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August 2014 Number 8

A NEWSLETTER OF THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF MADISON

SUNDAY WORSHIP 9 & 10:30 a.m. SEPTEMBER 7

Christian Education Special Offering Holy Communion Text: Romans 12: 9-21 Message: Rev. Carly Kuntz Music: Chancel Choir SEPTEMBER 14

Text: Romans 14: 1-12 Message: Rev. Carly Kuntz Music: Chamber Choir SEPTEMBER 21

Family Worship @ 9:15 a.m. Children & Families attend 9 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary and leave for Fellowship Hall together after

Sunday, September 7 @ 10 and 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall It’s a delicious way to reconnect with church friends, say “goodbye” to summer, and “hello” to fall! Grab your bowl of ice cream then visit the sundae bar to add all your favorite toppings! Don’t miss our “Kick Off ” Sundae Sunday!

Newcomer Gathering

Sunday, September 14 10:30 a.m., Chapel If you are interested in learning more about First Church and its mission and ministries, please join us for an informal gathering. Let us know you’re interested in attending by contacting Mary Hasheider at [email protected].

Getting to Know You Hospitality Lunch

Sunday, September 28 @ 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall New members will join our congregation on September 28. Welcome and get to know them (and maybe some long-time members you just haven’t met yet!) at lunch after 10:30 worship. The main dish will be provided, but attendees are invited to bring a side-dish to share. Come to enjoy lunch and the connections of Christian community!

Children’s Time. (No Sunday School) Text: Philippians 1: 21-30 Message: Rev. Tina Lang Music: Handbell Choir SEPTEMBER 28

New Member Sunday Text: Philippians 2: 1-13 Message: Rev. Carly Kuntz Music: Chancel Choir SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP

Coffee Fellowship 8:30-11:45 a.m.

“Why I Am Here” is our theme for the month of September. When determining the theme, we chose to arrange those four words as a statement, but a bit of rearranging creates the question, “Why am I here?” Have you asked yourself that question recently? For me, the answers to that question come via several other questions:

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Who am I? Whose am I? Who am I hoping to be? What do I have to share? What does it mean to be baptized and claimed or called by God?

Working out the ever-changing answers to those and other questions isn’t easy. It’s the real work and the joy of living! I don’t know about you, but I need others to help me work out the answers. Being shaped by the input and example of all of you “others” is part of why I am here. How about you? Why are you here? Why are you part of FUMC? Why are you living, working, playing and praying as you are and where you are? As we explore those and other questions together we are being shaped not just by one another, but by the One in whose name we gather. I’m looking forward to exploring questions and celebrating answers together this fall!

Tina Lang

Associate Pastor

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“ We are being shaped not just by one another, but by the One in whose name we gather.”

Carly’s Column

One of the things I love most about September is routine. With the beginning of the school year and the shortening of daylight, we all get back to our routines. I love the warmth of summer and the opportunity to stay up later in the light of day. I love the opportunity to break free from the routines of winter to enjoy the beauty of God’s earth. But, there comes a time when I crave the routine that comes with fall. One of the routines I cherish the most is the return to Bible study. With everybody traveling and breaking free from routine during the summer months holding a study is difficult. With fall comes the resumption of Bible study. Bible study will take place on weekdays, week nights and on Sunday morning. I hope everyone will make a sincere effort to make Bible study part of their routine. The other routine I cherish is worship. While many us of take a break from worship during the summer months to enjoy the beauty of God’s earth, travel and time with family and friends, fall is a great time to make worship part of our routine. Even when illness, sleepy children, travel and other things get in the way of worshipping on Sunday, the services are always online by Monday afternoon. Soon, we will be streaming the complete services online on Sunday morning during the 9 a.m. worship hour. Worship can always be part of our routine. Taking a break from routine is wonderful. But, if we notice ourselves getting irritable, antsy or out of sorts, it could be because we miss the routine of Bible study and worship. I look forward to seeing everyone soon. Blessings,

Rev. Carly Kuntz

In the Spirit of Wellness

Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? (1 Corinthians 6) The better we feel and the more energy we have, the better we can serve God and others. We’re going to try something new for several weeks starting September 21. Member Paul Riehemann* has volunteered to take a few minutes to share information on a wellness topic, get you thinking about how you might take new wellness steps, and then will give a homework activity. Feedback cards will be available each week. On Sunday, September 21 he’ll raise the question, “Who’s in your wellness corner?”

