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 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."
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
Save the Date! Chili Cook-Off Community Dinner November 14
The annual Chili Cook-Off Community Dinner will be November 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Four chili selections will be available - two meat, one vegetarian, one white. Flights or bowls will be offered. Tickets will be available October 30 at Wednesday Dinners, Sunday worship service and in the church office - $13 flight or bowl, $17 per quart, $9 per pint.
Commitment Sunday November 17
Pledge cards will be made available in October. Prayerfully consider your financial contribution to the ministry of FIRST UNITED in 2025.
Reconciling Workshop Part 2 with Matthew Lewellyn-Otten Sunday November 17 in the Fellowship Hall following worship
Associate Director of Religious Organizing with Outfront MN (he/him or they/them)
Matt joined the OutFront team in the fall of 2021 as the Religious Organizer. Before joining the team, Matt spent the majority of their career in Youth Ministry working in the United Church of Christ, Episcopal, and Presbyterian churches. In their current role as the Director of Religious and Community Organizing, Matt works with faith communities across the state to bring them along in the advocacy and inclusion of queer people in all faith practices. Additionally, he works with communities across the state to build the power of the LGBTQIA+ community, listen deeply to the needs of queer people and their allies, educate the public on issues affecting the queer community, and mobilize communities to create systemic change.
For additional Reconciling Committee information click here.
Church Conference November 24
A Church Conference will be conducted by Conference Superintendent Laurie Kantonen to review the pastor's salary package, the 2025 FIRST UNITED budget, candidates for church offices and the church membership role. The Conference will be held in the sanctuary following the worship service.
Cub Scout Wreath delivery at the church November 24
If you ordered a wreath from Pack 9125, delivery will be at FIRST UNITED on Sunday November 24. Bring your checkbook if you've not paid already.
Advent Study Nov 26 - Dec 17 on Zoom with Bishop Lanette Plambeck based on Magrey DeVega's 'The Christmas Letters'
Plan now to participate in the 2024 Advent Study led by Bishop Lanette Plambeck. In this study, United Methodists across the Dakotas and Minnesota are invited to read "The Christmas Letters" by Magrey DeVega, which has us looking at a special set of letters written to the earliest believers about the incarnation. We will look at Romans, 1 John, Philippians and Colossians to see what they reveal about the miracle that God became human in the birth of Jesus. Discussions will be held via Zoom on Tuesday evenings, Nov. 26-Dec. 17, 7-8:15 p.m. **The Zoom link will be provided as the first discussion draws near.
Order your book now in paperback or ebook. (https://www.cokesbury.com/9781791033231-The-Christmas-Letters)
Hundreds of people participated in last year’s study, and it was a wonderful time of connection and conversation as we prepared our hearts and minds for Christmas.
Recurring Events
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Missions Focus for November - Holiday Hope
The Mission focus for November is support of the Holiday Hope gift card program sponsored by Community Thread. Many families are sponsored through this program, and gift cards allow the family to shop independently. Gift cards from Walmart are requested, with the $25 denomination preferred, but $10 is also available and will be accepted.
Purchase cards through our Scrip program on November 10 with delivery November 13. Cards also can be purchased directly from Walmart. Leave Holiday Hope gift cards in the church office or place them in the offering plate between now and the end of November.
Cub Scout Pack 9125 - Winter Clothing Collection
Pack 9125 is collecting all types of winter clothing for donation to Valley Outreach. Look for the Cub's donation box in the narthex through the month of November.
UMCOR Disaster Relief
Hurricane Helene has devastated parts of the southeastern U.S., bringing catastrophic wind, rain and flash flooding to many states and communities.
In response, UMCOR is coordinating with affected annual conferences and supporting their local relief efforts. UMCOR has awarded solidarity grants to the North and South Georgia annual conferences with multiple grants in process for other annual conferences.
Additionally, UMCOR-trained Early Response Teams (ERTs) are coordinating efforts to support the removal of debris, tarping of roofs, and cleaning out of homes in hard-hit areas.
You can donate directly to UMCOR with this link.
Women of Faith, United Circle completes UMCOR Women's Health project
Read more about the September 12th meeting here.
Office Hours
Starting Labor Day week, office hours will be Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Next Scrip Order - November 10, 2024
Scrip orders can be placed after Sunday worship services, 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!
