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Worship This Sunday

In Advent

“Now we are God’s children,” one of our Bible readings declares on Sunday. We’re ALL God’s children, but we’re also taking “children” literally with worship partially designed and assisted by our young people, including selecting the Earthkeeping liturgy.

Earthkeeping booklet
Reading & Hymn sheet
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In Community of Hope

The summer solstice is this weekend, and we will take some time to bask in the warmth of the sun's peak. We'll also spend time dwelling in the wisdom that this time of year can offer, wisdom that is both reassuring and challenging.  

Bulletin
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MCC Announcements

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MCC Prayer Book

Download a copy of the MCC Prayer book that the faith formation children received here or there are a few hard copies on the welcome table.

 

Make Music Madison at MCC  - This Saturday!

Please join us for the third annual MCC Make Music Madison event on Saturday, June 21 from 4pm to 8pm.  We are excited to be a host site again because we had so much fun the last two years and we had such a great turnout from both MCC members and people from the neighborhood!  Make Music Madison is a free citywide day of music every June 21, with over 100 venues throughout the city.  We will also have Chrysalis popsicles for sale and an activity table for kids.  Please bring your friends, kids, chairs, your own drinks, and join us in the memorial garden for all or part of this fun evening! 

 

 We have two groups this year from the community and are thrilled to welcome back two outstanding MCC groups.

• 4:00 to 4:45 pm -- Prairie Roots

• 5:00 to 6:00 pm -- Nostalgic Groove

• 6:00 to 7:00 pm -- Dan Stier, a variety of soft rock, folk, and country music dating from the late 50s to the 90s.

• 7:15 to 8:00 pm -- Grand Aul Day, an ensemble of five Madison musicians who play traditional Irish music. You'll hear lively jigs, reels, and hornpipes with a few waltzes and slow airs for good measure.

If you have any questions please contact Jean Einerson, Dawn Krahn or Emily Wixson.

 

Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk

The outdoor labyrinth will be available for walking on Summer Solstice - this Saturday, June 21. Begin your summer with a walk accompanied by the sounds of nature. Come anytime! Walking the labyrinth is a tool of resilience. 
 

Calling All Singers! 

Calling all singers ~ Early Music Mini-Retreat!
Join a unique pop-up choir experience with internationally acclaimed Ensemble Parlamento (visiting from Switzerland!) and Madison’s own ad meliora for an afternoon of glorious early music, relaxed vibes, and a memorable concert.
🗓️ Sunday, June 29 | 3–6:30 PM
📍 Madison Christian Community – 7118 Old Sauk Rd, Madison
🎵 Grata Pop-Up Choir directed by Jen Terhune Streit
💥 No audition required – all voice parts welcome!

The Flow:
3:00 PM – Rehearse
4:15 PM – Relax and Refresh! Stroll the prairie, gardens, or labyrinth. Enjoy refreshments. Read. You do you.
5:00 PM – Perform in a public concert alongside:

 
Ensemble Parlamento – medieval masterpieces of Machaut & the art of courtly love
ad meliora – sacred polyphony by Machaut & Dufay
Grata Pop-Up Choir (you!) –  “Sumer is icumen in” — the oldest known 6-part polyphonic piece — 
and a new composition inspired by it:“How beautiful thy colors are, O marvellous month of May” by 
Grace Newcombe.

 

Whether you’re a seasoned choral singer or just looking for an enjoyable musical and relaxing afternoon, we’d love to have your voice in the mix!  Come for the afternoon or just for the concert.
 
This event is free, with donations gratefully accepted to support Ensemble Parlamento and Domestic Abuse Intervention Services.
🎶 REGISTER HERE
❓ Questions? Reach out to Jen: jentstreit@gmail.com

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Kids in the Garden

Work has started in the MCC garden, and initial plans for the Kids in the Garden program this summer are underway.   Children from the Lussier Community Center’s summer program come to the MCC garden on Tuesday mornings from 10 - 11:30 for several weeks.  Tentative dates for this summer will be the five Tuesdays in July. They work with volunteers in the garden and on nature-based crafts; we learn together and build relationships. 

So if you are interested in being part of this fun and rewarding opportunity, sign up on our MSP volunteer site.  If you have questions, please contact Joyce Anderson. 

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Midweek Meals and Musicians

 

• Mark your calendars and bring your friends for "Finding Solid Ground", our casual outdoor community meal and worship series on Wednesdays from July 6-August 9, 5:30-7:00pm.

• Do you enjoy cooking for a crowd or have a favorite recipe you'd like to share with us? Volunteer to cook on your own or, even better, team up with another family or two to make it easier (and more fun). Sandwiches, salad bar, taco/burrito bar, pasta bar are usually pretty popular and work well for everyone and I'm happy to chat about your ideas and details too. Reimbursement for groceries available. 

 

• If you'd like to be part of the band or support worship in another way, let us know that too. All are welcome!  Thanks, Andrea (andrea@themcc.net)

 

Freezer to Donate

The Pettersen's have a Fridgedaire upright freezer to donate to a someone who may need one. Dimensions are: 62.5"H x 28"W x 28"D. It is available until July 1st.  Please contact Roger (608-338-3150) or Linda (608-886-8038) Pettersen if interested.

 

MCC Outing to Radicals Ultimate Frisbee Game

Date: Sunday, July 20th - Meet at 4:40 pm/game start at 5pm
Location: Breese Stevens Field
Cost: Group ticket $10/person
Please RSVP by July 6 either by signing up in the sanctuary or through this on-line sign up. 
Bring a frisbee if you want to throw on the field after the game. 
-Andrea Olson and Natalie Hellmer

 

SCRAP STOP

What are those orange bins in the garden??  Through a Creation Care grant from the UCC, the Old Sauk Community Garden is now partnering with the Dane County Waste and Renewables Department to collect food scraps for compost at Purple Cow. You can now bring food scraps to deposit in the orange bins to help with this effort to reduce gas emissions and create great compost for the soil (including ours!). All households must register through the county, for tracking puposes. Please read more about the program and how to get involved here.