From the Pastor

This Sunday we will celebrate the second Sunday of Advent. On this Sunday we meet Jesus' cousin, John the Baptist -- who is in the wilderness of Judea calling for repentance. While his message can be somewhat abrupt and disturbing, he is inviting us to prepare our hearts for God. This Sunday is a gift for us in that it invites us to take time to reflect on the ways we need to turn our lives and common life around to live more in alignment with God's love, peace, justice, mercy, and grace. I share this prayer with you as a way to contemplate where you might feel most called to repent, turn around, and live from the mind and heart of Christ this Advent season:

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A Look Ahead

• Dec. 8  Last Book Group meeting after Worship. Join us to discuss the last chapter on Trust in God. All are welcome even if you haven't read the book or attended in the past!
• Dec. 16 Committee Reports due to Admin Assistant
• Dec. 24   7 pm -- Christmas Eve worship w/Holy Communion; Petra Streiff has offered to provide rides to those who do not want to drive that night. Please contact her in advance so she can schedule you in (608-527-4155).
• Dec. 29   Celebration of Rich and Ruby Pleva Worship and Potluck

Cookies for Kelsch: We would like to say “thanks” to Kelsch for allowing us to use their parking lot each week. Please bring one dozen cookies to church on December 15. If you can stay after Worship and help package the cookies, please do so. Debbie would appreciate your help! They will be delivered on the 16th. 

Heifer Project: For many years our church has supported Heifer International at Christmas time. There is a donation bucket near our goal poster where you can drop spare change, cash or checks.

The Christmas Fund is one of four annual UCC special mission offerings. At Zwingli, we will receive donations through the end of December. Checks should be made out to Zwingli, with “Christmas Fund” in the note section.

"A small church with a big

and open heart!"

Pastor

Rev. Karla Schmidt

pastor.zwingliuccpaoli@gmail.com

608-572-4557

Kathie Wagner, Administrative Assistant

zwingliuccpaoli@gmail.com

Phone: 608-845-5641