The Stewardship and Benevolence Ministry Team will be hosting a Thank Offering Luncheon following worship on Sunday, November 10 to celebrate our successful stewardship campaign and say thank you to all who have turned in Estimate of Giving cards for 2025. The menu will include roasted pork and turkey sandwiches, au gratin potatoes, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn, cole slaw and dessert. Gluten free options will be available.. Please sign up by November 6 at www.congoroch.org/news-events.  

Channel One volunteers are needed Friday, November 8 from 9–11 AM. Our group will be working in the Food Bank, usually processing bulk foods into smaller packages for distribution in the Food Shelf and to Channel One’s partnering agencies. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. We work hard but have fun too!

 Signing up to volunteer must be done via our unique page on the Channel One volunteer site, accessible here. This page has information about working in the Food Bank.  Please click on “Sign Up” to begin. Every volunteer needs a sign-in account, which can be created the first time you sign-up. During account creation, you will also electronically sign a waiver and view a 5-minute civil rights video. Once your account is created, you can complete the sign-up.

Our sign-up page contains several monthly dates that we have scheduled, so you can sign up for as many as you’d like at one time. Questions? Contact Cheryl Roediger. Hope to see you there!

Trunk or Treat is back again at The Congregational Church UCC! All children are welcome to come trick or treat in costume! We will be gathering our cars, with trunks full of candy, on the lower lot following worship at 11:00 am - 1:00 PM. Folks are encouraged to wear costumes, bring lots of candy, and invite any and all children that you know.

Channel One volunteers are needed Friday, October 11 from 9–11 AM. Our group will be working in the Food Bank, usually processing bulk foods into smaller packages for distribution in the Food Shelf and to Channel One’s partnering agencies. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. We work hard but have fun too!

 Signing up to volunteer must be done via our unique page on the Channel One volunteer site, accessible here. Every volunteer needs to have a sign-in account, which can be created the first time you sign-up. During account creation, you will also electronically sign a waiver and view a 5-minute civil rights video. Once your account is created, you can complete the sign-up.

 Our sign-up page contains all the monthly dates that we have scheduled, so you can sign up for as many as you’d like at one time. If you’d like more information, please contact Cheryl Roediger at cnroediger@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

Channel One Regional Food Bank’s 20th Annual Empty Bowls fund-raiser is a “To-Go” event again this year.  Gourmet soups and bread provided by local restaurants are pre-ordered online, with an option to reserve free hand-painted bowl(s) and purchase specialty artisan-made bowls. On the days of the event, you pick up your purchases and choose your free bowl(s), perhaps one painted by our congregation.   Participating in Empty Bowls To-Go is an easy way to add variety to your take-out options and help your neighbor in the process. All funds raised will directly benefit those who are facing food insecurity. In the first half of 2024, Channel One saw a 37% rise in regional household food shelf visits compared to the same time last year, so the need continues to increase. 

 Ordering online is open now thru Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00 PM.

 Pickup options are Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9, 11 AM – 2 PM and 4 PM – 6 PM at Pinnacle Catering Facility, 2112 2nd St SW. Choose your pickup date and time when you order.

Place your order with this link. Thank you for helping those facing food insecurity!

Channel One Regional Food Bank’s 20th Annual Empty Bowls fund-raiser is a “To-Go” event again this year.  Gourmet soups and bread provided by local restaurants are pre-ordered online, with an option to reserve free hand-painted bowl(s) and purchase specialty artisan-made bowls. On the days of the event, you pick up your purchases and choose your free bowl(s), perhaps one painted by our congregation.   Participating in Empty Bowls To-Go is an easy way to add variety to your take-out options and help your neighbor in the process. All funds raised will directly benefit those who are facing food insecurity. In the first half of 2024, Channel One saw a 37% rise in regional household food shelf visits compared to the same time last year, so the need continues to increase. 

 Ordering online is open now thru Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00 PM.

 Pickup options are Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9, 11 AM – 2 PM and 4 PM – 6 PM at Pinnacle Catering Facility, 2112 2nd St SW. Choose your pickup date and time when you order.

Place your order with this link. Thank you for helping those facing food insecurity!

Channel One volunteers are needed Friday, September 13 from 9–11 AM. Our group will be working in the Food Bank, usually processing bulk foods into smaller packages for distribution in the Food Shelf and to Channel One’s partnering agencies. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. We work hard but have fun too!

