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:
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.
Northfield UMC is Seeking a Director of Family Ministries
One of Northfield UMC's priorities over the past several years (and especially since early-2024) has been to strengthen and grow our ministries with children, youth, and families. As we've revisited our staffing needs and ministry priorities, we've recognized the importance of taking a more intentional approach to leadership and staffing in this area. We believe now is the time to move forward.
We're bringing leadership for children and youth ministries together in a new Director of Family Ministries position, building on the work already underway and creating new possibilities for the future.
We are grateful for a generous legacy gift from Anne Mayer, whose generosity is helping make this possible. Her gift provides an opportunity to strengthen these ministries and invest in the future of our congregation.
The new Director of Family Ministries will serve approximately 30 hours per week, providing leadership for children and youth ministries and helping cultivate relationships with families and the wider community. We also envision continuing to involve college student interns as part of our family ministries team.
You can click on the job description below. Please share this opportunity with anyone you believe might be interested or would be a good fit.
For more information, please contact Kevin Merkle, SPR Chair, or Pastor Donna Dempewolf.
Adult Faith Formation
Hope for Creation
Wednesdays, October 21–November 11 | 6:00 p.m.
Join the Creation Care Team for four Wednesday evening gatherings to explore how our congregation can deepen its commitment to caring for creation. Using the Hope for Creation curriculum, we'll reflect, share ideas, and identify opportunities for action in our church and community. All are welcome, whether you've participated before or are joining for the first time!
Questions? Contact Clay Oglesbee at 507-251-9283.
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. Register online.
An Invitation to an October Journey
Bishop Lanette asks, "How then shall we live?" On the Way to Election Day she encourages us to walk together through Connexion, Politix, Reflexion, and Praxis. Each word carries an X, an echo of the Chi (Χ) that begins Χριστoς (Christos), the Anointed One. It is a reminder that whatever else we are called in this season, we belong first to Christ.
Bishop Lanette Plambeck
X: How Then Shall We Live? Reflexion
Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus, who stands in the midst of us. For the first two weeks in this series, we have looked...
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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 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
Super Wednesday
Food and Fellowship! Serving 5:30-6:15 pm, Wednesdays during the program year.
3:30-5:30 pm KidConnect, ages K-5th grade
5:30-6:15 pm Shared Meal
6:15 pm Adult Choir (begins October 28)
6:30 pm Handbell Choir
6:30 pm Youth Ministry, ages 6-12 grade
Meal Menu
October 28
Lemon Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, Green Salad, French Bread,
Cake and Ice Cream
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
Tuesday, October 27: Women’s Bible Study
9:00am, Room 120
Tuesday, October 27: Meditation
7:00pm, Reception Room
Wednesday, October 28: Mission Sewing
9:00am, Room 120
Wednesday, October 28: Super Wednesday
Wednesday, October 28: Pumpkin Carving
6:00pm, Fellowship Hall
Friday, October 30: Men’s Breakfast
8:00am, Fellowship Hall
Sunday, November 1: All Saints' Day
9:30am, Sanctuary
Sunday, November 29: 2026 Charge Conference
7:00pm, Little Prairie UMC
Care Team Prayer List
- Hold the family and friends of Thalia Duffield in prayer. Thalia died on October 10, 2026. A Celebration of Thalia's Life was held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 16 at the Northfield United Methodist Church. Read Thalia's obituary here.
- Hold the family and friends of Verna Belle (Peggie) Jones in prayer. Peggie died on October 6, 2026. A funeral service was held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 14th at Northfield United Methodist Church. Read Peggie's 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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