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.
Sunday Worship Livestream
Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m.
On-Demand
Sermon and Service Archive
It is our word to speak.”
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
First UCC’s Visioning Process
First UCC is embarking upon a visioning process to build a shared understanding of our congregation, deepen relationships through reflection and storytelling, and creatively dream about the future. This work will result in three-year strategic priorities established by the Church Council to guide our collective efforts.
Our process, which is rooted deeply in a congregational approach, is guided by a Visioning Committee in collaboration with Sarah Lehman, a ministry partner of the MN UCC Conference whose consulting practice specializes in supporting groups through change, conflict, and transition.
Your perspectives and stories are essential — we can’t do this without you! Although some opportunities have passed, here are some ways to join in:
- Respond to the Congregational Survey here
- Join a facilitated congregational conversation, led by the Visioning Committee, to engage in storytelling and sacred listening about where our congregation is being called. Please sign up for the congregational conversation using this form and share your questions or comments.
The major themes that will emerge through these and other visioning excercises will be shared with the community during our January 2026 Congregational Meeting and will ultimately shape the development of Council’s priorities and three-year plan.
Bulletin Announcement Links & Information
Gathered in Love: An Interfaith Service of Trans Solidarity
Thursday, Jan. 22 from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Creekside UCC or live-streamed at First UCC.
The service will include leaders from many traditions offering prayers, reflections, music, meditation, and blessings. Free and open to all, it also has a livestream option for those joining from outside the Twin Cities.
Register for the livestream here.
A Note From ISAIAH
Things are moving quickly right now and ISAIAH is building the response with other organizations on the fly. There are many ways you can be involved and do something while staying grounded in the love of neighbor at the heart of our faith.
Ways to be Involved During this Important time -- Racial Justice Team
“In the Light of Reverance” Screening at Bethel Lutheran
- Contact the church office for details: 507-645-7532 or church@firstucc.org.
Register for the Racial Justice Book Study
- There is still time to register for the upcoming book study on “The Power of Bridging: How to Build a World Where We All Belong” by John A. Powell. The group will meet for four Fridays at 2:00 p.m. Please contact the church office if you would like to join. Books are available at Content Bookstore at a 10% discount. Learn more about the study here.
Open and Affirming Invites You:
Gathered in Love: An Interfaith Service of Trans Solidarity
Thursday, January 22 from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Creekside United Church of Christ or livestreamed here at First UCC
The service will include leaders from many traditions offering prayers, reflections, music, meditation, and blessings. Free and open to all, it also has a livestream option for those joining from outside the Twin Cities.
To register for the livestream viewing, please click here. If you’re interested in viewing this event with others from First UCC, please join us in the Assembly Room that evening!
Songs for Our Spiritual Toolkit
Songs are part of our spiritual toolkit, and something we can equip our people with — whether anticipating participation in vigils or protests, or for other settings. While Northfield is a musical community, we often emphasize more formal forms of music. Music that Makes Community specializes in paperless music. Pastor Inger from Bethel has graciously arranged for two leaders to come to Northfield on January 20 to host a workshop from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran. Please consider attending!
News from Racial Justice Ministry
The Racial Justice Ministry Team is offering a book study of John A. Powell’s “The Power of Bridging: How to Build a World Where We All Belong,” which will meet at 2:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Fridays in February and March (2/13, 2/27, 3/13, and 3/27).
Join us to better understand how our institutions and communities have shaped us to practice othering, and practice belonging and bridging as an important corrective to these habitual and destructive practices.
Click here to learn more and contact the church office if you’re interested in joining!
Join us for Wednesday for Food, Friends, and Faith (WFFF) on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and stay for community!
Interested in volunteering? Click here!
Gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options are always available.
For food in a world where many walk in hunger;
For friends in a world where many walk alone;
For faith in a world where many walk in fear;
We give you thanks, O God. Amen.
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!
Click here to learn more.
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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
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
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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