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First United Church of Christ in Northfield, MN, is a thriving community of faith seeking to practice the courageous love and justice of Jesus.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Our Theme this Advent: Words for the Beginning
Advent is a season of endings and beginnings. As the calendar year comes to a close, a new church year begins. Christ’s birth ushers us into new ways of living and loving; and yet, the world as we know it spins madly on. In many ways, pregnant Mary was surrounded by endings — large and small, personal and political. But Mary proclaimed hope in a God who was and is making all things new. Christ’s birth offered a beautiful new beginning for shepherds and Magi alike — all the while, King Herod tried to bring Christ’s story to and end. When we ourselves navigate seasons filled with endings and beginnings, we need reminders. We need words that can feel like steady ground, like a path for our feet to find as we step forward into the unknown.
Our Advent series is filled with blessings, with the words we need to hear again and again as we begin a new season. We invite you to enter this Advent season as if you are entering a sacred new chapter, holding fast to the reminders that will bolster you for the journey ahead. To help you do this, we are providing free copies of the Advent Devotional Booklet which you can find at both entrances to the sanctuary. Please take one copy per family.
As you journey through this season, may you find words for belovedness and hope. May you find words for beginning again. For no matter what you are facing, no matter what this new day brings, love is your beginning.
Christmas at First UCC
Join a Connect Group: Journey through Advent to Christmas
A Connect group will be offered Wednesday evenings during Advent 2024, gathering at 6:30 p.m. December 18 with a final meeting on January 8, 2025.
Our time together will be guided in part by an Advent Devotional Booklet titled “Words for the Beginning,” with a focus on scripture, art, poetry, and hymns. We will take time for personal stories of faith and meaningful spiritual practices during the Advent and Christmas seasons.
Members and friends of First UCC who want to join others in a time of reflection during this time of endings and new beginnings are invited to sign up by calling the church office.
WFFF
Join us at WFFF on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!
- 12/18: BBQ pulled-pork sandwiches (GF & VG options) & salad
- 12/25: No WFFF – Christmas
- 1/1: No WFFF – New Years
- 1/8: Menu to be announced
All are invited to Wednesday Nights for Food, Friends, and Faith (WFFF)! 5:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room. The meal is free and open to the community. Free-will donations are welcome to offset costs.
Please click here if you’re interested in volunteering!
Baby Registry!
Eileen and Ademir’s family is growing!
Their baby girl is due on January 29, 2025, and the church is inviting members to donate some items they need. While she is due at the end of January, it would be ideal to get most of these things by mid-December. It would be a great holiday giving opportunity!
Please visit the Chronicle and sign up for what you would like to give. New and gently-used items are welcome. Thank you!
UPCOMING EVENTS
PHOTO LIBRARY
Welcome to the photo library. Here you’ll find our an array of content from First UCC from Mindful Moments to Pride celebrations retirements parties.
First UCC Events
Mindful Moments
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Donations (monetary or physical items) and volunteers are also always needed!
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CAC has branches in Northfield and Faribault. They are always accepting volunteers and donations!
Click here to learn more about the CAC.
Stepsister AA
Are you or someone you know struggling with alcohol addiction?
You are not alone.
Stepsisters of Northfield are here for you. Meetings are held on Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church.
NA Meetings
Narcotics Anonymous meetings are held here at First UCC on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
If you or someone you know are interested in attending a meeting, please contact Kate in the church office at 507-645-7532 or at church@firstucc.org.
LATEST NEWS
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New Member Orientation & Installation
The pastors and Membership Committee will hold an orientation session on Sunday, November 10, after worship for those wanting to become members of First UCC.