Faith Alive Has Openings The deadline to enroll in Faith Alive! has been extended to September 5. This is your opportunity to explore who God is, discover your own story, develop skills of peaceful resolution, discuss the many ways of being inclusive, and make your personal passion matter. Six in-depth weekend sessions are held over a two year period at scenic, tranquil Mt. Morris in central Wisconsin. Please visit this web link www.wisconsinumc.org/ministries/

spiritual-form/lay-ministry-intro/faithalive for more information and an

application. Scholarships are available.

Full Moon Focus Kicks Off Fall Meditation Group

Monday, September 8 @ 7 p.m., Chapel From the book titled, Spiritual Politics:

Changing the World from the Inside Out

comes a concept of full moon meditation: “The full moon each month is a very powerful time to meditate...at this time, greater spiritual energy flows into the earth, as there is an impending alignment between the earth and the sun when the moon is out of the pathway between them.” Anyone interested in starting or continuing to build their meditation practice is welcome to come and explore the possibilities on September 8 and any following Monday. A group member will be at the parking lot door of the church between 6:55-7:05 p.m. to let participants in. After 7:05 p.m. a contact cell phone number will be posted.

Rev. Carly Kuntz *Paul has led wellness workshops since 2007 and has earned certifications in nutrition, coaching and personal training.

OutReach GLBT Community Center Awards Banquet Friday, September 12 @ 6 p.m. at The Monona Terrace Members of our congregation are invited to attend the annual banquet hosted by OutReach of Madison. OutReach offers a variety of support systems for people who identify as gay, lesbian, bi-sexual or transgender and their allies. If you would like to join the contingent of First Church folks planning to attend the banquet, contact Tina Lang at [email protected] about tickets.

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Auction Fundraiser for Youth Missions

Saturday, October 18 @ 6 -8:30 p.m. Join us for this special evening event featuring local entertainment, refreshments and the opportunity to support youth service programs by bidding for good. Here’s a sampling of exciting items that will be up for bid: o Weekend stay at a Door County cottage on Lake Michigan o Helicopter ride o Original Happy Days script signed by Henry Winkler o Mallards tickets plus dinner for two o Local bike tour with brunch

Young Adults

Young Adults Picnic and Movie in the Park: “Apollo 13” Friday, September 26 at 6 p.m. at Garner Park The Madison Parks Department is hosting an outdoor screening of “Apollo 13” (rated PG) on Friday, September 26 at Garner Park (at Mineral Point Road and Whitney Way). We will meet for a potluck picnic at 6 p.m. The movie starts at 7 p.m. Bring blankets, folding chairs, whatever makes you comfortable. Friends and family welcome! Bring a snack or appetizer to share.

College/Young Adults Mission Trip to El Salvador Experience My last minute decision to go with this awesome group to El Salvador in July was not only the highlight of my summer, but a memorable experience I will carry with me throughout my life. Traveling to a foreign country for the first time was exhilarating; the landscape of lush trees and towering volcanoes we climbed surrounded towns full of vibrant color, delicious food, new music, and a rich, historic culture deeply embedded in religion and politics. Though still recovering from their recent civil war ending in 1992, every El Salvadoran we spoke with or met on the street had great, powerful stories to tell and were proud to call this Plus, enjoy music by the Kat Trio and country home. Most importantly, the friendships and connections I made with Ken Lonnquist. Our own Jonathon Little the 11 other group members, the Masons, workers, Habitat staff, women of the will be Master of Ceremonies. Visit the Co-op, children of the community, and the family for whom we helped build a safe Youth page at fumc.org for all the details. and sturdy home, are both impacting and lasting. Being given the opportunity to volunteer my time to such an amazing cause that allowed me to utilize my Spanish Faith and Reason skills and learn about the poverty and conditions faced by the vast majority of El Tuesday, September 9 @ 9 a.m. Salvador’s population was humbling, and if I could, I would do it all over again! Capitol Lakes, 333 W. Main -Samantha Bock, FUMC College Senior Meet at the crossroads of science and theology for a lively discussion about a Stay up to date with current event info and pics on our Young Adult Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/groups/FUMCmadisonyoungadults current topic.

