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May 29, 2026

"I will put my teaching in their minds and write it on their hearts..."
Jeremiah 31:33
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Calendar of Upcoming MUCC Events

Below are the weekly programs. Brief descriptions of these weekly programs are on our website.

Clickable links are in blue, underlined, and italicized.

SUNDAY Choir Practice

Contact Tom Ludwig, if interested. Practices 9-10 am on Sundays Sept-May.

SUNDAY Morning Worship, 10 am in person and via Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/97010988439 Password: betogether

SUNDAY, 11:30 am Bible Study in person and on Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/262314649

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY, 8-8:30 am Morning Devotion, online only, https://zoom.us/j/94276813637

Below are the upcoming non-weekly events on the calendar happening at McFarland UCC for the next month.

Tuesday, June 2, 6:30-8:00 pm, Social Justice Collective Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room. July 7 meeting is canceled. August meeting as usual.


Sunday, June 7, Birthday and Communion Sunday


Sunday, June 7, After worship, Hotdog Bar Potluck, Fellowship Area; 1:05 pm, Mallards Game, Warner Park


Sunday, June 7, Teen Youth Monthly Meetup will be the Hotdog Bar Potluck and Mallards game (See above. Contact Lisa Schweitzer for ticket info.)


Thursday, June 11, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, SaLT Monthly Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room

MUCC Online Calendar (Click event for additional information)

Prayer Requests? Contact Jean Duchrow.

Thank you to this weekend's volunteers!

Hospitality Hosts: Amy & Peter Cavi

Greeters/Ushers: Rick Duchrow, Becky Cohen

Sign up for Greeter/Usher or Hospitality Host

Questions?

Hospitality - Joan Jacobsen

Greeter/Usher - Becky Cohen

Several Greeters/Ushers openings, please sign up.

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.

Next Sunday...

Contact Lisa Schweitzer (li...@mcfarlanducc.org) with questions.

Hot Dog Bar Potluck

June 7 After worship

All are invited to join us for a potluck after worship, featuring hot dogs with the fixings. If you wish to bring a side dish, please see Judy Taber or Lisa Schweitzer.


Sunday, June 7

There will be an activity during worship for all youth. Kristin and Lisa will be leading the offering in June.

Silent Auction Success!

A big thanks to everyone for their support of the youth! The First Annual Silent Auction was a success. $1600 will go toward the teen service learning trip this summer.


See Kiley Timley or Cody DeWayne for payment and items won.

Weekly Creation Care Topic

Reduce/Reuse/Recycle

May 29: RECYCLING QUIZ

Question: Which of the following items CAN be placed in your Pellitteri recycling cart for pickup? 1) empty aerosol cans; 2) metal pots and pans; 3) small metal toaster; 4) frozen food or microwave dinner plates; 5) paper egg cartons; 6) carpet; 7) items in a tied black plastic bag; 8) shredded paper, if tied in a clear plastic bag no larger than a basketball; 9) plastic containers #1-7; 10) mirrors and windows. Answer: 1, key word=empty; 2; 3; 5; 8; & 9. Numbers 4, 6, 7, and 10 do NOT go into our recycling. See Pellitteri's website for more info.

Vanco Mobile App Update

Vanco, the company that processes McFarland UCC payments, will be updating its mobile app. Beginning on May 26, 2026, mobile app users may be prompted to update their app to continue accessing all features and functionality.


This update is designed to improve overall performance, security, and reliability for all users. Most users will simply need to download the latest version of the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store when prompted.


If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Vanco support team or Kathy Schwenn.

Congregational Book Read

Coming Fall 2026

The Social Justice Collaborative will be hosting discussions on the book Racial Justice for the Long Haul: How White Christian Advocates Persevere (& Why). In the Fall, McFarland UCC will have a visit from author Christine Jeske.


Where to Obtain the book:

  • McFarland UCC Library (Check out)
  • 5 copies bought by MUCC for lending out to members
  • Time limit
  • Additional copies can be added if needed
  • Amazon (If ordering, author prefers books be ordered here)
  • Kindle $5.99
  • Paperback $21.82
  • Audiobook no cost, with Audible membership
  • MP3 CD $38.14
  • A Room of One’s Own (local bookstore)
  • Will order from Publisher; online cost is $29.99
  • Barnes and Nobles
  • Paperback, online cost is $29.99

Lost and Found

The lost and found basket, located under the table by the main entry doors, has 3 items that would like to be reunited with their owners. Items will be donated if not claimed by Wednesday, June 23, 2026.

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

gin...@mcfarlanducc.org

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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