Richfield UMC

The Vulcan salute, Covid-19, and connecting to the original audience of Jesus. This podcast is the sermon on March 8, 2020. "God, Give Us Connection" is Part 2 of the 6-Part worship series, "True Grace." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts 19:8-10 and Ephesians 2:11-22. Richfield United Methodist Church worships Sundays at 9:00am (Sanctuary, larger crowd, organ and choir) and 11:00am (Fellowship Hall, smaller crowd, band) at 5835 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Sign up for weekly digital content at http://richfieldumc.org and give to the mission of the church at http://richfieldumc.org/give and thank you for your generous support.

Harry Potter, logic vs. wisdom, and seeking answers. This podcast is the sermon on March 1, 2020. "God, Give Us Wisdom" is Part 1 of the 6-Part worship series, "True Grace." The preacher is Rev. Hope Hutchison and the scripture is Acts 19:1-7 and Ephesians 1:17-19. Richfield United Methodist Church worships Sundays at 9:00am (Sanctuary, larger crowd, organ and choir) and 11:00am (Fellowship Hall, smaller crowd, band)at 5835 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Sign up for weekly digital content at http://richfieldumc.org and give to the mission of the church at http://richfieldumc.org/give and thank you for your generous support.

The Big Bang, Charlotte's Web, and the breath of God. This podcast is the Ash Wednesday sermon February 26, 2020 entitled "From Space Dust You Came." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21. Richfield United Methodist Church worships Sundays at 9:00am (Sanctuary, larger crowd, organ and choir) and 11:00am (Fellowship Hall, smaller crowd, band)at 5835 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Sign up for weekly digital content at http://richfieldumc.org and give to the mission of the church at http://richfieldumc.org/give and thank you for your generous support.

Enter Lent with an examination of the seven United Methodist membership vows and find out what part is the most recent to be added and why. This podcast is the sermon on February 23, 2020. "The Role of Membership" is Part X of the Y-Part worship series, "A Fresh Start." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts 18:24-28 and Luke 3:1-22. Richfield United Methodist Church worships Sundays at 9:00am (Sanctuary, larger crowd, organ and choir) and 11:00am (Fellowship Hall, smaller crowd, band)at 5835 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Sign up for weekly digital content at http://richfieldumc.org and give to the mission of the church at http://richfieldumc.org/give and thank you for your generous support.

The "Why" of worship, a parable of the finger and the moon, and taking your kids to meet Santa Claus. Plus, five minutes for worship all to yourself! This podcast is the sermon on February 16, 2020. "The Role of Worship" is Part 7 of the 8-Part worship series, "A Fresh Start." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 17:16-30 and the Gospel of Luke 10:38-42. Richfield United Methodist Church worships Sundays at 9:00am (Sanctuary, larger crowd, organ and choir) and 11:00am (Fellowship Hall, smaller crowd, band)at 5835 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Sign up for weekly digital content at http://richfieldumc.org and give to the mission of the church at http://richfieldumc.org/give and thank you for your generous support.

Boat dealerships, gladiators, and who gets to say what kind of world we live in. This podcast is the sermon on February 9, 2020. "Welcome to Our World" is Part 6 of the 8-Part worship series, "A Fresh Start." The preacher is Bishop Bruce R. Ough and the scripture is Acts 16:16-40, Luke 6:27-36, and 1 John 1:1-5. Richfield United Methodist Church worships Sundays at 9:00am (Sanctuary, larger crowd, organ and choir) and 11:00am (Fellowship Hall, smaller crowd, band)at 5835 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Sign up for weekly digital content at http://richfieldumc.org and give to the mission of the church at http://richfieldumc.org/give and thank you for your generous support.

Workout videos have Karen, the expert, and Debby, the intermediate. When it comes to hospitality and seeing the Jesus in others, which are you? Learn how to get their name and how to connect people. All that in more and this, the podcast sermon from February 2, 2020. "The Role of Hospitality" is Part 5 of the 8-Part worship series, "A Fresh Start." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts 16:11-15 and Luke 14:15-24. Richfield United Methodist Church worships Sundays at 9:00am (Sanctuary, larger crowd, organ and choir) and 11:00am (Fellowship Hall, smaller crowd, band)at 5835 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Sign up for weekly digital content at http://richfieldumc.org and give to the mission of the church at http://richfieldumc.org/give and thank you for your generous support.

