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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.​​

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 2 - February 8, 2026
Tues Feb 3:
10:00  Lakeview Communion
 
Wed Feb 4:
  4:00  Confirmation
  5:30  Mission board
  6:00  Worship board
  7:00  Choir
 
Sat Feb 7:
11:00  Kids Against Hunger Food Pack (Fairmont Armory)

 Sun Feb 8:
10:00  Worship with Blake Potthoff
             Sunday school
 
Birthdays for February 1 – February 7, 2026
Feb 1              Mark Craven 
Feb 3              Faith Kotewa 
Feb 4              Jim Bock 
                         Joyce Jorgenson     
Feb 6              April Rachuy   
Feb 7              BonnieSue Bennett

 No Anniversaries for February 1 – February 7, 2026

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.
  
Genesis Classical Academy in Winnebago, MN will be hosting “Be A Griffin” Visitor Day on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, during the school day.Families who are curious about a Christian classical education are invited to attend. Students and parents can tour the school, participate in classes, and learn if a Christian classical education is a good fit for their family. Please call the school, (507) 893-3600, to pre-register by Monday, February 2nd or to ask for more information. Sessions are available multiple times throughout the day.
 
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!
  
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.
  
If you would like to provide treats and coffee after a church service, please sign up in the binder on the back table. Please ask a hospitality board member (Terri Luetgers, Rebecca Lunz, Sherry Larson, Donna Grotte, Pat Cowing or Deb Adams) if you have any questions.
  
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. Write your name and who the flowers are in memory/honor of. 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.
  
The February newsletter is available online on the church website, www.fairmontucc.org, under the “Newsletters” tab. Upcoming events, birthdays, anniversaries, and the church calendar are updated on the website as well.