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."

FIRST UNITED celebrates as a Reconciling Church June 9, 2024
FIRST UNITED celebrates as a Reconciling Church June 9, 2024
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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.

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full calendar of events.

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

January 24, 2025 Fourth Friday Meal Flyer

Community Meal March 28 

The March Fourth Friday Meal will be hosted by FIRST UNITED March 28 at 5:30 p.m. Fourth Friday and sponsor information can be found at this link. Stay tuned for more information on the March event.

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Easter Week Schedule 

April 16 Wednesday Night Meal 5:30 p.m.

April 17 Maundy Thursday Communion 6:30 p.m.

April 18 Tenebrae Service 7 p.m.

April 20 Easter Sunrise Service (time TBD) and 10 a.m. Worship Service.

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.
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.

Reconciling Faith Community Meeting 

Matt Lewellyn-Otten from OutFront Minnesota will present the fourth session in a series on tolerance and inclusiveness on May 18. Join this meeting in the Fellowship Hall following the Sunday Worship Service.

Recurring Events

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24-form Tai Chi Ch'uan class meets every Monday at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall during the winter months. The class is free, all are welcome, and no accessory equipment is required.
Scrip gift card orders are placed the first Sunday each month. 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!
Scrip gift card orders are placed the first Sunday each month. 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!
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All are welcome at the Community Dinner each Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Wednesday dinners at the church will continue through through May 21, 2025.
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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!
Communion is served during the worship service on the first Sunday of every month. This sacrament is open to all, and everyone is invited to receive Communion.
Communion is served during the worship service on the first Sunday of every month. This sacrament is open to all, and everyone is invited to receive Communion.
Centering Prayer, Wednesdays at noon in the Sanctuary.
A Bible Study of the book of Ephesians 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 the book of Ephesians 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 12:30 p.m. on the first Friday in the Fellowship Hall. Players of all skill levels are welcome!
The Bridge Group meets monthly at 12:30 p.m. on the first Friday in the Fellowship Hall. Players of all skill levels are welcome!
WOMEN of FAITH, UNITED CIRCLE - Meetings are at 10 a.m. on the 2nd Thursday each month. All women of the church are invited to attend our meetings in the Fellowship Hall.
WOMEN of FAITH, UNITED CIRCLE - Meetings are at 10 a.m. on the 2nd Thursday each month. All women of the church are invited to attend our meetings in the Fellowship Hall.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Musical Help Wanted

Come and make inspired, beautiful music with an energized reconciling church community! We can tailor the position to you! There are three possibilities depending on your interest and availability as follows:

1. Director of Musical Ministry: Responsible for managing the entire church music program. Includes choosing the hymns and music, playing the piano and organ, directing the choir and small group ensembles, with an option of directing the handbell choir.

2. Piano Accompanist only: Responsible for accompanying two separate vocal groups - each performing one Sunday morning and rehearsing one Wednesday evening a month. Four separate sessions, total of 8 hours per month.

3. Organist only: Preparation and performance for Sunday morning worship and holidays. The organ is a 2006 Rodgers Trillium hybrid with two ranks of pipes and MIDI capability. It is a delight to play!

FIRST UNITED Methodist Church of Stillwater, 813 W Myrtle St. Stillwater. Contact the office at: 651-439-1880; [email protected].

UMCOR Disaster Relief

An update on the situation in California and UMCOR's response can be accessed with this link.

You can donate directly to UMCOR with this link.

Next Scrip Order - March 2, 2025

Raise Right 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!

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