+1.507.235.5382
319 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031
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 email him: FirstCongoUCCPastor@gmail.com.
Week of March 23 – March 29, 2026
Wed Mar 25:
4:00 Confirmation
5:30 Lenten service
Free Community Meal
6:00 Last Supper (for youth)
7:00 Choir
Thu Mar 26:
9:00 Bible study
11:00 April newsletter assembly-volunteers welcome!
Sun Mar 29: Palm/Passion Sunday
10:00 Palm/Passion Sunday Worship
Noisy Sunday
Blessing box collection
No Sunday school
Birthdays for March 22 – March 28, 2026
Mar 24 Michael Meschke
Deb Thate
Clint Forstrom
Presley Wegner
Mar 28 Blakely Weber
No Anniversaries for March 22 – March 28, 2026
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 is TODAY (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. Please specify if your flowers are in memory or honor of someone.
The Free Community Meal is on Wednesday, March 25, starting at 5:30 PM. The Mission board is serving hamburger goulash, dinner rolls, pickles, dessert and beverages. ALL are Welcome!!
It’s a Noisy Sunday next Sunday!! Don’t forget your change!
Lenten Worship Schedule
Wed Mar 25:
5:30 PM Lenten Service
Holy Week
Sun Mar 29: Palm/Passion Sunday
10:00 AM Worship
Thu Apr 2: Maundy Thursday
5:30 PM Worship
Fri Apr 3: Good Friday
Noon: Community/Ecumenical Service at Grace Lutheran
5:30 PM Worship
6:00 PM Last Supper (for youth)
Sun Apr 5: Easter Sunday
10:00 AM Easter Worship
Egg Hunt
Our church's trusty Starfish Fund is in need of some additional donations to continue its mission of short-term emergency financial assistance in our community. Checks can be made out to the church, with Starfish Fund noted in the memo line. Your continued support is much appreciated! ~Pastor Cory
Truman 3rd graders are collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House until the end of March. Pop tabs and tabs off: soup cans, fruit lids, and adult beverages are accepted. Please put tabs in the pail at the back of the church. Last year our church contributed to the 158 lb. that the school delivered to Rochester!
CREST is offering a 4 week course for caregivers in Sherburn entitled “A Toolbox for Caregivers.” These sessions will run on Thursdays from April 2-23 at the Sinn Celebration of Life Center, located at 212 North Prairie Street in Sherburn. “A Toolbox for Caregivers” is designed to provide caregivers with “tools” to reduce stress, deal with emotions, make tough decisions, and better handle the challenges you face as a caregiver. There is a suggested $10 donation to help cover the cost of materials. If you would like to attend this course, please RSVP to the CREST office by March 31 by calling 235-3833.
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March Blessing Box: MN FoodShare Food Drive
Diaconate: Abigail Anderson
Our church's trusty Starfish Fund is in need of some additional donations to continue its mission of short-term emergency financial assistance in our community. Checks can be made out to the church, with Starfish Fund noted in the memo line. Your continued support is much appreciated! ~Pastor Cory
Week of March 16 – March 22, 2026
Mon Mar 16:
9:00 Church council agenda items due
Tues Mar 17: St. Patrick’s Day
10:00 Goldfinch communion
5:30 HH reserved for PEO 6:00 Facilities board
Wed Mar 18:
4:00 Confirmation
5:30 Lenten service
6:00 Church Council
7:00 Choir
Fri Mar 20: First Day of Spring!
9:00 April newsletter items due
Sun Mar 22:
10:00 Worship
Sunday school
Birthdays for March 15 – March 21, 2026
Mar 15 Darwin Kuhlers
Mar 20 Brad Cone
Anniversaries for March 15 – March 21, 2026
Mar 17 Vince & Angela Vaughn 12 yrs
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 is 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. Please specify if your flowers are in memory or honor of someone.
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.
Lenten Worship Schedule
Every Wednesday in March (18th, 25th):
5:30 PM Lenten Service
Holy Week
Sun Mar 29: Palm/Passion Sunday
10:00 AM Worship
Thu Apr 2: Maundy Thursday
5:30 PM Worship
Fri Apr 3: Good Friday
Noon: Community/Ecumenical Service at Grace Lutheran
5:30 PM Worship
Sun Apr 5: Easter Sunday
10:00 AM Easter Worship
Truman 3rd graders are collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House until the end of March. Pop tabs and tabs off: soup cans, fruit lids, and adult beverages are accepted. Please put tabs in the pail at the back of the church. Last year our church contributed to the 158 lb. that the school delivered to Rochester!
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.
Be sure to circle this Wednesday, March 18th on your calendar as McDonald’s will be raising money for CREST from 4:30pm-7:30pm by giving 10% of their profits during this time to CREST, plus there will be a tip bucket inside the restaurant. CREST volunteers will help with bussing tables and helping customers with their dining experience. We invite everyone to come and support CREST this Wednesday by purchasing a meal at McDonald’s.