everything [in] between:
righteousness & mercy
Luke 19: 1-10 (Zacchaeus greets Jesus)
The crowds grumble at Jesus’ self-invitation to stay with Zacchaeus, and their righteous indignation isn’t without cause. As a tax collector, Zacchaeus has extorted money and acted in collusion with the empire, using his position to oppress his own people. It is important to call out oppression, and yet, Jesus offers mercy. That mercy then begets more mercy as Zacchaeus, unprompted, offers to return what he took, and then some.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Magnolia Hall at First Pres
Join us for a special gathering where we come together to worship God and explore the Bible. You'll feel right at home in our friendly environment as we dive into the teachings and celebrate Jesus Christ! Remember to bring your Bible, your lunch, and your excitement for discovering more of God's word.
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Sunday, April 20, 2025 | Approximately 10:30 a.m. | Magnolia Hall at First Pres
The Easter worship service is scheduled for Sunday, April 20th at 9:30 a.m. After the service, everyone is warmly invited to join us for a light Easter brunch in Magnolia Hall. If you have some time to spare, come enjoy a lovely brunch and connect with both old and new friends! And don’t worry about bringing a dish to share; we’ll take care of everything!
To help us with planning, please call the church office by Monday, April 14th, to let us know how many people will be attending. Or use the convenient online RSVP link below. If you're unsure about coming and can't RSVP, that's absolutely fine! Just stop by, and you’ll be welcomed with a friendly smile.
RSVP here
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Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Magnolia Hall at First Pres
Get ready for the Community Breakfast! Bring your family and friends along for some great conversations and tasty food. It's a perfect chance to catch up with familiar faces and make new connections.
If you're feeling motivated, we would really appreciate any assistance you can offer while you're there. We need help in various areas, like setting up, cooking, cleaning, serving, or simply mingling with guests. Let’s work together to create an amazing experience for all! Whether you come to eat, volunteer, or do both, it’s always a joy to see you and spend some quality time together!
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Thursday, April 10, 2025 |12:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. | Virtual Screening & Panel Discussion
Register here
Please save the date for the premier of “Shifting the Narrative: The Story of Lorenzo’s House”. This is a short film of how one family’s journey with younger-onset dementia led to a sanctuary of hope and light for families everywhere.
Lorenzo’s House empowers young people and their families experiencing younger-onset Dementia. They do this by offering a virtual place with programs that connect people from all over the world to include:
- Youth initiatives with a virtual hangout for specific age groups ranging from 4-18 years old
- A care partner companion match
- Dementia justice groups that unite and devote energy to raise awareness, end stigma, refine policy, and build a more informed and empathetic world for families affected by younger-onset Dementia.
Please help spread the word to anyone you know who could use the support that Lorenzo’s House offers.
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Saturday, April 12, 2025 |11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
People of Progression | 333 First Street, Suite A, Menasha
Register here
People of Progression is so excited to partner with Yoga Story to provide Black community members free yoga and facilitated stretching sessions every quarter. Join them in person or virtually for their first Mindful Movement event!
Use this hour practice to check in with yourself and your body. ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Bring your loved ones; youth, adults, elders are all welcome. What to bring: Water bottle and yoga mat/blanket/beach towel. Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in.
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Traveling Oshkosh Memory Café
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 |1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Fire Escape | 927 Oregon Street, Oshkosh
Come and paint! Learn the story of how the paint your own pottery store found itself in downtown Oshkosh and about the family that brought it to life! Enjoy painting a piece of pottery of your choice.
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Blessing Box: Priority Needs Update
Donation Bin: Next to the Church Office
Donation Hours:
Sundays before/after worship;
Thursdays 8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
The Blessing Box priority list needs to be updated. The demand for toilet paper never goes away. So, if you have a square to spare, please place your gifts in the bin located beneath the church office’s “Community Crossroads” bulletin board. We need canned vegetables and soups as our top priority foods.
Hint, hint: for amazing bargains, visit any dollar store! Many thanks for being a wonderful friend and neighbor in our neighborhood!
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Oh No!
Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services | 206 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh
Schedule Donation Dropoff: 920.235.5998
Christine Ann is almost completely out of toilet paper and paper towels! If you can assist filling their urgent need, please call to schedule a donation drop off.
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Great Success Story: Karen
Day By Day Shelter | 420 Ceape Avenue, Oshkosh | Schedule Donation Dropoff: 920.203.4536
We routinely ask you to support our community partner – Day By Day Shelter. The Shelter’s needs are many, and later on in this article, we’ll give you their updated ‘needs’ list. But for the moment, let’s bring to life the impact that our donations make. Here’s Karen’s story.
After leaving a difficult situation, Karen found herself homeless and turned to Day By Day for support. While facing increasing medical challenges, the team helped her access healthcare, disability benefits, and housing resources. She also participated in Day By Day budgeting and life skills programs to prepare for independence.
Karen said the thing she liked best about the Shelter was, “The staff, and the people. I made some friends along the way, too!”
In December of 2024, Karen moved into her very own apartment for the first time, calling it “BLISS!” Read more about Karen's story.
You make a difference every time you donate to Day By Day, whether it’s a monetary donation, your time, or items from their ‘needs’ list. We urge to do what you can for Day By Day; and to that end, here are the items that they desperately need at the moment:
ground coffee * powdered creamer * liquid laundry detergent * dish soap
cleaners: floor, spray, and window * hand soap * dryer sheets * paper towels * all size garbage bags
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Hands Off!
Mass Mobilization & National Day of Action
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
The National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (CDT)
Sun Dial - downtown Oshkosh | 315 N. Main Street, Oshkosh
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness will be participating in the Mass Mobilization Hands Off March in Washington, D.C.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now. On Saturday, April 5th, people are taking to the streets nationwide to fight back with a clear message: Hands off!
This mass mobilization day is our message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. Alongside Americans across the country, we are marching, rallying, and protesting to demand a stop the chaos and build an opposition movement against the looting of our country.
Join us for a people’s veto day! We reject the Trump-Musk coup and will PROTECT: Medicaid, Medicare, social security, our wallets, our jobs, our bodies, personal data, public land, veteran services, cancer research, NATO, immigrants, consumer protections, clean energy, schools, free speech, trans health care, clean air and more!
If you can’t make it to Washington, join this critical event here in Oshkosh.
A core principle behind all Hands Off! events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
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