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:
Make A Difference
Check out the Make a Difference table at church for ways to Learn, Pray, & Act and also how to contribute to the Make A Difference table.
Drivers Wanted!
Can you provide rides to college students on Sundays for worship services? Contact the church office: 507-645-5689 or northfieldumc@gmail.com.
Adult Faith Formation
Sunday, October 11 | Understanding and addressing ethical dilemmas related to Artificial Intelligence
AI class instructors will be Chuck Follen and Griff Wigley.
Charles (Chuck) Follen is a technology leader with more than 30 years of experience working with Global 2000 companies on digital transformation and artificial intelligence initiatives. Currently with Amazon Web Services, and previously with Microsoft and Accenture, Chuck is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and holds a master's-level diploma in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Oxford.
Griff Wigley is a technology early adopter, having made a living online since 1986. He launched the short-lived Northfield AI User Group in 2023, and is currently the editor of Northfield.org, where he uses AI and occasionally writes about it.
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KidConnect - Join us on Wednesdays
NO KIDCONNECT WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 14 DUE TO MEA
After school until 5:30 pm. This free program for kids ages K-5th grade will include sports, arts, faith, friendship, a snack and lot’s of fun. Free bus transportation after school from Bridgewater, Greenvale and the Middle School; escort from Spring Creek. Register online.
Job Openings
Northfield United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time Children’s Ministries Director/Coordinator (10–15 hours/week) to help nurture the faith and community life of children in an inclusive, intergenerational congregation.
Save the Date! Dog-Eared Disciples with Bishop Lanette Plambeck: Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Feb. 6, March 6, and April 3, 9-10:30 a.m., online. Dog-Eared Disciples is an invitation to read our way more deeply into the life of faith. Drawing on the ancient Christian practice of lectio divina, we will approach books not simply for information, but for formation: reading slowly and attentively, listening for what stirs, challenges, unsettles, or invites us, and allowing what we encounter on the page to deepen our relationship with God, one another, and the world. Register online.
Habitat for Humanity
One more week to sign up to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity construction help. Lunch volunteers are covered. If you would like to volunteer email Dave Wolf at dave_wolf@charter.net.
Dave Wolf and George Davis are recruiting Habitat for Humanity construction volunteers for a group of NUMC church people to sign up for a volunteer work day on October 17th at 8am to 3 pm (or as many hours you have available) We do provide a coffee break and lunch.
The 2 duplexes under construction are on the corner of Sumner and College in Northfield. If you can volunteer, please send George Davis or Dave Wolf your name and email.
Rice County Habitat for Humanity Community Engagement Coordinator will collect names and emails from us and contact you as to what you need to do before Oct. 17th. Thank you.
Northfield UMC Youth Group (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.
October 14: No Youth Group due to MEA weekend (attend the HS Football Game with your friends!)
October 21: Fall Bonfire (weather permitting)
October 28: Halloween Party
Confirmation Meeting (youth and parent/s)
Wednesday, October 21 at 6pm
For parents/youth in 9-12th grades interested in going through Confirmation
October Special Events
ValleyScare
(likely October 23 or 30) - look for special email with more info
Trunk or Treat
Youth Service Project October 25
Youth help with Trunk or Treat games/decorate and host a youth Halloween booth
Connect with Youth Group
To sign up for the Youth Group text reminder group, please text Kristen at (507) 676-3600. To be added to the youth email list, please email youth@northfieldumc.org
NO SUPER WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 14
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sundays
9:30am – Worship
9:40am – Children's Church
10:30am – Coffee in Fellowship Hall
10:30am – Adult Faith Formation in Reception Room
Monday, October 12: MICAH
10:00am, Room 120
Monday, October 12: Esther Circle
1:00pm, Kildahl Park Pointe
Tuesday, October 13: Women’s Bible Study
9:00am, Room 120
Tuesday, October 13: Meditation
7:00pm, Reception Room
Wednesday, October 14: Mission Sewing
9:00am, Room 120
Friday, October 16: Men’s Breakfast
8:00am, Fellowship Hall
Saturday, October 17: Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Work Day 8:00am to 2:30pm, Two duplexes on the corner of College St S and Sumner St E (one block NW of St. Peters Church)
Care Team Prayer List
- Hold the family and friends of Verna Belle (Peggie) Jones in prayer. Peggie died on October 6, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 14th at Northfield United Methodist Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am with an Order of Eastern Star Service at 10:45 am at the church. Read Peggie's obituary here. Peggie collected various Angel figurines over many years. Her family will be bringing several of them to display for Peggie's funeral. They have requested that after the funeral if you wish to take an Angel in remembrance of Peggie you are welcome to do so, they have kept what they want and wish to share the remaining with Peggie's friends and church family.
- We received word of the death of Elizabeth “Locky” Horst, whose husband, the Rev. Toby Horst, served Northfield UMC. During their years in Northfield, Locky was active in the community, including co-founding a local environmental advocacy group, and helping launch a local food cooperative.You can read her obituary here.
- Please hold Paul Thornton in prayer.
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 am - 12:00 pm
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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