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Building Connections: Health, Housing, and Appleton's Future
The Economic Justice Work Group received the following requests for information and is passing them on in order to 1) build a better...
officemanager448
Jan 31 min read
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Becoming Mental Health WISE
First Congregational UCC is on a journey to become informed advocates for mental health. In doing so, we will become part of a national...
officemanager448
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Discernment Guide
Is your committee or ministry team considering a new project? The Discernment Guide has been developed and refined by church leaders over...
Vince Salvia
Dec 11, 20241 min read
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Stewardship 2025
The Stewardship Team is grateful to everyone who has submitted a pledge so far - but we are still awaiting pledges from almost 75% of the...
officemanager448
Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Now Hiring for Childcare Provider/Administrative Assistant
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officemanager448
Aug 19, 20241 min read
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Blessing of the Animals
Do you have a dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig? God has blessed us with so many beloved creatures! On July 31 at 6:30PM we will gather in the...
officemanager448
Jul 12, 20241 min read
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When Church Stops Working: An Invitation from Pastor Katherine
In nearly 20 years of ministry, I’ve read more books about church revitalization and leadership than I care to count. Most are...
Rev. Katherine
Jun 26, 20241 min read
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The Isaiah Project – Open Session
How will our buildings and campus serve our mission and purpose going forward? How do we live more fully as the Church of the Open...
Rev. Katherine
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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First Congregational UCC Appleton Co-Lead Leadership Model FAQ
If you were unable to attend yesterday's meeting, no problem. You can download a copy of the Co-Lead Leadership Model FAQ here.
officemanager448
Oct 9, 20231 min read
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Vandersall Collective Engagement Report Summary
In case you were unable to grab a physical copy this past Sunday Service, or were unable to open the digital file on our Friday E-Blast,...
officemanager448
Oct 2, 20231 min read
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2023 Activity Guide
Our 2023 Activity Guide is out now! If you would like a digital copy, please see the download link below! If you would like a physical...
officemanager448
Sep 18, 20231 min read
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Aug 15, 20230 min read
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Senior Pastor Update
Dear First Congregational UCC members, Four weeks ago, we brought in two candidates for visits, and from there, we made our...
officemanager448
Jul 13, 20232 min read
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Congregational Life Summer Opportunities
Please contact Pastor Mary Jo Laabs at mlaabs@firstcongoappleton.org with any questions!
officemanager448
Jun 1, 20231 min read
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Youth Summer Opportunities
Please contact Sarah Wilterdink at swilterdink@firstcongoappleton.org with any questions!
officemanager448
Jun 1, 20231 min read
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Service Sunday
Sunday June 4th, 2023 On Sunday, June 4, we invite you to stay after a shorter worship service and participate in Service Sunday. You...
officemanager448
May 24, 20231 min read
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Come meet Rev. Bev Davis: Children's Book Author
Rev. Bev Davis is an avid “observer of life,” a graduate of McCormick Theological Seminary, and an ordained pastor in the United Church...
officemanager448
May 3, 20231 min read
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Toward One Wisconsin Conference
Sometimes opportunities just come your way! Join us Tuesday April 25- Wednesday April 26, in Appleton for Wisconsin’s leading equity,...
Nick Hatch
Mar 8, 20232 min read
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2023 Women's Spring Retreat
Friday April 21 - Sunday April 23 Our 2023 Women's Spring Retreat will be at Moon Beach Camp near St. Germain, Friday, April 21– Sunday,...
officemanager448
Mar 7, 20232 min read
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Back Bay Mission Collection
March 12th – March 19th Volunteers will soon be going to Back Bay Mission. While there, we will be making hygiene kits for homeless...
officemanager448
Mar 7, 20231 min read
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