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"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. Practices 9-10 am on Sundays Sept-May. Starts September 13.
| | Below are the upcoming non-weekly events on the calendar happening at McFarland UCC for the next month. | | |
Tuesday, August 25, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Creation Care Quarterly Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
Tuesday, September 1, 6:30-8:00 pm, Social Justice Collective Book Discussion & Short Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
Wednesday, September 2, 6:00-7:30 pm, Outreach Funds Committee Quarterly Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
Sunday, September 6, Birthday and Communion Sunday
Thursday, September 10, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, SaLT Monthly Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
Sunday, September 13, 5:30-7:00 pm, Teen Youth Monthly Meetup, Fellowship Area
Thursday, September 17, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Book Talk & Discussion with Christine Jeske, Fellowship Area
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Thank you to this weekend's volunteers!
Hospitality Hosts: Amy & Peter Cavi
Greeters/Ushers: Bob & Carol Naylor
Worship Lead: Rev. Susan Shands (see online MUCC calendar also)
| | 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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Celebration of Life for Steve Davidson
Please join us for a Celebration of Life event for our dear Steve Davidson. It will take place immediately following our church service on Sunday, August 30, in the fellowship area. Coffee and our usual treats will be served. Peter Cavi will sing a song he wrote about Steve, and then folks can say a few words about Steve if they so wish to do so. Steve did not want a formal church service, so we will honor his wishes. There will also be no Bible study that day. If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Belleau or the office.
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2 Weeks until...
the Social Justice Collective Book Discussion
Join us, even if you haven't read the book!
| | Finish the book and earn a gift! | | |
MUCC Choir
The McFarland UCC Choir will resume rehearsals on Sunday, September 13. Rehearsals are every Sunday at 9:00 am, and we sing at about one worship service per month. We welcome back previous singers and always welcome new ones! You do not need to have any experience or the ability to read music. The only requirement is enthusiasm! If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please contact Tom Ludwig.
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Next Teen Meet-Up
Sunday, September 13, 5:30-7pm
The next Teen Meet-Up will be Sunday, September 13, 5:30-7pm at McFarland UCC. We will be kicking off our next season by building our yearly calendar.
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Help raise money for wells in Uganda!
Jean Blackmore and Martha Olsen participated in the dedication and building of wells in Uganda. In September, you can join us to raise money for additional wells. The 2026 Walk-4-Water event is September 19 at McDaniel Park. The funds raised will provide safe drinking water to thousands of villagers in rural Uganda. Access to clean, safe water reduces disease and saves lives. The 2026 Walk-4-Water is the eighth year the McFarland Lutheran Church has held the event. Past fundraisers have provided for 23 wells in Uganda. This year’s goal is $57,500, enough to fund the drilling of 5 freshwater borehole wells in rural Uganda. We hope that you will join us!
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Weekly Creation Care Topic
Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide are natural, non-toxic products that clean many surfaces in your home. The two products can be safely combined to form a paste or used separately to whiten laundry, remove odors, disinfect surfaces, click here to learn more. Never mix and store baking soda and hydrogen peroxide in a closed container. Mix them when you are ready to do some cleaning for the best results. Hydrogen peroxide can irritate eyes and skin and is toxic if ingested. It is recommended to wear protective gloves when cleaning with hydrogen peroxide.
Make a DIY Grout Cleaner: Add the mild bleaching action of hydrogen peroxide to the gentle abrasive action of baking soda to clean tile grout. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of baking soda, 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide, and 1 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid. Use a sponge to apply the mixture to the grout. Let it work for at least 10 minutes. Use a grout brush to scrub the grout lines. Wipe away the mixture with a damp sponge or microfiber cloth. Rinse well with a stream of water or a clean cloth.
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Despacho Ceremony honoring Pachamama (Mother Earth)
with Jayne Lauby of SACRED THREAD™
August 23, 1-4pm at McFarland UCC
Jayne Lauby of SACRED THREAD™ walks a heart-centered compassionate path dedicated to supporting individuals in releasing heavy energy that no longer serves their highest well-being.
Are you feeling out of balance? Craving a sense of connection? Looking for a bridge back to yourself or to your Source? Feeling bogged down by negative energies?
Join us as we gather to create a communal prayer bundle (despacho) infused with our offerings and prayers.
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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 or by appt.
| | 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. | | | | |
