"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 9-10am on Sundays before worship.
| | Below are the upcoming non-weekly events on the calendar happening at McFarland UCC for about the next month. All events are on the McFarland UCC calendar with Zoom links and additional information in the details/description area. Click the event on the McFarland UCC calendar to see the details. | | |
Wednesday, November 19, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Befrienders Class (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room (last class)
Saturday, November 22, 5:30-9:00 pm, Parents Night Out Fundraiser by MUCC Teen Group for Water for South Sudan
Thursday, November 27, Office Closed - Happy Thanksgiving!
Sunday, November 30, 1st Sunday of Advent
Tuesday, December 2, Social Justice Collective Meeting(In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
Wednesday, December 3, Outreach Funds Committee Quarterly Meeting(In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
Sunday, December 7, Communion and Birthday Sunday, 2nd Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 7, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Teen Meeting
Wednesday, December 10, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Contemplative Service with Prayers for Healing (In person & Online), Sanctuary
Thursday, December 11, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, SaLT Monthly Meeting (In person & Online), Multipurpose Room
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Thank you to this weekend's volunteers!
Greeters/Ushers: Carol & Bob Naylor
Hospitality Hosts: Lynn Belleau, Cody DeWayne
Worship Lead: Cameron Macdonald
| | 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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Just Bakery Coming Again!
This Sunday (11/16) after worship
In September, MUCC began our relationship with Just Bakery, a branch of Just Dane. Just Bakery is a training program for people with different barriers to employment, such as homelessness and previous incarceration. The program teaches a variety of skills, and participants can even earn up to 15 credits towards a Culinary degree at Madison College! MUCC GETS TO BENEFIT, TOO!
On Sunday, November 16, Just Bakery will again sell delicious baked goods in the fellowship hall after worship service. They offer sweet and savory items, as well as vegan and gluten-free options, every other 3rd Sunday of the month. Payment accepted is cash, card, check, and (sometimes) Venmo. If you discover a favorite, you can make a request ahead of time.
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Giving Tree 2025
Submitted by Maryanne Raese
Gift tags for the Giving Tree have arrived! These tags will include a recommendation for a local business gift card and the size of the family the gift is for. It is your choice on the gift card amount. Recommended, no less than $25. Sign-up starts this Sunday, November 16.
Please prayerfully consider making Christmas special for those in need. Any questions, see Maryanne Raese (mmraese@gmail.com, 608-333-7136), Amy Cavi, or Judy Tabor. Thank you all in advance! I know that our "Church with Heart" will come through with flying colors!!
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Parents: Enjoy a "Date Night" or "Shopping Night"
Kids: Enjoy games, crafts, and a movie
MUCC Teen Group fundraiser for Water for South Sudan
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Donation Request
Now - Thanksgiving
Paul Hundt with the Madison Area Jail Ministry is requesting donations for the Dane County Jail Ministry.
IMMEDIATE NEEDS: new or gently used winter apparel that is clean, rip-free, and stain-free:
- Winter coats size L to 4X men’s and women’s
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Pants, sweatpants, or athletic pants, size medium to 3XL
- Shirts, sweaters, and sweatshirts size medium to 3XL
- Hats, scarves, and gloves,
- Shoes and boots of all sizes
NEW ADDITIONAL REQUESTS THIS YEAR
IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING:
- Socks
- Men’s and women’s underwear
- Toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, and shampoo
Please drop any donations at the McFarland Lutheran Church, 5529 Marsh Road, McFarland, at the church office during business hours Monday-Thursday 8 am-4 pm and Friday 8 am-12 pm before Thanksgiving. Donations may be left outside the office if you choose to drop off items on Saturdays, 5-6 pm, or Sundays, 7:30-11:30 am.
The Madison Area Jail Ministry is an independent, non-denominational, non-profit Christian ministry operated by unpaid volunteers and two paid Chaplains. Monetary donations help the Madison Area Jail Ministry purchase Bibles and Christian materials that the jail ministry provides to those incarcerated in Dane County Jail who request them and support the Chaplain. The jail ministry is totally dependent on donations to cover these two costs.
If you would like to pray for specific requests made by individuals incarcerated in Dane County Jail or have any questions, email Paul Hundt with the Madison Area Jail Ministry.
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Weekly Creation Care Topic
Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
This week’s tip: Environmental Justice: Per a UN report, “For several years, South Sudan has faced an ongoing humanitarian crisis due to underdevelopment, disasters, and conflict that has displaced many communities. Recurrent floods have exacerbated this displacement, destroyed homes, and threatened livelihoods across the nation.” Water for South Sudan notes that 5 million people in South Sudan live without access to clean water. Children, often girls, walk 3.7 mi and carry 40 lbs of water, frequently multiple times/day, and only 10% have access to sanitation services. Watch for MUCC youth’s fundraiser 11/22/25, Parents Night Out.
Earth Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images on Pixabay
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608-838-9322
5710 Anthony St.
McFarland WI 53558
Office Hours: Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am-1pm
Ginger Hummer, Office Administrator
ginger@mcfarlanducc.org
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For Pastoral Care, contact Jean Duchrow (608-335-3772, jeanduchrow56@gmail.com) with the Befrienders Care Team.
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Servant and Leadership Team (SaLT): Moderator - Donna Grossman (donna@mcfarlanducc.org); Vice Moderator - Walt Jackson; Treasurer - Kathy Schwenn; Clerk - Diane Mikelbank; At-large members - Lynn Belleau, Colleen Krattiger, Lisa Schweitzer, Cody Dewayne Shingler, and Judy Taber
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