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 February 9 - February 15, 2026
Mon Feb 9:
5:30 Hospital Foundation meeting
Tues Feb 10:
6:00 Facilities board
Wed Feb 11:
4:00 Confirmation
5:30 Diaconate board, Hospitality board
5:45 Christian Education board
7:00 Choir
Sat Feb 14:
Sun Feb 15:
10:00 Worship
Sunday school
4:00 Game Time/Nomads at Germain home
Birthdays for February 8 – February 14, 2026
Feb 10 Jenna Smith
Feb 13 Janine Draper
Remi Shoen
Anniversaries for February 8 – February 14, 2026
Feb 14 Jon & Cindy Anderson 28 yrs
Thank you, Blake Potthoff, for leading us in worship today!
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.
Join us for Game Time with the Nomads group on 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!
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.
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!
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!