Feburary 2015 Number 1
A Newsletter of The First United Methodist Church of Madison SUNDAY WORSHIP
9 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary 10:45 a.m. Alternative Worship, Fellowship Hall
Youth Missions Fundraiser
Tuesday, February 17 @ 6-7:30 p.m. 5:40 p.m. - Pre-Dinner Festivities 6 p.m. - Processional and Dinner Celebrate, parade and feast together in style at our youth missions fundraiser dinner. All part of this special evening: a delicious all-you-caneat meal, live music, door prizes, activities for children, juggling, and of course, a Mardi Gras King and Queen. Special Stuff for Kids: In addition to the traditional face painting and entrance parade, children can enjoy mask and bracelet making and a king cake game. Activity packets will be available for families to take home and use from Ash Wednesday through Easter to help little ones understand and find meaning in the Lenten season. Tickets are available in advance for a Free Will Donation in the Octagon on Sunday mornings or for $15/person at the door. (Children under 13 eat free.) Parking vouchers will be available that evening for the Urban Land Interests ramp on E. Dayton Street.
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Text: Mark 1: 21-28 Message: Rev. Tina Lang “The Radical Manifesto of Discipleship” Music: Chancel Choir
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Text: I Corinthians 9: 16-23 Message: Rev. Carly Kuntz Music: Chancel Choir
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Dixieland Music Sunday Holy Baptism 9 a.m. Texts: 2 Kings 2:1-12 & Mark 9:2-9 Message: Rev. Tina Lang “To the Vantage Point and Beyond” Music: Dixieland Band
ASH WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18
Lent Begins 7 p.m. Worship With Imposition of Ashes Celebration of Holy Communion Text: Matthew 6: 1-6; 16-21 Message: Rev. Carly Kuntz “Doing Lent”
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1st Sunday During Lent Text: I Peter 3: 18-22 Message: Rev. Carly Kuntz Music: Handbell Choir
We seek to embody grace and hospitality in the manner of Jesus, nurturing our diverse spiritual journeys and joining together as a servant community to help realize a more loving and just world.
Cookbooks are nothing new, but on a recent bookstore visit I was surprised to see something very new in the cookbook section: a book devoted entirely to recipes for water! Drinking fruit or herb-infused water is a big trend so naturally, somebody decided they could make money selling a book of water recipes. Out of curiosity, I flipped through the book only to confirm the hunch that this was a book I didn’t need. But as I perused the recipes my mind wandered to images of baptismal waters. Maybe “infused water” is another way to talk about baptism. We might say that the water of baptism is infused water - infused beyond our understanding with the Spirit of love and grace and power. The real issue with baptism is: how does the Spirit-infused water of baptism impact our daily living? The answer is different for each of us and even in our individual lives the particulars will change as we age and grow, but what is your answer today? How is the mysterious infusion of the Spirit of love and grace and power being made manifest in your life today? As people of faith, do our lives offer infusions of love and grace and power where and with whom they are needed most? Though I passed on the book of water recipes, I am convinced that we are called to share life-giving, Spirit-infused baptismal water recipes with the world around us. But let’s be open to the refreshing recipes others have to share with us too. Stay well hydrated my friends!
Tina Lang Associate Pastor
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“How is the mysterious infusion of the Spirit of love and grace and power being made manifest in your life today?”
