Memorial UCC

Memorial United Church of Christ is a multi-generational gathering of inclusive, progressive and engaged followers of Jesus. We are in Fitchburg, Wis.

[Memorial UCC @MemUCC]

Take a look at the faith lessons ripening in our Community Orchard & Pizza Garden! So many visual reminders of God’s abundance RIGHT IN FRONT of us.

Now to make some apple crisp 😋

#loveofcreation #apples #garden #pizza

[Kris Gorton @KGSpark]

Today is my sabbatical RETURN to @MemUCC. Sunshine. A welcoming bench. And my coffee mug 😇

@RevSarahLocke
@UCCcoalition
@WCUCC

#pastorslife, #SundayMorningWorship, #sabbatical, #coffee, #coffeetime

[Open and Affirming Coalition @UCCcoalition]

Transgender Day of Visibility is this Friday, March 31st. Check out our newsletter for TDOV, highlighting multiple news stories, the TDOV Vigil happening all day Friday with Disciples LGBTQ+ Alliance, and action steps for trans youth.
https://t.co/XuIipbyXC6
#TDOV

[Transmission Ministry Collective @TransmissionMin]

Join @DOCAllianceQ, TMC, & other ecumenical partners this Fri, 3/31 for a day-long #TransDayofVisibility vigil! Each hour will include prayer & conversation led by a different host. TMC executive director @AustenLionheart will present on gender diversity in scripture at noon ET.

[Memorial UCC @MemUCC]

A historic moment in Wisconsin: On this Indigenous People’s Day a Tee Pee was set up on the grounds of the Capitol for the first time since the building was built (the building was completed in 1917).

#TeachtheTruthWI
#indigenouspeoplesday

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If you are wondering what it means to us @ Memorial UCC to Be the Church...

During worship on September 4, 2022, those gathered in the sanctuary were asked to write down the 6 words which describe "church" for them.

#BetheChurch

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Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not stop them, for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” (Matt 19:14, NRSVUE) 4/4

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Wow. The power of following the Spirit and saying “yes” to 2 9-yr old friends who wanted to be baptized. Their families listened to the kids’ request, & then intentionally looked for a congregation that was Open and Affirming to people in the LGBTQIA+ community 1/4

@UCCcoalition

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The things we are learning about where the Spirit is leading us in these days is amazing!

Many thanks to the youth for helping to guide us!!! 3/4

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LOTS of amazing items are going quickly at today’s HUGE sale!!! Stop on by- we are open until 2 pm today 🙂

#garagesale

[Memorial UCC @MemUCC]

What a beautiful day to gather in community and be together for the Interfaith Pride Worship service at First Baptist Church in Madison ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

#pride
#openandaffirming
@UCCcoalition

[Memorial UCC @MemUCC]

Vacation Bible School 2022 is underway! Stories, songs, and science!

#vacationbibleschool

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Today @ noon w/ faith communities across the country Memorial's church bells rang out 21x in memory of the children & teachers who died @ Robb Elementary School in TX.

Now, our actions need to ring out as we work to implement responsible policies to end gun violence.
#uvaldetx

[Memorial UCC @MemUCC]

There is a time to mourn. A time to weep. A time to gather again. And a time to flip over tables of injustice. A time to embrace the Way of Love. A time to affirm Love overcomes fear.

Praying Fiercely and Reacting Faithfully,

Pastor Kris

2/2

#uvaldetx

[Memorial UCC @MemUCC]

21

I am sitting in the church sanctuary listening to the very sky cry. Tears splashing in the roof as I watch 21 lights burn before me. 21 flames extinguished yesterday in yet another mass murder due to our worship of guns and the god of violence. The god of fear. 1/2
#uvaldetx

[Memorial UCC @MemUCC]

Another mass shooting today at a school in #Texas.

"A voice is heard in Ramah,
lamentation and bitter weeping.
Rachel is weeping for her children;
she refuses to be comforted for her children,
because they are no more." (Jer 31:15)

For now, my tears fall...

#Uvalde

[Memorial UCC @MemUCC]

It was a beautiful morning to gather and care for the grounds around the church 😊

#creationjustice
#loveofcreation
#community

[Memorial UCC @MemUCC]

This month is No Mow May. What is it? To learn more, watch this 3 min. video made by one of the members of our Green Team.

#CreationJustice
#NoMowMay

https://t.co/mWTaRDq1uv

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May is National Bike month.

#CreationJustice
#nationalbikemonth