+1.507.235.5382
319 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031
First Congregational
United Church of Christ
Week of March 24 – March 30, 2025
Wed Mar 26:
11:00 Newsletter assembly-volunteers welcome!
5:30 Lenten Service
5:30 Free Community Meal
7:00 Choir practice
Thu Mar 27:
9:30 Bible study
Sun Mar 30:
10:00 Contemporary Worship with Genesis worship band
Noisy Sunday
Blessing Box collection
11:00 Sunday School
Birthdays for March 23 – March 29, 2025
Mar 24 Michael Meschke
Deb Thate
Clint Forstrom
Presley Wegner
Mar 27 Rorik Cain
Mar 28 Blakely Weber
Mar 29 Jennifer Weaver
Anniversaries for March 23 – March 29, 2025
Mar 29 Jim & Judie Orr 40 yrs
Lenten Services are all this month on Wednesdays, starting at 5:30 PM. Join us for a mid-week spiritual “refueling” in a more intimate worship atmosphere.
The Worship board is making plans for our church’s Easter Celebration. We are once again planning to adorn the sanctuary with flowers for Easter Sunday. If you wish to purchase a flower, we ask that you either sign up on the sheet provided at the back of the sanctuary or call the church office (235-5382) to order. The plants will be in 6-inch pots with wrap and a bow. The cost will be:
$18 for an Easter lily, a Cyclamen, or a Calandiva,
& $40 for a Hydrangea.
You can either drop payment in the offering plate or mail to the church (319 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031). Be sure to indicate with your payment, your name & type of plant for which you are paying. THE LAST DAY TO ORDER IS SUNDAY, APRIL 6th. We look forward to Easter and your gift of flowers. -The Worship Board
The next Free Community Meal is on Wednesday, March 26th, starting at 5:30 PM. The Worship board will be serving meatballs, potatoes & gravy, salad, cupcakes & beverages.
The Worship board is looking for volunteers to donate 2 dozen frosted cupcakes for the free community meal on Wednesday, March 26th. Sign up in the back.
Do you know where the closest fire extinguisher is at church in case of a fire? The Facilities board has made a list of where all 13 fire extinguishers are in the church. If you would like a list to be prepared in case of an emergency, they are on the back table.
Martin Luther Jr/Sr High School is having their annual Spring Rummage & Bake Sale on Thursday, March 27 (4 – 8PM), Friday, March 28 (8 AM – 8 PM), & Saturday, March 29 (8 AM – noon). Proceeds will go to the school’s educational services.
Genesis Classical Academy is hosting their Spring Fling on Saturday, April 5, at the Winnebago Elementary School gym, 132 1st Ave. SE, Winnebago. Dinner, including tiki-style pork on a bun, with sides, dessert, and beverages, will be served from 5:00-6:45 PM. Dinner is $15/adult and $7/child 12 and under. There is also a silent auction, a live auction, a raffle and entertainment. Genesis Classical Academy, a nondenominational Christian academy in Winnebago, currently serves students in preschool through Grade 12.
Week of March 17 – March 23, 2025
Mon Mar 17: Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
9:00 Council agenda items and April newsletter items due
Tues Mar 18:
10:00 Goldfinch communion
Wed Mar 19:
5:30 Lenten Service
6:00 Church council meeting
7:00 Choir practice
Thu Mar 20: First Day of Spring!
Sat Mar 22:
9:00 Women’s Coffee & Conversation at Lakeview
Sun Mar 23:
10:00 Worship
11:00 Sunday School
Birthdays for March 16 – March 22, 2025
Mar 20 Brad Cone
Anniversaries for March 16 – March 22, 2025
Mar 17 Vince & Angela Vaughn 11 yrs
Lenten Services are all this month on Wednesdays, starting at 5:30 PM. Join us for a mid-week spiritual “refueling” in a more intimate worship atmosphere.
Fairmont Opera House is producing the Mankato Symphony Orchestra: The Emperor and Mozart at Grace Lutheran Church TODAY (Sunday, March 16th) at 3:00 PM. There is also a Q & A conversation with members of the orchestra before the concert from 1:30-2:30 PM. Go to FairmontOperaHouse.org/tickets for tickets. Pastor Cory & Ellen Germain are singing in the chorus!
The Worship board is making plans for our church’s Easter Celebration. We are once again planning to adorn the sanctuary with flowers for Easter Sunday. If you wish to purchase a flower, we ask that you either sign up on the sheet provided at the back of the sanctuary or call the church office (235-5382) to order. The plants will be in 6-inch pots with wrap and a bow. The cost will be:
$18 for an Easter lily, a Cyclamen, or a Calandiva,
& $40 for a Hydrangea.
You can either drop payment in the offering plate or mail to the church (319 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031). Be sure to indicate with your payment, your name & type of plant for which you are paying. THE LAST DAY TO ORDER IS SUNDAY, APRIL 6th. We look forward to Easter and your gift of flowers. -The Worship Board
Habitat for Humanity of Martin & Faribault Counties presents a Winter Celebration Dinner on Friday, March 28th at Green Mill. The cost for this fundraising event is $75/person or sponsor a table of 8 for $500. To RSVP, return the card on the bulletin board or call Staci at 507-526-2500 by March 18th.
A Women’s Coffee & Conversation will be on Saturday, March 22nd, from 9:00-11:00 AM, is NOW IN HERITAGE HALL! Stop by for coffee, conversation and cinnamon rolls!
The Worship board is looking for volunteers to donate 2 dozen frosted cupcakes for the free community meal on Wednesday, March 26th. Sign up in the back.
The next Free Community Meal is on Wednesday, March 26th, starting at 5:30 PM. The Worship board will be serving meatballs, potatoes & gravy, salad, cupcakes & beverages.
Do you know where the closest fire extinguisher is at church in case of a fire? The Facilities board has made a list of where all 13 fire extinguishers are in the church. If you would like a list to be prepared in case of an emergency, they are on the back table.
Martin Luther Jr/Sr High School is having their annual Spring Rummage & Bake Sale on Thursday, March 27 (4 – 8PM), Friday, March 28 (8 AM – 8 PM), & Saturday, March 29 (8 AM – noon). Proceeds will go to the school’s educational services.
First Congregational UCC Announcements
Interested in joining First Congregational UCC?
Please speak to Pastor Cory after the service or email him: FirstCongoUCCPastor@gmail.com.
March Blessing Box: MN Food Drive
Diaconate:Dave Huset