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

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 meeting September 11

This year’s programs/meetings begin on Thursday, September 11 at 10:00am in the Fellowship Hall. Our hostesses will be Vicki Anderson and Sue Niethammer. Vicki will be presenting the program on "GRATITUDE.” We hope you will share ideas you have on your bucket list as Vicki will lead us in this important plan in our lives as Christians. We hope to see you all there.

Fall Programs Start September 10, 2025

Join us on September 10 as we start the fall program schedule including Rivertown Ringers - 6 p.m.; Chancel Choir - 7 p.m. and Wednesday Meals - 5:30 p.m.

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Highway Pickup September 20, 2025

The next Highway 12 pick up (Brick St to Manning Ave) will take place on Saturday, September 20. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30.

Visit Community Homestead September 27, 2025

Join the Mission Committee at 8 a.m. at the church to carpool to Community Homestead near Osceola, WI. Sign up at the Information Center.

Trunk or Treat October 26, 2025

FIRST UNITED will host a TRUNK or TREAT event in the front parking lot of the church on Sunday, October 26 from 4-6 pm. This event will provide a safe Trick or Treating event for children. Sign up your Trunk display and/or donate wrapped candy in the church office.

Matt Lewellyn-Otten 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 Class on Bibical Interpretation October 26, 2025

Matt Lewellyn-Otten (he/him, they/them) Associate Director of Religious Organizing at OutFront Minnesota, will present a class on Biblical Interpretation. The class will be held on Sunday, Oct 26th, in the Fellowship Hall, after church. All are invited to this presentation.

Chili Cook-Off and Country Store Boutique November 6, 2025

Join us in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday November 6 4 to 7 p.m. for a chili dinner, handcrafted items and homemade treats.

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 November through April, and in Lowell Park near the Gazebo during the summer. The class is free, all are welcome, and no accessory equipment is required.

Scrip orders can be placed after Sunday worship services, or anytime by email to the church office. Order blanks are available in the office or on the Information Center.

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The Wednesday night prepared meals are over until September, but potluck picnics are held each week at Washington Square Park at 5:30 pm. Bring a dish to share, enjoy the fellowship of friends. If you enjoy games stick around for a board game.

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!

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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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Women of Faith, UNITED meeting September 11

This year’s programs/meetings begin on Thursday, September 11 at 10:00am in the Fellowship Hall. Our hostesses will be Vicki Anderson and Sue Niethammer. Vicki will be presenting the program on "GRATITUDE.” We hope you will share ideas you have on your bucket list as Vicki will lead us in this important plan in our lives as Christians. We hope to see you all there.

Groceries for Good Causes - Fundraiser for FIRST UNITED

Kowalski’s Grocery Store has a program called Groceries for Good Causes to help support smaller, local community-based programs.

We recently applied and have received acceptance into their program starting in July 2025.

So, shop Kowalski’s and place your receipt in the FIRST UNITED Methodist Church bin (located at the north end of the entrance foyer) before you exit the store starting in July.

VALLEY OUTREACH FOOD COLLECTION

Place food items in the baskets provided on the Missions shelves in the Fellowship Hall. Food items will be delivered to Valley Outreach by the Mission committee.

Next Scrip Order - October 5, 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!