Churchwide Connections . . . join us for any of these fun-filled activities for all ages.
Tuesday, February 10 at 7 pm: Civil War Roundtable Meeting: Our speaker will be Doug Dammann. He has worked at the Civil War Museum of Kenosha, WI, for 17 years. He holds a master's degree in Historical Administration from Eastern Illinois University & a bachelor's degree in history from Kalamazoo College. He lives in Kenosha with his wife Holly & two kids. He’ll be speaking about “Riding for the Union” See your bulletin or newsletter for full details. And what did they do to earn such a lofty reputation? Please join us for the program.
Saturday, February 14, 9 - 11 am at church: Men’s Breakfast: A great opportunity for the men in our church family & community to meet & develop friendships, enjoy breakfast & fellowship & encourage each other in their spiritual walk. Invite a friend & sign up at the welcome table.
Ash Wednesday, February 18, 7 pm: We have the opportunity to worship together at First Congregational, UCC. Hope to see you there!
Friday, February 20: 12:30 – 2:30 pm: Movie Matinee: Come join us for “Letters to Juliet”. While visiting Italy, with her busy fiancé, Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) visits a wall where the heartbroken leave notes to Shakespeare's tragic heroine, Juliet Capulet. Finding one such letter from 1957, Sophie decides to write to its now. Enjoy free popcorn, movie candy & refreshments! Bring a friend!
Friday, February 20 • 6 - 8 pm: Movie Night: Come join us to watch "The Bad Guys 2". The Bad Guys are struggling to find trust & acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement & forced to do "one last job" by an all-female squad of criminals. Enjoy FREE delicious popcorn, your favorite movie candy, bubbly soda, & fruity juice boxes! Invite your friends & family, wear your PJs if you like, bring a snuggly blanket, or comfy chair & get ready for a fun time! Sign up here or Volunteer here.
Sunday, February 22 • 10: 30 am: Communion Education: Come join us for an informal conversation about Communion. Please sign-up at the welcome table.
Wednesdays, Feb 25 - April 22, (except 4/1), 7-8:30 pm: Palestine-Israel Zoom class: We’ll learn from Rev. Shelby Jeidy (Perez), a lifelong E&R member, who was ordained to ministry in Palestine in 2021 & then lived in Ramallah, We’ll focus on learning about the history of Palestine & the Palestinian people, the establishment of the State of Israel, & the history of the last 78 years that have followed. We’ll seek to know real Palestinians & Israelis through their own shared experiences. We’ll also read, question & learn about the WI Conference & General Synod UCC resolutions that have been introduced in the last five years. To participate, use this link. You do not need to attend every session to participate.
Friday, February 27, 12:30 – 2:30 pm: Game Day: Please plan to join us for some fellowship & fun on game day! Bring your favorite board or card game & a snack to share! Spend the afternoon playing Dominos, Apples to Apples, Scattergories, Scrabble, or any other game options! Invite a friend or neighbor! Game days are typically held on the 4th Friday of each month. No sign-up needed.
Friday, February 27, 5:30 - 8:30 pm: Parent Night Out - Free Babysitting!!! The youth are volunteering to babysit your kids (0-6th grade). Parents can enjoy a night out while kids enjoy toys, games, crafts & a movie with popcorn. A dinner of pizza & ice cream also provided. Kids can wear their pajamas too so they can get right into bed when you get home. If you’d like to have a child free night out at no cost to you, sign up at the welcome table or here today:
Friday, March 6 • 6 - 8 pm: Winter Dance: Join in some dancing fun with your friends! Snacks & drinks provided! (Allergy-free options available). This is an informal event so please dress comfortably & invite a friend! Sign up here or Volunteer here.
Saturday, March 14, 9 am to 4 pm at church: Crafters Corner: Bring your favorite crafts & join in an afternoon of fellowship & fun! The theme for lunch will be brunch! Suggestions are as follows: egg bakes, cheesy potatoes, French toast bakes, cinnamon rolls, muffins, pastries, bacon, ham & rolls, sausage patties/links, pancakes, waffles, orange juice, milk, fruit, snacks, desserts. Sign up at the welcome table & invite a friend or two! Come for lunch or stay the whole day!
