The church’s aging boiler failed repeatedly last winter, causing expensive emergency repairs. Recent, professional assessment resulted in a strong recommendation for replacement this summer rather than risk catastrophic failure when we need heat the most. Research on appropriate equipment that
Congregational Meeting on March 16th
The Council has called a special Congregational Meeting March 16th immediately following worship. At that meeting the Congregation will vote on whether to purchase a solar array for the office wing of the church on the condition that we receive
Core Organizing Team Begins Work
One of the questions that emerged from last spring’s Mission 4/1 Earth project was, “How can First UCC better mobilize itself to have a positive impact in Northfield and beyond?” In November, we welcomed Doran Schrantz and Paul Marincel from
Solar Discussion Before Worship and at WFFF
In an effort to lower the church’s carbon footprint and encourage wider use of renewable energy, a group has been meeting to consider the possibility of a solar array at First UCC. The Solar Group has a particular proposal for
Congregational Budget Review
The congregational budget review will be held following worship on Sunday. Please join us for an opportunity to discuss the proposed 2013 budget. At this meeting the proposed budget will be explained, questions from the membership will be answered, and