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.

Good News - August 25, 2022

Coming Events

Sunday, August 28th

Celebrate Martell!

Join us at 8:30am and 10:30am

We want to show our appreciation for Martell and his time at First Congregational Church. Rev. Sarah Rentzel Jones, Associate Conference Minister in the UCC Tri-Conference be joining us. We welcome you to shower Martell with cards on this day. If you are unable to attend the worship services on that day, we encourage you to join us on live stream. If you would like to send him a card, you can mail the card to the church.

The mailing address is:

300 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

This Sunday will be all about celebrating our time in unity with Martell during worship, between services, and after second service in Fick Hall. Join us for treats and an informal reception to honor Martell and all his gifts that have turned into blessings at our church.  

Join us for a unique, colorful, amazing, and fabulous worship service to Celebrate Martell on his last day in worship at First Congregational Church! 

Announcements and Coming Events

Coffee Hour

Thank you to the people who have been providing treats during the coffee hour for the last several months! Starting the fourth Sunday in May there will be a sign-up in Fick Hall for those who wish to bring treats. At this time the amount is between 3-4 dozen.

Responsibilities include setting out the treats by 9:15 and restocking if necessary prior to the 10:30 service. If you usually go to the 8:30 service, you may find someone to pick up the treats after the 10:30 service coffee. Thank you!

Naomi Project 5 Year Anniversary

One of our Outreach Partners, The Naomi Project, will be celebrating their fifth anniversary on Friday, August 26th at 7:00 pm at the Falls Park Open Air Shelter. Tickets are $10, which includes dinner. If you would like to purchase a ticket in advance of the event, please contact the church office at 605-336-3072.  Join in the celebration! 

The Tri-Conference Joint Annual Meeting (JAM)

You are invited to join the Tri-Conference Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) 2022 in Sioux City, IA, Sunday, October 9th –Tuesday, October 11th, 2022! It’s been three years since the SD, IA and NE conferences last gathered in person.  First Congregational can send up to ten delegates. We do have some funds available to compensate for registration and hotel expenses.  Please contact the church if you are interested.  The registration deadline is September 1.  Please contact Mary Kay Fausch if you have questions (605-261-9933 or mmkfausch@sio.midco.net) . 

- Worship with Rev. Samantha Houser  –  Associate           Conference Minister (Pronouns: she/they)

- 9:15 am - Sunday School is back and will be held in Jones Hall

- Volunteer Fair

- Ice Cream Sundaes

Women’s Camp—46 Attendees
Shining Stars—23

Seekers—29

Faith Explorers—68

Grand Camp—46

Family Camp—89

Crossroads—27

Mitakuye (Indigenous) - 43

2 Weeks Music/Drama Camp—48+51 (Black Hills Playhouse)

2 Family Reunions

- Yankton UCC + Rapid City UCC—Both had church retreats

- Come stay at Placerville for $45 per person, per night.

- Labor Day weekend, the camp will be open to stay—no meals provided.

Contact Kerry Steever at UCCPlac@hotmail.com

- The front and back walls are up for the new gazebo being constructed. Looking for help to pour the floor in early October. The camp will cover housing and will feed you.

Cans for camp:

2020 + 2021—$300 donated each year.

We will take aluminum cans, copper, brass, stainless steel, and any non-magnetic metals to aid Placerville.

Thank you!

- Mark Poppe

Online Directory

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Remember in Prayer

Adrian Fick, son of Leilani Fick Cordero | Anita Arnold, neighbor of Joyce Anderson | John Chamness |  Vince Henderson, father of Lori Menke | Missy Baatz, sister-in-law of Lisa Hastings| Bob Haushalter | Our Church |  Emma Neu & Family | Victims and Families in Uvalde, TX | Kim Bach | Those suffering with mental health issues | Rena Morales | Prisoners & those released from prison | Teens battling anxiety & depression | Doug Lentz | Ukraine | Crue Crosby | Verley McNamara | Eldon Rand | Judy Roddel | Phyllis Bitterman | Justis Bartley | Quentin Ambort | Liz Anderson | Barb Kloster | Robert Schenck, friend of Marge Anderson

The Week Ahead

Sunday—08/28/2022

• Worship Service – 8:30 am

• Fellowship Time - 9:30 am

• Worship Service - 10:30 am - Celebrate Martell

• Fellowship Time - 11:30 am - Celebrate Martell

Monday - 08/29/2022

•  Staff Meeting - 10:00 am

Tuesday—08/30/2022

• Tuesday Night Yoga - 7:00 pm

 Thursday—09/01/2022

• Gentle Yoga - 9:00 am

 Sunday—09/03/2022

• Worship Service – 8:30 am

• Fellowship Time - 9:30 am

• Worship Service - 10:30 am

Meet the Staff

Rev. Dr. M.G. Martell Spagnolo, Senior Pastor

Becky Pagone, Christian Education Director

Rev. Kathryn J. Timpany, Pastor Emerita

Lisa Hastings, Financial Administrator 

Cameron Sublette, Facilities Manager