FIRST UNITED CHURCH of CHRIST » Great Events http://firstucc.org Northfield, Minnesota Tue, 22 May 2012 15:00:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Wednesdays for Food, Faith and Fun http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2970/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2970/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 19:18:45 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2970/ Our final WFFF dinner of the season will be held tomorrow night! Dinner will be served at 5:30 in the Assembly room. On the menu is hot shredded turkey sandwiches, Asian salad, oranges and blonde brownies. A free will offering will be taken to help cover the cost.

4:45 pm – Angel Choir [...]]]> Our final WFFF dinner of the season will be held tomorrow night! Dinner will be served at 5:30 in the Assembly room. On the menu is hot shredded turkey sandwiches, Asian salad, oranges and blonde brownies. A free will offering will be taken to help cover the cost.

4:45 pm – Angel Choir Rehearsal, Preschool Classroom
5:30 pm – Dinner, Assembly Room
6:15 pm – Rainbow Choir Rehearsal, Preschool Classroom
6:15 pm – CE Programming, grade 6-12 homework time, childcare for younger children
7:00 pm – Church Council Meeting, Church Office Area
7:00 pm – Senior Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary

]]> http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2970/feed/ 0 Wednesdays for Food, Faith and Fun http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2949/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2949/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 14:46:07 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2949/ Dinner will be served at 5:30 in the Assembly room. On the menu tonight is hot ham sandwiches, potato salad, veggies and dip and ginger snaps. A free will offering will be taken to help cover the cost.

4:45 pm – Angel Choir Rehearsal, Preschool Classroom5:30 pm – Dinner, Assembly Room6:15 pm – [...]]]> Dinner will be served at 5:30 in the Assembly room. On the menu tonight is hot ham sandwiches, potato salad, veggies and dip and ginger snaps. A free will offering will be taken to help cover the cost.

4:45 pm – Angel Choir Rehearsal, Preschool Classroom
5:30 pm – Dinner, Assembly Room
6:15 pm – Rainbow Choir Rehearsal, Preschool Classroom
6:15 pm – CE Programming, grade 6-12 homework time, childcare for younger children
7:00 pm – Trustees Meeting, Church Office Area
7:00 pm – Senior Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary

]]> http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2949/feed/ 0 Wednesdays for Food, Faith and Fun http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2928/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2928/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:05:20 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2928/ Dinner will be served at 5:30 in the Assembly room. On the menu tonight is lasagna, tossed salad, fresh fruit and Rice Krispie bars. A free will offering will be taken to help cover the cost.

4:45 pm – Angel Choir Rehearsal, Preschool Classroom 5:30 pm – Dinner, Assembly Room 6:15 pm – Rainbow [...]]]> Dinner will be served at 5:30 in the Assembly room. On the menu tonight is lasagna, tossed salad, fresh fruit and Rice Krispie bars. A free will offering will be taken to help cover the cost.

4:45 pm – Angel Choir Rehearsal, Preschool Classroom
5:30 pm – Dinner, Assembly Room
6:15 pm – Rainbow Choir Rehearsal, Preschool Classroom
6:15 pm – CE Programming, grade 6-12 homework time, childcare for younger children
7:00 pm – Senior Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

]]> http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2928/feed/ 0 Breaking Out of the Mold: A New Vision for Intergenerational Faith Forum http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2916/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2916/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:02:06 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2916/ This conference-wide event will take place on Saturday, May 12th from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm here at First UCC. Join faith formation leaders from around the Conference for this event, keynoted by Amy Kippen, Director of Faith Formation from Fargo, ND>

Register by May 4th by clicking here.

Have questions about [...]]]> This conference-wide event will take place on Saturday, May 12th from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm here at First UCC. Join faith formation leaders from around the Conference for this event, keynoted by Amy Kippen, Director of Faith Formation from Fargo, ND>

Register by May 4th by clicking here.

Have questions about the event? Contact Zac at zacn@uccmn.org for more information.

This event is made possible by the Ashley Endowment of the Minnesota Conference United Church of Christ.

]]> http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2916/feed/ 0 Northfield’s Perennial Earth Day Celebration: A Call to Action! http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2909/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2909/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:23:58 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2909/ Celebrate Earth Day with workshops sponsored by Transition Northfield, held here at First UCC on Saturday, April 28th. For workshop information and to pre-register, visit www.transitionnorthfield.org and click on the Earth Day tab on the top of the page to fill out the workshop registration form. Questions can be sent to northfieldearthday@gmail.com

Workshop [...]]]> Celebrate Earth Day with workshops sponsored by Transition Northfield, held here at First UCC on Saturday, April 28th. For workshop information and to pre-register, visit www.transitionnorthfield.org and click on the Earth Day tab on the top of the page to fill out the workshop registration form. Questions can be sent to northfieldearthday@gmail.com

Workshop schedule:

10:30 am – 1:30 pm: Savory and Sweet Breads with Maureen Hark (free). Youth age 10 and up welcome. Session will
end when bread is finished baking.
11:00 am – 2:00 pm: “Free Food – Help Yourself!” Building a Raised Bed Together with Monica Caldwell (free)
1:00 – 3:30 pm: Building a Compost Bin Together with Reginaldo Marroquin-Haslett (free)
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Cannon River Watershed Partnership’s Rain Barrel Workshop with Aaron Willis ($40)
2:00 – 3:00 pm: Improving Your Home’s Energy Performance with Joe Gransee-Bowman (free)

]]> http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2909/feed/ 0 Wednesdays for Food, Fun and Faith http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2908/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2908/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:21:06 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2908/ Dinner will be served at 5:30, with a baked potato bar, apple slices, banana bread and chocolate chip Bundt cake on the menu. A free will offering will be taken. The family programming will be making bookmarks for the hymnals.

