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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.​​

+1.507.235.5382

319 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031

August Blessing Box:  Habitat for Humanity

August Diaconate:  Kris Fuller

Week of August 10, 2026 – August 16, 2026
Mon Aug 10:
 9:30   Pastor’s Office closed
 5:30   Hospital Foundation

Tue Aug 11:
  6:00  Facilities board

Wed Aug 12:
  6:30  Wednesday Community Worship at the Park (Sylvania Park)
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Sun Aug 16:
10:00  Worship
11:30   Meeting about membership         

         
Birthdays for August 9, 2026 – August 15, 2026
Aug 9            Britney Goerndt                 
Aug 10          John Larson
Aug 11          Donna Holstine
Aug 13          Deb Adams
Aug 15          Preston Rachuy-Davis 
 

Anniversaries for August 9, 2026 – August 15, 2026
Aug 12          Eric & Rowena Johnson                   26 yrs
Aug 13          Billy & Jenna McAlister                    15 yrs

 
Are you new to First Congregational United Church of Christ?  Have you attended here for several years without officially joining?  We want YOU to become a MEMBER!
We’ll meet after worship on August 16 and 30 (only one session is required—RSVP with the church office for one or the other), and plan to welcome you into official membership during worship on September 20!
 
The Pastoral Relations Committee (PRC) will be meeting on August 23rd. They welcome all communication from the Pastor and congregation. Please feel free to contact one of the members: Jon Neitzel, Sherry Larson, Ruth Ann Jones or Marilyn Forstrom.
 
The green flags on the church lawn are marking a drainpipe underground. Please leave them where they are located.
Thanks, Facilities board
 
The August Free Community Meal is on Wednesday, August 26th. Rotary Club will be serving a meal starting at 5:30 PM. Menu TBD. All are Welcome!

 

Week of August 17, 2026 – August 23, 2026
Mon Aug 17:
  9:00  Church Council agenda items due
             September newsletter items due
 
Tue Aug 18:
10:00  Goldfinch Communion
 
Wed Aug 19:
  5:45  Church Council
  6:30  Wednesday Community Worship at the Park (Sylvania Park)
 
Fri Aug 21:
  9:30  Church Office closed
 
Sun Aug 23:
10:00  Worship
             Pastoral Relations Committee
         

Birthdays for August 16, 2026 – August 22, 2026
Aug 18          Mark Grotte 
Aug 19          Carol Barrick
                        Abigail Anderson 
Aug 20          Karen Cone 
 
No Anniversaries for August 16, 2026 – August 22, 2026
 
 
A membership session is after worship today!  Are you new to First Congregational United Church of Christ?  Have you attended here for several years without officially joining?  We want YOU to become a MEMBER! Whether you have previous membership in another church or have never been a church member anywhere, now is your opportunity to unite with our church family.  The process to become a member in the UCC is not difficult or lengthy, but there are a few things that make us unique.  Pastor Cory will unpack those similarities and differences between other Protestant denominations and ours, explain what’s expected of UCC members, and help you initiate the process.  We’ll meet after worship on August 16 and 30 (only one session is required—RSVP with the church office for one or the other), and plan to welcome you into official membership during worship on September 20!
*If these dates don’t work with your schedule, talk to Pastor Cory about an alternate meeting date.

The Pastoral Relations Committee (PRC) will be meeting on August 23rd. They welcome all communication from the Pastor and congregation. Please feel free to contact one of the members: Jon Neitzel, Sherry Larson, Ruth Ann Jones or Marilyn Forstrom.
 
The August Free Community Meal is on Wednesday, August 26th. Starting at 5:30 PM, the Rotary Club will be serving: Ham Sandwiches, Salads, Watermelon, Dessert and Beverages. ALL are Welcome!!
 
Mark it on your calendar: Sunday school will be starting on Sunday, September 13th.
 
Church Directory Photos will be on Thursday, September 24, 2:00-8:30 PM, Friday, September 25, 2:00-8:30 PM, and Saturday, September 26, 10:00-3:50 PM. Please schedule your appointment online (Monday-Friday) at www.ucdir.com. The Church Code is: mn637. The Church Password is: 637mem. More information is in the church newsletter.
 
The green flags on the church lawn are marking a drainpipe underground. Please leave them where they are located.
Thanks, Facilities board
 
To provide treats and coffee after worship, please sign up in the binder on the back table. If you have questions, please ask a Hospitality Board member: Terri Luetgers, Rebecca Lunz, Sherry Larson, Donna Grotte, Pat Cowing, or Deb Adams.
 
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. 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.
 
Wednesday Community Worship at the Park is every Wednesday at 6:30 PM, rain or shine, at the Sylvania Park Bandshell until September 2nd. There will be a live worship band with meaningful messages from area pastors.