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📸 Find the #LoveBoldly display, snap a selfie, and tag us—we can't wait to see you!
#WIUMC#AnnualConference2026#LoveBoldly
📢 No ENews this week due to Annual Conference.
We're looking forward to sharing conference highlights, updates, and a summary later in June. Thank you for your patience—and for keeping all Annual Conference participants in your prayers. #WIAC2026#WisconsinUMC
🥫 Volunteers from Tomahawk, Spirit, and Rhinelander UMCs, along with Grace Lutheran Church, packed 600 Midwest Mission Blessing Bags—enough to feed 3,600 people. A great example of churches partnering to serve those in need.
🌱 5 volunteers from Center Emmanuel, Iola, Manawa, and New London UMCs served at Midwest Mission in IL, helping support disaster relief, education, and health ministries.
A reminder that small seeds of service can make a big impact. Read the story ➡️ https://t.co/w9Xb2pUeY2
📢 Annual Conference attendees: Review materials before arriving, bring your tax-exempt certificate, wear your name badge, and read the Pre-Conference Workbook. Free parking & Wi-Fi available. #WIAC2026
More info ➡️https://t.co/1ulGQnONCc
Volunteers Needed at Annual Conference
Help us create a welcoming, meaningful experience for all. Whether greeting, assisting, or supporting behind the scenes—your presence matters. Tellers are needed if a vote count is required.
🔗 https://t.co/lGZ4NaQbNm
📍Annual Conference reminder: Special clergy and laity events will take place at multiple Madison-area locations.
⚠️ NEW LOCATION: The Laity Social Connection (Sat., 6 p.m.) will now be hosted at Bethany UMC. Be sure to review the schedule. #WIAC2026
🔗 https://t.co/ghWceL7cMu
🪙 Platteville UMC’s “Change for Christ” mission raised $275 during Lent to support Sleep in Heavenly Peace in Grant County, helping provide beds for children in need. Small change can make a life-changing difference. 💙
💜 Sun Prairie UMC recently launched a new Memory Café ministry to support individuals experiencing memory changes and their caregivers after recognizing a growing need in the community.
Read the full story at the link below.
https://t.co/nbehlATbzj
🎉 Ash Creek UMC recently celebrated 170 years of ministry, worship, and community!
Rev. Barbara Certa-Werner attended on behalf of Bishop Dan Schwerin to help mark this meaningful milestone.
Read the full story at the link below.
https://t.co/A8nQqEAWmw
🎓 The Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation is accepting applications for its Seminary Scholarship!
Seminary students affiliated with a Wisconsin church are encouraged to apply by July 1. Please help spread the word. Details at the link below.
https://t.co/Z3F3oPSlQf
Bishop Schwerin is pleased to announce that the 3rd-floor conference room is now named The Bishop Matthews Room in honor of Bishop Marjorie Swank Matthews — the first woman elected and consecrated as a bishop in the UMC💙
More info below ⬇️
https://t.co/knaAYJQmBq
A beloved community tradition reached a milestone this year as Sun Prairie United Methodist Church hosted its 40th Annual Garage Sale, raising approximately $31,000 to support local organizations and community initiatives.
Read the full story here ➡️ https://t.co/VgeaObfCQY
For the fifth year, ministries at Oak Creek Community United Methodist Church partnered to support the Salvation Army Food Pantry through a congregation-wide giving challenge from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday. 💛
Read the full story⬇️
https://t.co/ORLf9QXAvJ
Sun Prairie UMC celebrated Confirmation Sunday on April 19, welcoming 10 young people as confirmed members of the church.
Since September, students gathered weekly to grow in faith, community, and understanding of United Methodism. 💛
🌊 The Great Lakes Team recently gathered at Midwest Mission for a week of service, fellowship, and community.
United Methodists from Michigan and Wisconsin have been serving together through this ministry partnership since 2018.
📖 Read more: https://t.co/4XupmrspAA
🪣 Three Wisconsin United Methodist churches partnered together for flood relief efforts, assembling and delivering 35 relief buckets to support neighbors impacted by flooding.
A meaningful example of connectional ministry in action.