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​First Congregational UCC Announcements​​
Interested in joining First Congregational UCC?
Please speak to Pastor Cory after the service or email him: FirstCongoUCCPastor@gmail.com.​​

Week of February 23 – March 1, 2026
Wed Feb 25:
  4:00  NO Confirmation
  5:30  Free Community Meal, Lenten service
  7:00  Choir
 
Thu Feb 26:
  9:30  Bible study
11:00  Newsletter assembly-volunteers welcome!
 
Sun Mar 1:
10:00  “Sing Along” Worship 
              Sunday school
 
Birthdays for February 22 – February 28, 2026
Feb 25            Cindy Anderson   
Feb 27            Larry Christensen 
                         Henry Brummond 
Feb 28            Matt Guritz 
  
No Anniversaries for February 22 – February 28, 2026
 

The February Free Community Meal is this Wednesday, February 25th, starting at 5:30 PM. The hospitality board will be serving Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread, Cupcakes, and beverages. ALL are Welcome!

We are seeking someone to lead the church prayer chain.  If you are interested, or would like more information, please call the office, (507) 235 - 5382.
 
Lenten Worship Schedule
Wed Feb 25 and every Wednesday in March (4th, 11th, 18th, 25th):
            5:30 PM Lenten Service
 
Holy Week
Sun Mar 29: Palm/Passion Sunday
           10:00 AM Worship
Thu Apr 2: Maundy Thursday
            5:30 PM Worship
Fri Apr 3: Good Friday
           Noon: Community/Ecumenical Service at Grace Lutheran
           5:30 PM Worship
Sun Apr 5: Easter
            10:00 AM Easter Worship
  
Easter Sunday is Sunday, April 5th this year.
If you wish to order flowers to grace the sanctuary for Easter, the last day to order will be Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Price list for a 6” blooming plant with wrap & a bow:
Easter Lily   $18
Cyclamen    $18
Kalanchoe   $18
Hydrangea   $40
The signup sheet is at the back of the church, or call the church office, (507) 235-5382.
  
Truman 3rd graders are collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House until the end of March. Pop tabs and tabs off: soup cans, fruit lids, and adult beverages are accepted. Please put tabs in the pail at the back of the church. Last year our church contributed to the 158 lb. that the school delivered to Rochester!


 

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February Blessing Box: One Great Hour of Sharing

                Diaconate: Abigail Anderson

Week of February 16 - February 22, 2026
Mon Feb 16: Presidents’ Day
 9:00   Church Council agenda items due
 
Tue Feb 17:
 4:45   HH reserved-P.E.O.
 
Wed Feb 18: Ash Wednesday
12:00  Ecumenical Ash Wednesday service
  4:00  Confirmation
  6:00  Church Council
  7:00  Choir
 
Fri Feb 20:
 9:00   March newsletter items due
 
Sun Feb 22:
10:00  Worship with Blake Pottthoff
            Blessing box collection
            Sunday school

Birthdays for February 15 – February 21, 2026
Feb 16            Jim Marushin Sr.                 
Feb 17            Vicki Bicknase 
                        Carter Rowan 
                        Colby Whitmore   
Feb 18            Kirk Jorgensen   
Feb 19            Joe Craven  
Feb 21            Larry Lasch    

 No Anniversaries for February 15 – February 21, 2026

 
Join us for Game Time with the Nomads group TODAY (Sunday, February 15th) at 4:00 PM at the Germain home, 202 W. Belle Vue Rd. Please bring a snack or appetizer to share. All ages are welcome!
 
The February Free Community Meal is on Wednesday, February 25th, starting at 5:30 PM. The hospitality board will be serving Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread, Cupcakes, and beverages. ALL are Welcome!
 
We are seeking someone to lead the church prayer chain.  If you are interested, or would like more information, please call the office, (507) 235 - 5382.
 
Lenten Worship Schedule
Wed Feb 18: Ash Wednesday
          Noon: Community/Ecumenical Service at First Congregational
          5:30 PM Lenten Service
Wed Feb 25 and every Wednesday in March (4th, 11th, 18th, 25th):
            5:30 PM Lenten Service
 
Holy Week
Sun Mar 29: Palm/Passion Sunday
           10:00 AM Worship
Thu Apr 2: Maundy Thursday
            5:30 PM Worship
Fri Apr 3: Good Friday
           Noon: Community/Ecumenical Service at Grace Lutheran
           5:30 PM Worship
Sun Apr 5: Easter
            10:00 AM Easter Worship
  
Easter Sunday is Sunday, April 5th this year.
If you wish to order flowers to grace the sanctuary for Easter, the last day to order will be Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Price list for a 6” blooming plant with wrap & a bow:
Easter Lily   $18
Cyclamen    $18
Kalanchoe   $18
Hydrangea   $40
The signup sheet is at the back of the church, or call the church office, (507) 235-5382.
  
Truman 3rd graders are collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House until the end of March. Pop tabs and tabs off: soup cans, fruit lids, and adult beverages are accepted. Please put tabs in the pail at the back of the church. Last year our church contributed to the 158 lb. that the school delivered to Rochester!