Category Archive: Church Events

What’s Up With That?

If you’ve been reading your newsletters and bulletins you might have noticed we have been offering a number of different small group opportunities and you might be thinking “What’s up with that?” Small group ministry is nothing new, its been around since the very start of the church (its essentially what the early churches were—groups …

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Messages of Faith in the Magic of Disney Sermon Series

We invite you to join us for a special six week sermon series that explores various faith messages found in great family-friendly movies. All ages will enjoy these classic films and the messages they bring. Movies will be shown on Tuesdays at 6pm at Our Saviour’s UCC on Division Rd and Sundays at 11:45am at …

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Moral Mondays

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK   Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, The minor prophet, Micah, doesn’t get a lot of play in our churches. At a mere seven chapters, the scope of this Old Testament book is surprisingly broad with no unified theme. Like most preachers on Sunday morning, Micah weaves back in forth …

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Church Picnic 2016

Join us on July 24th as we celebrate the close of Vacation Bible School with a worship service celebrating God’s good news as demonstrated in the story of Joseph. The children will help lead morning worship, followed by a picnic, games, and a viewing of the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Invite your …

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Helping Honduras

Thank you all for your generosity to the “Got Milk” Lenten mission offering. We raised $173, Mission Alive rounded it to $175 and matched it so that we could send $350 to Heifer International. In addition to the match from Mission Alive we have also been informed of a special offer that allows our gift …

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Battle of the Books

Greetings in the name of Christ, Many of you have heard me talk about the joy I have experienced while volunteering in a program called Books for Kids in Milwaukee’s central city. Approximately two afternoons a month I am delighted to read one-on-one with several preschoolers. Over 90% of these 2-6 year olds come from …

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Six Flags Trip

Historically, St. John Youth have always had a summer trip to Six Flags Great America. We are hoping to re-start this tradition this summer. We are looking at July 6, 7, or 8th (we will go with whatever day fits most people). Cost would be $36 for admission and option for meal deal at $14pp …

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Noah’s Ark 2016 Trip

Our 2nd annual Noah’s Ark trip is scheduled for Monday June 13th. Cost is $18 per person which includes your admission and a hot dog lunch (hot dog, chips, pickle & soda). Open to all ages. Youth under 6th grade must have a parent or other adult accompany them.  

Journey to Egypt VBS

All children aged 3-12 are invited to attend (before/after care may be available)  $20 if registered by June 27th, $25 after June 27th.  Final day of registration is July 5th.  Forms for kids and sign ups for volunteers are in the lobby of the church. Cost includes: lunch and snack , t-shirt; crafts/activities; bus trip …

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Strengthen the Church

Strengthen The Church (STC) is a special mission offering to reimagine and build the future of the United Church of Christ. Shared at the conference and national levels, STC largely supports youth ministries and full-time leaders for new churches in parts of the country where the UCC voice has not been heard. As God calls …

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