"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
Contact Tom Ludwig, if interested. Practice is 9-10am on Sundays before worship.
| | 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. | | |
Tuesday, January 20, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Creation Care Quarterly Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
Sunday, February 1, Communion and Birthday Sunday
Sunday, February 1, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Teen Youth Monthly Meeting, Memorial UCC, 5705 Lacy Rd, Fitchburg, movie/potluck
Tuesday, February 3, Social Justice Collective Meeting(In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
Sunday, February 8, After worship (shortened service), Annual Congregational Meeting, (In person & Online), Sanctuary
Thursday, February 12, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, SaLT Monthly Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
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Thank you to this weekend's volunteers!
Hospitality Hosts: Lynn Belleau, Diane Mikelbank
Greeters/Ushers: Bob & Carol Naylor
| | Resolve to get involved at McFarland UCC! Volunteer on Sunday. Join a ministry such as Social Justice Collective, 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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Just Bakery Coming!
This Sunday (1/18) after worship
In September, MUCC began our relationship with Just Bakery, a branch of Just Dane. Just Bakery is a training program for people with different barriers to employment, such as homelessness and previous incarceration. The program teaches a variety of skills, and participants can even earn up to 15 credits towards a Culinary degree at Madison College! MUCC GETS TO BENEFIT, TOO!
On Sunday, January 18, Just Bakery will again sell delicious baked goods in the fellowship hall after worship service. They offer sweet and savory items, as well as vegan and gluten-free options, every other 3rd Sunday of the month. Payment accepted is cash, card, check, and (sometimes) Venmo. If you discover a favorite, you can make a request ahead of time.
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Lost and Found Basket
"I have lots of items in me! Please unbury me!"
There are LOTS of items in the lost and found basket (many added recently) located in the Fellowship area under the table by the main entry doors. The new and old items will be donated just after the end of January.
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You are "A Church with Heart!" Rev. Robert Koepcke expresses his thanks for the welcoming atmosphere he has experienced thus far. A special thank you to two groups, one that cleaned the Pastor's office and one that cleaned out the nursery. It takes a village, and MUCC is a village with heart. Thank you!
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Dear Friends at McFarland UCC,
Thank you all so much for welcoming me warmly into your community in November and through Advent. It was a joy to celebrate this special season with your congregation.
I was moved by how committed and engaged this congregation is-both in worship and devotional settings, and with its involvement in various community initiatives. The car you demonstrated to each other and to me is true: You are a church with HEART!
Thank you for the kind and generous send-off you offered me (the floral/greenery arrangement & chocolates were much appreciated!). And blessings in the new season as you are guided by the care and wisdom of Rev Koepcke.
May the peace of Christ follow you all in the days to come.
Warmly,
Pastor Susan Shands
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January Teen Fundraiser
The teens are amping up for noisy offerings in January to support the trip to the Pine Ridge reservation in July. We will collect all change/paper bills and donations at Sunday's service on January 25. For those attending via Zoom, there is always an option to donate online through our website, located under "Youth Ministry." Thank you very much and Happy New Year!
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Annual Meeting
Sunday, February 8, 2026
After worship
Reports will be posted on the McFarland UCC website at least 2 weeks before the meeting.
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Weekly Creation Care Topic
Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
Reduce: “While fast shipping isn't likely to go away, experts say its climate impacts can be meaningfully reduced through small behavior shifts, both from shoppers & companies. Bundling orders, skipping the overnight option & choosing a single weekly delivery can all make a difference. Data for the first nine months of 2025 shows that when customers chose a single delivery day for all items, it reduced more than 300 million delivery stops & avoided 100,000 tons (90,718 metric tons) of carbon emissions.” Chris Atkins of Amazon in a PBS News interview Dec. 2025. Click here to read more.
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608-838-9322
5710 Anthony St.
McFarland WI 53558
Office Hours: Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am-1pm
Rev. Robert Koepcke, Interim Pastor
rev...@mcfarlanducc.org
Ginger Hummer, Office Administrator
gin...@mcfarlanducc.org
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Servant and Leadership Team (SaLT): Moderator - Donna Grossman (do...@mcfarlanducc.org); Vice Moderator - Walt Jackson; Treasurer - Kathy Schwenn; Clerk - Diane Mikelbank; At-large members - Lynn Belleau, Colleen Krattiger, Lisa Schweitzer, Cody Dewayne Shingler, and Judy Taber.
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