Green Team to Host Webinar Being Faith-Filled Citizens

Wednesday, September 10 at 3 p.m., Tuesdays, September 23, 30 and October 7, 14 @ 6:30 p.m. in Room 208 Being a faith-filled citizen is a way-of-being in the on-going process of speaking out Large Screen in the Chapel and listening up with honesty and respect. How can we gather heart-to-heart, even Divestment seems to be the buzzword if we don’t see eye-to-eye? Come and let Parker Palmer’s book, Healing the Heart lately. But what is it? What does it of Democracy help you learn how. This series is co-sponsored by Wisdom’s Well mean? Hear perspectives from the Spirituality Center and will be facilitated by Sister Lynn Lisbeth, a Dominican Sister United Church of Christ, Presbyterian of Sinsinawa WI, co-director of Wisdom’s Well Spirituality Center here in Madison Church and the United Methodist and a member of Spiritual Directors International. As an intuitive, color-blind, leftChurch about what is happening in handed, sci-fi loving, night person she brings a fresh perspective to ministry. For different denominations, regionally, and worldwide around fossil fuel divestment. more information and a registration form go to www.wisdomswell.org. Registration deadline is September16 and registration fee is waived for members of FUMC.

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Theology for The 21st Century

Sundays, September 14, 21, 28 and beyond @ 10:30 a.m. in Room LL05 This group’s practice is to read and discuss a variety of theologically-based literature. A book selected by consensus of the group will be the focus for several weeks with different class members facilitating weekly discussions.

Jesus: Getting Reacquainted

Wednesdays, September 17, 24 and into October @ 1 p.m. in Room 214 Facilitated by Tina Lang Who was Jesus? What can we know of Jesus and how will it inform our daily living? Join others for exploration and conversation prompted by film clips of 21st century scholars like Marcus Borg, John Dominic Crossan, Walter Brueggemann, James Forbes, Brian McClaren, Amy-Jill Levine, Helen Prejean, Tex Sample and John Shelby Spong.

Bible Study: The New Testament

Wednesdays, September 17, 24 and into October @ 6:30 p.m. in Room 214 Facilitated by Carly Kuntz This survey looks at how the early church took ownership of and was shaped by the story of Jesus and how the church learned to develop as disciples and create communities of faith. Participants will find a deeper conversation with the writers of the New Testament and a renewal of our commitment to be shaped—personally and communally—by the story of Jesus.

Green Team Kicks Off A The Religious Life As New “School Year!” Battle: Jungian and Sunday, September 7 @ 10:30 a.m. in Biblical Insights the Chapel On September 7, the Green Team will kick off a new “school year” of learning and activities related to two themes: climate change and water. At this meeting, we will show nine fourminute videos about real people in Wisconsin whose lives are changing because the climate is changing. From maple sugaring to surviving heat waves in Milwaukee, these stories present personalized messages to help us better understand a challenging and sometimes overwhelming topic.

Searching The Scriptures Together

Sundays @ 10:30 a.m. in Room 214 Facilitated in September by Milton Ford If you are looking for ways to delve deeper into scripture and apply it to your daily living this may be the group for you. This informal gathering offers time to reflect together on scripture shared in Sunday worship and on daily scripture readings for the week to come. Connections with other group members is one of the key components of this group. Share scripture’s messages of hope, challenge, and joy within the supportive context of community each Sunday morning.

Sundays, September 14, 21, 28 and Oct. 5 @ 10:30 a.m. in Room 208 Facilitated by Boris Matthews and Mel Vance Recent findings of psychology, spirituality, and theology have reminded us that the religious life and the journey to personal maturity are battles. The discussions in this class will be led by a Jungian psychologist and an historical theologian who will help the class explore the wisdom available for fighting the good fight against deep tendencies within and, often unrecognized, spiritual powers from without. While committed to Christianity as a movement for the transformation of society, the leaders believe that psychological work and spiritual practice form a piece of social action too. Can we hope to transform society without entering the struggle to be continually re-formed in the image of God ourselves? A week before each session, class members will receive a couple of short biblical and theological quotations and a printed excerpt from

Facing the Dragon: Confronting Personal and Spiritual Grandiosity, by Robert L. Moore,

Professor of Psychology, Psychoanalysis and Spirituality in the Chicago Theological Seminary at the University of Chicago.

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Joys & Concerns Please remember these FUMC members and friends in your prayers: Bonnie Landgraf We offer our prayers and support to members and friends of our congregation who have recently lost a loved one :

• The family of Richard Yde, who died on August 12. • The family of Hedwig “Heddy” Werren, who died on August 18.

