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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 December 1 – December 7, 2025
Tue Dec 2:
10:00  Lakeview Communion
  6:00  Budget Meeting (HH) (Supper at 5:30 PM)
 
Wed Dec 3:
  4:00  Confirmation
  5:30  Mission board
  6:00  Worship board
  7:00  Choir
 
Fri Dec 5:
  5:00  Cookie Walk, Bake & Craft Sale
           
Sun Dec 7:
10:00  Worship with Blake Potthoff
             Sunday School

 
Birthdays for November 30 – December 6, 2025
Nov 30          Jenny Willard
                        Savannah Goerndt
                        Scottie Celander
Dec  1            Skyler Weber
Dec  2            Betty Jones
                        Antonio Johnson
Dec  3            Julie Thate
Dec  6            Mackenzie Brummond
                 
Anniversaries for November 30 – December 6, 2025
Dec   4           Don & Shelby Marks                        43 yrs

The Worship board has purchased new wreaths and trees for the sanctuary for Christmas. If you would like to contribute to the cost, put donations in the offering plate denoting “Trees.” Thank You!!

On Monday, December 1st, from 4:30 – 6:30 PM, the Kiwanis Early Risers are serving up an All You Can Eat Pancake Supper at the Knights of Columbus, 920 E. 10th St. Pancakes, sausage, fruit, milk and coffee will be served. Adults: $7 (presale) & $8 (at door) and children 12 & under: $4 (presale) & $4.50 (at door). Proceeds go to support kids within the community.

Tuesday, December 2nd is the Budget meeting in Heritage Hall. We will eat at 5:30 PM and begin the meeting at 6:00 PM.
 
Cookie Walk, Craft & Bake Sale
Friday, December 5th,
from 5:00-7:00 PM, in Heritage Hall
Cookies are $15/pound
Get your holiday baking done for you!

We could use your help!!
Cookie Sale –
     4-6 pm shift - cashier, refill, make boxes
     6-8 pm shift - cashier, refill, clean up
Craft or bake!!
Bring baked goods/craft items to the church by Tuesday, December 2nd.
Buy!!
Come on Friday and do the walk, or preorder a cookie plate by noon on Tuesday, December 2nd by stopping in the office, calling 507-235-5382, or emailing: uccsecretary319@gmail.com.
A 2 lb. decorative platter of assorted homemade Christmas cookies is available for $35. A 1 lb platter is $25.
 
A Community Carols Sing-Along will be held on Sunday, December 7th at 2:00 PM at the Red Rock Center for the Arts, 222 E. Blue Earth Ave. Come sing everything from “Away in the Manger” to “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer!” This event is co-sponsored by the United Methodist Church, Episcopal Church, First Congregational UCC, Saint John’s UCC, and Grace Lutheran Church.
 
Election Sunday is Sunday, December 14th immediately before worship in the sanctuary. Come to Heritage Hall from 8:30 – 9:30 AM for an All-Church Breakfastby Jon Neitzel! The children’s Christmas Play is on the 14th as well!
 
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, Jon Neitzel or Tara Thedens) 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.
 
Just a reminder that the NE entry to the church is now closed for the winter.

 

December Blessing Box: The Christmas Fund

                Diaconate: Sue Kruse

Today’s beautiful flowers were provided by Cynthia Celander
in memory of Richard.

Week of December 8 – December 14, 2025
Mon Dec 8:
  5:30  Hospital Foundation
 
Tue Dec 9:
  6:00  Facilities board
 
Wed Dec 10:
  4:00  Confirmation
  5:30  Diaconate board
  5:45  Christian Education board
  7:00  Choir
 
Thu Dec 11:
  5:30  Hospitality board
           
Sun Dec 14: Election Sunday
  8:30  All-Church Breakfast
10:00  Election
             Worship featuring children’s Mice in the Manger play
             Sunday School

Birthdays for December 7 – December 13, 2025
Dec   7           Cynthia Celander
Dec 10           Jenna McAlister
Dec 11           Jonathon Meschke

Anniversaries for December 7 – December 13, 2025
Dec   7           John & Donna Holstine                  62 yrs
Dec   9           Brian & Julie Thate                          25 yrs
 
The Worship board has purchased new wreaths and trees for the sanctuary for Christmas. If you would like to contribute to the cost, put donations in the offering plate denoting “Trees.” Thank You!!
 
A Community Carols Sing-Along will be held TODAY at 2:00 PM at the Red Rock Center for the Arts, 222 E. Blue Earth Ave. Come sing everything from “Away in the Manger” to “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer!” This event is co-sponsored by the United Methodist Church, Episcopal Church, First Congregational UCC, Saint John’s UCC, and Grace Lutheran Church.
 
Lakeview Methodist Healthcare Center will be hosting a Christmas Organ Concert/Hymn Festival for the residents with Isaiah Johnson on the organ. It will be on Tuesday, December 9th at 1:30 PM in the Lakeview Chapel. The public is welcome to attend!
 
Election Sunday is next Sunday, December 14th immediately before worship in the sanctuary. Come to Heritage Hall from 8:30 – 9:30 AM for an All-Church Breakfast by Jon Neitzel! The children’s Christmas Play, Mice in the Manger, is on the 14th as well!

 The Free Community Meal for this month is on Wednesday, December 17th, starting at 5:30 PM. Rural Action & Discussion will be serving: Various Hotdishes, Penne Pasta with Sauces, Vegetarian Option, Bars/Christmas Cookies, & Beverages.        ALL are welcome!

Annual Reports are due on Friday, December 19th by 9:00 AM. Thank you!

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, Jon Neitzel or Tara Thedens) 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.

Just a reminder that the NE entry to the church is now closed for the winter.