 Signing up to volunteer must be done via our unique page on the Channel One volunteer site, accessible here. Please click on the “Respond” button to begin. Every volunteer needs to have a sign-in account, which can be created the first time you sign-up. During account creation, you will also electronically sign a waiver and view a 5-minute civil rights video. Once your account is created, you can complete the sign-up.

 Our sign-up page contains all the monthly dates that we have scheduled, so you can sign up for as many as you’d like at one time. If you’d like more information, please contact Cheryl Roediger at cnroediger@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

Gather on the lawn near the lower/south parking lot for outdoor worship and a picnic. Worship includes music, preaching and holy communion followed by a meal, fellowship and lawn games. Food is free and all are welcome!

Channel One volunteers are needed Friday, August 9 from 9–11 AM. Our group will be working in the Food Bank, usually processing bulk foods into smaller packages for distribution in the Food Shelf and to Channel One’s partnering agencies. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. We work hard but have fun too!

 Signing up to volunteer must be done via our unique page on the Channel One volunteer site, accessible here. Please click on the “Respond” button to begin. Every volunteer needs to have a sign-in account, which can be created the first time you sign-up. During account creation, you will also electronically sign a waiver and view a 5-minute civil rights video. Once your account is created, you can complete the sign-up.

 Our sign-up page contains all the monthly dates that we have scheduled, so you can sign up for as many as you’d like at one time. If you’d like more information, please contact Cheryl Roediger at cnroediger@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

Join us in the Narthex/Lobby and help Channel One by creating and donating a bowl for their Empty Bowl Benefit in October. Everything is provided: unglazed bowls, all paints and supplies, and firing of the bowls. To ensure we have enough supplies, sign up here!

Gather on the lawn near the lower/south parking lot for outdoor worship and a picnic. Worship includes music, preaching and holy communion followed by a meal, fellowship and lawn games. Food is free and all are welcome!

Channel One volunteers are needed Friday, July 12 from 9–11 AM. Our group will be working in the Food Bank, usually processing bulk foods into smaller packages for distribution in the Food Shelf and to Channel One’s partnering agencies. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. We work hard but have fun too!

 Signing up to volunteer must be done via our unique page on the Channel One volunteer site, accessible here. Please click on the “Respond” button to begin. Every volunteer needs to have a sign-in account, which can be created the first time you sign-up. During account creation, you will also electronically sign a waiver and view a 5-minute civil rights video. Once your account is created, you can complete the sign-up.

 Our sign-up page contains all the monthly dates that we have scheduled, so you can sign up for as many as you’d like at one time. If you’d like more information, please contact Cheryl Roediger at cnroediger@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

Come out for a hot dog or VOLUNTEER for a shift or visit us at the Hot Dog/Brat Fundraiser Night at Chaotic Good Brewing in Kasson to raise funds for the Relay for Life.  They provide the space, all materials needed, setup and advertising. We just need to have a few people (3 minimum) there to cook, serve and handle the money in shifts from 4:30-8:30 PM.  Sign up here to volunteer!

A Celebration of Life will be held at The Congregational Church UCC on Saturday, June 22 at 11 AM and followed by a luncheon in the church’s Fellowship Hall.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM on Friday, June 21 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. If you are able to help volunteer at the luncheon, sign up here.

Due to the wet weather, the outdoor worship service has been canceled. The lower lawn is too wet and muddy to allow us to gather. We look forward to dryer weather for our next Outdoor Worship service on Wednesday, July 24th at 5:30 PM.

Help The Congregational Church celebrate with the Rochester Community by taking a shift at our booth. This is a fun family and community celebration.  Click here to sign up for one of the shifts to greet people, hand out flyers and candy, and tell folks about our church!  

Channel One volunteers are needed Friday, June 14 from 9–11 AM. Our group will be working in the Food Bank, usually processing bulk foods into smaller packages for distribution in the Food Shelf and to Channel One’s partnering agencies. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. We work hard but have fun too!

 Signing up to volunteer must be done via our unique page on the Channel One volunteer site, accessible here. Please click on the “Respond” button to begin. Every volunteer needs to have a sign-in account, which can be created the first time you sign-up. During account creation, you will also electronically sign a waiver and view a 5-minute civil rights video. Once your account is created, you can complete the sign-up.

