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Helping Others

Prayer List

First UCC will start including a “prayer list’ in the bulletin and The Chronicle. If you would like to request that the congregation keep an individual or family in prayer, please visit http://tinyurl.com/prayerfirstucc or contact Todd or Abby. Names must be submitted

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Binding the Covenant Event June 28

You are invited to join First UCC members in attending the Isaiah MN’s Binding the Covenant Event.  Learn more below, and contact Pastor Todd if you are interested in attending.  We hope to arrange transportation.  Click here to register.   “In our work

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Visitation Ministry Training on May 10

Do you feel called to connect with elders in our community who are homebound, mobility-challenged, and/or managing illness? Then this training is for you! We are inviting Gloria Swanson, a geriatric pastoral care specialist, to lead a visitation ministry workshop

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First UCC Needs YOU!

First UCC is in need of volunteers in several areas.  Whether you have an hour or 20, we have something for you! Congregational Care Team – needs volunteers to help provide meals and rides Worship Team – needs ushers, communion

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All Church Wellness Project

As you may know, First UCC is beginning an all church service project creating Calmness Kits. They will be sold as a fundraiser for Rice County Mental Health Collective and will be given out to those in need of calmness

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WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) in Northfield

A workshop of the Rice County Mental Health Collective is being supported by First UCC, and your participation is welcome. It’s called WRAP, and it’s a wonderful program of peer support for anyone striving to lead a healthy life. WRAP

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Calmness Kits Service Project

First United Church of Christ’s Service and Social Responsibility Committee is starting an all-church service project intended to improve our community’s wellness. To be successful, we are asking for the help of church members of all ages and a range

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Hearing in Religious Services Panel

Hearing in church can be a challenge for people with hearing loss. Let’s talk about it. First UCC will be hosting a panel discussion on hearing in religious services on Saturday June 15th at 10:00 am. There will be discussion

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Living Our Faith in a New Way on Tuesdays Serving Lunch

Various Northfield faith communities are volunteering to help serve lunch and do clean-up for those in need in the summer. 1st UCC is stepping up to do this each Tuesday 10:45 to 12:45 June 10 – Aug. 30 at Jefferson

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Volunteers Needed for the CAC Foodshelf

Each June, First UCC provides volunteers at the CAC foodshelf weekdays for 1-2 hour time slots. Please sign-up for an individual time slot or several or once a week. Youth can do this simple but important volunteer work too, and

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Back Bay Mission Activist Chris Marlin-Warfield

Come ponder liberal, activist theology with expert and Back Bay Mission activist Chris Marlin-Warfield. Wed., May 22, 5:30 p.m. SSR will provide pizza; bring a salad to share. Back Bay Mission is an UCC Community organization serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast

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Carleton Arboretum Prairie Restoration Project

F.A.S.T. Families will meet from 9:00 a.m until 10:00 a.m. at the Arboretum on Sunday morning.  Gather at Carleton in the parking area nearest the water tower.  We’ll be helping with a prairie restoration project that is underway at the

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First UCC Intergenerational Mission Trip

Wanting to swing a hammer, throw some paint, get to know First UCC friends, and make a difference? Announcing the first First UCC Intergenerational Mission Trip. From July 7-14 up to 20 First UCCers will work with Habitat for Humanity in

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Give to the Minnesota Food Share During the Month of March

Each March, Minnesota FoodShare directs the March Campaign, the largest food drive in the state and restocks almost 300 food shelves across Minnesota. It recruits thousands of congregations, companies, schools and community groups to run local fund and food drives

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Prayer Circle

Our church is reestablishing its prayer circle ministry. If you would like to be prayed for or have a request for someone else, please contact Kathy Kasten or speak to pastor Bob. If you would like for your request to

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