Carly’s Column
So, how are those resolutions coming? I was with a group recently and asked that same question. Their response was that they did not make resolutions. When asked why we all had the same answer. Making resolutions does not work. Unless a change in our behavior or habits is born out of our core values, we will not make any permanent changes. Unless we truly value healthy eating, eating foods that are “good for us” is not a lasting commitment. Unless we truly value worship, we will not attend worship regularly. Unless we truly value giving our time to benefit others we will not volunteer. So, the question becomes “What are our core values?” What values do we hold dear enough that we are willing to build our behavior, our decisions and our lives around them? Are we actually making decisions, behaving and living in ways that reflect our real core values? Or are we victims of habits and compromise? Have we sublimated our values to someone or something else? Does what we show to others match what we value inside? If we were going to name our core values - values that govern our behavior, our speech, how we use our money, our attitudes and our actions - what would those values be? Are we living those values now? These questions come to mind for me because the Christian season of Lent begins this month. Lent is the time we reflect on who we are as followers of Jesus. It is the season in which we ask ourselves in what ways we are following Jesus and in what ways we have turned away from him. As we follow Jesus toward Jerusalem we wonder if our behaviors would reveal our commitment to Jesus or if we would fit into the crowd. Please join Tina and me as we enter the season of Lent in worship on Ash Wednesday, February 18 at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. It is time to reflect on how well our outside behavior matches our inside values. Blessings,
Rev. Carly Kuntz Lead Pastor
Lyons Lecture Series 2015
Saturday, April 18, Registration Open Online What if the scholars and theologians who determined the final content of the existing New Testament had been less bound by the orthodoxy of centuries and more open to the vast array of possibilities offered by many of the “lost” documents of early Christianity? What might our New Testament have looked like then? The 2015 Lyons Lecture is intended to guide us on that exciting exploratory journey. Our presenter will be Dr. Hal Taussig, Visiting Professor of New Testament studies on the faculty of the Union Theological Seminary, and an active pastor for the last three decades. Dr. Taussig will begin the day by addressing the subject “Rethinking How Christianity Began”. His second lecture will be an in-depth consideration of A New New Testament. This work, edited by Taussig but largely created by the ecumenical Council of New Orleans, is aptly subtitled, “A Bible for the 21st Century, Combining Traditional and Newly Discovered Texts.” Come prepared to expand the boundaries of your beliefs, as we consider what might have been, or perhaps what might even yet be. Seating is limited, so register early. Watch your mail for registration information or visit www.fumc.org and click on the Lyons Lecture link.
Margaret James, Donor to First Foundation:
Doing Good by Honoring Her Father and Mother In 2013 church member Dr. Margaret Ann James designated that the memorial to her parents, the David Ellis James and Rosine Geiser James Memorial Fund, be used for programs for children, elderly, needy and outreach ministries. Interest on this generous gift is distributed by FUMC’s First Foundation for the work of the church. One recent grant by this fund provided $3,600 for the church’s new rides program. When asked in an interview in March 2014 about her motivations for giving to the FUMC Foundation, Margaret described a deep family connection with this congregation. She became a member of First Church in 1945. Margaret said, “When I prepared my Will I felt that placing my gift in the Foundation with thoughtful people who would be careful with the funds was important. In other words, I want the funds used wisely under careful stewardship to get the most value from the gift.” Margaret James passed away on January 12, 2015 after an extended illness. We celebrate her life and give thanks as we recognize her generosity in providing for the continuing ministry of our church. For more information about the FUMC Foundation or establishing an endowment, please contact Matt DeVos, President, First United Methodist Church Foundation at 608.223.1485 or
[email protected] or Rev. Carly Kuntz at 608.256.9061 or
[email protected] for details.
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Youth Fruit Sale to End Malaria Imagine No Malaria
This year, the Wisconsin Conference UMC has committed to raising $1 million to support the Imagine No Malaria campaign by Annual Conference 2015. Bishop Jung is challenging all churches and all people in Wisconsin Conference to get involved with Imagine No Malaria (INM) in some way throughout this year – through prayers, advocacy, and fund-raising. Pick up your Lenten giving calendar and collection box at church, contribute by purchasing fruit, and watch for other ways to participate in our congregation’s goal of $5,000 for the INM campaign.
Newcomer Gathering
Sunday, February 22 @ 10:30 a.m., Room 208 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 are interested in attending by contacting
[email protected] or 608.338.0107.
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The FUMC youth are on board to help raise money to end Malaria in Africa! We will be devoting all the proceeds from our delicious Fruit Sale to the UMC Wisconsin Conference’s Imagine No Malaria campaign. So, get on board too and choose from an assortment of fresh citrus fruit, cheese and sausage. Too much fruit for you? Consider buying an order for the First Church Food Pantry. Look for our table in the Octagon Sundays through February 15. Orders can be picked up at FUMC on the mornings of Saturday, February 28 or Sunday, March 1.
Youth Power! to the Rescue Need help shoveling a driveway, taking down Christmas lights, picking weeds, or finding childcare? Contact “Youth Power!” This group of Middle School, High School and College students are ready to help with almost any task year-round. No donation is necessary for this service provided by our young people to our church. Fill out a request form at www.fumc.org/youth-powerrequest-form.
Best Wishes, Bobbi (& Jim)!
