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The Source | September 10

Sugar River Mission Statement:

Connect, Grow, and Serve in our relationship with God and others!

Connect

Questions or Ideas? Contact Tina Carlson

Join us for Worship

in person or online!

Sunday, September 13, 2026

God Equips Regular People to Do Important Things

Pastor Mike Weigand

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Online Worship

We offer a Sunday service livestream at 9:30 am on YouTube.

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Around the River

Iron Man Wisconsin Route

September 13, 9:00 am-5:00 pm

The bike route for Iron Man Wisconsin will go through Verona on Sunday from 8am until 5pm. Please check the map below to plan your route to and from church.

Church Conference

October 4, after worship

Join us on Sunday, October 4, 2026, for our annual church conference. A time for us to reflect on our ministry together and look ahead to where God is leading us. We encourage all members to be part of this important time in the life of our church. We hope to see you there!

Grow - Adult

Questions or Ideas? Contact Pastor Erin

SRUMC Grief Group

Begins October 7, 6:30pm

Individuals and communities within our society are uncomfortable with grief. We are taught grief is something that we must get through in a linear and timely manner. And, if we do not, we are told that we will get stuck in our grief. We often begin to believe there is something wrong with us and the way we grieve. In reality, none of this is true. We grieve for all kinds of reasons, the loss of a loved one, health, a relationship, a job, hope for what might have been in the future. And everyone’s experience with grief is unique and follows its own timeline and process. Yet, one commonality that holds true for most is that support and care from others can help reduce the suffering that is experienced during grief.

Because of this, Sugar River will be offering a Grief Support Group facilitated by Pastor Erin beginning in October. The group is open to anyone who is grieving and looking for support and care from others. It will be a place to share your experience of grief, connect with others, and find some tools and strategies along the way that might help reduce suffering that so often accompanies grief.

The group will meet every other week on Wednesdays at Sugar River from 630pm to 745pm. The first meeting will be Wednesday, October 7th. Meeting dates are:

October 7 and 21

November 4 and 18

December 2 and 16

January 6 and 20

LOL Resumes with Picnic Lunch

September 15, 9:30am

Would you like to join a fun group of women as we Live, Learn, Laugh and Love Out Loud this fall? LOL is starting up with a brunch potluck, on Tuesday morning September 15, at 9:30-11:00 in the central big room UPSTAIRS at church. Bring any food you want to share, or don't bother...we always have plenty! We will have time to welcome each other and catch up on summer news.

Our new study, Embracing the Uncertain by Magrey deVega will begin the following Tuesday, September 22. We have a relaxed format, lots of discussion and sharing, and a new topic every six to eight weeks.

Everyone is welcome anytime! Any questions, contact Laura Flood. See you there!

Board Games and Beliefs - A Young Adult Ministry

3rd Sunday of the month starting in September, 10:45am

We are kicking off a new and exciting ministry beginning Sunday, September 20^th after worship at Sugar River.

All young adults are invited to gather to play board games, discuss faith and beliefs and fellowship with one another. Some board games will be provided and you are invited to bring your own as well. The group will meet the third Sunday of the month, except in December when we will take a break for the holidays. For more information, contact Josh and Belle Hopkins. We hope to see you there!

Grow - Children

Questions or Ideas? Contact Pastor Erin

Upcoming Events!

Mark your calendar for some special events this fall:

Sunday School Kick Off - Sunday, September 20^th during the worship hour
Trunk or Treat after worship on October 25th

Please contact Pastor Erin with questions or concerns!

Serve

Click here for our monthly serve sign ups including Fellowship Hosting, Connection Desk and Greeting.

Signups for Meadowridge Snack Attack

The Thursday Morning Men’s Group will fix sandwiches and deliver snacks on Monday, September 21^st . Donations for sandwich-making and other snack items are available. Here is the link for details and the sign-up. Items are due by Sunday September 20th. The signups are also accessible by our website at: https://www.sugarriverumc.org/about-5, or by navigating to the SERVE dropdown. We post the new signups there monthly. You can also give directly to the Meadowridge Snack Attack Mission by going here and selecting Meadowridge Library Snack Attack. This allows us to purchase any additional items we may need each month.

Blessing Bag Rice Meal

September 26, 9:30am-3:30pm

Signup:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A49ABAB23AB9-62786672-midwest#/

Donation: https://onrealm.org/sugarriverumc/-/form/give/now

Upcoming Events

September 15, 9:30am - LOL Brunch
September 17, 6:30pm - Building Beloved Community Study
September 20, during worship - Sunday School Kick Off
September 20, 10:45am - Boardgames and Beliefs - Young Adult Ministry
September 26, 9:30am - Rice Meals Packing Event
September 27, 10:45am - The Village Table

Tuesdays, 9:30am - LOL Women's Group. Contact Laura Flood for more information.
Wednesdays, 9:00am - Share and Care Group. Contact Sharon Billmeyer for more information.
Thursdays, 6:45am - Men's Online Morning Group Contact Mike Polk for more information.
Fridays, 9:00am - Wellness Walking Group meets at Verona Library parking lot (or 9:45am at Cheesecake Factory in West Towne Mall in poor weather). Contact Arlys Nilles for more information.

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