First Congregational
United Church of Christ
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 July 27, 2026 – August 2, 2026
Mon Jul 27:
9:30 Pastor’s Office closed
Wed Jul 29:
5:30 Free Community Meal
6:30 Wednesday Community Worship at the Park (Sylvania Park)
Fri Jul 31:
9:30 Church Office closed
Sat Aug 1:
11:00 Celebration of Life for Dave Wallien at Lakeview Funeral
Sun Aug 2:
10:00 Worship with Blake Potthoff
Birthdays for July 26, 2026 – August 1, 2026
Jul 26 Dolores Gronewald
Cheryl Ashland
Kim Skog
Jul 27 Renae Vetter
Jul 28 Whytnie Goerndt
Jul 31 Melissa Neusch
Courtney Grefe
Aug 1 Tim Campe
Paige Hainy
Anniversaries for July 26, 2026 – August 1, 2026
Jul 26 Matt & Brittany Goerndt 12 yrs
Jul 27 Mark & Rita Craven 52 yrs
Aug 1 Tabb & Molly Meyer 47 yrs
The July Free Community Meal is on Wednesday, July 29th. Starting at 5:30 PM, the Facilities board will be serving hot dogs, beans, chips, cookies and beverages. ALL are Welcome!
A Celebration of Life for Dave Wallien is on Saturday, August 1st at 11:00 AM at Lakeview Funeral Home.
There is no worship at First Congregational UCC on Sunday, August 9th. Instead, we will “Worship By the Water” at Ward Park at 11:00 AM.Bring a chair! If you would like to listen to the service from your boat, tune to radio station 88.1 FM.
It was shared with us that former member, Katherine Fowler Gebhardt, who was in the Fairmont High School graduating class of 1955, passed away on Sunday, July 19th.
Kinship Radio’s 2026 Men’s Spearhead Summit “Blind Faith” is on Saturday, August 15th at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 105 Hosanna Drive, Mankato. The morning includes teaching sessions, breakfast, worship and main speaker, Al Robertson, from Duck Dynasty. Doors open at 7:15 AM with the conference starting at 8 AM. Tickets are $30 on kinshipradio.org.
Are you new to First Congregational United Church of Christ? Have you attended here for several years without officially joining? We want YOU to become a MEMBER!
Whether you have previous membership in another church or have never been a church member anywhere, now is your opportunity to unite with our church family. The process to become a member in the UCC is not difficult or lengthy, but there are a few things that make us unique. Pastor Cory will unpack those similarities and differences between other Protestant denominations and ours, explain what’s expected of UCC members, and help you initiate the process. We’ll meet after worship on August 16 and 30 (only one session required—RSVP with the church office for one or the other), and plan to welcome you into official membership during worship on September 20!
*If these dates don’t work with your schedule, talk to Pastor Cory about an alternate meeting date.
Church Directory Photos will be on Thursday, September 24, 2:00-8:30 PM, Friday, September 25, 2:00-8:30 PM, and Saturday, September 26, 10:00-3:50 PM. Please schedule your appointment online (Monday-Friday) at www.ucdir.com. The Church Code is: mn637. The Church Password is: 637mem. More information is in today’s insert and in the church newsletter.
Week of July 20, 2026 – July 26, 2026
Mon Jul 20:
9:00 August newsletter items due
Tue Jul 21:
10:00 Goldfinch Communion
Wed Jul 22:
6:30 Wednesday Community Worship at the Park (Sylvania Park)
Thu Jul 23:
9:30 Bible study
11:00 August newsletter assembly-volunteers welcome!
Fri Jul 24:
9:30 Church Office closed
Sat Jul 25:
11:30 Celebration of Life for Jim Grotte
Martin County Conservation Club Shelter House
1980 30th Street, Fairmont
Sun Jul 26:
10:00 Worship
Blessing box collection
Birthdays for July 19, 2026 – July 25, 2026
Jul 19 Joy Rachuy
Abby Shoen
Sandra Smith
Jul 20 Kelly Moller
Jul 21 Alex Neitzel
Jul 24 Nicholas Thate
Jul 25 Robbin Celander
Anniversaries for July 19, 2026 – July 25, 2026
Jul 20 Tracy & Jessi Kotewa 24 yrs
Jul 21 Brad & Vonnie Cone 25 yrs
Jul 22 Lorin & Joy Pollock 31 yrs
Jul 24 Jeff & Renae Vetter 39 yrs
Jul 25 Tony & Jenna Smith 11 yrs
Thank you, Ace Adams, for leading us in worship today! Thank you, Joyce Jorgenson, for playing the music for the Hymn Sing!
The Fairmont Knights of Columbus invites you to a Pork Loin Dinner (with baked potato, beans, coleslaw, roll, dessert & beverage) TODAY from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the KC Hall, 920 E. 10th Street. The proceeds support Empower Coalition. Prices are $15/adult and $6/kids 6-12 years old. Children 5 & under are free.
Pizza Ranch of Fairmont will be having a Community Impact Night to benefit CREST this Wednesday, July 22nd from 4:45-8pm. They will be giving 10% of their profits during this time to CREST, plus there will be a tip bucket inside the restaurant. Everyone is invited to come and support CREST at this fundraiser.
A Celebration of Life for Jim Grotte is on Saturday, July 25th at 11:30 AM at the Martin County Conservation Club Shelter House, 1980 30th Street, Fairmont.
The July Free Community Meal is on Wednesday, July 29th. Starting at 5:30 PM, the Facilities board will be serving hot dogs, beans, chips, cookies, and beverages. ALL are Welcome!
A Celebration of Life for Dave Wallien is on Saturday, August 1st at 11:00 AM at Lakeview Funeral Home.
There is no worship at First Congregational UCC on Sunday, August 9th. Instead, we will “Worship By the Water” at Ward Park at 11:00 AM. Bring a chair! If you would like to listen to the service from your boat, tune to radio station 88.1 FM.
Kinship Radio’s 2026 Men’s Spearhead Summit “Blind Faith” is on Saturday, August 15th at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 105 Hosanna Drive, Mankato. The morning includes teaching sessions, breakfast, worship and main speaker, Al Robertson, from Duck Dynasty. Doors open at 7:15 AM with the conference starting at 8 AM. Tickets are $30 on kinshipradio.org.
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July Blessing Box: Heaven's Table Backpack
July Diaconate: Kris Fuller