Seminar addresses solar options

The Pilgrim's Climate Change group had a successful turnout for the solar options seminar this past weekend! The group meets the second Friday of each month at the First United Methodist Church and welcomes new members. Next month’s discussion will focus on electric cars.

Photos from Baraboo First United Methodist Church's post

Confirmation class visited the Deer Park Buddhist Center with Pastor Marianne on April 29th.

Sunday School and SPIRIT activities During SPIRIT in March and April children learned about “Heifer International.” They found out how the organization started and about its mission. They have learned how different kinds of animals can help families around the world become self-sufficient and how sustainable agriculture can help communities thrive. Children have been collecting an offering during Sunday school which will go to “Heifer International” at the end of the school year. In Sunday school in the month of May, children will learn how Peter followed Jesus’ instructions by telling people about God and sharing God’s love. The Bible stories “Peter and John,” “Peter and Tabitha,” “Peter and Cornelius” and “Peter in Prison” will be the focus of Sunday school this month. The last day of Sunday school for this school year is May 21.

There's still time to plan ahead to attend the UW-Baraboo/Sauk County Community Choir's concert here at our church on Tuesday, 5/2, at 7:00 p.m. The choir gave their Spring program on Sunday, and it was a beautiful concert. The theme is "When the Earth Stands Still," and the music ranges from the sublime to the sensual! See you there.

Baraboo First United Methodist Church

Mikaela Lien "This Is the Moment" samples 2017

Church member, former Baraboo School student, and local vocal artist Mikaela Lien is a finalist for the 2017 Madison Area Music Awards!! You can listen to clips from Mikaela's album on YouTube and also vote for Mikaela on the http://www.themamas.org website under the category of Pop/R&B Album. (There is a one time $5 fee which goes towards local kids music programs.) Voting ends on May 7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiSnJ_YKdz0

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The United Methodist Church

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Upcoming events: April 29th – CONFIRMATION CLASS FIELD TRIP The confirmation class will be taking a field trip to Oregon, WI and Madison, WI to the Deer Park Buddhist Center and Madison Islamic Group. Meet at the church parking lot at 9:45am. We’ll tour the Deer Park Buddhist Center at 11am, have lunch in Madison and then visit the Madison Muslim Community at 3:30pm. (Please bring money for lunch). April 29th – UMW Spiritual Growth Retreat A group from the UMW will be attending the South West District Spiritual Growth Retreat on April 29th at the Wellspring United Methodist Church in Madison. The day will include prayer, Bible study, singing and fellowship. Cost is $10. Carpooling is available. Registration deadline is this Saturday April 22nd. Email bricemanor@gmail.com for more information. April 30th – Vacation Bible School Volunteers - Would you like to help with VBS this summer? Volunteers are needed to help get ready in advance of VBS week, and to lead different activity areas during the week of VBS. An organizational meeting for VBS 2017 will be on April 30 after worship at 11:45 am in the Fellowship Hall. Please let Yulia know if you'd like to help but cannot attend the meeting! April 30th & May 2nd – UW SPRING CONCERT "When the Earth Stands Still" is the title of this year’s UW-Baraboo/Sauk County & Community Choir Spring Concert. Our church will host the concert on April 30th at 2pm and on May 2nd at 7pm. The choir is directed by Deanna Horjus-Lang. May 2nd – “THE GARDEN” “The Garden” will be starting on May 2nd, 10am, at Oak Park Place, and continuing on each 1st Tuesday of the month. It will be a place for spiritual growth where participants will hear a short presentation on a spiritual topic, share in conversation, and be invited to share in the Lord’s Supper. If you know of people at Oak Park Place who might enjoy conversation about spiritual topics (regardless of church affiliation), please let them know about “The Garden.” May 6th – EXPLORING SOLAR POWER “Here Comes the Sun” – exploring solar power options in Baraboo. Saturday, May 6, 2017, 10:00 – 11:30am, Room 001 – UW-Baraboo Science Building, 1006 Connie Road. Speakers Trang Donovan (Unlimited Renewable Energy), Tyler Huebner (Renew Wisconsin) and Kyle Mjelde (Top Hat). Sponsored by the Sauk Prairie Solar Committee and The Baraboo Pilgrim Climate Change Group.