The debut of Breakthrough Prayer! The debut of Conflux Candles! And Lewis & Clark! This podcast is the sermon on January 26, 2020. "The Role of the Church" is Part 4 of the 8-Part worship series, "A Fresh Start." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts 15:1-29 and Luke 14:1, 7-14 (The Message). Richfield United Methodist Church worships Sundays at 9:00am (Sanctuary, larger crowd, organ and choir) and 11:00am (Fellowship Hall, smaller crowd, band)at 5835 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Sign up for weekly digital content at http://richfieldumc.org and give to the mission of the church at http://richfieldumc.org/give and thank you for your generous support.

Conan O'Brien, gender expression, and visioning yourself as Jesus sees you! This podcast is the sermon on January 19, 2020. "The Role of the Vision Crier" is Part 3 of the 8-Part worship series, "A Fresh Start." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts 14:8-20 and Luke 19:1-10. Richfield United Methodist Church worships Sundays at 9:00am (Sanctuary, larger crowd, organ and choir) and 11:00am (Fellowship Hall, smaller crowd, band)at 5835 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Sign up for weekly digital content at http://richfieldumc.org and give to the mission of the church at http://richfieldumc.org/give and thank you for your generous support.

Watching your parents volunteer as a child, college paper writing skills, and building the tracks for the train. This week, we explore how we create systems together. This podcast is the sermon on January 12, 2020. "The Role of the Systems/Task Organizer" is Part 2 of the 8-Part worship series, "A Fresh Start." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts 13:26-35 and Luke 6:46-49. Richfield United Methodist Church worships Sundays at 9:00am (Sanctuary, larger crowd, organ and choir) and 11:00am (Fellowship Hall, smaller crowd, band)at 5835 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Sign up for weekly digital content at http://richfieldumc.org and give to the mission of the church at http://richfieldumc.org/give and thank you for your generous support.

Conflux moments are when our life journey meets God's heart. A Spiritual Shepherd has conflux moments around accompanying other people in times of need. Hear Pastor Nate and Jerry Schilling tell stories about conflux moments in their lives. You can take the Primary Leadership Component Assessment at http://richfieldumc.org/mcci. This podcast is the sermon on January 5, 2020. " is Part 1 of the 8-Part worship series, "A Fresh Start." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts 13:1-12 and Luke 15:T Richfield United Methodist Church worships Sundays at 9:00am (Sanctuary, larger crowd, organ and choir) and 11:00am (Fellowship Hall, smaller crowd, band)at 5835 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Sign up for weekly digital content at http://richfieldumc.org and give to the mission of the church at http://richfieldumc.org/give and thank you for your generous support.

Questions abound in this time of preaching and sharing as a church. What are YOUR questions about faith, God, and the Bible? This podcast is the sermon on December 29, 2019. "Value mysterious love" is Part 5 of the 5-Part worship series, "Value Love." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 12:1-19. Richfield United Methodist Church worships Sundays at 9:00am (Sanctuary, larger crowd, organ and choir) and 11:00am (Fellowship Hall, smaller crowd, band)at 5835 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Sign up for weekly digital content at http://richfieldumc.org and give to the mission of the church at http://richfieldumc.org/give and thank you for your generous support.

Star Wars, the total solar eclipse, and the light of Jesus! Listen and share this unique Christmas Eve sermon! This podcast is the 10:00pm delivery of the sermon "A New Hope" on Christmas Eve 2019. The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and it's inspired by the Nativity story. Richfield United Methodist Church worships Sundays at 9:00am (Sanctuary, larger crowd, organ and choir) and 11:00am (Fellowship Hall, smaller crowd, band)at 5835 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Sign up for weekly digital content at richfieldumc.org and give to the mission of the church at richfieldumc.org/give and thank you for your generous support.

Star Wars, the total solar eclipse, and the light of Jesus! Listen and share this unique Christmas Eve sermon! This podcast is the 4:00pm delivery of the sermon "A New Hope" on Christmas Eve 2019. The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and it's inspired by the Nativity story. Richfield United Methodist Church worships Sundays at 9:00am (Sanctuary, larger crowd, organ and choir) and 11:00am (Fellowship Hall, smaller crowd, band)at 5835 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Sign up for weekly digital content at http://richfieldumc.org and give to the mission of the church at http://richfieldumc.org/give and thank you for your generous support.

It's not a tradition if we talk about it, only if we do it. That includes at Christmastime. This is the season to get brave with our faith; let's explore why. This podcast is the sermon on December 22, 2019. "Value brave love" is Part 4 of the 5-Part worship series, "Value Love." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is selections from Acts of the Apostles 11:19-26. Richfield United Methodist Church worships Sundays at 9:00am (Sanctuary, larger crowd, organ and choir) and 11:00am (Fellowship Hall, smaller crowd, band)at 5835 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Sign up for weekly digital content at http://richfieldumc.org and give to the mission of the church at http://richfieldumc.org/give and thank you for your generous support.

