First Congregational UCC Announcements
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Please speak to Pastor Cory after the service or email him: FirstCongoUCCPastor@gmail.com.
The beautiful flowers are in memory of Doug Forstrom from the Forstrom family.
Week of November 17 – November 23, 2025
Mon Nov 17:
9:00 Church council agenda items due
Items for the December/January newsletter due
Tue Nov 18:
10:00 Goldfinch Communion
6:00 Facilities board meeting
Wed Nov 19:
4:00 Confirmation
5:30 Free Community Meal
5:45 Church Council meeting
7:00 Choir
Thu Nov 20: Kitchen reserved all day
9:30 Bible study
Fri Nov 21: Kitchen reserved all day
4:45 Glows Parade Soup Supper Fundraiser
6:00 Glows Parade
Sun Nov 23:
10:00 Worship with Blake Potthoff
Sunday School
11:15 Decorate church for Christmas
Birthdays for November 16 – November 22, 2025
Nov 16 Steve Draper
Nov 17 Tyler Grefe
Nov 20 Vince Vaughn
Anniversaries for November 16 – November 22, 2025
Nov 18 Gene & Barb Pitcher 47 yrs
Nov 19 Jamis & Emma Hueper 3 yrs
Nov 21 Cory & Ellen Germain 27 yrs
Christmas is coming!! Believe it or not, it is time to order poinsettias! TODAY is the last day to order a poinsettia. The cost this year will be $15.00 for a 6” pot or $25.00 for a 7” pot with 2 plants in it. Please, sign up on the sheet in the Narthex
The November Free Community Meal is Wednesday, November 19th, starting at 5:30 PM. The Mission Board is serving: pork commercials, green beans, bars, and milk, coffee or water. All are welcome!
The Glows Parade Soup Supper Fundraiser is on Friday, November 21st, from 4:45-6:30 PM. There will be several choices of soup, fresh baked rolls, apple dessert and beverages. $9/serving, $5/children 10 & under. Enjoy free cider and popcorn outside while you are watching the parade that starts at 6:00 PM.
The Cookie Walk, Bake & Craft Sale is on Friday, December 5th, from 5:00-7:00 PM, in Heritage Hall. Cookies are $15/pound. Get your holiday baking done for 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.
November Blessing Box: Church World Service
Diaconate: Eric B. Johnson
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319 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031
First Congregational
United Church of Christ
Week of November 24 – November 30, 2025
Tue Nov 25:
11:00 December/January newsletter assembly-volunteers welcome!
Wed Nov 26:
4:00 NO Confirmation
7:00 NO Choir
Thu Nov 27: Thanksgiving Day
9:30 Church Office Closed
Fri Nov 28:
9:30 Church Office Closed
Sun Nov 30:
10:00 Contemporary Worship
Noisy Sunday
Blessing Box collection
Sunday School
Birthdays for November 23 – November 29, 2025
Nov 23 Lee Hanning
Reid Rosen
Nov 25 Erica Jorgensen
Nov 26 Kate Hawkins
Nov 27 Jodie Whitmore
Nov 28 Douglas Fuller
Nov 29 Jeff Skog
Anniversaries for November 23 – November 29, 2025
Nov 23 Bill & Pat Cowing 69 yrs
Nov 29 Bill & Barb Bittman 50 yrs
Thank you for leading us in worship today, Blake Potthoff!
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.
The Cookie Walk, Bake & Craft Sale is on Friday, December 5th, from 5:00-7:00 PM, in Heritage Hall. Cookies are $15/pound. Get your holiday baking done for you!
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 Breakfast by 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.