What's Happening

 

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY PLANS:

Plans continue for our new pictorial directory with publication and delivery anticipated for the spring of 2011. Sign-ups begin on Sunday, July 18 in the Atrium area and will continue through August 15th. You may also call the office (414-258-7375) to schedule your appointment if it is more convenient for you.

Pictures will be taken at the church, starting September 19th and will run through early October. We want to remind you that the photographer will also make arrangements to photograph shut-ins in their homes and will go to Congregational Home one day to photograph our member residents there.

If you cannot make the September/October timeframe or if you would like to include your college-age child(ren) in the picture before school starts, please contact Moments and Memories directly at 262-560-0787 to schedule a picture to be taken at their studio. They are located at 1809 Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc. You may also sign-up on-line. Here are instructions. For those families who cannot make the September/October time frame or those who would like to include their college-age child(ren) in the picture before school starts, please contact Moments and Memories directly at 262-560-0787 to schedule an appointment at their studio. They are located at 1809 Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc. The photographer will also be at church on Sunday, August 15 from 9 AM – 2 PM, for those who need summer photos taken. Please sign up beforehand, as times will be limited.

We are still looking for volunteers to help with telephone reminder calls and to manage the registration table along with serving as hosts and hostesses when pictures are being taken. Please let the office know if you are available to help, and somone will contact you when assignments are being made.

THEOLOGY UNCORKED

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 7 PM at VINO 100

It's summertime and you know what that means! It's time for Theology Uncorked!

Please join members of First Congregational, Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist and Trinity Episcopal at VINO 100 for an informal discussion about how our understanding of theology influences our response to the world we live in.

The Rev. Gary Manning of Trinity Episcopal, The Rev. Sue Burwell of Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist and The Rev. Jan Kwiatkowski of First Congregational will facilitate the discussions.

August 18 - Why prayer?

How does prayer make a difference in the lives of regular people? How does one expect prayer to matter in the face of dire global realities (war, poverty, terrorism, environmental degradation)? How can prayer go beyond personal piety?

VINO 100 is located at 1442 Underwood Avenue. Bring a friend or two with you!

CONGREGATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND LAY-MINISTRY TRAINING

Congregational Leadership and Lay-Ministry Training brochures are now available. This three-year program begins in late August and seeks to equip individuals in carrying out the work of ministry by encouraging spiritual growth and the study of scripture. It is a mixture of individual study, reading, reflection, on-line communication, and monthly gatherings.

"FEEDING THE HUNGRY" GARDEN PROJECT

The “Feeding the Hungry” garden project, spearheaded by Jeff Kelling, continues to move along. Work is being done on an acre of land in Sussex. When was the last time you saw someone using a weed whacker in a vegetable garden? The good news is that it worked well to get the weeds under control. Our plants are getting more light, and the weeds provide mulch to help keep the soil moist. Thanks to the people who were able to help out on July 17th. This includes: Sue Connor, Margie Idzikowski, Marianne King, Kendall Moore, Pat & Jessie Reddy, Tonia Wallner, and Dave Wareham. Special thanks to Dave for bringing his own machine and staying longer to help finish. Jeff thinks we've set the weeds back for now and have given our plants a good opportunity to grow. They found one pumpkin that is about a foot long already. There are a lot of squash blossoms, so they'll have pumpkins, squash, beets, and some flowers for church. The big question is whether or not they'll have carrots. Time will tell. The next group work day is scheduled for August 7th (rain date is August 14th). They'll be weeding between plants and removing the stakes at the ends of the rows to store them. If you’re interested in helping, contact Jeff at Jeff.Kelling@Centerfsllc.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See This Month's Columns for information on other church activities.