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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.​​

​                            Today’s flowers are in memory of Ethel Kiehl
                                        from Roberta Kiehl.

Week of March 9 – March 15, 2026
Mon Mar 9:
  5:30  Hospital Foundation
 
Tues Mar 10:
  6:00  Facilities board

 Wed Mar 11:
  4:00  Confirmation
  4:30  Hospitality board
  5:30  Lenten service
  6:10  Diaconate board
  7:00  Choir
 
Fri Mar 13:
  5:30  Heritage Hall reserved
 
Sun Mar 15:
10:00  Worship
             Sunday school
 

Birthdays for March 8 – March 14, 2026
Mar  8             Erin True     
                          Ivy Barnes
Mar 10            Tabb Meyer
                          Koda Massey
                          Kira Massey
Mar 12             Jayden Huset
Mar 14             Jim Grotte                 
                          Tatum Garlick
 

No Anniversaries for March 8 – March 14, 2026

 
Thank you, Abigail Anderson, for leading the worship service during last week's sing-along Sunday. Thank you, Dave Adams, for leading Lenten services.
  
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
 Every Wednesday in March (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 Sunday
            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!
  
Genesis Classical Academy invites interested parents, grandparents and community members to visit the school at 620 1st Ave. SW, Winnebago during an Open house on Thursday, March 12th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Genesis Classical Academy is a nondenominational Christian classical academy educating students in PreK through Grade 12. For more information, or to schedule a private tour, contact the school at 507-893-3600. Scholarship assistance is available

March Blessing Box: MN FoodShare Food Drive

                Diaconate: Abigail Anderson

​Our church's trusty Starfish Fund is in need of some 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

​​​Week of March 16 – March 22, 2026
Mon Mar 16:
  9:00  Church council agenda items due
 
Tues Mar 17: St. Patrick’s Day
10:00  Goldfinch communion
   5:30  HH reserved for PEO                                                                                             6:00  Facilities board
 
Wed Mar 18:
  4:00  Confirmation
  5:30  Lenten service
  6:00  Church Council
  7:00  Choir
 
Fri Mar 20: First Day of Spring!
  9:00  April newsletter items due

 Sun Mar 22:
10:00  Worship
             Sunday school

Birthdays for March 15 – March 21, 2026
Mar 15            Darwin Kuhlers
Mar 20           Brad Cone
 
Anniversaries for March 15 – March 21, 2026
Mar 17            Vince & Angela Vaughn       12 yrs
 
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 is 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. Please specify if your flowers are in memory or honor of someone.
 
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
 Every Wednesday in March (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 Sunday
            10:00 AM Easter Worship
  
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!
 
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.
 
Be sure to circle this Wednesday, March 18th on your calendar as McDonald’s will be raising money for CREST from 4:30pm-7:30pm by giving 10% of their profits during this time to CREST, plus there will be a tip bucket inside the restaurant. CREST volunteers will help with bussing tables and helping customers with their dining experience. We invite everyone to come and support CREST this Wednesday by purchasing a meal at McDonald’s.