Northfield is a community constantly redefining itself. We honor the dignity of life; we respect the gifts of our elders; we look with joy to the future through our children; and we continually seek to affirm life creatively and thoughtfully.

The week-long summer Northfield Conference is devoted to personal growth — personal, spiritual, social, and communal. There is time to learn, to question, to doubt, to worship, and to explore what our spirituality may mean.

Our goal is to enable people of all ages and backgrounds to experience their fullest selves in the midst of a loving, supportive and nurturing community. Essential to that community is the participation of each and every member of the Conference. Each year we learn anew to care for ourselves and each other through sharing our gifts, appreciating the uniqueness of others, and striving to recognize and accommodate the needs of all. In this way, all Northfielders share in the responsibility for the success of the Conference.

We hope time spent at Northfield provides an opportunity to be challenged, to celebrate our differences, and to honor who we are and who we will become.