We celebrate: • The baptism of Gavin Duane Heelan, son of Jeff and Kristin Heelan, on Sunday, August 24. • The baptism of Gavin Tyrone Tea Poore, son of Tyrone Poore and Jenica Guerrero, on Sunday, August 24. • The wedding of Matt Schluntz and Amanda Lang in our Sanctuary on Saturday, August 30.

UMW Ruth Circle

Tuesday, September 9 at 1 p.m. at Capitol Lakes After a summer break, Ruth Circle will resume meeting at Capitol Lakes on Tuesday, September 9 at 1 p.m. We will gather in the Health Center chapel for fellowship, a very interesting program and refreshments. Renato Millan will share a personal story about a school in the Philippines that has changed many lives. This invitation is also extended to any men that would like to join in.

UMW Deborah Circle

Tuesday, September 16 @ 5:30 p.m. Join the ladies of Deborah Circle on Tuesday, September 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for dinner at Imperial Garden restaurant (2039 Allen Boulevard, Middleton). For more information contact Diane Scorgie via the church office at [email protected].

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First Church Building Hours

Recurring Calendar Items

Meditation Group Mondays @ 7 p.m., Chapel Sunday: 8 a.m. - Noon (Beginning September 8.) Monday –Thursday: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Faith and Reason Friday – Saturday: Closed Tuesday, September 9 @ 9 a.m., Capitol Lakes Please note: The church building, offices and outreach services will UMW Ruth Circle Tuesday, September 9 @ 1 p.m., closed on Monday, September 1. Capitol Lakes UMW Deborah Circle Chimes Deadline Tuesday, September 16 @ 5:30 p.m., Articles Due: 8 a.m. Wednesday, Imperial Garden, Middleton September 10, for the October issue of Chimes, to be published on Young Adult Discussion Group Wednesday, October 1. Tuesdays, September 9 and 23 @ 7 p.m., Location TBD UMW Tabitha Circle Spouses Newly Alone Tuesday, September 30 @ Noon, Thursday, September 18 at 1:30 p.m., The Concourse Room 214 Pat Soderholm will review the book UMW Tabitha Circle Outcasts United by Warren St. John. Thursday, September 18 @ 1:30 p.m., Room 214 Church Women AA Group Thursdays @ 6:30 p.m., Room 208 United Forum Friday, September 5 at 9 a.m. Toddler Playgroup St. Joseph’s Church Fridays, September 12 and 26 @ 9:30 a.m., Room LL12 (1905 W. Beltline Highway) Program @10 a.m.: “Extending Grace” by Felicia Jones.

First United Methodist Church

Phone: 608.256.9061 Fax: 608.256.6633 Website: www.fumc.org

Staff Members

Carly Kuntz, Lead Pastor ..............................................................................ckuntz@fumc.org Tina Lang, Associate Pastor .........................................................................tlang@fumc.org Karen Andro, Director of Outreach Ministries [email protected] Mary Hasheider, Director of Connecting Ministries [email protected] Scott Foss, Director of Music .......................................................................sfoss@fumc.org Bobbi Foutch-Reynolds, Food Ministry Coordinator. [email protected] Jim Ostrander, Coordinator of Homebound [email protected] Avery Westrich, Coordinator of Children’s and Young Family [email protected] Seth Schroerlucke, Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministries...... [email protected] Dennis Anderson, Facilities Supervisor ......................................................danderson@fumc.org Dana Craft-Parker, Digital Media & Graphic Designer [email protected] Tricia Hillner, Publications Specialist ..........................................................chimes@fumc.org Sharon McNeely, Finance and Accounting Associate [email protected] Music Staff: Ross Cowing, Organist Dan Woolpert, Director Blessed Brass Digital Arts Specialists: Max & Laura Wendt Audio/Visual: Corey Whitmore CHIMES is published monthly by: First United Methodist Church, 203 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison, WI 53703-2105.

Sunday School

Children attend worship with their parents at the 9 a.m. service and come to Sunday School when they are dismissed following Children’s Time. Erika Foss & Ken Lonnquist singing a song from Ken’s new upcoming musical “Snow White.”

Ken Lonnquist performing for a crowd of youngsters (and youngsters at heart).

