+1.507.235.5382
319 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031
First Congregational
United Church of Christ
Week of October 20 – October 26, 2025
Tue Oct 21:
10:00 Goldfinch communion
Wed Oct 22:
4:00 NO Confirmation
7:00 Choir
Sat Oct 25:
5:00 Progressive Dinner
Sun Oct 26:
10:00 Worship
Sunday School
Blessing Box collection
Birthdays for October 19 – October 25, 2025
Oct 19 Brian Thate
Oct 21 Sue Kruse
Oct 22 Jane Kotewa
David Adams
Jessi Kotewa
Gracie Ziemer
Oct 24 Melissa Goerndt
Oct 25 Kathy Jorgensen
Anniversaries for October 19 – October 25, 2025
Oct 24 Steve & Janine Draper 45 yrs
Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer and help someone in need? CREST will be hosting a training session for new volunteers on Thursday, October 23rd at 6:30pm at the CREST offices, located at 820 Winnebago Avenue in Fairmont. CREST has volunteer opportunities in friendly visiting, telephone visiting, home helper, transportation to appointments, and minor home repair. RSVPs are required for the training. If you are interested in attending, please call 507-235-3833 by October 20th.
The Progressive Dinner is on Saturday, October 25th, starting at 5:00 PM. We’ll “progress” to a different location for each course! A signup sheet is in the Narthex. Today is the last day to sign up!!
The next Free Community Meal is Wednesday, October 29th. Starting at 5:30 PM, the Diaconate board is serving chili, garlic bread, homemade applesauce, bars/cookies and milk/coffee/water. All are welcome!
Trunk or Treat is Friday, October 31st from 4:00-5:00 PM in the church’s front yard! There will be a photo booth, cider & popcorn, and, of course, CANDY! Downtown Plaza will be closed off at 3:30 PM, and kids may trick or treat on the street with many car trunks decorated with a Halloween flair!
The Annual Halloween/All Saints Day Bonfire & Potluck is happening again on Saturday, November 1st, 4:00 - 7:00 PM,
at the Vogel Farm, 717 200th Ave, South of Fairmont. Hotdogs, marshmallows, & hot apple cider are provided. Bring a dish to share & your own chair. Costumes welcome but not required!
St. Paul’s Community Church, 214 N. Dugan St., Welcome, is hosting a Turkey Dinner on Sunday, November 2nd. From 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, a meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, corn, cranberries, bun, & dessert will be served. Free will offering.
The Pastoral Relations Committee will be holding a meeting on November 9th. If you would like to share joys or concerns for the committee to address, please contact Jon Neitzel (507-236-3317), Ruth Ann Jones (507-236-4854), or Marilyn Forstrom (612-308-0500) prior to the meeting.
Martin Luther High School is having a benefit dinner on Saturday, November 15. Nationally acclaimed Christian recording artist, Jonny Diaz, and alumni guest speaker, Tom Traetow, are featured. The cost for the dinner & show is $60. Tickets are available on www.martinlutherhs.com or at the school office before November 1st.
First Congregational UCC Announcements
Interested in joining First Congregational UCC?
Please speak to Pastor Cory after the service or email him: FirstCongoUCCPastor@gmail.com.
October Blessing Box: CREST
Diaconate: Tom Barrick
Week of October 13 – October 19, 2025
Mon Oct 13:
9:00 Church council agenda items due
5:30 Hospital Foundation
Tue Oct 14:
6:00 Facilities board meeting
Wed Oct 15:
4:00 Confirmation
5:45 Church council meeting
7:00 Choir
Fri Oct 17:
9:00 November newsletter items due
Sat Oct 18:
6:00 Family Game Night
Sun Oct 19:
10:00 Worship
Sunday School
Birthdays for October 12 – October 18, 2025
Oct 13 Logyn Cone
Jonissa Neitzel
Oct 15 John Holstine
Oct 17 Jon Anderson
Oct 18 Michael Rowan
Anniversaries for October 12 – October 18, 2025
Oct 15 Bill & Staci Thompson 20 yrs
A Fall Game Night is planned for Saturday, October 18th in Heritage Hall. Starting at 6:00 PM, we’ll have a potluck and play games! Bring a dish/appetizer to share and a game, if you’d like. Let’s have some fun!
Martin Luther High School is having a Rummage & Bake Sale on Thursday, October 16 (4:00-8:00 PM), Friday, October 17 (8:00 AM-8:00 PM), and Saturday, October 18 (8:00 AM-noon). They will be selling infant though adult clothing & shoes, toys, books, furniture, and household items
The Progressive Dinner is on Saturday, October 25th, starting at 5:00 PM. We’ll “progress” to a different location for each course! A signup sheet is in the Narthex.
The next Free Community Meal is Wednesday, October 29th. Starting at 5:30 PM, the Diaconate board is serving chili, garlic bread, homemade applesauce, bars/cookies and milk/coffee/water. All are welcome!
Trunk or Treat is Friday, October 31st from 4:00-5:00 PM in the church’s front yard! There will be a photo booth, cider & popcorn, and, of course, CANDY! Downtown Plaza will be closed off at 3:30 PM, and kids may trick or treat on the street with many car trunks decorated with a Halloween flair!
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.
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. Write your name and who the flowers are in memory/honor of. 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.
Please, remember to take 10 second video clips of any church event and email them to Abby Shoen at abby.shoen43@gmail.com for a promotional video!
Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer and help someone in need? CREST will be hosting a training session for new volunteers on Thursday, October 23rd at 6:30pm at the CREST offices, located at 820 Winnebago Avenue in Fairmont. CREST has volunteer opportunities in friendly visiting, telephone visiting, home helper, transportation to appointments, and minor home repair. RSVPs are required for the training. If you are interested in attending, please call 507-235-3833 by October 20th.