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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 loving memory of
Doug Forstrom from the Forstrom family.
Week of November 16, 2026 – November 22, 2026
Mon Nov 16:
9:00 Council agenda items and Dec/Jan newsletter items due
Tues Nov 17:
10:00 Goldfinch Communion
Wed Nov 18:
9:00 Budget Proposals due
3:45 Confirmation
5:30 Free Community Meal
5:45 Church Council
7:00 Choir
Thu Nov 19:
9:30 The Chosen Bible study
Fri Nov 20:
11:30 Dec/Jan newsletter assembly-volunteers welcome!
4:45 Glows Parade Supper
6:00 Glows Parade on Downtown Plaza
Sun Nov 22:
10:00 Worship
Sunday school
11:30 Decorate sanctuary for Advent
Birthdays for November 15, 2026 – November 21, 2026
Nov 15 Andi Wegner
Nov 16 Steve Draper
Nov 17 Tyler Grefe
Nov 20 Vince Vaughn
Anniversaries for November 15, 2026 – November 21, 2026
Nov 18 Gene & Barb Pitcher 48 yrs
Nov 19 Jamis & Emma Hueper 4 yrs
Nov 21 Pastor Cory & Ellen Germain 28 yrs
It’s time to order poinsettias to decorate our church for Christmas! A large 8 ½ inch pot with 2 plants is $30. Signup is on the narthex table with checks made out to the church. TODAY is the LAST DAY to order!
The Free Community Meal is THIS Wednesday, November 18th. Starting at 5:30 PM, the Christian Education Board will serve: Sloppy Joes, Chips, Pickle Spear, Cookies, and Beverages. ALL are Welcome!!
The GlowsParadeSupper will be on THIS Friday, November 20, from 4:45-6:30 PM. Menu: Cheesy Turkey, Chicken Noodle, Ham & Wild Rice, or Creamy Dill Pickle Soup, Fresh-baked Rolls, Homemade Apple Crisp, and Beverages. $10 /adult, $5/children 10 & under. Cash only. FREE cider and popcorn outside!
A Chili and Oyster Stew Dinner will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1200 N. North Ave, on Friday, November 20 from 4:30 until 8:00 PM. Menu: Chili, Oyster Stew, Crackers, Breadsticks, Bars, Hot Chocolate, Milk & Coffee. $10/adult, $5/child (6-12), free for 5 years & under. Take-outs available.
Next Sunday, November 22nd, we will be decorating the sanctuary to prepare for the Advent season! Please stay after to help if you can.
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.
First Congregational
United Church of Christ
November Blessing Box: Church World Service
November Diaconate: Kris Fuller
Week of November 9, 2026 – November 15, 2026
Mon Nov 9:
5:30 Hospital Foundation
Tues Nov 10:
6:00 Facilities Board
Wed Nov 11:
3:45 Confirmation
5:30 Diaconate Board, Hospitality Board
7:00 Choir
Sun Nov 15:
10:00 Worship
Sunday school
*Last day to order poinsettias!
Birthdays for November 8, 2026 – November 14, 2026
Nov 8 Tom Jorgensen
Nov 9 Joy Pollock
Chelsea Celander
Nov 10 Conrad Zoeller
Nov 11 John Shell
Travis Goerndt
Nov 13 Dalton Massey
Nov 14 Hillary Forstrom Harrison
No Anniversaries for November 8, 2026 – November 14, 2026
Today is the Stewardship Ingathering and Potluck! Please gather in Heritage Hall after worship.
People First of Martin County is selling ½ lb. boxes of fudge &/or 10 pieces of caramels for $10.00 until November 13th. The proceeds will go to help the Fairmont Opera House. If you would like to order, contact Pat Kietzer, 507-525-4174, or sign up/pay on the back table. Orders can be delivered to the church, or you may pick up your order at Bomgaars on December 12th from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Please make checks payable to "People First".
It’s time to order poinsettias to decorate our church for Christmas! A large 8 ½ inch pot with 2 plants is $30. Signup is on the narthex table with checks made out to the church. Last day to order is Sunday, November 15th.
The Free Community Meal is one week early this month. It is on Wednesday, November 18th. Starting at 5:30 PM, the Christian Education Board will serve: Sloppy Joes, Chips, Pickle Spear, Cookies, and Beverages. ALL are Welcome!!
TheGlows ParadeSupper will be on Friday, November 20, from 4:45-6:30 PM. Menu: Cheesy Turkey, Chicken Noodle, Ham & Wild Rice, or Creamy Dill Pickle Soup, Fresh-baked Rolls, Homemade Apple Crisp, and Beverages. $10 /adult, $5/children 10 & under. Cash only. FREE cider and popcorn outside!
Do you have time to spare? Consider becoming a volunteer with CREST! It’s an awesome opportunity to meet seniors & caregivers, plus brighten their lives and make new friends. CREST volunteers help with home helper services, friendly visiting & telephone reassurance, and they drive seniors to medical appointments, the grocery store, and other errands. If you are interested in becoming a CREST volunteer, please call 507-235-3833 Monday through Friday between 7:30am-1:30pm.
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.