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First Congregational Church
300 S. Minnesota Ave | Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605)336-3072 | fcc@firstcongucc.com
Thinking Faith. Unbounded Welcome. Creative Worship. Generous Service.
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Don't Miss the Stewardship Weekend Workshop
April 20-21 at FCC
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Rev. Michael Vollbrecht serves as the Generosity Officer for the West Central Region of the United Church of Christ. With a commitment to serving others and advancing the vision and mission of our covenantal ministries, Michael employs innovative fundraising strategies to support local, conference, and national initiatives.
In his role, Michael collaborates with individual churches, private donors, community members, and organizational leaders to cultivate meaningful relationships, develop a spirituality of generosity and a culture of giving, and secure essential resources for the future of the United Church of Christ.
Michael resides near Kansas City with his family, serving as associate minister at Colonial Church UCC in Prairie Village, Kansas, and as a spiritual director at Boundless Heart, LLC. He can be reached at michaelvollbrecht.net.
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Join us on Saturday, April 20th, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm for an informative workshop about creative fundraising.
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Saturday, April 20 - Sunday, April 21: Stewardship Workshop Weekend and Dow Rummel Visit
Thursday, April 25: Dow Rummel Visit
Saturday, April 27: Watercolor painting with Rodger Ellingson
Sunday, April 28: Annual Program Meeting
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Food To You Volunteer Opportunity
OutReach has coordinated with Food To You for FCC Volunteers to serve again on May 2nd. For those who would like to come earlier, arrive by 4:15 pm, and work until 7:30 pm to box and distribute food. All other volunteers should arrive by 5:10 pm and work until 7:30 pm. The food of the month is Peanut Butter! Bring by Fick Hall in the shopping cart jars of peanut butter to donate, or bring money to donate to Food To You and they can purchase more jars. Sign up to volunteer in Fick Hall.
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Spring Cleanup at Dow Rummel - Volunteers Needed!
Friday, May 3, from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Bring rakes, gloves, and leaf blowers if you have them, and come do some spring cleaning at Dow Rummel Village. Please email volunteer@dowrummel.com by April 19th if you can make it. They will provide lunch and snacks in the afternoon.
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Volunteer Project Weekend at Placerville
The last weekend in April (April 25-28) is a work weekend at Placerville. Food and lodging provided. Let Kerry know by email (placervillecampucc@gmail.com) that you are coming the week before to plan for food.
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Watercolor Painting Time
Join Rodger Ellingson on Saturday, April 27th, at 9:00 am for a Plein Air Watercolor time on the church grounds. We will provide watercolor paper, paints, water, cups, and brushes. Please bring a chair with a cup holder to hold supplies. If you would like to attend, please sign up in Fick Hall or email the church office.
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Ordination for Becky Pagone
Celebrate Pastor Becky's Ordination with us on May 19th, at 3:00 pm in the Sanctuary! There will be a reception to follow in Jones Hall.
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Two Rivers Annual Meeting
On April 28 the Joint Parishes of Beresford and Centerville will be hosting the Two Rivers Association Annual Meeting at the Centerville Church.
We will gather at 2:00 pm and begin the annual meeting at 2:30 pm.
On the agenda will be the election of officers and who will host in the fall.
In the spirit of the Brave Space initiative we invite the churches to share what is going on their church through the lens of "Looking Back and Looking Forward."
We will end with a meal at 4:30 pm and hope to have everyone back on the road home around 5:00 pm.
Please RSVP to Rev. Janel Fillingsness Bak at jfillingsnessbak@gmail.com
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Pulpit Committee Announcement
Friends in Christ,
We are happy to announce that Church Council has approved our church profile and it has been posted by TriConference. Now searching pastors can view our profile and submit an application for our open position. We will review pastor applications as we receive them. If you are interested in reading our completed church profile, you can find a physical copy in the church office. As we enter this new phase, we want to remind you that this is a confidential process and we appreciate your continued patience, prayers, and support.
The Pulpit Committee
To view the Church Profile, visit: https://www.firstcongucc.com/search-and-call
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Take Me Out to The Ballgame!
Out & About will be heading to the Birdcage to watch the Canaries vs. Fargo Morehead! This is their opening game of the season with fun things in store (like fireworks)!
Details:
Hosts: Dick and Lori Menke
Date: Friday, May 17th
Time: 7:05 pm game
Address: 1001 N. West Ave. SFSD
Tickets: $13/person (food, beverages, etc. available through concessions)
IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Please contact Lori Menke directly @ 605.261.2833 if you are interested in attending. We need to have a definite number of attendees by Thursday, May 9th!! The Menke’s will meet you in front of the Birdcage to get your tickets to you. See you at the game!
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Summer Events
June 6th
Rainbow Chorus Concert
June 8th
Pride Parade and Festival
June 12th
ValleyFair
June 17th-20th
Compassion Camp VBS
August 11th-17th
OutReach Mission Trip
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FCC Pride T-Shirts Are Back!!!
