Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday is February 18th. There will be a Manna in the Middle Meal at 5:00 PM, Ash Wednesday Service will start at 6:00 PM in CLC. There will NOT be 6th/7th Wednesday Class, 8th Grade Confirmation, Senior High Youth Group or Kindergarten through 5th grade Wednesday School. There WILL be Chiming Children at 4:00 PM and Chancel Choir rehearsals at 7:00 PM. 

#onething- February

During February, our #onething offering is to collect new, unopened diapers and wipes to support families in need in our community. All sizes of diapers are needed. If you prefer to donate a cash donation, please note on the memo line of your check “February #OneThing / or Diapers”. In 2025 the Harvest Table distributed 57,520 diapers! Thanks in advance for your generosity! 

Online Giving

Vanco Payment Solutions offers a giving app for your donation using your Apple or Android device called “Vanco Mobile”.  Once you have the app downloaded, in the Search bar type “Brookings” and then select FUMC.  Please contact our Finance Office if you have any questions (605-692-4345 or [email protected]).

​Assistive Aids

​Eighty million people need a wheelchair, but do not have access to a wheelchair. If you have a wheelchair, walker, crutches or cane to donate contact Gary or Avis Norton or call the church office 605-692-4345. 

Join Dr. Murphy's Sunday Morning Study!

​Dr. Murphy will be continuing the study: East of Eden—Genesis for Adults. This study consist of deep readings and reflections on Genesis asking literary, historical, theological, and other questions of some ​of the most recognizable yet little known stories of the Bible. Participants, bring a Bible! It will be held in the conference room starting on January 11 from 9:00—9:50 am on Sundays. 

Radio Broadcast Sponsorship

The 2026 Radio Broadcast sponsorship signup sheet is now available at the Welcome Center. The cost remains at $60 per date and it airs on KBRK 1430 on every Sunday morning at 9:30 AM. To sponsor a broadcast, you can put your name on the signup sheet, or contact the church office.  Please make checks payable to FUMC and designate on the memo line that is it for a Radio Broadcast. Thank you!

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Church Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:30pm

Church Staff

Lead Pastor - Jen Osterloh
Education Director - Gretchen Knutson
Community Life Center Director - Vonda Kirkham
Office Coordinator - Deb Davis
Worship Tech/Media Director, Facility Manager - Sam Becker
Tech Coordinator - Paul Schmidt
Music Coordinator - Bunny Christie
Worship Coordinator - Maria Schlueter
Choir Director - Shawn Stemsrud
Organists - Joan Riessen & MK Hugghins
Manna Cook - Katie Knutson
Choir Accompanist - Thomas Tvedt