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Sharing Our Stories

We in the Wisconsin Conference recognize the value of sharing the inspiring stories from our congregations around the Conference.  Stories reveal opportunities, possibilities and limitless worlds beyond what we already know. Stories help us understand and learn from one another and they often stretch us and challenge us to grow or expand our worlds.

We will add your stories as we receive them.  Check back often to see what new things Wisconsin congregations are doing!

Next Catalyst deadline is Sept. 30

Next Catalyst deadline is Sept. 30

If your congregation has an idea for an innovative ministry that reaches beyond church walls to address an unmet community need, the Catalyst Grant program is for you. Grants are available to...

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We want to lift up as many stories as possible so that we can see more clearly what God is doing in the Wisconsin Conference to transform lives and change our world. Email us your congregation’s ministry story and photo(s):

 

Sharing our Stories

Nuclear Energy – The answer to our energy needs? Not so fast

by Carol Phelps, Middleton Community UCC Some points to consider: 1) Uranium is not as abundant as sunshine 2) Uranium is not a renewable or inexhaustible source of power, like sunshine is (our sun will still be shining literally billions of years from now; while...

UCCI announces leadership transition as Jim Schleif retires

The Rev. James Schleif, who has led United Church Camps Inc. for the past four years, will retire Dec. 4, the UCCI board announced last week. UCCI is a sister corporation of the Wisconsin Conference. “Jim has served in this role courageously, faithfully, and...

Damascus Project launches Rooted and Growing program

Fifteen members of Wisconsin Conference congregations are participating in the new Rooted and Growing in Faith Spiritual Formation Cohort created by the Damascus Project. The cohort gathered for an opening retreat Aug. 28-29 at Daycholah Center. Designed specifically...

Share your story of being welcomed to the UCC

The United Church of Christ wants your help as it prepares to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the denomination’s founding. Specifically, the national setting is asking the people in the pews to submit personal stories of encountering the extravagant welcome that is...