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319 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031

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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.​​

October Blessing Box: CREST

October Diaconate:  Sue Eisenbacher

Today’s flowers were provided by Jane Kotewa in loving memory of her parents, Harold and Mabel Dufelmeier.

Week of October 12, 2026 – October 18, 2026
Mon Oct 12: Indigenous Peoples Day
 5:30   Hospital Foundation
 
Tue Oct 13:
 6:00   Facilities board
 
Wed Oct 14:
  4:00  NO Confirmation
  5:30  Diaconate board, Hospitality board
  7:00  Choir
 
Sun Oct 18:
10:00  Worship
             Sunday school       
                   

Birthdays for October 11, 2026 – October 17, 2026
Oct 11          Jenny Craven
                     Mike Thate 
Oct 13          Logyn Cone
                      Jonissa Neitzel 
Oct 15          John Holstine
Oct 17          Jon Anderson

 
Anniversaries for October 11, 2026 – October 17, 2026
Oct 15          Bill & Staci Thompson                         21 yrs
 
 
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.
 
The October Free Community Meal will be on Wednesday, October 28th. The Diaconate board will be serving chili, garlic bread, homemade applesauce, bars & cookies, and beverages. ALL are welcome!!

People First of Martin County is selling ½ lb. boxes of fudge &/or 10 pieces of caramels for $10.00 until November 13th.  The proceeds will go to help the Fairmont Opera House.  If you would like to order, contact Pat Kietzer, 507-525-4174, or sign up/pay on the back table.  Orders can be delivered to the church, or you may pick up your order at Bomgaars on December 12th from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.  Please make checks payable to "People First".  
 
Trunk or Treat will be on Downtown Plaza on Friday, October 30th.  The street will be blocked off at 3:30 PM that day for trick-or-treaters.
  
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

Week of October 19, 2026 – October 25, 2026
Mon Oct 19:
  9:00  Church Council agenda items due
 
Tue Oct 20:
10:00  Goldfinch Communion
 
Wed Oct 21:
  3:45  Confirmation
  5:45  Church Council
  7:00  Choir
 
Fri Oct 23:
  9:00  November newsletter items due
 
Sun Oct 25:
10:00  Worship
             Blessing box collection
            Sunday school       

              
Birthdays for October 18, 2026 – October 24, 2026
Oct 18          Michael Rowan
Oct 19          Brian Thate  
Oct 21          Sue Kruse    
Oct 22          Jane Kotewa
                      Gracie Ziemer
                       David Adams
                       Jessi Kotewa
Oct 24          Melissa Goerndt       

 
Anniversaries for October 18, 2026 – October 24, 2026
Oct 24          Steve & Janine Draper                       46 yrs

 
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 October Free Community Meal will be on Wednesday, October 28th. The Diaconate board will be serving chili, garlic bread, homemade applesauce, bars & cookies, and beverages. ALL are welcome!!

There will be a German Dinner at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1200 N. North Ave, Sunday, October 25th from 11:45 AM—1 PM. Serving: Homemade Schweine Schnitzel (breaded pork cutlet), German Potato Salad, Sweet & Sour Cabbage, Rolls, German Chocolate Cake, and Beverage. Cost: Adults $10, kids 6-12 $5, and 5 and under are free. Takeouts available. Proceeds go to Parochial Education Ministries.
 
People First of Martin County is selling ½ lb. boxes of fudge &/or 10 pieces of caramels for $10.00 until November 13th.  The proceeds will go to help the Fairmont Opera House.  If you would like to order, contact Pat Kietzer, 507-525-4174, or sign up/pay on the back table.  Orders can be delivered to the church, or you may pick up your order at Bomgaars on December 12th from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.  Please make checks payable to "People First".  
 
Trunk or Treat will be on Downtown Plaza on Friday, October 30th.  The street will be blocked off at 3:30 PM that day for trick-or-treaters.

It’s time to order poinsettias to decorate our church for Christmas! A large 8 ½ inch pot with 2 plants is $30. Signup is on the narthex table with checks made out to the church. Last day to order is Sunday, November 15th.
 
The green flags on the church lawn are marking a drainpipe underground. Please leave them where they are located.
Thanks, Facilities board