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Why Hen House? The friendly chatter before Worship on Sundays reminds us of a Hen House! Since Jesus identified himself as a Mother Hen and, as an historical farm church, we enjoy being God's ‘Hen House’ and welcome everyone (town, urban, and rural) to our Worship and other programs - and invite you to even make Zwingli your Church home. The United Church of Christ values all people!
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The Lord's Prayer
This Sunday we will think about the prayer that Jesus gave the disciples when they asked him to teach them to pray. In the Gospel of Luke the prayer is shorter than what has come down to us. But, it is rich with meaning in its simplicity. Martin Luther had this to say about the prayer Jesus gave us:
"I can eat and drink of this prayer and never get my fill. It is the very best prayer. It is surely evident that a real master composed and taught it.
What a pity that the prayer of such a master is prattled and chattered so irreverently all over the world!"
This is a familiar prayer and this week we will slow down and think about what it says --- and what it doesn't say. Also, what does it mean when Jesus said, "Ask and it will be given you, search and you will find, knock and the door will be opened." Does this mean that if you pray the right way and enough that God will give you whatever you ask for? This is not an easy question, but we will explore it knowing that God, like a good parent, always wants what's best for us.
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Prayer List
Today, we invite you to keep in prayer:
Those suffering from drought, famine, accidents, fires, storms, flooding, tornados, excessive heat, violence, homelessness, illness, war in their communities.
Nations in crisis: Israel-Iran, India, Pakistan, Haiti, Sudan, The Congo, Ukraine, Israel-Palestine, Syria, Lebanon. Prayers for all those suffering from the broken ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and for another ceasefire soon. Prayers for the peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Prayers for those countries, companies and consumers who are affected by the escalating trade war.
For wise, compassionate leadership in our Executive, legislative and judicial branches of govt, and citizen action. For Civil Servants, immigrants, international students, and others facing uncertainty under the policies of the new administration.
| | | | The National United Church of Christ invites you to help support the relief and long-term recovery of those affected by these severe storms, and other communities that have experienced similar events across the US here: https://ow.ly/eciJ50Wm0HR (select “Severe Storms” as the designation.) | | |
July is Disability Pride Month!
"Disability Pride Month is a time to recognize the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of people with disabilities. It affirms that disability is a natural and valuable part of human diversity—not a deficit or condition to be fixed.
Disability Pride Month is an annual observance in July that celebrates people with disabilities, commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and promotes disability culture and visibility." (for more information, including things you can do, go to https://thearc.org/.../why-and-how-to-celebrate.../ )
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Many thanks to Louise and Debbie for heading up the Birthday Party Kit project for the Food Pantry Drive! Thanks to all those who contributed to create 19 kits! We wish a Happy Birthday to everyone who gets a Birthday Party with our kits!
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Food Pantry Drive thru July 31!
We are grateful for all the food pantry items donated last Sunday for food pantries in Belleville, Oregon, and Verona. Donations go down in the summertime, but the need is maybe greater as children are not getting meals in school. If you did not get a chance to share donations last week, please know we are accepting donations through July. So, we invite you to help Zwingli make a difference by bringing your donations.
Louise Brunkow and Debbie Versnick are putting together Birthday Cake Pans to donate to the food pantries – for those families who are celebrating a birthday (it’s a popular item): aluminum cake pan with clear lid from Dollar Tree, any cake mix, can of frosting, candles, napkins, plates, balloons … that will fit in the pan. If you would like to contribute to this project, contact either one of them to find out what is needed in the pans they have started to create!
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August 1 – Lammas Flicker Wild Church Circle (cross-quarter day between summer solstice & fall equinox) - @ Winterfell Acres (W1921 Mortensen Rd., Broolyn, WI). Julia and I will be out of town, but farmers Bethanee and Travis and family have so graciously invited the Flicker community to gather for circle and fellowship with their Winterfell land.
Updated Details:
- 5:15pm soft landing & kid's game
- 5:30pm start circle
- 7pm ish break circle & start potluck
- Travis & Beth will provide a High Harvest Vegetable Soup to anchor the meal
What you should bring:
- Chairs or blankets
- Utensils for eating and water (bowl & spoon, cups & others)
- Poem, recognition, song, or thoughts for sharing during co-led circle
To learn more, here's a short video to watch. To get on the email list for the time of this August 1 Circle and other Flicker Wild Church activities, contact Daniel Cooperider at danielcooperrider.com.