Bobbi Foutch-Reynolds has worn many hats at First Church from music (choir member) to marketing (website wordsmith). At the end of 2014 she retired from her staff role as Food Ministry Coordinator after over seven years of service. Under Bobbi’s leadership, Downtown for Good Cookin’ was more than a slogan! Food and Fellowship Hall settings were carefully planned, prepared and presented. She introduced the popular fresh-baked cookies during Sunday morning fellowship time, a tradition her “Kitchen Kadre” volunteers continue. We thank Bobbi, along with her husband Jim, for their faithful service and careful eye on the church’s commercial kitchen care. And, we look forward to enjoying her catering services for special church meals yet this spring.
Winter Farmers’ Market & Meal for Hope
UMW Visits Northcott Neighborhood House
Recently several United Methodist Women members gathered to sort and pack the congregation’s generous donations of hats, mittens and scarves for Northcott Neighborhood House, our mission in Milwaukee. We were thrilled to find that several caring knitters at FUMC had donated over 40 pairs of hand-knit mittens and hats and scarves! Thank you all! Northcott annually provides education, employment opportunities and basic necessities to over 10,000 youth, families and senior citizens in the Milwaukee area. The center couldn’t provide these services without the financial support of the UMW and United Methodist churches in the Wisconsin Conference. With an annual operating budget of over $2 million, generous financial donations are always appreciated. Please check out their website at www.northcotthouse.org.
The High School Group attending worship together on a Sunday morning.
Help the Youth Program: Volunteers Wanted
Contact Seth at
[email protected] if you would like to help in any of these areas: • • • •
Social Media Video Team (Experience with video editing) Youth Room Setup (30 minutes anytime Friday - Sunday) Chaperoning a Mission Trip and/or Mission Trip Planning Team
UMW Tabitha Circle
Thursday, February 19 @ 1 p.m., Room 208 The main focus of our circle is to read and discuss books that are on the current United Methodist Women Reading Program lists. Pat Soderholm will facilitate discussion about our February book, Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity, by Pulitzer Prize winners Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. They help raise our awareness of the oppression of women and girls in the developing world and champion the stories of heroic women committed to changing the status quo. We welcome all to join us for a stimulating discussion.
First Church UMW Leadership
Congratulations to Emily Ford, our church’s new UMW President. A big thank you to outgoing President, Donna Turner for her years leading our organization.
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Outreach Ministry Programming Community Outreach Breakfast Monday & Wednesday 9 a.m., Fellowship Hall Come As You Are Worship Monday & Wednesday 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall Food Pantry Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. – Noon Tuesday & Thursday: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Meals To-Go Serving the Homeless Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m. – Noon Our Night at the Shelter Second Saturday every month. Porchlight Homeless Men’s Drop-in Shelter
An Opportunity to Help our Food Pantry
Make your New Year’s resolution count twice! The Challenge is free to join and you do not need to belong to a health club. Pledge to exercise three hours a week and help our Food Pantry receive free food. The challenge goes through April 30, and you can sign up today at www.princetonclub.net/mpc. If you have questions about signing up, please contact Karen Andro, Director of Outreach Ministries at
[email protected] or 608-338-0320.
Community Holiday Meals Easter.............................. April 5, 2015 Thanksgiving.................. Nov. 26, 2015 Christmas........................ Dec. 25, 2015
Featured Cookbook
For more information contact Karen Andro, Director of Outreach Ministries
[email protected] 608-338-0320
published for those who receive FoodShare benefits. Thank you to John Stolzenberg for purchasing and donating several printed books for our food pantry guests. This spring, we will be preparing taste tests for our food pantry guests. If you are interested in helping, contact Karen Andro.
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Good and Cheap is a free downloadable cookbook (available at www.leannebrown.com) especially
Sunday Opportunities Green Team Forum: Christianity and Ecology
Sunday, February 1 @ 10:30 a.m., Chapel Everyone is encouraged to join in a viewing of a recorded interview from Yale University with a theologian from St. Paul University in Ottawa Canada. The interview is very thought provoking and the viewing will be followed by 30 minutes of discussion. For questions about the First United Methodist Church Green Team please contact Josie Gobel (cell: 920.988.0705).
Searching the Scriptures Together
Mid-Week Opportunities Come As You Are Worship
Mondays & Wednesdays @ 9:30 - 10 a.m., Fellowship Hall This half hour of worship is for anyone who wants to grow closer to God through prayer, music and Scripture. Fellowship time, with coffee and a light breakfast, begins at 9 a.m.
