Weekly Newsletter
First United Methodist Church of Madison
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This Sunday, June 2, 2024, Confirmation | |
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9:30am Worship
"We Belong with God"
Rev. Mallory Yanchus, preaching
Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
Our first Summer Choir meets to rehearse on Sunday at 8:45 to sing for the 9:30 service, where we will be singing “Credo” by Mark Hayes. This beautiful piece reflects on the possibilities and opportunities for our confirmands and congregation. Your voice will add to the beauty and harmony of our summer choir, and we hope you can join us! Rehearsal will be in the Music Room.
Hymns
"Praise to the Lord, the Almighty"
"Here I Am, Lord" #593
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10:30am Coffee Fellowship in Fellowship Hall
11:15am Emergent Theology on Zoom
Contact Ann Hamon to join.
Looking Ahead
June 9: Rev. Nancy Childress, preaching
June 16: Rev. Ran Yoo, preaching
June 23: Rev. Cathy Weigand, preaching
June 30: Rev. Ran Yoo, preaching
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LED Lighting Funds Goal Exceeded | |
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The Green Team and Trustees wish to express sincere gratitude to the congregation for your generous response to our request for funding light fixtures during the Season of Creation! We received $5,415, exceeding our goal. This is sufficient to convert all of the high use lights to LED. Our light is shining indeed!
We learned that Focus On Energy has a new grant specifically directed to non-profits like FUMC which, if awarded, could make our money and energy efficiency efforts go even further. Members of the Trustees are already evaluating possibilities and obtaining necessary quotes for items like a high efficiency water heater, replacing older refrigerators or freezers and modernizing the Sanctuary lighting.
What a great thing when we can be good stewards of both church finances and creation! Thank you!
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Acts of the Apostles: Into the World | |
Luke is your guide as you relive the events of the early church. Catch the wind of the same Spirit that brings renewed life to today's Christians. Participants will visit the key personalities, review their activities, reflect on their meaning, and discover their message to the Church today.
On Thursday, August 1, at 2pm in the 2nd Floor Chapel Café, we will resume the new Bible study using the new resource guide, Acts of the Apostles: Into the World. Please feel free to join the conversation.
Contact Rev. Ran Yoo at ryoo@fumc.org if you have questions or would like more information.
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Meets at 8:45am on the Sundays we sing
Singing on June 2, 16, 30 and July 14, 28
No weeknight rehearsal, just come on Sunday morning
If you’ve considered singing in the choir, this is a chance to try us out
Hope you can join us for one or all of the Sundays this summer!
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Celebrate One of Our Own! | The South Central Library System has named its main meeting room the Hamon Room after longtime director Peter Hamon (1981-2005). Please join us in person or at SCLS headquarters or via Zoom at 1 pm on June 10 for a one-hour dedication celebration. Peter and his wife Ann will be participating virtually. We would love to fill the room and Zoom with as many people as possible. Please complete the RSVP form so that we can plan for those who will be attending in person. If you know people who know Peter who might not be on this list, please share this information with them! | |
Walk the Labyrinth and Restore | |
The labyrinth is an ancient path of prayer. It is not a maze; it has no dead ends. A labyrinth is a simple, two-way path leading from an entrance to a center and back out again. Walking the labyrinth is a metaphor for walking the sacred path in our everyday life.
For centuries, people of all backgrounds have found the labyrinth to be a helpful centering tool. The pattern of the labyrinth invites us to move quietly, thoughtfully, and deliberately to a central point and back. The simple process of moving to the center often prompts a “letting go” and an ability to focus clearly on one’s deepest needs, concerns or potential.
Come walk the labyrinth – discover a way of prayer, a way of being in communion with God.
The labyrinth is built into the carpet of the Chapel on the second floor of the building. Guided walks are scheduled occasionally, but the labyrinth is also available for private use by appointment. Please contact the church office at info@fumc.org to inquire about availability.
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On Saturdays during the warmer months, we allow others to use our parking lot for a small donation. There are currently some open Saturdays, so if your group or committee is looking for some additional funds and is willing to monitor our parking lot for a few hours, please email Mallory at myanchus@fumc.org for more information. | |
Forest Bathing
Saturday, June 15, 9am carpool, 10am start
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Forest bathing, also known as “shinrin-yoku” in Japanese, is the practice of immersing oneself in the natural environment of a forest. It involves slowing down, engaging the senses, and simply being present in the forest. The concept emphasizes the therapeutic effects of spending time in nature and has been linked to reduced stress, improved mood, and overall well-being.