Children and Young Families Events

Family Concert and Lunch, Sunday, September 21 at Noon in Fellowship Hall

Join Ken Lonnquist & Friends, (including First Church Kids and Youth) for lunch and a concert entitled, “Why I Am Here.” Concert will begin at 1 p.m. Free will donations accepted. “Snow White” Auditions, Sunday, September 21 in Fellowship Hall following concert All are invited to audition for the performance of Ken Lonnquist’s original musical, “Snow White.” Auditions will begin following the “Why I Am Here” concert ‘and should finish by 5 p.m. “Snow White” Performance, Saturday, November 16. Save the date!

Ages 2 & 3 – Room LL19 Ages 4 & 5 – Room LL17 K-2nd Grade – Room LL10 3rd – 5th Grade – Room LL15

Children’s Library, Room LL14 Kids’ Korner 10:30-11:30 a.m., Room LL07 Supervised enrichment time with faithbased movie/discussion or projects. Family Worship Sunday, September 21 @ 9:15 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.

Contact Avery Westrich at [email protected] for more info. Childcare on Sundays Available 8:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. Infants: First Floor Nursery - Room 104 Toddlers: Lower Level - Room LL12

Fall Sunday School

Youth

Parents, youth and children will meet together in the Youth Room (LL04) at 9 a.m. for a brief orientation. Middle School and High School Youth will continue their orientation in the Youth Room, while children and their parents will move to their Sunday School classrooms to meet their teachers.

For more info contact Seth Schroerlucke at [email protected].

September 7 Parent Orientation Sunday for Youth and Children’s Ministries

Children’s Time during worship on Sunday, August 24.

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September 14 Fall Sunday School Begins

Sunday Morning – 9 a.m. • 6th & 7th Grade Class – LL02 • 8th & 9th Grade Class – LL06 • 10th-12th Grade Class – LL04

Youth Liturgy Sunday

Every Second Sunday of the Month Youth sit together in worship in their “youth pew.” Led by Judy Lyons, after the service they meet together to discuss the sermon and what was meaningful to them about the service.

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Outreach Ministry Programming Come As You Are Worship Monday & Wednesday 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall Community Outreach Breakfast Monday & Wednesday 9 a.m., Fellowship Hall Food Pantry Monday & Wednesday 10 a.m. – Noon Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. To-Go Meals Serving the Homeless Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 a.m. – Noon Our Night at the Shelter Second weekend every month Porchlight Homeless Men’s Drop-in Shelter Community Holiday Meals Thanksgiving Nov. 27, 2014 Christmas Dec. 25, 2014 Easter Apr. 5, 2015 For more information contact: Karen Andro, Director of Outreach Ministries at [email protected]

Outreach Most Wanted

Grocery Bags, Bananas, Oranges, Lunch Bags, Zip-lock plastic sandwich bags, Baking Supplies, Soup (low sodium canned), Meal in a can (ravioli, spaghetti, etc.), Toilet Paper, Cleaning Supplies

News 15’s “Go Orange!” Photo

Hunger Action Month – Go Orange!

September is Hunger Action Month. This special nationwide effort is led by Feeding America and its 200 member food banks, and thousands of partner food pantries and meal sites, including our Food Pantry and meal programs: Community Outreach Breakfast, To-Go Meals and Holiday Meals.

Here’s how you can Go Orange! on Thursday, September 4: 1. Individually or as a group, wear something orange, the symbolic color of hunger. 2. Take a fun picture. 3. Post it on NBC15’s Facebook page using #Orange4SHFB and #HungerAction. Corporate sponsors will donate 30 meals to Second Harvest for every photo posted. Let’s be a part of this community outreach by sharing fun photos of ourselves, families, friends or volunteer teams. For more ways to fight hunger, contact Karen Andro at [email protected] or 608.338.0320.

New Outreach Volunteers

A warm welcome to new members of our Outreach volunteer team: Kathy Carpenter (Reception) Febe Chale (Food Pantry) Jeff Schmidt (Food Pantry) Amy Pothoff (Music Ministry) If you can give the gift of time by volunteering, we are in need of help on the following teams: Community Outreach Breakfast, Narthex Reception and Outreach Special Projects. To learn more about these volunteer opportunities, please contact Karen Andro at [email protected] or 608.338.0320.

First United Methodist Church • 203 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison, WI 53703 • www.fumc.org • 608.256.9061 • Electronic Chimes Request: [email protected]