"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
Sunday, May 3, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Teen Youth Monthly Meet up Next meet up Sunday, June 7
Tuesday, May 5, 6:30-8:00 pm, Social Justice Collective Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room Next meeting Tuesday, June 2. July 7 meeting is also canceled.
Saturday, May 9, 8:00 am, Spring Cleanup with luncheon to follow
Sunday, May 10, Happy Mother's Day!
Thursday, May 14, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, SaLT Monthly Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
Tuesday, May 19, 6:30-8:00 pm, Creation Care Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
Sunday, May 24, Strengthen the Church Collection
Sunday, May 24, 11:30 am, 70+ Birthday Lunch
Thursday, May 28, Listening from the Heart (Zoom only) Sponsored by Social Justice Collective Ministry
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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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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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Spring Cleanup Day
May 9, 8:00 am-Noon
Join the Building and Grounds team on May 9 at 8:00 am (or later) to spruce up the church inside and out. Snacks and a light lunch will be provided. You don't need any tools, but you are welcome to bring a favorite rake, lopper, or rag.
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Thursday, May 28, 7-8:30 pm
“Listening from the Heart”
Hear, see, and reflect on stories from Palestinian and Israeli parents who have lost sons and daughters to violence and have come to work together for peace in the Parents’ Circle-Family Forum. Zoom only. Details to follow next week.
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Greetings MUCC’ers,
Following is a gentle reminder of the announcement guidelines SaLT has implemented regarding announcements during worship service. The complete "Moderator Chat" article can be found in the Pulse for April 17, 2026.
At last month's SaLT meeting, it was decided to make a statement before announcements to aid in outlining guidelines for the announcements.
- Announcements should be brief and concise.
- Announcements should be relevant to the ministries and life of the Congregation.
- Announcements should reflect last-minute changes from the previous Pulse publication.
In addition, SaLT members or the Moderator accept feedback after the worship service during fellowship time or via email (sa...@mcfarlanducc.org or wa...@mcfarlanducc.org). SaLT will review “how it’s going” and “make any needed tweaks” at our next meeting on Thursday, May 14, 6 pm. Remember, SaLT meetings are open for all to attend in person and or via Zoom. Thank you!
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Weekly Creation Care Topic
Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
Let’s talk tea, specifically, tea bags. Some bags are fully plastic/nylon (the cute little tent-shaped ones); some have plastic mixed with the paper to retain shape; some are sealed with a plastic glue; all affect our health and the environment. Plastic bags do NOT break down in compost, so they need to be thrown in the landfill. Here is a list of some common tea brands that are plastic-free: Equal Exchange, Yogi, Stash, and Twining. You can always use loose-leaf tea in a metal or glass strainer/infuser. Sadly, Celestial Seasonings, a favorite of many, is NOT plastic-free. For any tea donations to the church, please use this list so we may compost.
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Shalom
The Southern Region of the Wisconsin Conference UCC publishes Shalom, a monthly e-newsletter featuring events and happenings within the Conference. Check it out!
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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
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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