MCC Announcements
The MCC consists of two vibrant congregations with many shared ministries.
An email is sent every Thursday with the latest on what's happening in and around the MCC.
To submit an announcement, please click below.
The deadline for submitting is Wednesday at noon.
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Worship this Sunday
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In Advent
The Risen Jesus appears to his frightened followers, but not all were there. One was out and about. What did that mean for him and for them all? Larry Henning will be preaching and presiding in Advent worship on Sunday (as Pastor Nick is traveling to the Lutherans Restoring Creation gathering in North Carolina). Worship will be shaped by the African Song Celebration liturgy. All services during the Easter season include communion.
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In Hope
For one more Sunday, we are drawing inspiration from Spirit Wheel. In multiple poems, Charleston discusses "turning the wheel of time." This relates to the story in the book of Esther, when Esther determines that she is need for an important task "for such a time as this." In worship, we will consider what time we are in, what it means to move into the future, and what roles we have in the process.
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Adult Ed
Sunday at 9:00, we’ll have an all-ages education hour in the Covenant Room led by Andrea Olson. We'll explore the idea of resurrection and new life with creative hands-on activities.
Apr. 19 we will hear from Confirmation students and mentors about their Lent projects
Apr. 26 will be filled with Earth Day projects (most on the grounds, but also with some indoors without physical exertion)
May 3 we will welcome Madison Area Jail Ministry chaplain Todd Marcotte
Children & Family Ministry News
Faith Formation for All Ages: Join us for a special intergenerational education hour upstairs 9-10 this Sunday, April 12th. We'll revisit the Easter story and explore what resurrection and new life mean for us through hands-on small group activities for all ages.
Click see more of Holy Week at the MCC!
Last Call for Milton House Museum Tour
If you haven’t already signed up for this interesting event on Tuesday, April 14, now is the time. We’ll leave from MCC at 8:45am for a tour of this Underground Railroad site, the only certified one in Wisconsin. More info and sign up here.
Asylum & Immigration Rhetoric
You can find a recording here of the special session with Sara McKinnon (UW-Madison) on the history and current status of the asylum system in the US. Dr. McKinnon (click for bio) is a professor of rhetoric, culture, and politics (and a friend of Jing Ries).
Boundary Waters Atlas
Doug Nelson has designed a beautiful new book covering the entire Boundary Waters. If you’ve been on a trip or know someone who loves the place, order some copies! Doug is needing to raise $1800 of rent money by early next week, so every purchase makes a difference. Find it here.
Plans for Our Preschool Space
The folks running the preschool on our lower level have announced that they are retiring the preschool in spring 2027. This means we have an opportunity to imagine what comes next for that space in our building. Interested in being part of the conversation? Contact Pastors Jen or Nick.
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Pizza Oven Planning
Do you want 90-second pizzas cooked at church? Do you want plans for how the oven could be used? For years, there have been conversations about building a wood-fired pizza oven. The Building and Grounds team looked at some plans and believe construction is possible. But questions of implementation and HOW the oven would be used are also important before building the oven. Would you like to be part of that initial planning? Let a pastor know!
Palestine Emails
If you want to hear what is going on with Palestine justice and advocacy efforts by ELCA, UCC, and other organizations regionally, please let LisaAnn know (latrembath@gmail.com). She is creating an MCC-only email distribution list for those who wish to receive updates, and occasional action items.
Nonviolence in Action
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​Building Unity for Nonviolent Action Team
Our Wexford/MCC Building Unity for Nonviolent Action Team is meeting this Saturday downstairs at MCC at 10 AM. We will be looking at some of the training strategies we have learned and role play as well. Please come if you are interested! It continues to seem to be true that being prepared is a good plan. See you Saturday morning! Contact Vicki Warren with questions.
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Interfaith Peace Working Group Conference
The MCC is a co-sponsor of the spring conference for the Interfaith Peace Working Group. The event will be Thursday, April 23 at Bethel Lutheran. Keynote presenters include Shane Claiborne, and David Canon is part of a workshop on protecting our democracy. To learn more, go to https://www.interfaithpeacewg.org/upcoming-events. To register ($20, including lunch), click here.
MCC Salad Supper
The MCC Women's Annual Salad Supper will take place Tuesday, April 29, with socializing beginning at 5:30pm and the program at 6:00pm. This year's supper will be held indoors, and the speaker is Sheila Martin, Executive Director of Specialty Care Free Clinic, Madison. Sign up here or in the Shalom Room. All are welcome for this fun evening of fellowship and delicious salads!
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Covenant Room - Stained Glass Windows
The Covenant Room has beautiful new stained glass windows! Click here (updated link) to see photos and read the story behind this project, including the theme, process, and thanksgiving. Then stop in to see the Beauty in Land, Water, & Sky.
Meier and Juju Could Use Your Help
Juju is a very sweet, 80lb mastiff/pitbull mix who will pull on walks. Meier works late on Tuesdays and Thursdays so would like help with a midday or evening walk those days. If you are interested in helping over the next month or so please contact: Sarah Canon: sfcanon14@yahoo.com.
Morning Bible Study
Judith morning Bible study will meet on Tuesday, April 14 at 9:30 am in the Covenant Room. We will discuss the lesson starting on p 12 of the March/April/May issue of Gather magazine, session one of God’s Name, God’s Promise. The study is open to anyone, and we usually have a lively discussion. We will also be making some decisions about our role for the Salad Supper. If you have questions, contact Joyce Anderson.
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Reach Dane Shoe Drive
MCC is hosting a collection box for the Reach Dane Shoe Drive from April 12-May 17. Reach Dane serves 1000 local children and families through education and supportive services. The number of infants and toddlers enrolled in their programs who are experiencing housing insecurity is startling: 32% are homeless. You can help by bringing in new shoes, socks, and underwear for kids age 2-5 years old (Toddler 2T-10T; Little kid 11-13).
Advent Benevolences
Of every $1 that you give Advent in offerings, 15¢ goes out to extend God’s mission and work that the MCC shares. An allocation subcommittee recently made recommendations, adopted by the Advent Council this week. Click here to see the list for 2026 of almost $80,000 we offer. (This list is sorted by dollar amount, but it could also be by local/state/national/global or by type of work or focus, such as environmental/immigration/social justice/housing or homelessness/LGBTQ+ etc.) The list has links for each organization, so you can explore more about what your investments are supporting!
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