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319 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031
First Congregational
United Church of Christ
First Congregational UCC Announcements
Interested in joining First Congregational UCC?
Please speak to Pastor Cory after the service or email him: FirstCongoUCCPastor@gmail.com.
August Blessing Box: Habitat for Humanity
August Diaconate: Kris Fuller
Today’s flowers are from Susanna Skripnik
in celebration of families.
Week of August 24, 2026 – August 30, 2026
Mon Aug 24:
11:00 September newsletter assembly-volunteers welcome!
Wed Aug 26:
5:30 Free Community Meal
6:30 Wednesday Community Worship at the Park (Sylvania Park)
Fri Aug 28:
9:30 Church Office Closed
Sun Aug 30:
10:00 Contemporary Worship
Blessing Box collection
Noisy Sunday
11:30 Membership meeting
Birthdays for August 23, 2026 – August 29, 2026
Aug 23 Alexa Steele
Aug 24 Art Elliott
Aug 25 Cindy Huset
Aug 26 Hannah Goerndt
Aug 28 Barb Pitcher
Anniversaries for August 23, 2026 – August 29, 2026
Aug 26 David & Deb Adams 37 yrs
Aug 28 Mike & Lori Thate 44 yrs
Next Sunday is a Noisy Sunday! Bring your change!!
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 August Free Community Meal is this Wednesday, August 26th. Starting at 5:30 PM, the Rotary Club will be serving: Ham Sandwiches, Salads, Watermelon, Dessert and Beverages. ALL are Welcome!!
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.
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.
Week of August 31, 2026 – September 6, 2026
Tue Sept 1:
10:00 Lakeview Communion
5:15 Christian Education board
Wed Sept 2:
5:30 Mission board
6:00 Worship board
6:30 Last Wednesday Community Worship at the Park
Sun Sep 6:
10:00 Worship
Communion
Birthdays for August 30, 2026 – September 5, 2026
Aug 31 Ann Erdmann
Beth Massey Sept 1 Daniel Moller
Anniversaries for August 30, 2026 – September 5, 2026
Aug 31 Doug & Darla Guritz 57 yrs
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.
Sunday school will be starting on Sunday, September 13th.
The green flags on the church lawn are marking a drainpipe underground. Please leave them where they are located.
Thanks, Facilities board
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.
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.