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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.​​

The flowers are in memory of Becky and Byron Phillips from their family.

Week of December 22 – December 28, 2025
Wed Dec 24:
  9:30  Church office is Closed today-Friday
  5:30  Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship
 
Thu Dec 25: Christmas Day







​                      Merry Christmas!!

Sun Dec 28:
10:00  Worship
            NO Sunday school
 

Birthdays for December 21 – December 27, 2025
Dec 23           Caroline Olson
Dec 24           Astrid Stich
Dec 25           Gretchen Jorgensen
Dec 26           Rev. Cory Germain
                        Emma Hueper
 
Anniversaries for December 21 – December 27, 2025
Dec 23     Robert & Diane Neusch                       59 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!!

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.
 
CREST needs volunteers as some of their regulars go south for the winter. Volunteering with CREST is an awesome opportunity to meet seniors and make new friends. CREST volunteers talk on the phone with care receivers, drive seniors to medical appointments and the grocery store, help with home helper services, and share time with friendly visits. The need for your time continues to grow so please call the CREST office for more information on volunteer opportunities at 507-235-3833.
 
Fairmont Christian School, 1125 S. State Street, invites you to their 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, January 17th at 5:30 PM. Sign up & pay in the FCS office December 1-January 9. ($8/person or $30/family presale prices. $10/person on the day of event.) If you are interested in cooking some chili for the event, contact Mindy Sheplee, in the FCS office or at msheplee@fairmontchristian.org, before January 9 for registration details and cooking guidelines. 

December Blessing Box: The Christmas Fund

                Diaconate: Sue Kruse

Week of December 29, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Tue Dec 30:
  9:30  Church Office is Closed
 
Wed Dec 31:
  9:30  Church Office is Closed
  4:00  NO Confirmation

Thu Jan 1: Happy New Year!
  9:30  Church Office is Closed
           
Sun Jan 4:
10:00  Worship
             Communion
             Sunday school

 Birthdays for December 28, 2025 – January 3, 2026
Dec 28           Cathy Celander
Dec 29           Eric B. Johnson
Dec 30           Destiny Massey
                         Ellen Germain
                         Tim Jones
Jan 1                Gina Jorgensen 
Jan 2               Matt Goerndt 
Jan 3               Ella Ziemer
                         Curt Bicknase 

Anniversaries for December 28, 2025 – January 3, 2026
Dec 30           Lance & Jenny Willard                    30 yrs
 
 
                                       Congratulations to
                                            Kim Skog
                                           Ivy Barnes
                                           Rose Barnes
                                     on their baptisms today!


Please, take your poinsettias home with you today after worship. Thanks!
 
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.

Fairmont Christian School, 1125 S. State Street, invites you to their 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, January 17th at 5:30 PM. Sign up & pay in the FCS office December 1 - January 9. ($8/person or $30/family presale prices. $10/person on the day of event.) If you are interested in cooking some chili for the event, contact Mindy Sheplee, in the FCS office or at msheplee@fairmontchristian.org, before January 9 for registration details and cooking guidelines.