FIRST UNITED CHURCH of CHRIST » Uncategorized http://firstucc.org Northfield, Minnesota Tue, 22 May 2012 15:00:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 This Weekend at First UCC http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2969/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2969/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 18:01:49 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2969/ Another very busy weekend at First UCC!

On Saturday, we will be hosting “Breaking Out of the Mold: A New Vision for Intergenerational Faith Formation”. Saturday night, the Friends of Way Park will be holding a benefit concert, featuring Andrea Een, Sonja Thompson and guest fiddlers from the Lars Skjervheim Spelemannslag of St. [...]]]> Another very busy weekend at First UCC!

On Saturday, we will be hosting “Breaking Out of the Mold: A New Vision for Intergenerational Faith Formation”. Saturday night, the Friends of Way Park will be holding a benefit concert, featuring Andrea Een, Sonja Thompson and guest fiddlers from the Lars Skjervheim Spelemannslag of St. Olaf College.

Sunday morning will begin with yoga in the Sanctuary, followed by an oatmeal smorgasbord breakfast in the Assembly Room. Worship services begin at 10:00 am, with the children leaving for Sunday school midway through the service. Immediately following the worship service, a Congregational meeting will be held to discuss the future of the Faith Formation program at First UCC. Stay afterward for coffeehour!

Finally, our Fighting Apostles will be playing against the St. Dominic White team at 7:10 pm at Sechlar Park, field one.

]]> http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2969/feed/ 0 Break Out of the Mold! http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2942/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2942/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 18:36:20 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/?p=2942 Click here for information on the inter-generational Faith Forum event being held at First UCC on Saturday, May 12th.

]]> Click here for information on the inter-generational Faith Forum event being held at First UCC on Saturday, May 12th.

]]> http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2942/feed/ 0 First UCC Welcomes New Members http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2930/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2930/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:30:56 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/?p=2930 We would like to wish a warm welcome to our newest members, who have recently completed Inquirer’s Classes and were received into membership earlier this month.

New members are typically received twice a year, in the spring and fall.  If you are interested in more information about becoming a member of First UCC, please [...]]]> We would like to wish a warm welcome to our newest members, who have recently completed Inquirer’s Classes and were received into membership earlier this month.

New members are typically received twice a year, in the spring and fall.  If you are interested in more information about becoming a member of First UCC, please contact the church office.

]]> http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2930/feed/ 0 Fighting Apostles French Toast Breakfast http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2924/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2924/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:30:52 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2924/ The Fighting Apostles are assembling an all-star lineup for the annual French Toast Breakfast this Sunday, April 29th, immediately following worship.Fans will have an opportunity to meet the players, admire their culinary skills, and sit down to a nourishing, league-leading breakfast of champions. We’ll be serving French toast, made with Brick Oven’s famous Children’s [...]]]> The Fighting Apostles are assembling an all-star lineup for the annual French Toast Breakfast this Sunday, April 29th, immediately following worship.

Fans will have an opportunity to meet the players, admire their culinary skills, and sit down to a nourishing, league-leading breakfast of champions. We’ll be serving French toast, made with Brick Oven’s famous Children’s Pleasure bread; wild rice sausages; fruit; and beverages. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for kids 12 and under, or $12 per family.

Proceeds from the breakfast will help underwrite the team’s entry fee for the Northfield Church Softball League.

]]> http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2924/feed/ 0 April Pastoral Reports http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2919/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2919/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:01:01 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/?p=2919 Please click here for the April Interim Associate Minister report.