 Our sign-up page contains all the monthly dates that we have scheduled, so you can sign up for as many as you’d like at one time. If you’d like more information, please contact Cheryl Roediger at cnroediger@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

Channel One volunteers are needed Friday, May 10 from 9–11 AM. Our group will be working in the Food Bank, usually processing bulk foods into smaller packages for distribution in the Food Shelf and to Channel One’s partnering agencies. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. We work hard but have fun too!

 Signing up to volunteer must be done via our unique page on the Channel One volunteer site, accessible here. Please click on the “Respond” button to begin. Every volunteer needs to have a sign-in account, which can be created the first time you sign-up. During account creation, you will also electronically sign a waiver and view a 5-minute civil rights video. Once your account is created, you can complete the sign-up.

 Our sign-up page contains all the monthly dates that we have scheduled, so you can sign up for as many as you’d like at one time. If you’d like more information, please contact Cheryl Roediger at cnroediger@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

Channel One volunteers are needed Friday, April 26 from 9–11 AM. Our group will be working in the Food Bank, usually processing bulk foods into smaller packages for distribution in the Food Shelf and to Channel One’s partnering agencies. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. We work hard but have fun too!

 Signing up to volunteer must be done via our unique page on the Channel One volunteer site, accessible here. Please click on the “Respond” button to begin. Every volunteer needs to have a sign-in account, which can be created the first time you sign-up. During account creation, you will also electronically sign a waiver and view a 5-minute civil rights video. Once your account is created, you can complete the sign-up.

 Our sign-up page contains all the monthly dates that we have scheduled, so you can sign up for as many as you’d like at one time. If you’d like more information, please contact Cheryl Roediger at cnroediger@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

The culmination of our Lenten Season and Holy Week is our Easter Sunday Service at 10 AM!  We’ll celebrate the Risen Christ with beautiful choir music and the preached Word.

We will celebrate Easter Sunrise Service in our very own Memorial Garden. It will be a quiet service, reliving the sacred story of Christ’s resurrection. Chairs will be provided for those unable to stand. View bulletin here. (No livestream available)

Don’t want to hide eggs from your children or grandchildren this Easter? Consider hiring our youth to stuff and hide eggs in your lawn the night before Easter. This offering is a fundraiser for the summer trip to the border. For details, contact pastorshannon@congoroch.org

To commemorate the crucifixion of Christ we will have a Tenebrae service featuring a reading of the Passion narrative and the extinguishing of candles in steadily increasing darkness.

In an intimate service we will remember Jesus’ last meal with his disciples with ritual foot washing and Holy Communion.

Following our Palm Sunday worship service, stay for a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser to support those going on the summer service trip. Free-will offering appreciated.

Channel One volunteers are needed Friday, March 8 from 9–11 AM. Our group will be working in the Food Bank, usually processing bulk foods into smaller packages for distribution in the Food Shelf and to Channel One’s partnering agencies. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. We work hard but have fun too!

 Signing up to volunteer must be done via our unique page on the Channel One volunteer site, accessible here. Please click on the “Respond” button to begin. Every volunteer needs to have a sign-in account, which can be created the first time you sign-up. During account creation, you will also electronically sign a waiver and view a 5-minute civil rights video. Once your account is created, you can complete the sign-up.

 Our sign-up page contains all the monthly dates that we have scheduled, so you can sign up for as many as you’d like at one time. If you’d like more information, please contact Cheryl Roediger at cnroediger@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

Following worship, we will be having a soup and salad potluck.  Everyone is invited to bring a crock pot of their favorite soup or a salad to share.  The church will provide drinks, bread, and cookies.  If you know what you will be bringing, please sign-up here.

EVERYONE is invited to Rec Center (21 Elton Hills Drive NW) to skate or just spend some time in fellowship together. Friends and children of all ages are welcome. Skate rentals and rink costs have been paid by the church. You are invited to bring snacks or drinks to share. When you enter the main entrance check in at the front desk and they will point you to the proper rink.

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent with a solemn service of confession and reflection. It will be a time for us to start a journey of purposeful reflection on the path that Jesus walked toward the cross and ultimately the empty tomb.