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

New Districts Effective July 1

The Minnesota Annual Conference overwhelmingly approved moving from five to four districts as of July 1, 2024, with the boundaries set by Bishop Lanette Plambeck and the Cabinet, in consultation with the Bishop’s Leadership Team. The four districts will be served by four superintendents—to be called “conference superintendents” going forward. We look forward to welcoming our new Conference Superintendent Rev Laurie Kantonen.

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UMM Summer BBQ Thursday August 15 at 6 p.m.

The joint UMM/Prairie View Summer BBQ will be hosted by Alan & Kim Salmela. Sign up at the Information Center or call the church office. Carpool from the church at 5 p.m.

Recurring Events

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24-form Tai Chi Ch'uan class meets every Monday at 8:30 a.m. in Lowell Park just north of the Gazebo. Class meetings in the Fellowship Hall will resume in October. The class is free, all are welcome, and no accessory equipment is required.

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All are invited to Summer Potluck Picnics each Wednesday at Washington Square Park. The picnics will continue through mid August. Gather at 5:30 p.m. and bring a dish to share - salad, veggies, fruit, chips, or dessert to go along with hotdogs.

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.

All are welcome at the Community Dinner each Wednesday 5:30 p.m. through May 22 in the Fellowshp Hall. Wednesday dinners at the church will resume in September.

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.

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

Pastor Shmita Sabbatical July 22 - August 5, 2024

The Pastor will be participating in Shmita: A Year of Learning, Reflection and Regeneration starting July 22. Clergy in the Minnesota Conference are required to receive this training once every seven years. Guest speakers will lead Sunday worship, and the office will direct inquiries regarding ministerial coverage during this time. Read about Shmita here.

New! Summer Office Hours

The Office Administrator is now in the office from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

July - August Mission Project

“Stuff the Bus” organized by Community Thread. Bring pens, pencils, tablets, notebooks, crayons and markers to the Mission Shelves in the Fellowship Hall prior to August 4. Teacher kits include: binder clips, chart paper, construction paper, dry erase lapboards & markers, electric pencil sharpeners, masking tape, post-it notes, full size scissors, Scotch tape, sharpies and staplers.

Next Scrip Order - August 11, 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!