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]]> http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2919/feed/ 0 This Weekend at First UCC http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2917/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2917/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:14:24 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2917/ Saturday, April 21st10:00 am – Bible study with Pastor Bob in the Parlor

Sunday, April 22nd7:30 am – Yoga, led by Melissa Sharpe, in the rear of the Sanctuary. Please bring a yoga mat and strap or hand towel8:30 am – Oatmeal breakfast bar in the Assembly Room10:00 am – Worship, with children [...]]]> Saturday, April 21st
10:00 am – Bible study with Pastor Bob in the Parlor

Sunday, April 22nd
7:30 am – Yoga, led by Melissa Sharpe, in the rear of the Sanctuary. Please bring a yoga mat and strap or hand towel
8:30 am – Oatmeal breakfast bar in the Assembly Room
10:00 am – Worship, with children being dismissed for Sunday school midway through the service. They will rejoin us for coffee hour at 11:15 am.
11:15 am – Coffee Hour
11:15 am – Middle and High School Youth Groups
11:30 am – Faith Forum – “Hot enough for ya?!” Retired Carleton Professor of Biology Gary Wagenback will provide background on the issues surrounding global warming. Participants will be given an opportunity to share their perspectives and ask questions about this critical concern for our only home, Earth.
1:30 pm – Adopt-A-Highway – Meet at the church at 1:30 today, and wear appropriate clothes.

]]> http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2917/feed/ 0 Calling all Cancer Fighting Enthusiasts and Survivors! http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2910/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2910/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:11:46 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2910/ Do you want to attend an event that celebrates survivors, remembers those we’ve lost, and fights back against cancer? If yes, then join us for Relay For Life of Northfield! It is an annual event held on St. Olaf’s Campus, striving to raise money for cancer research and patient advocacy.

The Facts

[...]]]> Do you want to attend an event that celebrates survivors, remembers those we’ve lost, and fights back against cancer? If yes, then join us for Relay For Life of Northfield! It is an annual event held on St. Olaf’s Campus, striving to raise money for cancer research and patient advocacy.

The Facts

What: Relay for Life of Northfield

When: Saturday April 28th from noon-midnight

Where: St. Olaf’s Manitou Field (Tostrud if bad weather)

Who: Anyone who wants to fight cancer and have a good time. There is a $10 registration fee at the door for participants, and Survivors are free. You can also sign up in advance at www.relayforlife.org/northfieldmn! Sign up individually or in teams of 5+ people.

Why: Because cancer affects us all. Because it is a fun event with moving ceremonies, food, games, entertainment, contests, exercise (optional), and great company for all who have been affected by cancer.


Contact Kristen Latta (latta@stolaf.edu) for questions.

]]> http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2910/feed/ 0 Farewell to Pastor Cindy http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2899/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2899/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:06:49 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/?p=2899

On Sunday, April 15, we said good bye to Senior Interim Pastor Cindy Mueller.  There was laughter and there were tears.  Good times were remembered, accomplishments celebrated, and good-byes said.

The church thanked Pastor Cindy in words and through gifts, including a stole made by Carol Rutz from yarn that had once been [...]]]>

On Sunday, April 15, we said good bye to Senior Interim Pastor Cindy Mueller.  There was laughter and there were tears.  Good times were remembered, accomplishments celebrated, and good-byes said.

The church thanked Pastor Cindy in words and through gifts, including a stole made by Carol Rutz from yarn that had once been her mother’s.  We were delighted to have Cindy’s daughter Hope and her husband Pastor Jeff Palmer at the service.  Jeff and Cindy were both given prayer shawls as signs of our gratitude.

Afterwards, we held a reception for Cindy, where many members and friends were able to express their personal good-byes.

Well done, Pastor Cindy, and God speed.

]]> http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2899/feed/ 0 Molly Woehrlin Named 2012 Joseph Lee Heywood Award Winner http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2893/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2893/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:27:41 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/?p=2893 What an amazing honor!  Congratulations!

View the article here.

]]> What an amazing honor!  Congratulations!

View the article here.

]]> http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2893/feed/ 0 Graduate Information Wanted http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2891/ http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2891/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:31:04 +0000 Jennifer Kluzak http://firstucc.org/weblog/post/2891/ First UCC will recognize all 2012 high school graduates on May 20th. Please contact the church office with your graduate’s name and future plans.

We are also updating our information regarding students who have completed post-secondary education within the past five years. If you have a family member who fits this description, please [...]]]> First UCC will recognize all 2012 high school graduates on May 20th. Please contact the church office with your graduate’s name and future plans.

We are also updating our information regarding students who have completed post-secondary education within the past five years. If you have a family member who fits this description, please contact the church office with the graduate’s name, major and current contact information.

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