First Congregational UCC Fairmont

06/17/2026

Way to go, Gretchen! Your church family is proud of you. Aim High!
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Please welcome Gretchen Jorgensen to the South Dakota Air National Guard!

Gretchen is from Fairmont, MN and enlisted into Ground Transportation.

With her enlistment she received:
💯% Tuition Assistance
💲843/month while attending college
$20,000 Enlistment Bonus 🤑

Congratulations Gretchen, so excited to have you join our team.

TSgt Hannah Julius
605-951-6056

06/14/2026

Third Sunday after Pentecost

Lectionary scripture passages (BonnieSue Bennett, reader):
Psalm 116
Genesis 18:1–15; 21:1–7
Romans 5:1–8
Sermon text: Matthew 9:35 – 10:23

Guest organist/pianist: Sandy Ettesvold
Special music from Blake Potthoff: “Light Dawns on a Weary World”

06/13/2026

We are a church of Extravagant Welcome! We invite you to join us today starting with Breakfast on the Lawn followed by BBQ lunch with Pie & Ice Cream treat. Bring your chair or use one of ours to watch the Parade. Join us for Worship on Sunday mornings at 10:00.

06/09/2026

First Congregational is going to see the MoonDogs play on Friday, June 26th! Please RSVP in the office (call 507-235-5382 or email [email protected]) or sign up in the Narthex by Monday, June 15th! For $20, you get a grandstand seat with our group and a meal deal! It should be a fun night!!

06/09/2026

Don't miss the events going on at First Congregational UCC on Saturday, June 13th and on Wednesday, June 24th!! Hope to see you here! ALL are Welcome!!

06/07/2026

Second Sunday after Pentecost
Guest Preacher: Blake Potthoff

Lectionary scripture passages (Deb Adams, reader):
Psalm 33
Genesis 12:1–9
Romans 4:13–25
Sermon text: Matthew 9:9–13, 18–26

Special music from Bill Busse:
“Open My Eyes” (Manibusan)
“Holy Is His Name” (Talibot)

05/31/2026

Trinity Sunday
Fifth Sunday Praise + “Noisy Sunday”

Lectionary scripture passages (Cynthia Celander, reader):
Psalm 8
Genesis 1:1 – 2:4a (from The Message)
2 Corinthians 13:11–13
Matthew 28:16–20

Special music from Jenny Willard (piano) & Joyce Jorgenson (organ)
Hymns:
God of Grace and God of Glory
In Christ Alone (Words & music by Keth Getty & Stuart Townend)
This Little Light of Mine

05/29/2026

Don't go hungry at the Car Show on Saturday, June 13th! Join us!

05/27/2026

Do you like pie? We've got you covered on Saturday, June 13th! Stop by 11 AM to 2 PM for a slice of homemade, delicious pie with ice cream & have a BBQ too!