This podcast is the sermon on December 15, 2019. "Value inclusive love" is Part 3 of the 5-Part worship series, "Value Love." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 10:30-48. Richfield United Methodist Church worships Sundays at 9:00am (Sanctuary, larger crowd, organ and choir) and 11:00am (Fellowship Hall, smaller crowd, band)at 5835 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Sign up for weekly digital content at http://richfieldumc.org and give to the mission of the church at http://richfieldumc.org/give and thank you for your generous support.

God knows you fully, and God is always in pursuit of you. In your life you may have moments when you respond and moments you do not, yet God is there all the way. Pastor Ruth remembered this in a childhood moment when she literally ran away from God, as an adult entering seminary, and now as a grandmother to four in how she bids each to share the love given to them. This podcast is the sermon on December 8, 2019. "Value responsive love" is Part 2 of the 5-part worship series, "Value Love." The preacher is Rev. Ruth Phelps and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 10:17-30. Richfield United Methodist Church worships Sundays at 9:00am (Sanctuary, larger crowd, organ and choir) and 11:00am (Fellowship Hall, smaller crowd, band)at 5835 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Sign up for weekly digital content at http://richfieldumc.org and give to the mission of the church at http://richfieldumc.org/give and thank you for your generous support.

In our lives, we may avoid people who annoy us, while God's love is as much for them as it is for us on the days we're annoying. At Thanksgiving we may set up the kiddie table but God's table is so expansive that it's all leaves. This podcast is the sermon on December 1, 2019. "Value expansive love" is Part 1 of the 5-Part worship series, "Value love." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 10:1-16.

"Splagchnon" is the ooey gooey heart of our being. It's here, in our guts, where the Holy Spirit burns within us. How do we prepare ourselves to listen for this Spirit to move us? It's time to live like we have fire in the belly! This podcast is the sermon on July 28, 2019. "Fire in the Belly" is Part 5 of the 5-Part worship series, "A Time to Act." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 2:37-47.

The anniversary of the moon landing, missing crucial scenes in movies, and deciding whether a scripture passage is "skippable" for us or for the figures in the story. This podcast is the sermon on July 21, 2019. "Back to the Future" is Part 4 of the 5-Part worship series, "A Time to Act." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 2:22-36.

Embarrassing viral videos, praying for others, and who is a "minister," with an answer that may surprise you. This podcast is the sermon on July 7, 2019. "The In Crowd" is Part 2 of the 5-Part worship series, "A Time to Act." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 1:12-26.

This is Pastor Nate Melcher's first sermon with Richfield UMC and though there was no recording equipment that day in worship, it is recreated here for you. This podcast is the sermon on June 30, 2019. "Brave Space" is Part 1 of the 5-Part worship series, "A Time to Act." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11

Do you believe in miracles? Think of all the ways we partner with God to create miracles every day. You can watch the mentioned video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtizU9W-YmA. This podcast is the sermon on November 24, 2019. "Invest in the Miracle" is Part 5 of the 5-Part worship series, "Invest in the Story." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 9:32-42.

Disney+ and the MCCI assignment on what gifts you bring as a Spiritual Shepherd, a Systems/Task Organizer, or a Vision Crier. Take the assessment at http://richfieldumc.org/mcci. This podcast is the sermon on November 17, 2019. "Invest in the Foundation" is Part 4 of the 5-Part worship series, "Invest in the Story." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 9:26-31.

"Okay, Boomer" is yet another example of the generational gap that has existed for thousands of years. Today's sermon explores the spiritual lives of young adults and how churches can respond authentically. This podcast is the sermon on November 10, 2019. "Invest in the Risk" is Part 3 of the 5-Part worship series, "Invest in the Story." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 9:19-25.

There are "conflux moments" everywhere, waiting for us to be open to them. The Spirit worked on Saul before his moment on the road to Damascus and keeps going beyond. This podcast is the sermon on November 3, 2019. "Invest in the Legacy" is Part 2 of the 5-Part worship series, "Invest in the Story." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 9:1-19.

Confirmation Sunday and Stewardship collide in this sermon about living into the promise of our baptism not out of obligation but out of our hearts! This podcast is the sermon on October 27, 2019. "Invest in the Promise" is Part 1 of the 5-Part worship series, "Invest in the Story." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 8:26-40.

We asked for your stories and we got them! This sermon is loaded with your breakthrough stories about how you engaged your neighbors in new ways. The Spirit is at work, friends! This is the sermon podcast for the traditional worship service on October 20, 2019. The sermon title is "Rallying Point" and it's Part 7 of a 7-Part worship series called, "The Neighborhood." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 8:4-13.

