We are in the Easter Season and hear stories about Jesus' appearances after the resurrection. 

His disciples were at a loss. They didn't know what to do now that Jesus was no longer with them. So, they went back to what they knew -- they went fishing! Jesus appeared to the disciples on the seashore, fed them and instructed them to "feed my sheep". 

Saul was on the road to Damascus and the light of Christ knocked him to his feet! The instructions he was given led him to Ananias who helped him regain his sight and completely change his mind about Jesus.  

Jesus comes to us, as well, in our daily routines. Do we notice him since he doesn't give us breakfast or knock us off our feet? How do we respond when he says "feed my sheep"? 

We'll think about these questions in worship on Sunday. I hope you can join us!"

Petra Streiff

guest pastor

May 4, 2025

Petra On Call April 28 - May 4



Pastor Karla is on medical leave through May 4. During her time away, Petra Streiff will be on call and will lead worship on May 4. If you have any needs, please contact Petra (her # is in the directory).

May 4: Worship, Work & Friendship Time

We will tackle tasks inside and out, rain or shine, to spiff up the church or attend to repairs. Please dress casually and bring tools (rakes, shovels, trimmers, window cleaner and rags, floor cleaner and mops, etc.) if you're able to do some chores.

We'll have the usual coffee hour treats that you can have as you need energy to keep going! If you're not able to work, please consider donating cleaning supplies. Thanks everyone!  

First Congregational Church of Christ, 1609 University Ave., Madison, WI 53726 is hosting Bobby Jo Valentine for a concert next Friday, May 9. Bobby Jo is a very talented artist who writes from his life experience of being queer and dealing with mental health. First Church hosted him for a concert early in his career, and it has only blossomed since, but he has also had even more life experiences leading to new songs. Click on the two links below to hear his songs. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on-line by clicking here. 

You'd Call Me Up  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHPTnM3_k-o

Wild, Wild Heart  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHPTnM3_k-o

Is anyone in your family graduating this spring?

Please let our pastor know if you have 8th grade, high school, college, (undergrad or graduate level), or tech school graduates so we can schedule a Sunday to honor and celebrate their accomplishments.

If you are ever at the church without your cell phone, there is a landline in the Upper Room on the table under the TV. The landline jack near the mailboxes is no longer working so we had to move the phone for the time being.

Looking for an opportunity to express your opinion on US public policy?

As a member of the United Church of Christ, Zwingli is supported with resources by our national offices. Among these resources is an Office of Public Policy and Advocacy in Washington DC. This Office gives information to understand the issues and legislation -- and the ability to easily express our opinion to our political leaders. Go to this website to access these opportunities to express yourself (if you do not have a computer, check out your local library). 

We will update this announcement with new opportunities (as they are added - bolded) so you can know the current issues you can respond to. You can also get alerts in your inbox by signing up here. Currently, there are opportunities to express your opinion on: This Earth Day, Support Environmental Justice for all! As You File Your Taxes, Say Yes to Peace, Tell Congress to pass a Moral Budget, Support for Humanitarian Aid and Peace-making is non-negotiable; Protect Govt Funding; Protect DEI; Protect Medicare and Food Stamps; Protect Trans, Nonbinary and Intersex Civil Rights; Protect Everyday Consumers; Have a Heart for God's Planet; Foreign Aid; Federal Funding Freeze; Supporting Survivors of Human Trafficking; Immigration Policies; Trans Protection; Voting Rights; Affordable Internet; Indian Boarding Schools; and Military Aid to Israel. We know that some of you want to put your faith beliefs in action and hope those of you who wish to advocate find this resource useful.

Zwingli United Church of Christ

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PO Box 530, Belleville, WI 53508

"A small church with a big

and open heart!"

Pastor

Rev. Karla Schmidt

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608-572-4557

Kathie Wagner, Administrative Assistant

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Phone: 608-845-5641