service will be held at Northfield United Methodist Church on November 21, 2025 at 11am.
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.
Special December Christmas Events
Wednesday, December 3 - 6:30 pm
Hanging of the Greens
Wednesday, December 17 - 6:30 pm
Children's Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 21 - 4:00 pm
Service of Longest Night
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Wednesday, December 24
4:30 pm Christmas Eve Worship (service livestreamed)
10:00 pm Christmas Eve Worship
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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Northfield United
Methodist Church
1401 Maple St
Northfield, MN 55057
www.northfieldumc.org
(507) 645-5689
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