It's not easy being a door-to-door salesperson, especially with dogs! If we went door-to-door, what would we learn about our neighbors? Would we know their pain, their fears? And would it lessen our fear of the unknown, the abstractions? This is the sermon podcast for the traditional worship service on October 13, 2019. The sermon title is "Eyes to See and Ears to Hear" and it's Part 6 of a 7-Part worship series called, "The Neighborhood." The preacher is Rev. Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 8:1-3.

The Bible can show us the best in humanity and reveal humanity at its cruelest and most violent. In Stephen's ending, we see Saul (Paul) entry into the story. Who are prophets today whose message can get lost because we don't like how it's delivered? This is the sermon podcast for the Traditional Worship service on October 6, 2019. The sermon title is "The Cost of Discipleship" and it's part 5 of a 7-part worship series called, "The Neighborhood." The preacher is Rev. Hope Hutchison and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 7:51-8:1.

The United Methodist Church has big picture challenges with how to see one another as neighbors and loved children of God as we struggle for full inclusion for the LGBTQIA+ community. Pastor Nate was at Leadership Institute in Leawood, KS last week and the sermon includes a report from that experience. This is the sermon podcast for the Traditional Worship service on September 22, 2019. The sermon title is "Are These Things So?" and it's part 4 of a 7-part worship series called, "The Neighborhood." The preacher is Senior Pastor Nate Melcher and the scripture is selections from Acts of the Apostles 6-7.

Carl Sagan once referred to a photograph of earth from 3.7 billion miles away as "the pale blue dot." As we look to our neighbors all around this pale blue dot impacted by climate change, we first build empathy with those in our literal neighborhood and we may find the voices of the marginalized right in front of us. This is the sermon podcast for the traditional worship service on September 22, 2019. The sermon title is "You and You and Who" and it's Part 3 of a 7-Part worship series called, "The Neighborhood." The preacher is Senior Pastor Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7.

Many of us have experienced harmful evangelism. Do we know what healthy evangelism looks like? How do your neighbors know your faith experience matters to you and influences how you engage them? Leverage "recommendation culture" to share about your church and be authentic to who you are. This is the sermon podcast for the Traditional Worship service on September 15, 2019. The sermon title is "Jesus Out Loud" and it's part 2 of a 7-part worship series called, "The Neighborhood." The preacher is Senior Pastor Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 5:25-33.

When you and your neighbors see each other, are you strangers? If you were to take a journal and jot down everything you know about your neighbors, what could you write? Names? Hobbies or vocations? Maybe just house numbers? Jesus sees all the people and calls us to see all the people, too, beginning with our neighbors. This is the sermon podcast for the Traditional Worship service on September 8, 2019. The sermon title is "The Art of Neighboring" and it's part 1 of a 7-part worship series called, "The Neighborhood." The preacher is Senior Pastor Nate Melcher and the scripture is Acts of the Apostles 5:12-16.

Part 3 of a 3 Part Series called:"You're Vulnerable, Or, At Least You Should Be." based on Brene Brown's work on vulnerability.

"Love With Your Whole Heart" Part 2 of a 3 Part Series called: "You're Vulnerable, Or, At Least You Should Be." based on Brene Brown's work on vulnerability.

Music, scripture, and sermon from Richfield UMC

Choir Fest Sunday

Reine Whitaker, preaching

As a congregation, in response to the actions taken at the General Conference 2019, the people of Richfield UMC decided to celebrate our recommitment to being a Reconciling Congregation.

Music, scripture, and sermon from Easter Sunday @ Richfield United Methodist Church

A sermon series based on the Bible study written by Adam Hamilton called, "The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus." Theme: The Final Week

A sermon in connection with The Way: Walking In The Footsteps of Jesus by Adam Hamilton -- Sinners, Outcasts, and the Poor

A sermon series based on the Bible study written by Adam Hamilton called, "The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus." Theme: Calming the Storm.

A sermon series based on the Bible study written by Adam Hamilton called, The Way

How Many Times? “Forgiveness is essential to our lives. Without it, no marriage can survive, no family can stay together, and no society can be sustained.” These are the words Adam Hamilton wrote in the preface of his book, Forgiveness. Forgiveness is also critical to understanding Jesus as a teacher and as a redeemer. As we prepare to enter Lent, I thought we would use (3) Sundays to focus on forgiveness.

A sermon series based on the Bible study written by Adam Hamilton called, The Way

First Sermon on Forgiveness.

Sabbath: Remembrance

Restoring Sabbath: Remember This is the 3rd Sunday in a Four-Part Sermon Series on Restoring Sabbath

Restoring Sabbath: Enlightenment This is the 2nd Sunday in a Four-Part Sermon Series on Restoring Sabbath.