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

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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.

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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

Bake Sale December 15!

Bring your appetite on December 15.

Choir Cantata December 15 "The Christmas Story"

The Chancel Choir will present "The Christmas Story - A Classic Carol Celebration" during the worship service at 10 a.m. on December 15. Come to celebrate and enjoy the Story and the music!

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.

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Christmas Eve Worship Service

Christmas Eve Worship will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday December 24 in the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to join in this family-friendly 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

Next Scrip Order - December 8, 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!