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319 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031

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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 January 26 - February 1, 2026
Wed Jan 28:
  4:00  Confirmation
  5:30  Free Community Meal
  7:00  Choir
 
Thu Jan 29:
  9:30  Bible study
11:00  Newsletter assembly-volunteers welcome!
 
Sun Feb 1:
10:00  Worship
            Communion
            Sunday school
 
Birthdays for January 25 – January 31, 2026
Jan 25            Bill Bittman
Jan 27            Molly Meyer 
                        Nathan Christensen 
                        Aspen Jorgensen
                        Nora Jorgensen
Jan 28            Avery Madison Guritz
Jan 29            Jerene Zwaschka 
Jan 30            Diane Neusch 
                        Susan Houghton 
                        Jeff Scholl
 
No Anniversaries for January 25 – January 31, 2026

                                                               Congratulations to
                                                                    Kim Kay Skog
                                                                 Ivy Marie Barnes
                                                              Rose Danielle Barnes
                                                            on their baptisms today!
   

The Annual Meeting and Potluck will be held after the service  today. We will meet downstairs in Heritage Hall.
 
The January free community meal will be on Wednesday, January 28th, starting at 5:30 PM. The Rotary Club is serving: Tator Tot Hotdish, Dinner Rolls, Cookies, and Beverages. ALL are Welcome!
 
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, Pat Cowing or Deb Adams) 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.
 
Do you have time to spare? Looking for something interesting to do? CREST currently has an urgent need for more volunteers. It’s an awesome opportunity to meet seniors and caregivers, plus brighten their lives & make new friends. Your time will make a difference in their lives and enhance yours as well. CREST volunteers do friendly visiting, home helper services, transportation, and minor home repair. We try to keep CREST volunteers to 1 assignment per week so all of our volunteers can be involved. If you would like more information, please call the CREST office at 507-235-3833.

February Blessing Box: One Great Hour of Sharing

                Diaconate: Abigail Anderson

Week of February 2 - February 8, 2026
Tues Feb 3:
10:00  Lakeview Communion
 
Wed Feb 4:
  4:00  Confirmation
  5:30  Mission board
  6:00  Worship board
  7:00  Choir
 
Sat Feb 7:
11:00  Kids Against Hunger Food Pack (Fairmont Armory)

 Sun Feb 8:
10:00  Worship with Blake Potthoff
             Sunday school
 
Birthdays for February 1 – February 7, 2026
Feb 1              Mark Craven 
Feb 3              Faith Kotewa 
Feb 4              Jim Bock 
                         Joyce Jorgenson     
Feb 6              April Rachuy   
Feb 7              BonnieSue Bennett

 No Anniversaries for February 1 – February 7, 2026

We are seeking someone to lead the church prayer chain. If you are interested, or would like more information, please call the office, (507) 235 - 5382.
  
Genesis Classical Academy in Winnebago, MN will be hosting “Be A Griffin” Visitor Day on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, during the school day.Families who are curious about a Christian classical education are invited to attend. Students and parents can tour the school, participate in classes, and learn if a Christian classical education is a good fit for their family. Please call the school, (507) 893-3600, to pre-register by Monday, February 2nd or to ask for more information. Sessions are available multiple times throughout the day.
 
Join us for Game Time with the Nomads group on Sunday, February 15th at 4:00 PM at the Germain home, 202 W. Belle Vue Rd. Please bring a snack or appetizer to share. All ages are welcome!
  
Easter Sunday is Sunday, April 5th this year.
If you wish to order flowers to grace the sanctuary for Easter, the last day to order will be Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Price list for a 6” blooming plant with wrap & a bow:
Easter Lily   $18
Cyclamen    $18
Kalanchoe   $18
Hydrangea   $40
The signup sheet is at the back of the church, or call the church office, (507) 235-5382.
  
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, Pat Cowing or Deb Adams) 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.
  
The February newsletter is available online on the church website, www.fairmontucc.org, under the “Newsletters” tab. Upcoming events, birthdays, anniversaries, and the church calendar are updated on the website as well.