Sundays throughout February @ 10:30 a.m., Room 214 Using the Upper Room Disciplines book, this group focuses on the biblical texts for each week. Time is that getting better acquainted and listening to each person’s reflections/insights which grow out of the readings. Share scripture’s messages of hope, challenge, and joy on a daily basis in your home and within the supportive context of community each Sunday morning at church.
Meditation Group
Old Testament Prophets in the 21st Century
Faith and Reason
Sundays February 1, 8, 15 @ 10:30 a.m., Room 208 This class will look at the core concepts of the prophets and discuss what they have to say to us today. A discussion paper with the concepts of the prophets will be used for each session. Any advance reading covering the prophets from any source will be helpful but not necessary to participate in the class. Each class stands alone so you may join in for one week or three.
Theology for the 21st Century
Sundays throughout February @ 10:30 a.m., Room LL05 This group concludes their discussion of A New New Testament this month. In the book, Hal Taussig, with help from a council of scholars, has compiled the traditional books of the New Testament with ten first and second century documents that have been rediscovered in the past 100-200 years. Each “new” document is prefaced with an essay explaining the context and history of its writing and the reasons the scholars thought the writings were worth including. Hal Taussig will be with us in April serving as the keynote presenter for the annual Lyons Lecture.
Mondays @ 7 p.m., Chapel Anyone interested in starting or continuing to build their meditation practice is welcome to come and explore the possibilities. Tuesday, February 10 @ 9 a.m. Capitol Lakes, 333 W. Main Is not science merely that branch of theology which explores the manner in which God made the universe? This question and a host of others are vetted in gatherings held the second Tuesday of each month. Group members facilitate the discussions on a variety of current topics.
Spouses Newly Alone
Tuesday, February 24 @ Noon Dayton St. Grill, 1 W. Dayton Street Persons who have recently experienced the death of their spouse meet on the last Tuesday of each month for lunch, conversation and fellowship.
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Lent Begins Wednesday, February 18 Ash Wednesday Worship - The Lenten season begins with 7 p.m.
worship in the Sanctuary, which will include imposition of ashes and Holy Communion on Wednesday, February 18.
A Special Study and Worship Series During Lent
Unique study and worship experiences will be offered during the 10:45 hour on Sundays during the Lenten season. We will welcome scholar, writer, and teacher, J. Denny Weaver, who will lead us in an exploration of themes found in his book, The Nonviolent God. Weaver’s bold new statement on the nonviolence of God challenges longstanding assumptions of divine violence in theology, the violent God pictured in the Old Testament, and the supposed violence of God in Revelation. In his book Weaver argues that since God is revealed in Jesus, the nonviolence of Jesus most truly reflects the character of God. According to Weaver, the way Christians live - Christian ethics - is an ongoing expression of theology. Consequently, he suggests positive images of the reign of God made visible in the narrative of Jesus - nonviolent practice, forgiveness and restorative justice, issues of racism and sexism, and more - in order that Christians might live more peacefully.
Outline of the Lenten Study and Worship Series
Feb. 22 - Why Not Sacrifice? - Exploring traditional views of atonement and introducing nonviolent atonement. March 1 - The God Who Forgives Without Violence - What we learn from the story of the Prodigal Son and other stories of God’s interactions with humankind. March 8 - Forgiveness - The process of letting go of anger. March 15 - Revelation - Images that point to a nonviolent God and exploring the Seven Seals. March 22 - Putting the Pieces Together - A review of new concepts shared.
Mid-Week Opportunities Old Testament Bible Study
Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 24 @ 6:30 p.m., Room 214 Join Pastor Carly Kuntz to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Old Testament as an integral part of the Christian Bible.
Exploring Recently Re-Discovered Early Christian Writings
Wednesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 1-2 p.m., Room 214 Join Tina Lang for an introduction to some of the recently rediscovered material found in A New New Testament, the compilation by Hal Taussig that we have been including in some of our worship services in this New Year. Taussig will serve as the lecturer at our Lyons Lecture on April 18. Scholars believe that some of this material was written earlier than the four Gospels of our traditional New Testament. Join the discovery and connect with the ancient words of our ancestors in faith!
