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September 18th, 2020

9/18/2020

McFarland Food Pantry's Drive Up Donations:
No need to get out of your car!
(Friday, September 18, 4-7 pm & Saturday, September 19, 9 am - noon)

McFarland UCC has long been a supporter of the McFarland Community Food Pantry – and they are having a drive-by food drive! Just drive by the Food Pantry (5404 Anthony St. just up the road from our church, across the street from the McFarland library) at the following times, and volunteers will take your donated items: Friday, Sept. 11, 4-7 pm; Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 am – noon; Friday, Sept. 18, 4-7 pm; and Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 am – noon.

What does the Food Pantry need? Facial tissue, paper towels, bar soap, shampoo, laundry soap, canned meats, canned vegetables, canned fish, canned fruit, peanut butter, rice/noodle/pasta side dishes, packages of pasta or noodles, boxed cereal, and healthy soups.
*Check items for expiration dates.

New Book Group!

9/17/2020

Racial Justice Book Study
(discussions: September 17th @ 6pm & October 1st @ 6pm)
Feel free to attend one or both sessions!

Many of us have been touched by the racial injustices that we've seen over the past several years, but this year - particularly with the George Floyd killing in Minneapolis - these events have really hit us in the core of our faith. We feel the need to educate ourselves on what has happened and is still happening to people of color in our country, and one way to do this is to educate ourselves by gathering information that we may not have been aware of. We've formed a book group to discuss some of the books on this subject, and the first book we're reading is "How to Be an Antiracist" by Ibram X. Kendi. Our first meeting (over Zoom) will be Thursday, September 17 at 6:00 pm and our second discussion meeting will be Thursday, October 1st at 6:00 pm. Please send an email to Jayne Fischer ([email protected]) if you would like to join. All are welcome, and we're looking forward to a great discussion.

ONE LOVE: Interfaith Worship Event

2/16/2020

From Pastor Bryan Sirchio: "I think It is crucial for us to recognize and celebrate the One Love of the Divine at the heart of just about all major religious traditions, and to show honor and respect for what have traditionally been called the “Perennial Truths” that run through all religions. In this world of so much division and polarization, the more we can build bridges of understanding and love, the better.

This special service will help us recognize and give thanks for some of these common truths. The One Love Service occurs twice a year, each time inviting a practitioner from another religious tradition to be with us and share some kind of ritual or prayer or ceremony from that tradition that we as people in the Judeo-Christian tradition also embrace and honor. We warmly invite persons of all spiritual frameworks to join us for this experience of being present to the Divine as we worship together."
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February 16, we were delighted to welcome Dr. Susan Mickel who shared insights and experiences based on her Buddhist practice.

Eco-Justice Task Force Meeting

2/11/2020

The second meeting of the MUCC Eco-Justice Task Force was held Tuesday, February 11 at 6pm. These meetings are open to anyone wanting to come and be a part of the discussion. Our hope is to address, brainstorm, and implement ways we as a community can help save our planet, honor the earth, and care for creation. Email Pastor Bryan with questions: [email protected]

Shared Table Community Meal

2/6/2020

Every Thursday from 5-6:15 pm, McFarland Lutheran welcomes anyone and everyone to the Shared Table Community Meal. Each week a different community organization provides the food, setup, service, and clean-up. Shared Table is a free event and all are welcome at the table. Doors open at 5:00 pm. CLICK HERE for more info.

Shared Table Community Meal

11/7/2019

Every Thursday from 5-6:15 pm, McFarland Lutheran welcomes anyone and everyone to the Shared Table Community Meal. Each week a different community organization provides the food, setup, service, and clean-up. November 7th we will be serving a crowd favorite: Chicken Rice Casserole! Shared Table is a free event and all are welcome at the table. Doors open at 5:00 pm.

Trick or Treat for UNICEF!

10/31/2019

Every year MUCC youth join kids across the country in raising money for less fortunate children around the world. Kids may carry UNICEF boxes with them on their Halloween candy routes and collect donations as part of the Trick-Or-Treat for UNICEF program. Boxes are available at the church and can be brought back after Halloween. We will also be taking up a "noisy offering" during worship this Sunday, October 27th! Bring your loose change and wear a costume! Proceeds from the offering also go to UNICEF.

Fall Clean Up 2019

10/21/2019

Thank you for pitching in and helping out this past weekend! We had a good time sprucing up the church building and preparing for winter. There were a lot of chores to do, but it was way more fun checking off the "to-do" list together. THANK YOU again!

FREE Sale for Families

10/9/2019

Friday, October 4th (10am-7pm)
Saturday, October 5th (8am-11am)
"Nothing is Priced. Take what you need/want, give what you can.
The FREE SALE FOR FAMILIES is a nonprofit organization offering community members and businesses a way to recycle children's items (infant-teen) for other individuals and families to reuse, regardless of income level or need. Freewill monetary donations are accepted in exchange for the items and are then given to local charities and non-profit organizations. We are thrilled to open our doors to this incredible event! Click the button to the left to see all the information on the organization's Facebook page.

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Stuff the Bus 2019

7/21/2019

The school year is quickly approaching which means it's time to...

This year's 'Stuff the Bus' campaign will run from July 23 to August 11. Drop off your donations to McFarland UCC anytime during office hours (9am - 1pm M/T/W/Th or swing by on a Sunday morning) This is one of the many ways we love to support our neighbors served by the McFarland Community Food Pantry.

Other Local Drop-Off Locations

McFarland State Bank
McFarland Village Hall
E.D. Locke Public Library
Hometown Pharmacy
United Church of Christ
McFarland Lutheran Church
American Legion
Culver’s Medicine Shoppe
Pick N Save
McFarland Café
Walgreens
Ken’s Automotive

Did you know that over 100 children in the McFarland School District have trouble affording school supplies? You can help! McFarland UCC is a drop-off site for school supply donations. Here is the full list.

Supplies Needed:

Backpacks
Pens-Blue/Black (10-12)
Wood Pencils
Glue Sticks
Washable Markers 10-12)
Colored Pencils (12 Ct)
Notebooks-Wide Ruled
Notebooks-College Ruled
Paper-Wide Ruled
3-Ring Binders 1" to 2"
Paper-College Ruled
2-Pocket Folders
Scissors-Point Tip
Crayons (24 Ct)
Dry Erase Markers-Black
Kleenex
Plastic Pencil Boxes
Rulers
Large Erasers
Clear Tape
Disinfectant Wipes/Wet Ones

If you prefer a cash donation, checks can be made out to:

McFarland Food Pantry / Stuff the Bus

Drop off at MUCC or mailed to:
McFarland Community Food Pantry, PO Box 101, McFarland WI 53558

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September 18th, 2020

New Book Group!

ONE LOVE: Interfaith Worship Event

Eco-Justice Task Force Meeting

Shared Table Community Meal

Shared Table Community Meal

Trick or Treat for UNICEF!

Fall Clean Up 2019

FREE Sale for Families

Stuff the Bus 2019

Other Local Drop-Off Locations

Supplies Needed:

If you prefer a cash donation, checks can be made out to:

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