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319 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031
First Congregational UCC Announcements
Interested in joining First Congregational UCC?
Please speak to Pastor Cory after the service or send him an email.
Week of March 8 – March 14, 2021
Mon Mar 8:
5:00 FCH Foundation
Wed Mar 10:
4:00 Confirmation
5:15 Mission Board
6:00 Lenten Virtual Service
6:30 CE Board
Thurs Mar 11:
5:15 Hospitality
7:00 Facilities Board
Sun March 14:
9:15 Sunday School
10:30 Worship
Birthdays for March 7 – March 13, 2021
Mar 7 Becky Phillips
Mar 8 Erin True
Nanci Skog
Mar 10 Tabb Meyer
Koda Massey
Kira Massey
Mar 12 Jayden Huset
Church Council Agenda Items are due Friday,
March 12th at 9:00 am.
During this time of isolation, please remember to reach out to our nursing home and shut-in friends with calls, mail, or scheduled, physically-distanced visits.
March Blessing Box: MN Food Drive
A thought from the Mission Board . . .
Part of showing and sharing our love of God is to love and nurture his creations. Over the next year we will be highlighting different ways we can show that love. We are beginning our focus on cutting down on the amount of garbage we create.
We’d like to encourage you to bring your own coffee mug or tumbler with you rather than getting a disposable cup.
We invite everyone to begin this by bringing one to Sunday morning coffee at church, to Sunday School, to meetings, to the Community Meal!
March Blessing Box: MN Food Drive
First Congregational United Church of Christ Fairmont
COVID-19 Safety Plan
SAFETY
Participants should understand and agree to the following COVID-19 Safety Plan for First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fairmont prior to attendance:
Stay home if you or anyone in your household is sick or has symptoms associated with COVID-19: fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell.
Persons who are at higher risk for severe illness (elderly or underlying health conditions) are strongly encouraged to stay home.
Masks are required, whether homemade cloth or disposable. Disposable masks will be available at entrances if you need one. *CDC guidelines do not require children under age 2 to wear a mask.
Use of hand sanitizer will be required upon entering the church.
Signs are posted at church entrances listing other COVID-19 related restrictions and guidelines to be observed by all in attendance.
Worship services will continue to be available via electronic means:
Facebook Live - https://www.facebook.com/firstcongofairmontmn/ [live at regular worship time or archived]
RightNow Media – https://www.rightnowmedia.org [contact Pastor Cory if you need access]
Fairmont Cable Channel 12 – Thursday afternoons at 2:00 pm
ATTENDANCE
Names of all in attendance will be recorded each Sunday. This contact tracking is necessary in case we become aware of a coronavirus case within the congregation and need to inform you of possible exposure.
CAPACITY
Percentage of total church occupancy is not an accurate method of determining safe seating capacity for worship services. Physical distance of at least 6’ between individuals/family groups will be maintained when in the church building. To maintain this distance:
There are 12 pews available on the main floor, with one empty row between to ensure proper physical distancing between congregants.
Seating estimates allow for a maximum of one couple on each end of a pew. Total will generally be 4 per pew, unless part of a larger family unit.
4 pews are also available in the balcony with same physical distancing restrictions as the main floor.
GREETERS
Greeters will meet people at the front and alley doors (original north entrance is closed) to ensure that everyone has, or is provided, a mask and uses hand sanitizer upon entering. Greeters will also ensure names of those in attendance are recorded as stipulated in “attendance” above.
USHERS
Ushers will show people to appropriately spaced seating. Please follow the usher’s directions and avoid congregating in church common areas.
At the end of the service the ushers will dismiss the congregation by rows. Please exit the church as you are dismissed and avoid congregating in church common areas. Socializing can be done outside at a safe distance.
CHANGES TO THE WORSHIP EXPERIENCE
No congregational or choir singing. Special music will still be provided.
Offering plates are not being passed. Place offering in plates provided in the Narthex.
Communion is still planned on the first Sunday of each month. Safe methods for distribution will be explained during the service.
SANITIZATION
Sanitizing will be done after services. Please refrain from entering any areas that have been taped off.
Rev. 3 – July 23, 2020
*All provisions contained herein are subject to change in accordance with local, state, and national public health guidelines.
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 send him an email.
Week of March 1 – March 7, 2021
Wed Mar 3:
4:00 Confirmation
5:30 Diaconate Board
5:30 Worship Board
6:00 Virtual Lenten Service
Sun March 7:
Communion Sunday
9:15 Sunday School
10:30 Worship
Birthdays for February 28 – March 6, 2021
Feb 28 Matt Guritz
Mar 1 Greg Grotte
Mar 2 Barb Bock
Dave Wallien
Sophia Brummond
Mar 3 Jennifer Grefe
Bill Thompson
Mar 4 Dimitrie Osmundson
Mar 5 Faye Draper
Mar 6 Ann Hartmann
Anniversaries for February 28 – March 6, 2021
March 3 Robert & Alexis Thate 3 years
During this time of isolation, please remember to reach out to our nursing home and shut-in friends with calls, mail, or scheduled, physically-distanced visits.