Read more about the event here.
Contact Josie Gobel, 920-988-0705, if you are interested in carpooling.
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Registration is open for Summer Church Camp! Head over to the website and check out the summer schedule for grades 2-12, family camps, and adult special needs camps. There are some exciting adventures and we’d love to help send you to explore and experience God at camp. Check in with Pastor Mallory if you’d like a scholarship to help cover the cost. | |
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This Sunday's flowers are sponsored by Kay Bradley,
"In loving memory of Dorothy Bradley."
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Prayers of Healing, Sympathy & Well Wishes
- Thanksgiving for those newly confirmed on June 2, 2024. Aileen Eyring-Green, Ben Kernkamp and Maggie Gruver.
- For Pastor Cathy’s mom, Carol ,who suffered a stroke on Tuesday of this week. Also lift up her 90 year old father, Don.
- Thanksgiving for the work of Peter Hamon as former director of our library system. See the personal invitation in another part of the e news.
- For all those graduating or completing a year of education or transition. Strength for the journey ahead.
- For all students who depend on school as a place for warmth, safety to be seen as their authentic selves. Especially students who experience poverty and homelessness and families with addictions. This includes students in the LGBTQIA community.
- For John Stolzenberg who was diagnosed with diffuse large B cell lymphoma. John begins treatment soon and we pray for a cure for his cancer.
- For Bernie, friend of Jane Wendricks who is diagnosed with terminal cancer.
- For Jim Reynolds who is recovering from a successful back surgery.
- For Emily and Bryan Burris who mourn the death of Gary, Emily’s father. Plans for a memorial service tbd.
- For Jan Tweed who is recovering at home from pneumonia Jan is Steve Tweed’s mother.
- For Cindy Hoyt’s mom, Lucy Punke who is 95 years old. Thanksgiving for her improving and her new home at Oakwood East.
- Thanksgiving for Paul Wydeven’s brother and mom who are both improving.
- Thanksgiving for the volunteers and community that served 105 guests, 164 meals, and 78 bagged lunches served on Wednesday of this week. Thanksgiving for the 15 volunteers and 11 community partners. It takes a village and then some! We are especially grateful after the difficult weather on Tuesday. We also celebrate one of our visitors as they are sober 14 years this week.
- For all those who suffered damage from the storms this past week end across the United States. Those who are without electricity and those who are working to restore services to area citizens.
- For all those who suffer from any type of mental illness as the month of May draws attention to this important issue in our society. This is especially relevant given the recent active shooter situation at Mount Horeb Middle School.
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Prayers for those battling cancer and long-term aging and illness issues
- For Enid Riggle who fell this past week and received stitches to the head.
- For Jan Canty who is now in assisted living at Oak Park Place.
- For Lizzie Burkhalter’s grandfather who is under hospice care.
Prayers for Dane County, our county and the World
- For the more than 650,000 people who were homeless in the US in 2023, a record high.
- We pray for the rising tension in the Middle East as it appears that the fighting between Israel and Gaza is expanding into a broader regional war that would include the US, UK, Lebanon, Jordan, Iran, Syria and Yemen.
- For the political unrest and chaos in Haiti.
- For peace between Russia and Ukraine as the Russian invasion has now going on three years. We give thanks for the resilience of the Ukrainian people.
- For our Jewish brothers and sisters who are experiencing the rise of antisemitism.
- For the strife and clashing between Pro-Palestinian students , their educational institutions and law enforcement.
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Hope's Home Ministries Community Breakfast: Wednesday, 9 to 9:45am | |
Hot Breakfasts are served every Wednesday morning.
Sign up here to help with Wednesday breakfasts. We are always accepting more help. We are in need of volunteers who can donate baked goods to our guests!
We had 105 guests and served 164 meals for breakfast and 158 sandwiches for sack lunch.
If you would like to drop off some treats, please contact the Welcome Center.
>>Items Needed!<
- Dental floss or picks
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Uncrustables
- Travel size toiletries
- Small packs of tissues
- Tampons
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Our ministry could not flourish without our many dedicated volunteers. We are so thankful for their work!
We are always accepting volunteers! Sign up for a recurring position, or get started as a new Volunteer with First Church by filling out the Volunteer Interest Form. You may contact Welcome Center, or Visit Our Volunteer Page here to get involved.
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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
203 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison, WI 53703
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