"I will put my teaching in their minds and write it on their hearts..."
Jeremiah 31:33
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Below are the weekly programs. Brief descriptions of these weekly programs are on our website.
Clickable links are in blue, underlined, and italicized.
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SUNDAY Choir Practice, On hiatus for summer
Contact Tom Ludwig, if interested.
| | Below are the upcoming non-weekly events on the calendar happening at McFarland UCC for about the next month. All events are on the McFarland UCC calendar with Zoom links and additional information in the details/description area. Click the event on the McFarland UCC calendar to see the details. | | |
July 22-28, Teen Trip
Wednesday, July 30, 6:00 - 8:30 pm, Farewell Potluck and Cookout for Pastor Bryan, Outside & Fellowship Area
Sunday, August 3, Communion and Birthday Sunday
Sunday, August 3, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, NO Teen Meeting, next on Sept. 7
Tuesday, August 5, NO Social Justice Collective Meeting (Rescheduled to 8/26)
Thursday, August 14, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, SaLT Monthly Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
Tuesday, August 26, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Social Justice Collective Monthly Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
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Thank you to this weekend's volunteers!
Greeters/Ushers: Jean & Darryl Kleckner
Hospitality Hosts: Lynne Toseff, Joan Jacobsen
| | Resolve to get involved at McFarland UCC! Volunteer on Sunday. Join a ministry such as Racial Justice, Creation Care, Befrienders Care Team, SaLT, Youth ministry, Building & Ground Team, or others. Find out more by clicking here. | | |
News at McFarland UCC
Note: Clickable links are blue, underlined, and italicized.
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Farewell to Pastor Bryan
Join us in sending Pastor Bryan off on his next adventure! There will be a cookout/potluck at the church next week on Wednesday, July 30th, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The main course (burgers, hot dogs, etc) will be provided. Please bring a side or dessert to share if you are able.
RSVP is not required, but would be appreciated for planning purposes. Volunteers will be needed for setup and cleanup.
Please contact Judy Taber at 608-215-4161 or judy...@gmail.com with questions, to volunteer, or to say you are coming. Hope to see you there!!!
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I’m looking for you!!!
On August 10, the focus of the service will be stories--stories from your own book of life! Do you have a 3-5 minute story of an act of kindness? The awareness of the presence of God? An act of justice or defending a person or a cause? Something that you discovered using your God-given talent? A time when God was with you either in despair or joy? When you stepped out in faith not certain of the future? Zoomers, you can participate, too! If you do have a story to share, please let me know via email or in person. We’ll compile an oral book of shorts stories!
Thanks! I’m waiting to hear from you!
Martha Olsen
Image by Christian Dorn on Pixabay
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Lost and Found
Three water bottles, an insulated coffee mugand some glasses are in the "Lost and Found" basket in the coat area in the Fellowship Area. If you recognize one as yours, it has been "Found." If they are still "lost" on August 20, they will be donated.
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Social Justice Collective Updates
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Date change: the next Social Justice Collective meeting has been changed to August 26, 6:30. Please joint us in person or via Zoom!
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Consider attending the following opportunity: Sat., August 16, 2025 Africa Fest at McPike Park in Madison. There is a run/walk for water access projects in Africa which starts at 10:30; see flyers on the fellowship tables or go to stridesforafrica.org for more info.
- MUCC Social Justice Collective is excited to be hosting a screening of the Bad River Documentary on Oct. 25 -please save the date, and stay tuned for more information!
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Will You?
Do you have a message to share with our congregation? It could be your own spiritual journey, on a specific topic, or a piece of scripture. We are going to need people to give the message on Sundays to fill the gap between Pastor Bryan leaving and the start of our interim pastor. Please prayerfully consider if God is nudging you to step out in this way. Contact anyone on SaLT if you have questions or want to say yes.
Image by Brett Jordan on Unsplash
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McFarland United Church of Christ
Media Policy (Photography/Videography/Social Media/Print)
There is a new Media Policy developed and recently approved by the Servant and Leadership Team (SaLT). The policy intends to provide guidelines for using various media formats to visually and positively share the work of our congregation.
MUCC offers an “opt-out” media policy. It means we agree to be photographed, videoed, etc. unless we make it known that we do not wish to be. Therefore, images and other media of any adult individual may be taken and published unless a written statement (Adult Opt-Out form is completed) or statement provided. For example, someone in a group photo wants to opts out, we will use our best efforts to honor such requests.
Parents are encouraged to complete a Minor Media Form for minors (under age 18) to signify if their child/children may or may not be photographed. This form is available on the MUCC website and with the link below.
The purpose of the policy explains that…
“At McFarland United Church of Christ (MUCC), we value how photography, videography, and other media (i.e., voice) are used on our website and disseminated through social media and other avenues of communication. They provide opportunities to tell our story and share the work of those who serve MUCC and our communities. They give us important ways to connect, flourish, and celebrate God’s unconditional love and affirm the work God is doing in our lives. Photography, videography, and other media are to be used positively to connect and bring us together, communicate our mission, and highlight God’s work amongst us. We believe using images and other media of members and friends across all ages in various forms of media features and displays MUCC’s “a church with heart” faith community."
The Media Policy can be accessed with the link below and on the MUCC website, along with the adult and minor forms There are also a few forms in the Fellowship Hall on the table by the entry doors. If there are questions or suggestions regarding the policy please contact, Ginger Hummer in the office or Donna Grossman, the Moderator of Salt. We hope the policy is helpful and not burdensome. Thank you!
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Luna's Play
A lot of you have requested Luna's play on"hell." God is love! It really is that simple. It's being shared here.
Image by Nick Fewings on Unsplash
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Weekly Creation Care Topic
Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
This week’s tip: This is National Moth week. According to DarkSky International, moths are the largest group of night pollinators of flowers; they aid seed production and support thriving ecosystems. What can you do? Be mindful of artificial light at night to promote dark skies and protect moths, as well as human health. Replace bright blue color bulbs with warmer temperature bulbs of 3000k or less; moths can’t see amber colored light, so they go about their business with less distraction. Go to DarkSky International’s outreach site (remember that's a link) for more info on dark sky benefits.
Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images on Pixabay
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