Being Faith-Filled Citizens, Part Two
(Participation in part one not required) Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 Denny Weaver will lead the 10:45 times of study and worship in Fellowship Hall @ 6:30- 8 p.m., Room 208 Faith-filled citizens participate in an on February 22, March 1, 8 and 15. Pastor Carly Kuntz will lead on March 22, on-going process of listening up and drawing the series to a conclusion. 10:45 worship will move to the Sanctuary for speaking out with honesty and care. How Palm Sunday (March 29) and Easter Sunday (April 5). can we gather heart-to-heart, even if we If it is your practice to participate in 9 a.m. worship, please consider either changing worship hours during Lent or better yet, extending your Sunday worship don’t see eye-to-eye? The sessions are based on Parker Palmer’s, book, Healing experience by participating at both 9 and 10:45. This is a unique opportunity for our community of faith to learn and grow together within the context of worship the Heart of Democracy, chapters 5-8. led by a special guest so please plan to participate. Copies of the book are available for borrowing. The series is facilitated by Sister Lynn Lisbeth, OP - Dominican Would You Like a Copy? Sister of Sinsinawa, member of Spiritual Throughout the winter and early spring, some of the new texts included in Directors International. In the Dominican A New New Testament are being included in worship and some adult education mission of proclaiming the Gospel, Lynn classes. Would you like your own copy of the book? Hardcover editions of offers a broad range of gatherings. As an A New New Testament are available for purchase at the Information Desk at a intuitive, color-blind, left-handed, sci-fi cost of $20. Get yours now and start preparing for presentations by Hal Taussig loving night person, she brings a fresh at the Lyons Lecture coming on Saturday, April 18. perspective to spirituality ministry. Please Also available at the Information Desk: copies of The Nonviolent God, by contact Tina Lang at
[email protected] or J. Denny Weaver, the guest leader of 10:45 worship and study during Lent. 608.256.9061 ASAP to register.
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Happenings At First Church
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Joys and Concerns
Please remember these FUMC members and friends in your prayers: John Thomas, Bud DeVos, Terry Riddle, Ramona Johannes, Kathleen Montgomery, Max Westrich, Jim Christensen and Julia Frohreich. We offer our prayers and support to members and friends of our congregation who have recently lost a loved one: • Gene Thieleke and the family of Mary Jo Thieleke, who died on December 3. • Gregg Vanderheiden, whose mother, Marion Vanderheiden, died on December 25. • John Pitas, Laurie Sanford and the family of Delores Pitas, who died on December 28. • Bonnie Benson, whose father, Wilbur Benoy, died on January 9. • The family and friends of Margaret James, who died on January 12. Celebrations at First Church: • Nora Jane DeVos, daughter of Matt and Liz DeVos, was born on November 25.
FUMC Building Hours
Sunday: 8 a.m. - Noon Monday –Thursday: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Friday – Saturday: Closed
Chimes Deadline
Articles Due: 8 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, for the March issue of Chimes, to be published on Thursday, February 26.
Bring a Bear, Show You Care Sunday, February 15 Share new teddy bears and other stuffed animals for the Madison Police Department’s “Bear With Me” program. Cuddly toys ride along in police officers’ cars and are distributed when officers encounter young children in traumatic circumstances. Your special friend should be new, not used. Stuffed toys will be collected at the church on Sunday, February 15.
Recurring Calendar Items
Meditation Group Mondays @ 7 p.m., Chapel Faith and Reason Tuesday, February 10 @ 9 a.m., Capitol Lakes UMW Deborah Circle This group will resume meetings in March. Young Adult Discussion Group Tuesdays, February 10 & 24 @ 7 p.m., Barriques on E. Washington Ave. Spouses Newly Alone Tuesday, February 24 @ Noon, Dayton Street Grill UMW Tabitha Circle Thursday, February 19 @ 1 p.m., Room 208 AA Group Thursdays @ 6:30 p.m., Room 208 Handbell Choir Thursdays @ 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall Chancel Choir Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m., Choir Room Toddler Playgroup Fridays, February 13 and 27 @ 9:30 a.m., Room LL12 College Age Vision Quest Sundays, February 8 and 22 @ 10:30 a.m., Room LL04
First United Methodist Church
Phone: 608.256.9061 Fax: 608.256.6633 Website: www.fumc.org
Staff Members
Thank You to Intern Katelyn McCosky
Thank you to Katelyn McCosky, who served as the Youth Program Intern this past fall. She offered incredible organization, leadership, and ideas to the youth program this past semester.
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Carly Kuntz, Lead Pastor.................................................................................
