Category Archive: Outreach

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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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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When Bad Things Happen to Good People

We will resume Monday, April 11th with a discussion of When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Rabbi Harold Kushner. The book for May will be Girl Meets God by Lauren Winner. If you would like a copy of either of these books please contact Pastor Tara.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! No matter when in April you read this newsletter, this greeting is still relevant. If you are like me then you probably grew up understanding Easter as one day—specifically the Sunday at the end of Holy Week. As a kid, I thought of Easter as being a bit like Halloween. You got lots …

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St. John UCC 2016 Rummage and Bake Sale

Spread the News!!!!!! Start saving now for our Huge Spring Rummage and Bake Sale which will be held Friday April 15th and Saturday April 16th, 2016. Clean out your closets, basements and garages. Spread the News to family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors.  

My Fair Lady

Adult Fellowship is planning an outing to the Menomonee Falls Patio Players production of the Musical “My Fair Lady ” Sunday May 1st, 2016 at 2:00pm. Following the play we will meet back at St. John U.C.C. for a meal. Ticket prices: $ 15.00 for the ticket and $ 20.00 for meal, including beverages. A …

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Box Tops for Education

We are collecting UPC’s and Box Tops for Crossroad Child & Family Services, Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana, which is a member of the Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM) of the United Church of Christ . We have a mission relationship through our church. The mission is to help troubled children and families. …

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The Undie 500

The Women’s Guild service project for March is participating in The Undie 500.  Please join us in collecting new men’s, women’s or children’s underwear and socks of any size  to benefit homeless and or battered women shelters.

One Great Hour of Sharing

Theme:  Going The Extra Mile [in support of refugees and displaced persons] Ruth 1:16 “Where you go I will go; and where you stay I will stay.” Our world is presently facing the largest refugee crisis since World War II. According to the United Nations, one in every 122 people in the world is forcibly …

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Got Milk?

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK Got Milk? Can you believe this enduring slogan has been around for 23 years?! Developed for the California Milk Processors Board, it has been used across the country to promote the consumption of milk and other dairy products. While milk is a staple that most of us probably take for granted, …

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