Welcome to The Congregational Church ~
​United Church of Christ

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Welcome to Lent!
Lent is a season of reflection, a time to take seriously  what it means to be a follower of Jesus in this time and place. Lent invites us to not take our faith for granted, but to consider how our faith is reflected in our life's actions. Lent is the time to explore the complexities of being a Christian and to deepen our commitment to living life as a believer. Some people use these next 40 days (Ash Wednesday to Easter not including Sundays) to give something up that they enjoy as a way to honor the sacrifice of Jesus. Others may choose to take something on, in a disciplined way, to deepen spiritual insight.  There are a multitude of possibilities that can make this season a meaningful one for you.  If you need suggestions, please contact me.  See below for some special Lenten activities.

Join us for worship on Sundays at 10:00 am, with a time of Friendship (including food and fellowship) following.  
 You are always weclome here!
                                                                                                         ~ Rev. Beth Copenhaver
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FREE SOUP AND BREAD SUPPERS!
Each Wednesday from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
The table is set and is waiting for you.  Come and enjoy good food and conversation in a relaxed setting.  
Join us!
Wednesdays, February 25 – March 25th is our Lenten Book Study from 6:00 – 7:00 pm (come at 5:30 pm for a bowl of soup!). The book is How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith by Bishop Mariann Budde.  Books can be purchased or ordered through Bluebird Books in Detroit Lakes, or at other sources online.  Please read Chapters 1 and 2 for our first meeting.  Of course, you can always participate without reading the book!

​Lenten Giving Back Project:   The congregation is invited to give something back each Sunday in Lent as we take special collections for Lakes Area Crisis Center and Churches United.  The first three Sundays of Lent are designated for Lakes Area Crisis and Resource Center.  Our collection for March 8 is "Household Needs":New bed pillows, blankets, plain white sheets [twin, full, queen], shower curtain and rings, pots, pans, cookie sheets, dishes sets, bowls, glasses silverware sets, silverware organizer, batteries (aa & aaa). March 15th is "Personal Needs": Shampoo travel & full-size, body wash travel & full size, hand sanitizers, lotion, and deodorant travel & full-size, African hair products, shaving cream, disposable razors, band aids, combs, new socks for men and women.
 Stay tuned each week for the items we are collecting.

Check out our YouTube page for Sunday worship services!​
https://www.youtube.com/@congregationaluccdl9243

​"No matter who you are
or where you are on life's journey,
​you are welcome here!"

​Thank you for wanting to learn more about this faith community.

Here are a few things we'd like you to know about us:

• We are an energetic and progressive congregation in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
• We are an Open and Affirming, Creation Justice congregation, and a fully accessible church.
• We strive to show our love for God by loving and accepting everyone.
• We believe that all are created in God's image.
• We believe that we are called to follow Jesus in loving, affirming, worshiping, teaching, forgiving, and serving.

Join Us Sunday Mornings

Worship at 10:00 a.m. 
Following worship (which lasts about an hour) join us for food, conversation and fun during Friendship Hour in
Fellowship Hall


​Church Office Hours: 
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Afternoons by appointment
The Pastor's day off is Friday and the church office is closed. 

www.uccmn.org

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