A Weekly Newsletter of The First United Methodist Church
Thursday, January 14
Sunday Worship
9 a.m., Sanctuary
Rev. Phil Blackwell
"The Common Good"
Text: I Corinthians 12:1-11, John  2:1-11
Music: Blessed Brass @ 9 a.m., Prelude starts @ 8:50 a.m.
 
10:30 a.m., Chapel
Rev. Tina Lang
"So Shall Your God Rejoice in You"                
Text: Isaiah 62:1-5, John 2:1-11     
 
Coffee Fellowship: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Climate Justice Work Group Meeting
Sunday, January 17 @ 8:30 a.m., Room 214

The group will be identifying its 2016 creation care initiatives relating to climate change and clean energy. We welcome new members, as we have much to do!
Building Closed 
For Holiday Monday, January 18

The church building, offices and outreach services (including the Food Pantry) will be closed Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
UMW Luncheon
Good Time, Positive Message
Wednesday, January 27 @ 11:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall 

Last Chance! Reservation deadline is Sunday, January 17.
All women and their guests are invited to attend this event. We will gather at 11:30 a.m. and enjoy a lasagna lunch at noon followed by a lively presentation by our enthusiastic speaker, Faith Bauman. Her topic is "The World is NOT Going to the Dogs." Cost is $10. Stop at the UMW table in the Octagon on Sunday or call Josie Gobel at 920.988.0705 for more information or to arrange for a ride to the event.
UMW Tabitha Circle
Thursday, January 21 @ 1 p.m., Room 208

Please join us for refreshments and an interesting discussion of the book Just Mercy-A Story of Justice & Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. All are welcome.
Feminist Spirituality for Women and Men 
Sundays, January 24, 31 and February 7 @ 10:30 a.m.,
Room 208
Led by Rev. Linda Vance

Feminist spirituality is not about women but about the possibility of human survival and is essential for the life and liberation of all God's people. Content for this class will come from best-selling author Joan Chittister's book, Heart of Flesh, which unmasks the effects of sexism and describes a spirituality that makes healthier, happier human beings of us all.
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Rise to the Occasion?
 
We have a tradition of welcoming visitors on Sunday mornings with a loaf of homemade bread. If you like to bake, we could use your help! The bread baking team is looking for a few more people to take a turn baking the welcome bread now and then. (It is not a weekly commitment.) Please let us know if you can help.
A Faith Response to Sex Trafficking
Sunday, January 24, 2016
2-4 p.m., Fitchburg Library, 
5530 Lacy Road

This workshopincludes a 5-member panel of local experts who have experience working with at-risk and/or sexually abused youth, addressing the problem from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. An RSVP isn't required but it would be helpful in planning space and refreshments. RSVP to Mary Fiore, fior@charter.net or contact the church office for more information.
Joys & Concerns
Please remember these First Church members and friends in your prayers:  Mary Bean, Gordon Ridley, Lillian Wirth, Isaac Perry (father of O'uma Toon), Marcia Grothaus, Dave Steffenson.
Announcements
A Faith Response to Sex Trafficking
Sunday, January 24, 2016,  2-4 p.m.,
Fitchburg Library, 
5530 Lacy Road
This workshop includes a 5-member panel of local experts who have experience working with at-risk and/or sexually abused youth, addressing the problem from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. An RSVP isn't required but it would be helpful in planning space and refreshments. RSVP to Mary Fiore, fior@charter.net or contact the church office for more information. More Info >
Black Marigold Wind Quintet Concert
Sunday, January 24 @ 2 p.m., Fellowship Hall
This "resident music group" is giving its first concert at FUMC, but they have been active in the Madison music scene for several years.
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