4th Annual Veteran's Day Service

for Veterans and by Veterans

A service to honor veterans will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11:00 a.m. at Lord of Life Church, 5601 Washington Rd, Kenosha. All are invited to stay for a catered lunch following the service.

Language of Welcome:

Everyday Words and Faithful Inclusion

Nov. 8 &15

MPLC is a “Reconciling in Christ” congregation, welcoming and affirming all of God’s children in all our diversity. But living out that welcome in our everyday lives is a lifelong journey of learning and growth. In two upcoming adult education sessions, we will explore how small, everyday comments can cause unintentional harm (often called “microaggressions”), and we will practice using language of welcome when we speak to, about, and with our LGBTQIA+ siblings. Join us after service at 10:20 a.m. in Mygatts.

November 8 will be Part One: The Weight of Words, where we learn about what everyday language can cause harm, share our own experiences, and deepen our empathy and awareness.

November 15 will be Part Two: Practicing Grace, where we will discuss and practice real-life scenarios so that we’re ready to intervene with compassion and courage when we witness harmful language. Many thanks to Tim Graves for facilitating this two-part series! 

Help Keep Racine’s Foster  

Children Warm This Winter 

November 1–15, 2026  

Join MPLC’s Activities Committee in helping children entering foster care through the Foster Closet of Racine County.

Help make foster children feel welcomed, cared for, and ready for winter. Many arrive with only the clothes they are wearing, which makes warm clothing and personal-care essentials especially meaningful. Nearly half of the children entering foster care are under age 8, and many others are teenagers—so donations for every age can make a difference. Currently they are in need of boy’s clothing (sizes 5-8, all seasons) and full-sizes soap, shampoo, and conditioner. 

Please choose one or more items from the list below and place your donation in the bin in the Narthex. 

ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW. 

• Winter jackets
• Snow pants
• Infant snowsuits
• Winter hats, scarves, and mittens
• Underwear 
• Long underwear
• Socks
• Pajamas
• Sweaters/shirts/t-shirts
• Pants
• Hairbrushes and combs
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Toothbrushes and toothpaste
• Deodorant

Donations accepted Nov. 1 though 15.

Misa Inaugural in Español 

Something exciting is beginning in the Racine community for Spanish-speaking Lutherans! A Spanish-language worship service will take place at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer (2417 Drexel Ave) every second Saturday of the month, beginning Saturday, November 14 at 6:00 p.m. A light meal will follow.

If you know someone who might be interested in being part of this developing community, please pass it on! 

Open Table

Sunday, Nov. 15

Our next Open Table community meal will be on Sunday, Nov. 15 and your help is needed!

If you have time to volunteer, we need food servers; dining room waitstaff and hosts; youth volunteers; dish washers; clean-up crew' and dishwashers.

You can also choose to donate some of the ingredients that will be used to prepare the meal including cucumbers; cherry tomatoes; gallons of milk; fresh fruit; and salad mix.

Click the link below to sign up!

Sunday School Offerings

Benefits Hospitality Center

Throughout the past program year, our Sunday school families generously gave each week through offerings. We asked our families to help choose where those gifts would go by voting on three charities—and the Hospitality Center was the WINNER! A check for $225 will be mailed this week to help support our neighbors in downtown Racine.

Thank you to all of our Sunday school families for your generous and giving hearts! Your kindness is making a difference in our community.

GriefShare

This Monday, Nov. 9

You don't have to grieve alone. If you've lost a loved one and are carrying a burden of grief, consider joining our GriefShare group.

This group will meet at MPLC on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. in Mygatts. Led by MPLC members Sharon Mantey and Lori Storm, these meetings offer support and resources for living with loss. Meetings are free; payment for the $25 workbook is requested at the first meeting. This group is already in progress, but you may join at any time. Registration and more information may be found at the link below.

Book Club

Sun. Nov 22

The next meeting of MPLC's Book Club is Sunday, November 22 at 11:30 in Fellowship.

The book selection is "In Pieces" by Sally Field.

MPLC Saturday Dinner at HobNob

Join us for dinner, fellowship, and music by Michael Becker. The date is to be determined but it will be a Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m.

Sign up at the Welcome Desk with your name, email, and phone number. Seating is limited in the bar area.The Activities Committee will contact you when a date is set; additional outings may be offered based on interest.

HobNob Restaurant

277 Sheridan Rd

Racine, WI

Worship Leaders for 11/7 and 11/8:

• Sun. Greeter: Candy Zicarelli 
• Welcome Desk Host: Cindy Green
• Sat. Reader: Kathy Behm
• Sun. Reader: Kirsten Graves
• Sun. Communion Assistants: Denise Keller, Joe Maier
• Video Producer: Dennis Harmann
• Coffee Hour Treats: Kevin Jocius, Karen Krey

Worship Leaders for 11/14 and 11/15:

• Sun. Greeter: Lynne Besaw
• Welcome Desk Host: Teresa Jacobs
• Sat. Reader: One Needed
• Sun. Reader: Jamie Rauth
• Sun. Communion Assistants: Karen Magee, Kassie Maier
• Video Producer: Chris Ryshkus
• Coffee Hour Treats: Rosemary Petersen, Candy Zicarelli

If you can help, please call the church office or email Becky Litwin.

November Food Pantry Needs

In November, the Holy Communion Lutheran Church Food Pantry is beginning to prepare for Thanksgiving and could use donations of the following by November 18:

• Chicken/Turkey stuffing mix
• Jiffy cornbread mix
• Evaporated milk (12 oz)
• Canned pumpkin (15oz)
• Gravy mixes,
• Mashed potatoes
• Jello

Also appreciated are monetary donations for turkeys.