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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.​​

Week of July 13, 2026 – July 19, 2026
Mon Jul 13:
  9:00  Church Council agenda items due
   5:30  Hospital Foundation
 
Tue Jul 14:
   6:00  Facilities board
 
Wed Jul 15:
   5:45  Church Council
   6:30  Wednesday Community Worship at the Park (Sylvania Park)
 
Fri July 17:
   9:30  Church Office closed

Sun Jul 19:
10:00  Hymn Sing Worship with Ace Adams
         

Birthdays for July 12, 2026 – July 18, 2026
Jul 12           Pat Rowan
Jul 14           Margo Weaver
Jul 15           Marilyn Forstrom
                      Kevin Moller
Jul 17           Haley Green 
Jul 18           Shelby Marks
 
Anniversaries for July 12, 2026 – July 18, 2026
Jul 13           Roger & Marian Buchan        69 yrs
Jul 14           Jon & Terry Riggs                     36 yrs
 
 
The July Free Community Meal is on Wednesday, July 29th. Starting at 5:30 PM, the Facilities board will be serving hot dogs, beans, chips, cookies and beverages. ALL are Welcome!

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 at www.ucdir.com. The Church Code is: mn637. The Church Password is: 637mem. More information is in today’s insert and in the church newsletter.
 
If you are interested in giving to The Gideons International, send the envelope in today’s insert to: Gideons, P.O. Box 742, Fairmont, MN 56031.

July Blessing Box:  Heaven's Table Backpack

July Diaconate:  Kris Fuller

Week of July 20, 2026 – July 26, 2026
Mon Jul 20:
  9:00  August newsletter items due
 
Tue Jul 21:
10:00  Goldfinch Communion
 
Wed Jul 22:
  6:30  Wednesday Community Worship at the Park (Sylvania Park)
 
Thu Jul 23:
  9:30  Bible study
11:00  August newsletter assembly-volunteers welcome!
 
Fri Jul 24:
  9:30  Church Office closed

 Sat Jul 25:
11:30  Celebration of Life for Jim Grotte
Martin County Conservation Club Shelter House
1980 30th Street, Fairmont
 
Sun Jul 26:
10:00  Worship
          Blessing box collection
                             

Birthdays for July 19, 2026 – July 25, 2026
Jul 19           Joy Rachuy
                    Abby Shoen
                    Sandra Smith
Jul 20           Kelly Moller  
Jul 21           Alex Neitzel    
Jul 24           Nicholas Thate  
Jul 25           Robbin Celander  

 
Anniversaries for July 19, 2026 – July 25, 2026
Jul 20           Tracy & Jessi Kotewa            24 yrs
Jul 21           Brad & Vonnie Cone              25 yrs
Jul 22           Lorin & Joy Pollock                31 yrs
Jul 24           Jeff & Renae Vetter                39 yrs
Jul 25           Tony & Jenna Smith              11 yrs
 
Thank you, Ace Adams, for leading us in worship today!                  Thank you, Joyce Jorgenson, for playing the music for the Hymn Sing!

The Fairmont Knights of Columbus invites you to a Pork Loin Dinner (with baked potato, beans, coleslaw, roll, dessert & beverage) TODAY from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the KC Hall, 920 E. 10th Street. The proceeds support Empower Coalition. Prices are $15/adult and $6/kids 6-12 years old. Children 5 & under are free.
 
Pizza Ranch of Fairmont will be having a Community Impact Night to benefit CREST this Wednesday, July 22nd from 4:45-8pm. They will be giving 10% of their profits during this time to CREST, plus there will be a tip bucket inside the restaurant. Everyone is invited to come and support CREST at this fundraiser.
 
A Celebration of Life for Jim Grotte is on Saturday, July 25th at 11:30 AM at the Martin County Conservation Club Shelter House, 1980 30th Street, Fairmont.
 
The July Free Community Meal is on Wednesday, July 29th. Starting at 5:30 PM, the Facilities board will be serving hot dogs, beans, chips, cookies, and beverages. ALL are Welcome!
 
A Celebration of Life for Dave Wallien is on Saturday, August 1st at 11:00 AM at Lakeview Funeral Home.

 

 






There is no worship at First Congregational UCC on Sunday, August 9th. Instead, we will “Worship By the Water” at Ward Park at 11:00 AM. Bring a chair! If you would like to listen to the service from your boat, tune to radio station 88.1 FM.
           
Kinship Radio’s 2026 Men’s Spearhead Summit “Blind Faith” is on Saturday, August 15th at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 105 Hosanna Drive, Mankato. The morning includes teaching sessions, breakfast, worship and main speaker, Al Robertson, from Duck Dynasty. Doors open at 7:15 AM with the conference starting at 8 AM. Tickets are $30 on kinshipradio.org.