Events at FCC

November 1st @ 10:00 am. In Sanctuary. Live Streamed.
🍞🍷 Sacrament of Holy Communion.
⏳ Julie Mavity Maddalena will preach on Ecclesiastes 3:1-5. We will remember those who have died in the past year.
🎶 The FCC Choir and Brass Ensemble will perform "For All the Saints”.
🌳 Stewardship Moment: Emily Edson.

Jesus challenged the boundaries of religious ideologies, ethnic groups and social class. Children consider this and discuss how learning to accept everyone is a form of divinity. Relating to all others without boundaries and sharing love is the highest level of hospitality.

Sunday, November 1st
4-6 pm in Lucas Hall

Join in a time of fellowship, good food and fun for ALL ages! Sign-up here - Fall Fest Sign-up so we may prepare for all who are attending. We’ll enjoy a chili and cornbread supper with a pie fest for dessert! There will be games and children's activities including pumpkin decorating and music by Shalom, Indeed. Sign-up to provide food, volunteer to serve or simply let us know you are coming!

Move your clocks back an hour on Saturday night!

This Sunday, November 1st, following worship (about 11:00 am), the Middle School youth are going to be gathering in the FCC kitchen to make cornbread and honey butter for Fall Fest that evening. No need to sign-up - just show up! Nancy Engberg, leader.

Sunday, November 1st
The Deacons of M&C are encouraging FCC members and friends to send care packages to our students who are away at college or living at home pursuing their education. A college care package display table will be located in the narthex, you will receive a student's mailing label, a list of suggested care package items and a letter from the pastors to include in the mailing. Or contact the church office (office@fccsheboygan.org) if you would like to receive the name and address of a student.

The Stewardship Committee (Lori Albsmeier, Tauna Vollmer, David Vorpahl, and Pat Lacey-Treasurer,) are planning a strong campaign this year.  Look for the second Stewardship letter with pledge card coming in the mail and e-mail this coming week. We will be invited to bring our pledges to the altar on Sunday, November 15th. During October, our church boards have been considering projects, programs and staffing for 2027 and what funds will be required. The Council and Trustees of Personnel and Finance will work together in December to prepare a 2027 budget to be presented at the Annual Meeting on January 31, 2027.

Providing on-call pastoral care in November is Rev. Dr. Julie Mavity Maddalena. Julie is the University of Lakeland Chaplain, Ethicist in Residence, and Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion. She is the Chaplain for the Sheboygan Fire Department, a member of FCC, and is a teacher of the OWL curriculum Wednesday nights at FCC.

Last Sunday we shared treats, gave gifts, and thanked Pastor Dave for his service as Interim Pastor these past 9 months. We send him with blessings for a wonderful start to his next interim position in Eau Claire, WI.

Wednesday, November 4

OWL Class meets from 5-6:30 pm in the youth room. Four trained facilitators, Nancy Engberg, Heidi & Eric Boehmer, and Julie Mavity Maddalena, will share in leadership.

Youth Meal shared with OWL Class and High School Youth Group From 6:30-7 pm, in Lucas Hall. Thanks to the Hoyt/Olson and Koepsell family for hosting.

High School Youth Group meets from 7-8 pm in the youth room for games, bonding and discussion on the challenges of life. Nancy Engberg, leader

Sunday, November 15th
Following worship, High School youth are invited to gather in the Youth Room for a hot dog lunch and leave their mark on the Youth Room wall by painting a brick. The event will conclude at 12:30 pm. Nancy Engberg, leader.

This year the FCC choir will present the cantata "O Holy Light" on Sunday, December 13th, directed by Carra-Lyn Conger. All who would like to sing are invited to join! Invite your friends and family too, it’s a wonderful opportunity for all who love to sing to come together. Rehearsals are every Wednesday and some Sundays beginning November 4th. Dress rehearsal Saturday, December 12th. You do not need to be present at all rehearsals to sing. Please contact Carra-Lyn at carralynconger@gmail.com  if you have any questions!

The search committee has conducted interviews with several candidates recently including a second interview with someone we have invited for an in-person meeting. This is a positive development. We are now in the process of planning and will report back the next steps in a few weeks. As always, feel free to reach out to the church office if you have any questions.

We’re planning a mini-version of Food for Body, Mind, and Spirit in mid-January. A committee of about 3-4 people is needed to prepare the event including food, serving/set-up, activities for children and youth, and more. Are you interested in helping to make this event happen? Contact the office, office@fccsheboygan.org or 920-457-4818.

As FCC’s support of the Community Café continues this winter, please also consider support of the Warming Center which opens this Sunday by praying for the staff, volunteers, and each guest that is welcomed in the door. For more information, visit their website here.

Monday, November 9
6:30-8:00 pm
Lakeland University Founder’s Day Lecture with Dr. Henry Kuo. Dr. Kuo will speak on topics including how do theology and history matter in a world run by business, technology, and artificial intelligence and the important role that character plays in human decision-making.