We are excited to announce that Pride
T-Shirts for FCC are now available for purchase! The vibrant and meaningful t-shirts allow you to proudly display your support for our church and our mission of extravagant welcome. Don't miss out on this opportunity to show your pride and unity; whether you wear them at the pride parade, during church services, or even at the grocery store.
The deadline for ordering these t-shirts is April 24th, at midnight CST. Please ensure you place your order before the deadline to secure yours. https://mrghauff.chipply.com/FIRSTCONG
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Lois Nicholas' 90th Birthday Celebration!
Celebrate Lois on Sunday, May 12, from 2:30 - 4:30 pm in the Prairie Creek Residence Dining Room. RSVP to 970-213-4533 or Sarah@jubilationranch.org
Send birthday cards to:
4400 Creekside Drive #201
Sioux Falls, SD 57106.
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Sunday - 04/21/2024
Worship Service - 8:30 am
Breakfast - 9:15 am
Sunday School - 9:45 am
Worship Service - 10:30 am
Fellowship Time - 11:30 am
Dow Rummel Visit - 3:00 pm
Monday - 04/22/2024
Contemplative Prayer - 6:00 pm
Tuesday - 04/23/2024
Staff Meeting - 10:00 am
Finance Committee - 5:30 pm
Trustees Meeting - 6:00 pm
Tuesday Night Yoga - 6:00 pm
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Wednesday - 04/24/2024
Chancel Choir Rehearsal - 7:30 pm
Thursday - 04/25/2024
Gentle Yoga - 9:00 am
Fumble Through Bible Study - 10:30 am
Dow Rummel Visit - 3:00 pm
Al-Anon Meeting - 5:30 pm
InReach Meeting - 6:00 pm
Saturday - 04/27/2024
Watercolor Painting - 9:00 am
Sunday - 04/28/2024
Worship Service - 8:30 am
Breakfast - 9:15 am
Sunday School - 9:45 am
Worship Service - 10:30 am
Fellowship Time - 11:30 am
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OutReach
- Discussed plans for Pride
- Discussed Food to You event on May 2
- Discussed sponsorship and booth for the Rainbow Run 5k with the Prism Center
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Remember in Prayer
Search Committee | Our Future pastor, still unknown to us
For Caregivers | Quentin Ambort | Children with cancer and their families | Foster children and families | Children at Children’s Home Society | Family and Friends of Bill Bernhard https://www.kirkfuneralhome.com/obituary/william-bernhard | Tara Obner (Sister of Pam Oberembt) | Family and Friends of Gail Mattson | Lisa Wilson (Ann Wilson’s Sister-in-Law) and Family | Janet Hallstrom | Tom Leesch | Judy Roddel | Pauline Norquist | Michael Joseph | Leif Haegeland | Gary Palmer
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Need Prayer or Support?
The FCC Staff and congregation is available to provide support for you and your family when hard times come. If you would like prayer, you can write prayer requests on your Prayer and Offering bulletin insert on Sunday Mornings, you can reply to this email newsletter, or you can email Becky Pagone for direct support: BPagone@firstcongucc.com
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Weekly Lectionary Scripture
John 10:11-18
"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away--and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father."
Next week's Scripture: John 15:1-8
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Ways to Give
We want everyone to have the accessibility to give, serve, and be a part of this faith community, so here are a few ways that you can consider giving:
- Cash
- Check/ACH Withdrawal
- PayPal Recurring Gifts
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NEW! Venmo (https://www.venmo.com/u/fccsiouxfalls)
- Volunteering with OutReach Opportunities
- Volunteering for serving breakfast, offering childcare, teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir, building and grounds projects, and more!
Contact the Church office if you would like any information on how to get involved in any of these ways: FCC@firstcongucc.com
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The Behavioral Covenant
First Congregational Church adopted our Behavioral Covenant in 2023. You can find the document on our website:
https://www.firstcongucc.com/behavioral-covenant
If you would like a printed copy and do not have access to a printer, please contact the Church Office for a printout.
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The mission of First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is:
To create a Christian community based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth by growing in our relationships with God, each other, and our neighbors through a thinking faith, unbounded welcome, creative worship, and generous service.
Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey,
you are welcome here.
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Ministers - All the People
Church Staff - Times listed that staff will be available in the office
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Becky Pagone, Designated Transitional Minister
Sundays: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesdays: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesdays: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursdays: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Email: BPagone@firstcongucc.com
Lisa Hastings, Finance Administrator
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: by appointment only
Email: Finance@firstcongucc.com
Rev. Samantha Houser, Theologian in Residence
Amanda Carlson, Church Music Intern
Frederick Matthews, Choir Director
Rev. Kathryn J. Timpany, Pastor Emerita
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Sara Sublette,
Office and Communications Coordinator
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Email: FCC@firstcongucc.com
John Pagone, Director of Christian Education
Sundays: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Email: JPagone@firstcongucc.com
Cameron Sublette, Facilities Manager
Sunday - Thursday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Email: CSublette@firstcongucc.com
Church Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: By appointment only
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