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Nothing Better
by Rev. David Moyer, Wisconsin Conference Minister
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Joy dawned again on Easter Day, the sun shone out with bright array;
For when the Apostles hid in fear, the Risen Christ to them appeared.
O Jesus, Savior, Gentle One, come take our hearts to be your own,
That we may give you all our days, the willing tribute of our praise.
Greetings and the loveliest of Easter joys to each and all of you!
There is an old preacher's story. (I mean the story is old, not necessarily the preacher.) Like all preachers' stories, it may even have happened. read more> |
Watch Out for Social Security Scams
by Senator Herb Kohl
 As many people know, all Social Security beneficiaries must sign up for electronic payments by March 1, 2013. While this should make the system safer, quicker and more convenient it's still very important to protect yourself from potential scams.
Earlier this week I was contacted by a constituent after her monthly direct deposit Social Security check failed to show up in her bank account. It appeared as if someone might have fraudulently obtained her personal information and used it to divert her check into another bank account.
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Washington Island Forum 2012
by the Wisconsin Council of Churches
Don't miss the 2012 Washington Island Forum June 25-29 featuring Sara Miles, "Being Jesus." Enjoy four and a half days of worship, study, discussion and reflection on the retreat atmosphere of Washington Island at the tip of Door County, Wisconsin. read more>
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Midwest Seminarian Gathering
by Rev. Becky Boggs
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Through the support of my local congregation and Association, I was fortunate enough to attend the Midwest Region Seminarians Gathering at the UCC Church House in Cleveland last month. Sharing this journey with me from the Wisconsin Conference was my Chicago Theological Seminary classmate Nathan Athorp, United Theological Seminary students Justin Buchs-Hammond and Clare Gromoll and Dubuque Theological Seminary graduate Ruth Hansen. read more>
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Graduating from College or a Recent College Grad?
 The Global Mission Intern program invites you to challenge yourself in a one to three year international mission service opportunity. As you offer yourself in service, you will also learn more about yourself, your relationship with God, and your place in God's world. You will build relationships that will change the way you look at the world. You will be a part of a growing group of young adults who have been transformed by these experiences and will provide you a new community on return. You will come back from your year in mission equipped to provide a global perspective on issues facing the church in our hurting world today. read more> |
A Reverse Mission Trip - Honduras
 Housing continues to be a huge concern for the people of Honduras after the devastation left by Hurricane Mitch in 1998. Come spend a rewarding, eye-opening, unforgettable 11 days giving your time and energy to Honduran families in need. Included in our Forward in Faith commitment was affirming our neighbors in Latin America. Here is your opportunity to join our Wisconsin Conference UCC Work Team to Honduras in July 2012, in our efforts to accomplish this goal. Mike Krabath has led many mission trips to Honduras and will continue as the main leader on this trip. read more>
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National Youth Event Registration Reminder
 National Youth Event registration is available online through May 21. The Wisconsin Conference has a long history of making it possible for individuals from churches to be able to attend NYE. For this reason, we ask that when you register, you indicate that the group you are with is the "Wisconsin Conference". The only way to register is if you are part of a group and by registering as one group, it allows those youth who would not have been allowed to attned NYE to register. This is one way we can live out our covenantal relationship with one another. read more>
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Association Annual Meetings
Northeast
Saturday April 21
St. Peter's UCC, Kiel
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Northwest
Saturday, April 28
First Congregational UCC, Wisconsin Rapids
Southeast
Saturday, April 28
Zion UCC, Milwaukee
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Southwest
Saturday, May 5
First UCC, Sauk City
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Congratulations!
Rev. Mark Schwinn, pastor of First Congregational UCC and his wife Amy welcomed a new baby into their family on March 6.
Welcome Ira James!
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PO Box 435
De Forest, WI 53532
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CORRECTION: In an article about United Church Camps in the previous issue, we credited Rev. Bill Utke for writing the article. The correct byline should have credited Mike Klemp-North, apologizes for the mistake |
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