The annual Parent Potluck will be held on Saturday, March 15th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the home of Regi and Amy Haslett-Marroquin (4597 315th St. West). This is an adults-only event where parents have an opportunity to socialize
Good Music for a Good Cause!
Andre Een and Theo Wee, with guest Minnesota Orchestra violinist Taichi Chen, once more do a benefit concert for the Friends of Way Park at 7:00 pm on Saturday, March 8 at First UCC. Desserts and a short jaz surprise
“This Amazing Earth”
An exhibition, “This Amazing Earth” has been hung on the walls of the church main floor halls, assembly room, library and parlor this fall through November 17. The work is the visual expression of three artists in our congregation, Meg
All are Invited to Attend the Installation of Abigail Henderson
In our United Church of Christ, a service of installation for a pastor is a service of holy covenant. During the service, a local church and its newly called pastor and teacher enter into a covenant bond, which remains in
WFFF and Children’s Choirs Return on Wednesday!
All are invited as we gather in the Assembly Room every Wednesday night for Food, Fun and Faith. The evening begins with supper at 5:30 pm. The WFFF program depends on volunteers helping with shopping for groceries, coming a little
Tree planting postponed until Saturday May 11!!
When the Weather Channel camps out in your town, some outdoor activities will be postponed. Be ready Saturday May 11th though. We’ll plant 450 trees at River Bend Nature Center from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. If you want to
Fighting Apostles French Toast Breakfast
The Fighting Apostles are assembling an all-star lineup for the annual French Toast Breakfast immediately following worship on Sunday. Fans will have an opportunity to meet the players, admire their culinary skills and sit down to a nourishing, league-leading breakfast
New Member Sunday photos
Click here for photos from our New Member Sunday on April 14th.
Elijah! The Musical (4/7/13)
In lieu of a sermon during Sunday worship, the children of First UCC Northfield performed Elijah! God’s Faithful Prophet (a musical by Mark Patterson) for the congregation. Thanks for the time and talent provided by all of the children in the cast, the sound
On April 1 the UCC launched Mission4/1Earth. 1 million hours of Earth care, planting 100,000 trees and writing 100,000 letters of environmental advocacy. AtFirst UCC, we will be doing our part. We will plant 450 trees at the River Bend Nature Center May 4, and we
Easter Egg Hunt at First UCC
Kids of all ages are invited to join in the fun at the First UCC Easter Egg Hunt! The search for treasures will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 30th. We’ll gather by the east steps, and then children will
Elijah! The Musical
Elijah! the musical is coming to First UCC. Led by the Middle School Youth Group it will be performed in worship on Sunday, April 7th.
Welcome Abby!
First UCC of Northfield is pleased to announce that the Rev. Abigail Henderson will be joining its ministerial staff as Associate Minister. Abby will begin her ministry at First UCC on June 4. Congratulations and Welcome Abby!
A Taste of Meditation
The word “meditation” conjures many stereotypical ideas – someone twisted like a pretzel, sitting motionless under a tree for hours; a group of people chanting “OHHHHHHHMMMM”; Buddhist monks, walking in circles with candles. BUT. Meditation, simply put, is making a
Lenten Book Discussion
Lent begins February 13. You are invited to read the book Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor, and sign up for a discussion group that will meet four times during the six weeks of Lent. If you would