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On Sunday March 17 it was announced that the Rev. Donna Dempewolf will be taking the helm here at NUMC on June 30th.

I once had a pet rabbit who lived in the house same as my two dogs and cat.

During most of March, Muslims worldwide will be observing Ramadan, which begins this year at sundown on March 10 and ends at sundown on April 9.

In February we packed 2 large boxes that will be brought to Midwest Mission Distribution Center.

Join fellow NUMC folk for a series of online Zoom meetings to learn how to be more organized online using Google products like Drive, Calendar, Forms, and more!

United Women in Faith of Northfield UMC has a full schedule in 2024. Everyone is invited to be a part.

Look what our $1,700 donation to the Shepherd Society has helped accomplish! (This donation was from funds raised at our Palestine Dinner last fall.)

ISAIAH has issued its 2024 “Claiming Our Choices Agenda,” calling upon all elected Minnesota officials to govern with the following principles.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing public health problem. This disease affects more than 37 million American adults.

By now, you have likely heard that a new pastor will be coming this summer.

Join fellow NUMC folk for a series of online Zoom meetings to learn how to be more organized online using Google products like Drive, Calendar, Forms, and more!

Most of you are probably familiar with the beautiful “Hidden Falls” at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park.

United Women in Faith support “Resolution to Engage Minnesota UMC in Alleviating Hate Crimes” (here abbreviated)...

MICAH highlights of 2023: MICAH’s 10th Anniversary year culminated in a Palestine Dinner on November 5th.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW), which is February 26-March 3, 2024, “is an annual campaign to educate the public about eating disorders.

HELP WANTED: The streamdesk is looking to add some dedicated volunteers to the team!

In honor of Black History Month, the Dismantling Racism Team brings you an excerpted article from the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH).

A big thank you to Peg Jones who made 85 hats and 7 scarves that were donated to Operation Joy.

On February 12 the MN state legislature will convene its 2024 session, addressing bonding requests and also taking action on proposed bills.

The church calendar is built on the idea of "sacred time."

Some of you may have noticed the lone Guinea Fowl who randomly showed up one day on the church property.

Time for another episode of “all creatures great and small” or otherwise known as “the animals of NUMC”.

Monarchs (and butterflies in general) really are remarkable. There is just something magical about a butterfly.

Arturo, who has been cleaning and assisting with facilities needs at NUMC full time since 2018, grew up in Mexico.

"Did you know there is a bat hanging in your hallway above the entrance to the church?”

Just when you think you’ve run out of the creatures of NUMC to write about, a subject presents itself. Bees!!

Have you ever wondered about the animals in the nativity scene? Well I have (of course).

On November 19th, Mission Sewing presented Pastor Jerad with a Happy Hearts Quilt to be given to the Refugee Resettlement Project.

What are your new year's resolutions? Why not start by cleaning out your email inbox?

Curling up in a comfy chair with a good book is a special winter activity for me to do.