Welcome to FIRST UNITED Methodist Church of Stillwater

Our loving, welcoming, Christ centered community of faith wants ALL people to know they are wrapped in God’s love. You are invited to know and experience God’s love through worship, music, prayer, fellowship, small groups, and community outreach.

Wrapping ALL people in God's Love is the mission of the FIRST UNITED Methodist Church. We embrace the following statement included in the global United Methodist Church Book of Discipline:

"We affirm all persons as equally valuable in the sight of God. We therefore work toward societies in which each person's value is recognized, maintained, and strengthened. We support the basic right of all persons to equal access to housing, education, communication, employment, medical care, legal redress for grievances, and physical protection."

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Welcome to FIRST UNITED Methodist Church of Stillwater, Minnesota!

Please enjoy a fly through tour of our church facilities!

FIRST UNITED Methodist Church Stillwater Minnesota virtual fly through tour from Pictures Over Stillwater on Vimeo.

You will find both the calendar and the monthly newsletter.

Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Please click Facebook above to view the Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00 am

Discover FIRST UNITED

We are a Christ centered church for everyday people, where you can come as you are to connect with God in a way that makes sense to you. Whether you are exploring the Christian faith or attend church regularly, there is something here for you. We Wrap All People in God’s Love.

Upcoming Events

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Lenten Book Study

The Lenten Book Study of "Multiplying Love" began February 11 and will meet on Sundays following the worship service. A voluntary donation of $15 per book can be paid in the church office.

“Our world needs love during these desperate days of radical polarization and division. Our United Methodist churches yearn to embrace love more completely because God first loved us. Our “faith” (including doctrine) is important; Christian “hope” (including renewal) is important; “love” of God and neighbor is more important. Multiplying Love underscores what matters most and stands in contrast to divisive misreading of essential Methodist teachings. Dr. Chilcote helps us embrace anew the Wesleyan vision of love of Jesus as central to what we believe and how we live.”

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Holy Week Schedule

March 24, Palm Sunday, 10 am service in sanctuary

Wednesday Community Dinner, March 27, 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall

Thursday, March 28, Maundy Thursday, 5:30 pm soup supper with communion, brief service to follow in sanctuary at 6:30 pm. 

Friday, March 29, Good Friday noon meditative service in sanctuary. 

Sunday, March 31, 7 am sunrise service, 10 am traditional service.

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Church Conference April 21, 2024

A Church Conference will be conducted following the worship service April 21, 2024, to vote on adoption of the Reconciling Congregation Statement. District Superintendent Rev Michelle Hargrave will preside. All church members are encouraged to attend.

FIRST UNITED Reconciling Congregation Statement:

"We acknowledge that throughout history the Christian Church has often condemned and excluded people because of race, culture, age, gender, economic status, disability or sexual orientation. While the church has made progress in being open and affirming to many groups, there continues to be condemnation of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons from the community of faith, or at least, a tolerance of such condemnation and exclusion through silence. We believe such actions are inconsistent with Christ’s teachings.

We celebrate God’s gift of diversity and value the wholeness made possible in community equally shared and shepherded by all. We welcome and affirm people of every gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation, who are also of every age, race, ethnicity, physical and mental ability, level of education, and family structure, and of every economic, immigration, marital, and social status, and so much more. We acknowledge that we live in a world of profound social, economic, and political inequities. As followers of Jesus, we commit ourselves to the pursuit of justice and pledge to stand in solidarity with all who are marginalized and oppressed."

Recurring Events

Join us at 10 a.m. Click the image for more information.
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24-form Tai Chi Ch'uan class meets every Monday 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The class is free, all are welcome, and no accessory equipment is required.
Zoom Crafting Evenings, Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00pm. Contact the office at fumcstillwater@gmail.com if you wish to join.
Zoom Crafting Evenings, Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00pm. Contact the office at [email protected] if you wish to join.
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All are welcome at the Community Dinner each Wednesday 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowshp Hall.
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The Quilting Group meets in the Wesley Room at 10 a.m. on the 3rd Friday every month. All are welcome!
Centering Prayer, Wednesdays at noon in the Sanctuary.
A Bible Study of 1st Corinthians meets in the Wesley Room at 9:30 a.m. each Tuesday. Contact the office to join the study in person or online.
A Bible Study of 1st Corinthians meets in the Wesley Room at 9:30 a.m. each Tuesday. Contact the office to join the study in person or online.
UMM monthly breakfast meetings are on the second Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Lowell Inn 102 2nd St N in Stillwater.
UMM monthly breakfast meetings are on the second Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Lowell Inn 102 2nd St N in Stillwater.
Prayer Shawl Group, Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the Wesley Room. All knitters are welcome!
The Bridge Group meets monthly at noon on the first Friday in the Fellowship Hall. Players of all skill levels are welcome!
The Bridge Group meets monthly at noon on the first Friday in the Fellowship Hall. Players of all skill levels are welcome!
WOMEN'S CIRCLE - Meetings are on the 2nd Thursday each month. All women of the church are invited to attend our meetings in the Fellowship Hall.
WOMEN'S CIRCLE - Meetings are on the 2nd Thursday each month. All women of the church are invited to attend our meetings in the Fellowship Hall.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next Scrip Order - April 14, 2024

Scrip orders can be placed after Sunday worship services, Wednesday dinners, or anytime by email to the church office. Order blanks are available at the church Information Center. Payment for email orders can be dropped off at the church during office hours. Scrip doesn't cost, it pays!

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