Sue Bovre will be attending this Flicker Wild Church. If you would like to meet her there, please sign up on the bulletin board. We don't know the time yet, but you will be informed. It will probably be afternoon, or possibly early evening.
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If you have a song you would like us to sing for the service, please share it with Becky by Sunday August 17.
- If it is in the hymnal, please tell her what page it is on.
- If it is not in the hymnal, and you have the music, please bring a copy to church to help her gain easy access to the song. Otherwise, give her as much info as you can and hopefully she can find it.
- Please attach your name to what you share with her so we can contact you if we have questions.
- Depending on how many people give us songs, we may only be able to use one of your songs so please give us your #1 choice if you are sharing several songs.
- Based on the time limitations, we may only be able to sing 1-2 verses of songs.
- If you have a special story about why a song is meaningful to you that you would like to share with Pastor Karla, please email it to her or put it in her mailbox.
We hope this Hymn Sing is a meaningful and fun Worship to end summer! Many thanks to Becky for all she is doing for this Hymn Sing Sunday!
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Madison Area Faith Based Groups are invited to
join this public action on August 9:
Public action of hunger surrounded by plenty
Saturday, August 9th, 10-11 am
Dane County Farmers Market
Corner of King Street
We invite you to join us at "an empty table surrounded by plenty”. Bring your signs, bring your empty pots, bring your grief and anger, bring your hunger for justice. Bring your group’s banner!
Truckfuls of aid are being left to rot while people are left to starve. We call for a release of the aid and an end to the violence that causes the need for aid. End the blockade, end the genocide.
Kind regards,
Ruth Ann Berkholtz, Mennonite Action Madison
For questions, contact mennoniteactionmadison@gmail.com
Sponsored by Jewish Voice for Peace, Madison for a World BEYOND War, and Mennonite Action Madison
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Ideas for Signs
- Food blockade / Feeds genocide
- Genocide in Gaza: Starving children / Killing doctors / Bombing hospitals / Targeting food sites
- Feel like a snack? People in Gaza subsist on 250 calories per day.
- Feeling hungry for peace? Kids in Gaza are dying of starvation.
- Starvation as a weapon of war = Genocide in Gaza. OUR SHAME.
- Food sites as targets: that’s how US weapons kill people in Gaza. OUR SHAME.
- They said, “I was hungry …” Did our money give bread or did we finance starvation?
- They said, “I was thirsty …” and our bombs destroyed water stations in Gaza.
- Send Food, Not Bombs
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Friendship Time Schedule ready for Sign Ups!
The schedule for Fall to Spring Friendship Time is posted on the bulletin board. Please sign up to host when you know what dates you are free! It will begin on October 5.
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September 7 Fall Welcome Sunday – with Potluck!
Join your Zwingli family on September 7 for our Fall Welcome Sunday -- when our Fall programming begins. We will follow Worship with a favorite Zwingli activity -- a Potluck! Hope you can make it. Please bring a dish to share – and invite friends and family!
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Calendar
Pastor Petra will be serving as worship leader July 27, Aug. 3 and Aug. 17.
On August 10 we will welcome Rev. Mark Yurs as our guest worship leader.
August 24 -- Council Meeting
Sept. 7 -- Fall Welcome Sunday with Potluck!
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Donations for Pine Ridge Reservation
Jeanette Bossingham is so grateful to Zwingli for making so many donations for Pine Ridge Reservation over the years. Her trip there this year is planned for September and she is inviting us to bring our donations to the Church by Sunday, Sept. 7.
She gives these suggestions for donations (all sizes are okay): sweats (tops and bottoms), jeans, shoes, boots, socks, winter jackets and hats and mittens/glove, sweaters, bedding for twin size beds, school supplies. Jeanette says, “Mitakuye Oyasin” (we are all related). Please bring items in plastic bags and put Jeanette's name on the outside of the bag (and place them on the chairs near the mailboxes).
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We are updating our website to include pictures so that when people visit it, they see the community life we offer. If you prefer not to have your picture on our website or FB, please let Pastor Karla know.
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Opportunities for Citizen Advocacy through letters to Congress
The United Church of Christ offers us the opportunity to learn more about bills before Congress and voice our opinions to our legislators. They make it very easy to send an email. Check out the many topics on their page: https://www.ucc.org/action-center/. The most recent one is: Protect Trans, Nonbinary, and Intersex People's Civil Rights. Scroll down the page to find others that you might want to express your opinion about.
| | If you would like to learn more about the work of the United Church of Christ Southwest Wisconsin Association, send a message to this email address to be added to their monthly newsletter: swacommunications@gmail.com | | | | |
