"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. | | |
Wednesday, November 12, NO Befrienders Class, encourage attendance of Contemplative Service
Wednesday, November 12, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Contemplative Service with Prayers for Healing (In person & Online), Sanctuary
Thursday, November 13, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, SaLT Monthly Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
Wednesday, November 19, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Befrienders Class (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room (last class)
Saturday, November 22, 5:30-9:00 pm, Parents Night Out Fundraiser by MUCC Teen Group for Water for South Sudan
Thursday, November 27, Office Closed - Happy Thanksgiving!
Sunday, November 30, 1st Sunday of Advent
Tuesday, December 2, Social Justice Collective Meeting(In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
Wednesday, December 3, Outreach Funds Committee Quarterly Meeting(In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
Sunday, December 7, Communion and Birthday Sunday, 2nd Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 7, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Teen Meeting
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Thank you to this weekend's volunteers!
Greeters/Ushers: Lisa & Mariana Schweitzer
Hospitality Hosts: Rachel Saladis, Maryanne Raese
Worship Lead: Rev. Susan Shands
| | 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.
| | Join Trish, Robin & Michael tomorrow night! | | |
Just Bakery Coming Again!
November 16, 2025 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, November 16, 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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Parents: Enjoy a "Date Night" or "Shopping Night"
Kids: Enjoy fun and a movie
MUCC Teen Group fundraiser for Water for South Sudan
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Celebrating 40 Years in our Church Building
During worship service on Sunday, 11/2, we celebrated 40 years of being in our church building. Rick Duchrow, part of the team that oversaw the efforts to design and build our wonderful building, shared some of the building’s history. There was a special cake to honor our 40 years at 5710 Anthony Street, as well as November Birthdays.
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Donation Request
Now - Thanksgiving
Paul Hundt with the Madison Area Jail Ministry is requesting donations for the Dane County Jail Ministry.
IMMEDIATE NEEDS: new or gently used winter apparel that is clean, rip-free, and stain-free:
- Winter coats size L to 4X men’s and women’s
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Pants, sweatpants, or athletic pants, size medium to 3XL
- Shirts, sweaters, and sweatshirts size medium to 3XL
- Hats, scarves, and gloves,
- Shoes and boots of all sizes
NEW ADDITIONAL REQUESTS THIS YEAR
IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING:
- Socks
- Men’s and women’s underwear
- Toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, and shampoo
Please drop any donations at the McFarland Lutheran Church, 5529 Marsh Road, McFarland, at the church office during business hours Monday-Thursday 8 am-4 pm and Friday 8 am-12 pm before Thanksgiving. Donations may be left outside the office if you choose to drop off items on Saturdays, 5-6 pm, or Sundays, 7:30-11:30 am.
The Madison Area Jail Ministry is an independent, non-denominational, non-profit Christian ministry operated by unpaid volunteers and two paid Chaplains. Monetary donations help the Madison Area Jail Ministry purchase Bibles and Christian materials that the jail ministry provides to those incarcerated in Dane County Jail who request them and support the Chaplain. The jail ministry is totally dependent on donations to cover these two costs.
If you would like to pray for specific requests made by individuals incarcerated in Dane County Jail or have any questions, email Paul Hundt with the Madison Area Jail Ministry.
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Youth Update
This month, our teen group experienced a meaningful cultural and community-building event. We visited Susana Valtierra's home, where she creates a large Día de los Muertos altar in her yard and invites the community to participate. Susana shared the importance of Día de los Muertos, provided historical context about her family, and taught the group about her culture and heritage. We enjoyed a potluck meal together and honored our loved ones by placing offerings and candles on the altar. It was a powerful and inspiring learning experience for our youth.
The next Teen Group gathering will be SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7: in 2 parts!
4 pm - We will meet at Target, 6321 McKee Rd, Fitchburg, at 4 pm to shop for gifts for people in the community. If you can, come and help select 20 gifts!
5:30-7 pm. Everyone is invited to Memorial UCC, 5705 Lacy Rd, Fitchburg, to help wrap the gifts, enjoy dinner, and celebrate Christmas - a little early!
McFarland Food Pantry has an Angel Tree where families can write the age/gender of their child and what they would like for Christmas. The teen group will sponsor about 20 people from the Angel Tree.
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Weekly Creation Care Topic
Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
This week’s tip: Native American Heritage month: Manoomin, or wild rice, is the cornerstone of the Ojibwe identity and a valuable source of sustenance both as a food source and as a sense of community. It is especially found in the Lake Superior area. Manoomin has been under threat and declining. Invasive plant species, such as purple loosestrife, crowd it out, boat wakes harm the rice plants, runoff from agriculture and timber harvesting near the water can kill it, and waterways where it grows could become contaminated if nearby oil pipes rupture. Add in climate change, where shorter cold periods affect germination, and longer periods of heat and humidity lead to fungus and pathogens, and there are reduced amounts of manoomin for native folks to harvest. They are grateful for a good harvest this year, but much care is needed to protect this important tradition. From The Washington Post 10/8/25 (find the full article posted on the Social Justice bulletin board outside of the church office)
Earth Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images on Pixabay
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608-838-9322
5710 Anthony St.
McFarland WI 53558
Office Hours: Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am-1pm
Ginger Hummer, Office Administrator
gin...@mcfarlanducc.org
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For Pastoral Care, contact Jean Duchrow (608-335-3772, jeandu...@gmail.com) with the Befrienders Care Team.
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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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