+1.507.235.5382
319 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031
First Congregational
United Church of Christ
Today’s flowers are given by Roberta Kiehl
in loving memory of her parents, Arthur and Freda Kiehl,
her brother, Wendell Kiehl, and her sister, Gwenllyn Kiehl Wallfred.
Week of September 21, 2026 – September 27, 2026
Tues Sept 22: First Day of Fall
Wed Sept 23:
4:00 Confirmation
7:00 Choir
Thu Sept 24:
9:30 Bible study
11:00 October newsletter assembly-volunteers welcome!
2:00 Church Directory Photos
Fri Sept 25:
2:00 Church Directory Photos
Sat Sept 26:
10:00 Church Directory Photos
Sun Sept 27:
10:00 Worship
Blessing box collection
Sunday school
11:30 Light lunch for highway cleanup workers
12:00 Departure time for highway cleanup
Birthdays for September 20, 2026 – September 26, 2026
Sept 21 Sarah Gerhardt
Sept 22 Dave Huset
Sept 25 Jan Cone
Amanda Jaskulke
Zach Ashland
Sept 26 Cameron Germain
Chad Thate
Tyler Goerndt
Anniversaries for September 20, 2026 – September 26, 2026
Sept 22 Dan & Anne (Saxton) Wenz 14 yrs
Congratulations and a warm welcome to our new members!!
Church Directory Photos will be taken 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.
CREST will be hosting the Carlson Pillow Cleaning Service on
Thursday, September 24th from 7:30am-3:30pm in the upper level of the Evangelical Covenant Church, located at 901 Woodland Avenue in Fairmont. Pillows will be fluffed cleaned, deodorized, and sanitized while you wait or you may come back to pick them up later in the day. All proceeds from this event will go to benefit CREST and for more information, you may call (507) 235-3833.
The September Free Community Meal will be on Wednesday, September 30th. Starting at 5:30 PM, the Rowan family & friends will be serving chicken broccoli casserole, homemade dinner rolls, dessert, coffee, milk or water. ALL are Welcome!!
The green flags on the church lawn are marking a drainpipe underground. Please leave them where they are located.
Thanks, Facilities board
Thrivent is sponsoring a special evening with the Watoto Children's Choir from Uganda, East Africa on their inspiring “Love Never Fails” tour, on Friday, October 9th at the Blue Earth Area High School (Performing Arts Center – PAC). Guests are invited to attend a complimentary reception with coffee, lemonade, and cookies from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM before the concert. The concert begins at 6:00 PM and is free & open to the public. Through vibrant music, dance, and heartfelt personal stories, these talented children share a powerful message of God's love, hope, and restoration. You are encouraged to invite friends, family, neighbors, and anyone looking for an encouraging and memorable evening.
To provide treats and coffee after worship, please sign up in the binder on the back table. If you have questions, please ask a Hospitality Board member: Terri Luetgers, Rebecca Lunz, Sherry Larson, Donna Grotte, Pat Cowing, or Deb Adams.
If there is a Sunday that has a special meaning to you and you would like to provide flowers, please sign up on the calendar on the bulletin board. Please know that we appreciate you sharing your special memories/days with us! Contact Kay Campe with questions at (507) 236-9097 or kayanncampe@gmail.com.
First Congregational UCC Announcements
Interested in joining First Congregational UCC?
Please speak to Pastor Cory after the service or email him: FirstCongoUCCPastor@gmail.com.
September Blessing Box: Neighbors in Need
September Diaconate: Tom Barrick
Week of September 28, 2026 – October 4, 2026
Wed Sept 30:
4:00 Confirmation
5:30 Free Community Meal
7:00 Choir
Sun Oct 4:
10:00 Worship with Rev. Kelly Gallagher, UCC MN Conference
Sunday school
11:30 CE board
Birthdays for September 27, 2026 – October 3, 2026
Sept 28 Jon Neitzel
Patti Norman
Dustin Bicknase
Oct 2 Cheryl Rippke
Kristen Abbenhaus
Oct 3 Elizabeth Scheppman
Adam Rachuy
Anniversaries for September 27, 2026 – October 3, 2026
Oct 2 Brandon & Rachel Tonneson 16 yrs
The September Free Community Meal will be this Wednesday, September 30th. Starting at 5:30 PM, the Rowan family & friends will be serving chicken broccoli casserole, homemade dinner rolls, dessert, coffee, milk or water. ALL are Welcome!!
Thrivent is sponsoring a special evening with the Watoto Children's Choir from Uganda, East Africa on their inspiring “Love Never Fails” tour, on Friday, October 9th at the Blue Earth Area High School (Performing Arts Center – PAC). Guests are invited to attend a complimentary reception with coffee, lemonade, and cookies from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM before the concert. The concert begins at 6:00 PM and is free & open to the public. Through vibrant music, dance, and heartfelt personal stories, these talented children share a powerful message of God's love, hope, and restoration. You are encouraged to invite friends, family, neighbors, and anyone looking for an encouraging and memorable evening.
St. John’s UCC is hosting Oktoberfest on Wednesday, October 14, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM or until the food is gone. They will be serving pulled pork, mashed potatoes & gravy, German potato salad, green beans, applesauce, dinner rolls, pie and coffee. The suggested donation is $10. Call 507-235-3500 for takeout orders.
Our church's trusty Starfish Fund is in need of additional donations to continue its mission of short-term emergency financial assistance in our community. Checks can be made out to the church, with Starfish Fund noted in the memo line. Your continued support is much appreciated! ~Pastor Cory
The green flags on the church lawn are marking a drainpipe underground. Please leave them where they are located.
Thanks, Facilities board
To provide treats and coffee after worship, please sign up in the binder on the back table. If you have questions, please ask a Hospitality Board member: Terri Luetgers, Rebecca Lunz, Sherry Larson, Donna Grotte, Pat Cowing, or Deb Adams.
If there is a Sunday that has a special meaning to you and you would like to provide flowers, please sign up on the calendar on the bulletin board. Please know that we appreciate you sharing your special memories/days with us! Contact Kay Campe with questions at (507) 236-9097 or kayanncampe@gmail.com.