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
Trunk or Treat - October 27
Pre-Halloween Trunk or Treat will be held in the parking lot on Myrtle St from 4 p.m. till 6 p.m.! Bring the kids for a non-scary Halloween warm-up event. You can:
1. Decorate the trunk of your vehicle in a fun Halloween/Fall theme. Arrive at the front parking lot by 3:45 and stay until 6:00 p.m., passing out candy to the children. Dressing up is not required, but it would add to the fun of the afternoon. Please sign up so we have a count of the number of vehicles participating.
2. Donate wrapped Halloween candy that will be handed out to the children. This can be left in a box in the office anytime prior to the event.
3. Help spread the word. Tell your children to bring the grandkids. Tell your neighbors and friends. Share or “Like” the church’s Facebook announcement when you see it so more people hear about the event.
Save the Date! Chili Community Dinner November 14
The annual Chili 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 in late October.
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.
Recurring Events
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Missions Effort for October
The Missions Committee is coordinating the collection of paper products for Emma Norton Services. Please place items on the Mission Shelves in the Fellowship Hall or make a designated cash offering.
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 3, 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!
