Accepting Everyone

Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey,
you are welcome here.

Finding Actionable Hope

Ready your hands, feet, & heart to make a difference in the community & the world.
Learn more about ways to get involved. 

Welcoming All

With programs for people of all ages, there is a place for you here.
Come and visit us soon.

WORSHIP WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE AT 10:30 A.M. ON SUNDAYS

First United Church of Christ in Northfield, MN, is a thriving community of faith seeking to practice the courageous love and justice of Jesus.

Date
Info

03/21/25
Third Sunday in Lent
03/21/25

Sunday Worship Livestream

Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m.

On-Demand

Sermon and Service Archive

“The world depends on love.
The world depends on us.”
– Pastor Cindy Maddox
Pastor Cindy’s sermon reminds us that Jesus’s gifts are not just for us, but for everyone! We believe in love – REAL! 🫶 
Watch or read the whole sermon here (23:30 – 40:30) 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Music of Women Composers

Join us at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 22nd for “If Music Be the Food…”

This event is a series of benefit concerst which raise awareness and support for our neighbors in the local community who are experiencing food insecurity. Our mission also includes teaching music students about the importance of utilizing their artistic talents for the good of the community.

Each concert is a fully grass-roots community event involoving professionals, students, and local volunteers in joyful collaboration. We are striving to address nourishment in all its forms; our bodies require nourishment from food and our souls from music and community!

Continue reading here. Admission is free; please donate to the CAC food shelf.

All are invited to Wednesday Nights for Food, Friends and Faith (WFFF)! The meal is free and open to the community. Free-will donations are welcome to offset costs.

The WFFF team is looking for more volunteers! Please click here if you’re interested in volunteering with the WFFF team!

Postcards for Palestine

Wednesday, March 26
Anytime between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. 
Raven’s Nest – 422 Division St. S, Northfield 

We provide postcards, stamps, targets, context, and suggested messages for the outreach to national legislators and to the State Board of Investments about the ongoing death and destruction in Palestine. Help us flood their offices with postcards! For more information, please contact the church office. 

Ironically, many DEI leadership roles in the U.S. are occupied by white individuals. According to a Medium Report, 76.1% of chief diversity officers are white, while Black or African Americans represent just 3.8%.

Many local members are joining ISAIAIH MN for a Healthcare Justice Lobby Day on April 2, 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. at the State Capitol Rotunda. Note the change of date from last week. Please register here if you’re interested or contact the church with any questions. Questions about legislation or voicing your views? Email isaiah@firstucc.org.

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

Carrie Newcomer concert, Pride in the Park, retirement parties, special services, community services, and more. See how committed First UCC is to the Northfield community!

Mindful Moments

Looking for some peace? Maybe you need a little motivation or some reassurance. You’ll be sure to find a little bit of everything here!

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Ruth’s House provides transitional shelter and support for women and children in crisis. If you need help, please call them at 507-332-2236.

Donations (monetary or physical items) and volunteers are also always needed!

Click here to learn more.

Sarah’s House is an offshoot of Ruth’s house and is a safe sober living space in Northfield. It is designed to help women transition to healthy independent living.

Click here to learn more.

Community Action Center (CAC) is a wonderful resource for community members who are looking for aid in any shape or form.

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.

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