Building Project Information Session Video Now Available 

On October 4, Ron Londré presented an Information Session in the Fellowship Hall to update members on the developing water mitigation project for MPLC in 2027, Project Shipshape. Technology did not cooperate that day to allow him to share his visual presentation, but he has since recreated it in video form. To learn more about the water intrusion problems at MPLC, the multi-year steps of investigating the problem and seeking solutions, and a timeline for presenting Project Shipshape to the congregation for approval on Feb. 14, 2027, please click the button below. Many thanks to Ron for making the video! 

MPLC Youth Reformation

Pretzel Fundraiser

Sundays, October 18 and 25, 2026

8:30–8:50 a.m. in the Narthex

10:00–11:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall

Cost: $5 each

Did you know that German-style pretzels are shaped like arms crossed in prayer, with three openings symbolizing the Holy Trinity. In honor of Reformation Sunday, MPLC Youth will sell pretzels before Sunday service and during coffee hour. Hot pretzels will be available during coffee hour, with frozen pretzels available to take home. Proceeds will help support youth attending the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Open Table

Sunday, Oct. 18

MPLC will serve the next Open Table Community Meal on Sunday, Oct. 18. Fifty volunteers are needed each month. Still needed for October are volunteers for set-up, food servers, youth volunteers, and clean-up crew.

Ingredients needed are cherry tomatoes and salad mix.

Click the link below to volunteer your time or provide items.

New Children’s Sermon

Collectibles Launched 

Last Sunday, Pastor Nathan introduced our youngest children of God to a new children’s sermon focus. The Wonders of Worship (WOW) series teaches kids about a part of the worship service each week, using a set of beautiful “trading cards”. Kids will collect their cards each week in folders that are left at the Welcome Desk for them to pick up before worship. If your child missed worship last Sunday, they can claim their own collection folder and catch up this week!

Voting Day Information

Election Day is November 3rd. Early voting ("in-person absentee voting")

in Wisconsin begins October 20 through Oct. 30 at the municipal clerk's office.

Are you prepared to vote? Are you aware of the three Wisconsin Constitutional Amendments that are on the ballot? Do you know of Section 287(g) and the importance of your vote for sheriff?  

Stop by the table in the narthex for information from the Lutheran Office for Public Policy, or for help to confirm your voting location.

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

Community Meal - Nov. 1

MPLC will next provide the Community Meal at Living Faith Lutheran Church on Sunday, November 1. Living Faith is the distribution site for the Community Meal each Sunday evening, with a different local church providing food and volunteers week to week. Food will be prepared at MPLC, and packed for pick up in "to go" containers. We will be preparing 120 meals this time.

Sign up through the link below to donate items or volunteer to serve.

Job Posted: 

Church Choir Director

The position of MPLC’s part-time Choir Director has now been posted and may be shared with interested applicants. MPLC’s Choir Director provides dynamic leadership of choral/vocal music to the glory of God and in support of our faith community in worship. 

Inquiries and resumé submissions are encouraged by Nov. 2, 2026, to ensure consideration. Please pass it on to the person you think might be our next Choir Director! 

Click here to view the summary job post. 

Click here to view the detailed job description. 

Giving in Action



What Could MPLC’s Endowment Fund Do for Your Project? Twice each year, the MPLC Mission Endowment Board considers grant requests to extend God’s mission. In recent years, endowment grants have funded seminary tuition, MPLC choir robes, security cameras for local partner churches, and the freezer used for Open Table food donations. If you or your group have an idea for ministry, education, or outreach, apply today! The next application deadline is November 1. 

Pick up an application in the church office or apply online today at the link below.

“Conscience and Conversation” 

Next Session, This Sunday

Pastor Beth Ann is leading an adult education series prompted by the ELCA’s discernment process in reconsidering aspects of the 2009 social statement, Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust. 

The series will continue on Sundays, Oct. 18 and 25.

For detailed information about the Human Sexuality - Gift and Trust Reconsideration Process, please click on the button below. 

Caregivers Workshop

Oct. 19 through Nov. 23

Are you a caregiver who would like some support? MPLC is hosting a workshop, "Powerful Tools for Caregivers", presented by the Aging and Disabilities Resource Center of Racine County. This 6-week workshop will be held on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Oct. 19 through Nov. 23.

You'll learn valuable tools to help you deal with stress, make decisions, and communicate with family and doctors.

To register call Ruth Stauersbol at 262-833-8764 or send an email to: ruth.stauerbol@racinecounty.gov

For more information, click here.

Afternoon Movie Matinee

“Show Boat”

Sunday, October 25 at 1:00 p.m.

Show Boat is a multi-generational musical drama that follows the lives of performers aboard a Mississippi River floating theater and explores the effects of racism, interracial relations and marital strife. The captain's daughter, Magnolia Hawks, marries Gaylord Ravenal, only to be abandoned by him in Chicago when his gambling addiction leaves them destitute. Magnolia overcomes adversity to become a successful singer, raising their daughter alone while her story intertwines with that of Julie La Verne, a biracial star performer forced off the boat due to racist laws.

The length of this movie is one hour and forty seven minutes. Join us in the Fellowship Hall for popcorn and a movie!

Book Club

Sunday, Oct. 25

The next meeting of MPLC's Book Club is Sunday, Oct. 25 at 11:30 a.m. in Mygatts.

The title of the book selection is, "Sisters of the Southern Cross" by Jean Grainger.

Seeking Volunteer To Tie Ribbon Bows

For years, MPLC has recognized All Saints Sunday with ribbons draped on the altar railing, with the names of our loved ones written on them. Afterward, a volunteer ties each ribbon into a bow, which is used to decorate a tree in the narthex for the holidays. Our longtime volunteer, Cindy Lester, has moved to Washington state, so we’re seeking a new tie-er of bows for this early November project. If you can help, please let Becky Litwin know! 

This Week's Worship Leaders

• Sun. Greeter: The Meader Family
• Welcome Desk Host: Bob Peck
• Sat. Reader: One Needed
• Sun. Reader: Karen Magee
• Sun. Communion Assistants: Elaine Klandrud, Carol Wiechers
• Video Producer: Chris Ryshkus
• Coffee Hour Treats: Chris Pearson, Kathy Peck

Worship Leaders for 10/24 and 10/25:

• Sun. Greeter: Maxine Silvius
• Welcome Desk Host: Ron Hurner
• Sat. Reader: One Needed
• Sun. Reader: Carol Wiechers
• Sun. Communion Assistants: Karen Magee, Harold Solberg
• Video Producer: Becky Litwin

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

October Food Pantry Needs

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

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

The pantry also appreciates monetary donations for turkeys and is grateful for new or gently used children’s books.