Congregational Church of Detroit Lakes

09/04/2026

Hello!

The September Congo Comments is here!

This month is the beginning of the church year, and everyone is invited to come to the Homecoming Sunday worship service on September 13.
Christian education for children begins on September 13.
The choir sings on September 13.
The Church Basement Ladies are serving a 50s style lunch following the worship service on September 13.

Come one come all to see the film Plastic People on Thursday, September 24th at the Becker County museum.
Details inside.

Inside is an offer to join a mission/work trip. Marcia and Greg Potvin are organizing a trip to Costa Rica for January 2027.
Read about the 2027 trip details in the Congo Comments.

Enjoy!
Bonnie GG

The Congregational
United Church of Christ
P. O. Box 642
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56502
218.847.4609

detroitlakesucc.org

When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
Then our mouth was filled with laughter and our tongue with shouts of joy;
then it was said among the nations, "The Lord has done great things for them."
The Lord has done great things for us, and we rejoiced.
~ Psalm 126:1-3

09/03/2026

A PASTORAL NOTE FROM PASTOR BETH
Dear Congregational Church friends,
I write with the sad news that our dear Judy Dey has died, in the early morning hours of August 31. Those of you who were in church on Sunday will remember that we lifted Judy in our prayers as she had just been transported to Heather’s House Hospice in Fargo. While a short stay there was planned before her return to her home at Sunnyside Care Center, Judy and God had a different plan. Karen Rogsby and Julia Held were able to see Judy on Sunday and said that she was certainly at peace, not always responsive but very aware of their presence. Judy was declining food and water, a sign that she was ready for her great transition. We will miss Judy’s free spirit, her wonderful sense of humor, her ability to see the best in everyone, and her genuine interest in her family and friends and the world. Judy graced the world in long flowy skirts and a flowery sense of style which suited her so well.
While Judy’s family is handling all arrangements privately, with no public memorial planned, the church will offer a memorial service for Judy later in September. Jill Pawlowski has been a good friend to Judy and provided pastoral care during your interim minister years and she and Judy discussed a memorial service and Judy had many good ideas about a time to remember her. We will honor her wishes at a date to be determined.
Please join me in giving thanks for Judy’s beautiful and colorful life. I hold in prayer those of you who are grieving her death as well as Judy’s family and the staff at Sunnyside who provided care these last years.
God bless Judy Dey and God bless you,
Pastor Beth

09/01/2026

Join us for some great brats and hot dogs on the grill tomorrow 🌻

09/01/2026

Mike getting ready to pack up all the donated school supplies to bring to the kiddos at Lakes Crisis and Resource Center🕊️✂️📚🚌

08/31/2026

How do we deal with the tough times in our lives? Pastor Beth addressed the need to lament — not stuff your feelings. You can find all of her sermons on our YouTube Channel and also longer videos that include the entire service each week. You are also welcome to join us in person Sundays at 10am.
We are a vibrant congregation that’s growing with warmth.

Pastor Beth preached from Romans 12: 9-18 with a sermon entitled, “...

08/30/2026

Lord, I need you🕊️

08/30/2026

Sundays with Pastor Beth🕊️

08/30/2026

Wow! Look at all the school supplies gathered by Congo members for the Lakes Crisis & Resource Center in Detroit Lakes!
Way to be generous!

08/25/2026

Please join us every Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 for good food and fellowship 🧺