"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 9-10 am on Sundays before worship.
| | Below are the upcoming non-weekly events on the calendar happening at McFarland UCC for the next month. | | |
Sunday, May 3, Birthday and Communion Sunday
Tuesday, May 5, 6:30-8:00 pm, Social Justice Collective Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
Saturday, May 9, 8:00 am, Spring Cleanup with luncheon to follow
Thursday, May 14, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, SaLT Monthly Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
| | Betsy Drysen, a MUCC charter member, passed away on April 13, 2026. | | | | |
Thank you to this weekend's volunteers!
Hospitality Hosts: Amy & Peter Cavi
Greeters/Ushers: Kathy Paulson, Roberta Kane
| | 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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A Controlled Burn at Our Pollinator Garden
On Thursday, April 23, a crew from Good Oak Ecological Services conducted a controlled burn of our pollinator garden and the oak guilds around the three oak trees along Broadhead. This is the first time we’ve burned these garden spaces.
A controlled burn is a managed fire that is intentionally set by trained professionals and designed to burn at a low, controlled intensity (which Good Oak calls a “slow roast”). The goal is to reduce excess vegetation, improve plant diversity, and promote new growth without endangering the surrounding environment. They sprayed water on the trees and building to protect them during the burn.
One of the primary benefits of a controlled burn is the promotion of fresh, nutritious vegetation. Fire clears out old, dead plant material, allowing new grasses and forbs to emerge. These tender plants are highly palatable and nutrient-rich, providing a high-quality food source for wildlife. By removing invasive and dominant plant species, controlled burns make room for a wider variety of native plants to thrive. This increased plant diversity benefits the entire ecosystem, from insects and other pollinators to birds. A diverse habitat provides year-round food sources, creating a more balanced and sustainable environment.
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Uganda Update
From Jean and Martha
We returned home on Tuesday, April 21. Thank you for the prayers and supplies you contributed to our trip to Uganda. We participated in feeding 500 kids, a foot washing ceremony, two well dedications, a medical camp, and school visits. Pictures will be in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday (4/26/26) with a presentation at a later date.
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First Annual Silent Auction
May 3-24, 2026
Check out the many donated items in the Fellowship Hall during the month of May. There will be baskets, services, and gift certificates available for bidding. Donations were made by members of the McFarland UCC community, as well as local businesses. All proceeds go toward the teen service learning trip to Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota this summer.
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Weekly Creation Care Topic
Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
April 24: Happy Arbor Day! Have you hugged (or planted) a tree today? Trees, one of the most cited living things in the Bible, protect biodiversity, filter water, cool the air, reduce pollution, & improve our health. More trees in cities, especially in lower-income neighborhoods close to highways & factories, can reduce ailments like asthma & heart disease that cause 5% of deaths worldwide. Click here to learn more about ways trees benefit us all! The Arbor Day movement began in the 1800s to promote conservation & beautification of the environment.
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Dear ministry colleagues:
Greetings in this season of Eastertide. Over the past week, Wisconsin has endured torrential rains and several tornadoes. Relief efforts are taking place in several areas where UCC congregations are playing a vital role. In Waupaca and Outagamie counties, Fremont and New London were devastated by floods that displaced families and severely damaged homes and businesses. So far, we are not aware of any damage to UCC churches.
Several congregations have stepped up in amazing ways to provide supplies, relief funding, food, and shelter. St. John’s UCC in Black Creek is sheltering 12 community members and coordinating a response with various local resources. The Rev. Moira Finley forwarded pictures of cots and tables set up in the church and of supplies gathered at a nearby firehouse.
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If you have questions or know of volunteers who want to assist with the relief effort, please contact the Rev. Bridget Hill, our Wisconsin Conference disaster coordinator. You can email Bridget or call her 262-388-5896. Bridget reminds us that only supplies specifically requested by local disaster response organizers should be sent.
The Conference has established a flood relief fund and welcomes contributions from your congregation. All gifts will be forwarded to local organizations providing disaster relief.
With gratitude for your compassion and generosity,
The Rev. Franz Rigert
Conference Minister
| | Hosts, Art & Dawn Shegonee, Rachel Saladis, and Judy Taber | | |
5710 Anthony St.
McFarland WI 53558
Business or Emergency Call: 608-838-9322
Rev. Robert Koepcke, Interim Pastor
rev...@mcfarlanducc.org
Office Hours: Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am-1pm
Sabbath Day Off: Fridays
Ginger Hummer, Office Administrator
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Office Hours: Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am-1pm
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Servant and Leadership Team (SaLT): Moderator - Walt Jackson (wa...@mcfarlanducc.org); Vice Moderator - Lisa Schweitzer; Treasurer - Kathy Schwenn; Clerk - Diane Mikelbank; At-large members - Kristin Broderick, Amy Cavi, and Cody Dewayne Shingler.
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