4:45 pm – Angel Choir Rehearsal, Preschool Classroom5:30 pm – Dinner, Assembly Room6:15 [...]]]> Dinner will be served at 5:30, with a baked potato bar, apple slices, banana bread and chocolate chip Bundt cake on the menu. A free will offering will be taken. The family programming will be making bookmarks for the hymnals.

4:45 pm – Angel Choir Rehearsal, Preschool Classroom
5:30 pm – Dinner, Assembly Room
6:15 pm – Rainbow Choir Rehearsal, Preschool Classroom
6:15 pm – Programming, grade 6-12 homework time, childcare for younger children
7:00 pm – Council Meeting (Big Room)
7:00 pm – Senior Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

]]> http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2908/feed/ 0 Adopt-A-Highway http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2897/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2897/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:30:56 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2897/ The SSR Committee has taken on the Adopt-A-Highway project. To celebrate Earth Day we will do our clean-up of Highway 246 this year on that date. We will meet at the church at 1:30 on Sunday, April 22. Wear appropriate clothes!

]]> The SSR Committee has taken on the Adopt-A-Highway project. To celebrate Earth Day we will do our clean-up of Highway 246 this year on that date. We will meet at the church at 1:30 on Sunday, April 22. Wear appropriate clothes!

]]> http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2897/feed/ 0 Caregiver Service of Inspiration and Renewal http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2890/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2890/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:27:05 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2890/ A service of inspiration and renewal for caregivers will be held at 7 pm on April 17th at Bethel Lutheran Church, 1321 North Avenue. This service, called “Restore, Replenish, Renew,” is designed for anyone who is providing care to persons in need. This includes family caregivers, clergy, therapists, physicians, nurses, other healthcare workers and [...]]]> A service of inspiration and renewal for caregivers will be held at 7 pm on April 17th at Bethel Lutheran Church, 1321 North Avenue. This service, called “Restore, Replenish, Renew,” is designed for anyone who is providing care to persons in need. This includes family caregivers, clergy, therapists, physicians, nurses, other healthcare workers and volunteers.

The service will include a litany for healing, readings, hymn singing, anointing of hands, and a caregiver’s psalm. Piano music and accompaniment will be provided by Rhonda Reece. Jenny Pelletier, a music therapist at Laura Baker Services Association, will lead a music meditation. A breath prayer written by Thich Nhat Hanh, a Buddhist monk, will be shared by Marian McKone. And Alan Rubenstein will present, in both English and Hebrew, a Prayer for Complete Healing.

Following the service there will be refreshments and a time for fellowship. Hand or back massage, Healing Touch and Qigong will be offered free of charge by local practitioners.

]]> http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2890/feed/ 0 Wednesdays for Food, Fun and Faith http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2883/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2883/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:49:03 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2883/ Our regular WFFF programming resumes tomorrow night. Join us for meatball sandwiches, fresh veggies, and cookies for dessert. A free will offering will be taken.

4:45 pm – Angel Choir Rehearsal (Preschool Room) age 4 – Grade 15:30 pm – Dinner served in the Assembly Room6:15 pm – Rainbow Choir Rehearsal (Preschool Room) [...]]]> Our regular WFFF programming resumes tomorrow night. Join us for meatball sandwiches, fresh veggies, and cookies for dessert. A free will offering will be taken.

4:45 pm – Angel Choir Rehearsal (Preschool Room) age 4 – Grade 1
5:30 pm – Dinner served in the Assembly Room
6:15 pm – Rainbow Choir Rehearsal (Preschool Room) Grades 2 – 5
7:00 pm – Deacons Meeting (Parlor)
7:00 pm – Special Trustees Meeting
7:00 pm – Senior Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
7:30 pm – Mandatory Youth Mission Trip Meeting for all attendees and parents (Big Room)

]]> http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2883/feed/ 0 Sunday Morning Yoga at First UCC http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2881/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2881/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:13:46 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2881/ Beginning April 15th and continuing for six weeks, Sunday mornings at First UCC will start with yoga.  All are welcome.  Class will provide a focused, calming atmosphere, encouraging meditation on a selected scripture reading.  Afterwards we will enjoy a healthy breakfast of oatmeal (with a smorgasbord of toppings!) and coffee. A gluten-free option will [...]]]> Beginning April 15th and continuing for six weeks, Sunday mornings at First UCC will start with yoga.  All are welcome.  Class will provide a focused, calming atmosphere, encouraging meditation on a selected scripture reading.  Afterwards we will enjoy a healthy breakfast of oatmeal (with a smorgasbord of toppings!) and coffee. A gluten-free option will be available.  Class led by Melissa Sharpe.

Who is welcome: Everyone.  Class is open to the Northfield community.  Youth are welcome, provided they participate and respect the quiet atmosphere of the class.

Time: Sunday mornings.  Yoga from 7:30 – 8:30am.  Breakfast from 8:30 – 9am.

Dates: Sundays, April 15 – May 20

Where: Yoga in the back of the Sanctuary.  Breakfast in the Assembly room.

Suggested free will donation: $5/person

What to bring: Yoga mat and strap (or a hand towel)

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