[email protected] Tina Lang, Associate Pastor............................................................................
[email protected] Karen Andro, Director of Outreach Ministries . ............................................
[email protected] Mary Hasheider, Director of Connecting Ministries.......................................
[email protected] Scott Foss, Director of Music.........................................................................
[email protected] Jim Ostrander, Coordinator of Homebound Ministries...................................
[email protected] Avery Westrich, Coordinator of Children’s and Young Family Ministries...........
[email protected] Seth Schroerlucke, Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministries........
[email protected] Dennis Anderson, Facilities Supervisor .......................................................
[email protected] Tricia Hillner, Publications Specialist.............................................................
[email protected] Sharon McNeely, Finance and Accounting Associate.................................
[email protected] Jennifer Hedstrom, Director of Children’s Music.......................................
[email protected] Music Staff: Ross Cowing, Organist Digital Media & Graphic Design: Dana Craft-Parker Digital Arts Specialists: Max & Laura Wendt Audio/Visual: Corey Whitmore
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Note From Jennifer
Welcome Jennifer Hedstrom
Even if you have not yet met Jennifer Hedstrom, you may have seen her leading our church’s children in song during the Christmas Pageant or heard her play a piano-organ duet with Ross Cowing during the Christmas Eve services. Jennifer works as a freelance collaborative pianist and piano teacher in Madison. She has held teaching positions with area performing arts groups and has led master classes and workshops all over the country. Jennifer is a member of the Madison Chamber Choir and performs occasionally as a singer-songwriter in the Madison area. You can listen to her 2011 release, Bodies of Water, at music.jenniferhedstrom.com. Jennifer loves animals and volunteers as an Adoption Counselor at the Dane County Humane Society. Please welcome Jennifer to First Church!
As the new children’s music director at FUMC, I hope to make music a regular part of the religious education and spiritual life of children at First Church. Children will have opportunities to sing during Children’s Time, Family Worship, Vacation Bible School, and at special events throughout the year. I will also visit classrooms during Sunday School to lead simple music activities, such as drumming, singing, listening and musical exploration. I was extremely proud of the children who participated in the Christmas Pageant and I am looking forward to leading more musical performances by the great kids here at First Church!
Children’s Prayer Series
Coming in March: Children’s Prayer Workshops Sundays in March @ 10:30 a.m., Chapel
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.
• 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. 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 Youth Sunday Morning – 9 a.m.
• 6th & 7th Grade Class – LL02 • 8th & 9th Grade Class – LL06 • 10th-12th Grade Class – LL04
For more info contact Seth Schroerlucke at
[email protected].
Sunday School
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Tuesday Night Young Adult We have some fun events planned Discussions @ 7 p.m. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays/month (Barriques on E. Washington) Join us to discuss a pertinent topic and then make plans for how we can be involved and help each other be people of hope and action in the world.
Vision Quest
Now 2nd and 4th Sundays of the Month at FUMC @ 10:30-11:30 a.m., Room LL04 Open to College Students & Young Adults
“What am I doing with my life?” “What do I really believe?” Led by Seth Schroerlucke, uncover direction and purpose for your life. Using self-reflection and discussion, each session will help focus and articulate your vision for your life including your passions, strengths, social values, spiritual beliefs, and identity - in order to find a path that aligns a course for your life. February and March will be focused on the Five Paths of Purpose.
Ski Under the Stars
Tuesday, February 3 @ 5:30 p.m., Tyrol Basin Tuesday Night Special at Tyrol Basin in Mount Horeb. Suggested donation of $25 includes gear rental and lift ticket until 9 p.m.
College Students & Young Adults Lock-In at FUMC
Friday, February 20 @ 6 p.m. Enjoy games, snacks and good times! Special service project TBA. The fun lasts until 10 a.m. on Saturday.
for the winter months! Please do not let the cost of any event prevent you from joining us. FUMC can cover your registration fees for any sponsored outing. Just send Abby (
[email protected]) or Seth (
[email protected]) a quick note.
Coming in March Helping Hands
Saturday, March 14 @ 12:30 p.m. Second Harvest Food Bank Sort and pack donated food so that it can be shared with local pantries.
Maple Syrup Fest
Sunday, March 29 @ 1 p.m. Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Monona Come and see maple syrup demonstrations and sample maple ice cream!
Stay up to date with current event info and pics on our Young Adult Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/FUMCmadisonyoungadults/
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