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Week of August 3, 2026 – August 9, 2026
Tue Aug 4:
10:00  Lakeview Communion
 
Wed Aug 5:
  5:15  Christian Education board
  5:30  Mission board
  6:00  Worship board
  6:30  Wednesday Community Worship at the Park (Sylvania Park)
 
Fri Aug 7:
  9:30  Church Office Closed
 
Sun Aug 9:
11:00  Worship By the Water (Ward Park)

         
Birthdays for August 2, 2026 – August 8, 2026
Aug 4           Lance Willard                   
Aug 5           Darla Guritz
                      Mathew Cone                     
Aug 6           Bob Neusch
                       Jeff Grefe 
Aug 7           Tyler Harder
                       Tracy Kotewa 
Aug 8            Kris Ziemer 
 

Anniversaries for August 2, 2026 – August 8, 2026
Aug 3           Art & Julie Elliott                            52 yrs
Aug 3           Dave & Cindy Huset                      41 yrs

 
Thank you, Blake Potthoff, for leading us in worship this morning!

There is no worship at First Congregational UCC NEXT 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.

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.
 
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.
 
The Pastoral Relations Committee (PRC) will be meeting on August 23rd. They welcome all communication from the Pastor and congregation. Please feel free to contact one of the members: Jon Neitzel, Sherry Larson, Ruth Ann Jones or Marilyn Forstrom.
 
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. More information is in the church newsletter.
 
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.
 
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.

​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

Week of August 10, 2026 – August 16, 2026
Mon Aug 10:
 9:30   Pastor’s Office closed
 5:30   Hospital Foundation

Tue Aug 11:
  6:00  Facilities board

Wed Aug 12:
  6:30  Wednesday Community Worship at the Park (Sylvania Park)

Sun Aug 16:
10:00  Worship
11:30   Meeting about membership         

         
Birthdays for August 9, 2026 – August 15, 2026
Aug 9            Britney Goerndt                 
Aug 10          John Larson
Aug 11          Donna Holstine
Aug 13          Deb Adams
Aug 15          Preston Rachuy-Davis 
 

Anniversaries for August 9, 2026 – August 15, 2026
Aug 12          Eric & Rowena Johnson                   26 yrs
Aug 13          Billy & Jenna McAlister                    15 yrs

 
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!
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!
 
The Pastoral Relations Committee (PRC) will be meeting on August 23rd. They welcome all communication from the Pastor and congregation. Please feel free to contact one of the members: Jon Neitzel, Sherry Larson, Ruth Ann Jones or Marilyn Forstrom.
 
The green flags on the church lawn are marking a drainpipe underground. Please leave them where they are located.
Thanks, Facilities board
 
The August Free Community Meal is on Wednesday, August 26th. Rotary Club will be serving a meal starting at 5:30 PM. Menu TBD. All are Welcome!