Nov. 16, 2014 Northfield’s First United Church of Christ (UCC) is reducing its carbon footprint. Earlier this month, it activated 39 solar panels installed on the roof of its 19th brick church on the corner of Third and Union streets.
Blessing of the Animals 10/5/14
Worship With Us At Valley Grove
Our worship service on Sunday, July 6, will be held at Valley Grove Church at 9:30 am with a picnic to follow. Please bring your own lunch, a dessert to share, table service, chairs and blankets. Lemonade and water will
Strawberry Fest
Everyone is warmly invited to the 14th Annual Strawberry Fest, Friday, June 27 from 2:00 – 3:30 in the Assembly Room. Help us honor First UCC’s beloved elders and dear friends, and enjoy delicious strawberries, a gathering of UCC friends
Fill the Bus for the Binding the Covenant Event on June 28!
Isaiah MN is a faith-based community organization that seeks to be “a vehicle for congregations, clergy, and people of faith to act collectively and powerfully towards racial and economic equity in the state of Minnesota.” Isaiah is holding a
Binding the Covenant Event June 28
You are invited to join First UCC members in attending the Isaiah MN’s Binding the Covenant Event. Learn more below, and contact Pastor Todd if you are interested in attending. We hope to arrange transportation. Click here to register. “In our work
Public Lecture on Ian Barbour on Religion and Science
On Wednesday, May 14 at 7:30 pm, Carleton College will host a panel discussion on the future of religion and science in the Weitz Center Cinema. The event is in memory and honor of the intellectual legacy of long-time Northfield
Food Truck Tuesday Starting in Northfield!
An exciting option for good food and hanging out is coming to a church near you! Starting May 6, come to the First United Church of Christ parking lot on Tuesdays between 11am–1pm to pick up a tasty, affordable lunch from a different
SAVE THE DATE! NORTHFIELD’S EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
FRIDAY & SATURDAY APRIL 25th& 26th Join Free Workshops and Activities on Sat. April 26th Make goat cheese and goat soap, sew snack bags, attend a solar tour, make a felted wool project Plant seedlings in the Arb and more!
Centering Prayer Group
If you have found yourself enjoying the meditation service during Lent and would like to continue the practice of meditation or centered prayer, we are looking to form a meditation group. Please click on this link to sign up if you are
Pastor Abby is Heading to Taizé!
From Pastor Abby: “As many of you know, I have been invited by the Minnesota UCC Conference to be a mentor on a pilgrimage for young people to the Taizé Community in France! I’ll see you in worship this Sunday, and then I’ll
First UCC Parent Potluck
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