August 29 - September 4, 2025 | |
"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. Starts in Sept. 28. 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, September 2, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, NO Social Justice Collective Meeting (Rescheduled to Sept 30)
Wednesday, September 3, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Outreach Funds Quarterly Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
Sunday, September 7, Communion and Birthday Sunday
Sunday, September 7, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Teen/Parent Meeting, Multipurpose Room
Thursday, September 11, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, SaLT Monthly Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
Tuesday, September 30, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Rescheduled Social Justice Collective Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room, NO meeting Oct 7
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Thank you to this weekend's volunteers!
Greeters/Ushers: Rick Duchrow, Becky Cohen
Hospitality Hosts: Geoff Brink, Lynn Belleau
Worship Lead: Patrick Broderick & Donna Grossman
| | 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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Interim Search Update
Submitted by Donna Grossman, moderator
SaLT has interviewed two candidates for interim pastor. There was a third candidate that we would have interviewed but they were requesting an 18 month commitment. While we understood why that made sense for the candidate, we didn’t feel comfortable making a commitment of that length of time to an interim. We are asking for more candidate referrals and will follow up as we receive them.
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Dances of Universal Peace
September 18, 6:30-8:30 pm
Join Robin and Michael for an evening of connection, community, and solace as they lead us in powerful body prayers at McFarland UCC!
The Dances of Universal Peace (DUP) are a spiritual practice in motion, drawing from sacred phrases, scripture, and poetry of the world's many traditions. The Dances blend chant, live music, and evocative movement into a living experience of unity, peace, and connection. This opens the possibility of a deep, spiritual revolution within each person.
We will join together in a circle, hand in hand, symbolizing the love, unity, and interconnectedness of all people. The circle represents wholeness, equality, and harmony.
Questions? Trish Kalhagen 608-921-1123 or chmusi...@yahoo.com
All are welcome! Come as you are. If you are physically limited, we welcome you as you are, and we accommodate you as needed. In this practice, there are no performers, no audience, and no experience necessary, as each dance is taught and guided.
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Next Befrienders Class Offering
Beginning September 27
Submitted By Jean Duchrow
The Befrienders will be offering a new set of classes starting with a September 27 orientation from 9:00-11:00am. Six classes will be held on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00 beginning on October 1. (We will not meet on the second Wednesday of each month, so those wishing to attend the healing service may do so.)
Zoom is always an option for these classes.
The Classes will cover:
- Recognizing Our Gifts
- Cancer and Life Threatening Illness
- Dementia/Alzheimer
- Grief and Loss
- Mental Illness and Schizophrenia
- Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
We would welcome anyone interested in sharing with the group on any of the above topics. Contact Jean Duchrow
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Weekly Creation Care Topic
Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
This week’s tip: REDUCE the number of migratory bird deaths by dimming or turning off lights at night when the birds are navigating their way to winter homes. You will also save money on energy costs. According to the blog "Lights Out" on Audubon's website, “While all unnecessary lighting should be reduced, the exterior decorative lights and lighted upper stories are a priority as they can disorient night migrating birds, especially in inclement weather." September to early November is the peak migratory time. Take simple steps like: turning off unnecessary outdoor lights, using motion detectors, downshading outdoor lights, closing curtains to dim indoor lights, especially in tall buildings, and using softer lighting rather than harsh, bright lights. Our winged friends will thank you, AND you will be better able to enjoy the stars!
Earth Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images on Pixabay
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John Reed
Pastor Bryan Sirchio mentioned a booklet titled "The Ten Chapters of John Reed" by Kevin Kalhagen during John's Celebration of Life. If you'd like to read it, click here. It will be shared until September 30, 2025.
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608-838-9322
5710 Anthony St.
McFarland WI 53558
Office Hours: Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am-1pm
Ginger Hummer, Office Administrator
mcfarlanducc.org
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For Pastoral Care, September 3-10, contact Kiley Timler (608-205-7864, kileyf...@gmail.com); otherwise, 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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