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NORTHWOOD CHURCH Pastor Kent Furch THURS., SEPT. 10 12:00 p.m. Prayer Time 6:00 p.m. Bible Study SUN., SEPT. 13 10:00 a.m. Worship Service UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Erin Hernandez WED., SEPT. 9 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible Study SAT., SEPT. 12 7:30 a.m. Gideons Meet SUN., SEPT. 13 9:00 a.m. Worship...

This Sunday is the 2026 St. Raphael Fall Festival

St. Raphael Catholic Church will be holding its 50th annual Fall Festival on Sunday, September 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The festival has been celebrated in September every year since 1977. It is a time to celebrate and praise God for the bountiful harvest and all of our blessings in...

St. Raphael Catholic School has new principal

Jennifer Cassidy is the new principal of St. Raphael Catholic School in Springfield. She began her duties August 10, so it was a fast transition before the school year actually began August 24. The position is part-time. “I am so grateful and blessed to have amazing teachers and staff who...

Erin Hernandez is new United Methodist pastor

Rev. Erin Hernandez is the new pastor of the United Methodist Church in Springfield. She began her new pastorate July 1. She will be serving both the Springfield congregation and Faith United Methodist Church in Sleepy Eye. Hernandez has been leading as pulpit supply for United...

St. Paul Lutheran Church has a new pastor

Rev. Darren Olson is the new pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Springfield. He began his new pastorate November 20 and was installed on Sunday, January 11. St. Paul’s had been without a permanent full-time pastor for two years. Olson started at a very busy time of the church year. “It’...

Zion Quilters donate 40 handmade quilts

Zion Quilters recently donated 40 handmade quilts to the Springfield Lions’ Project Help Tuck Them In. The quilts will be given to individuals who could use a little extra comfort. The donation reflects both group’s continued commitment to service and caring for others.

Pictured from left: is Noah Mueller along with Rotarians Jeff Krueger, Amanda Frank and John Nicholson.

The Springfield Rotary Club sold well over 480 dozen roses during their annual Rotary Rose Sale.

The Springfield Rotary Club sold well over 480 dozen roses during their annual Rotary Rose Sale. The flowers arrived at Springfield Floral Monday morning and are being delivered by club members this week. Proceeds will go to local community and Rotary projects. Pictured from left: is Noah Mueller...

St. Raphael School Steeple Stops Prayer Walk

St. Raphael Catholic School students, staff, family and friends held their annual walk to benefit the school last Friday, October 3. The walkers stopped by all the steeples or churches in Springfield and said a prayer for each parish. The event theme was based on Isaiah 40:31: “Run and not be...

Churches to worship in the park

St. Johns Lutheran and St. Paul Lutheran Churches will worship together this Sunday, September 7 for Rally Sunday. Rally Sunday is the kick-off for fall activities at the church, including Sunday School, Confirmation, Luther League and choir rehearsals. The Rally Sunday service will begin at 10:00...

Franklin is new Lamberton pastor

Pastor Mike Franklin, former pastor at Springfield Assembly of God Church, is now serving the Lamberton United Church of Christ. He led his first service Sunday, July 6. Franklin was raised in Montana. Over his forty-nine years in ministry, he has served churches in Montana, North Dakota,...