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The United Church of Christ in Neillsville is located at the corner of Park and Second. We offer all a hearty welcome.
The Cross and Swiss Bell Tower at our entrance symbolize the Good News of Jesus Christ for our community and the world. Each Sunday the bells call us to worship (10:00 a.m. in the winter, 9:00 a.m. in the summer).
COMING UP
- March 27 - "Meeting Jesus in the New Testament" begins.
- April 13 - Jazz on a Sunday Morning with Front Porch Swing
- April 20 - Quarterly Meeting - Northwest Association Meeting in Merrill.
- April 27 - Pie Auction
- May 1 - Ascension Day
- May 8 - "One Day Bible Study" at 10 and 7
- May 18 - Pentecost/Rite of Confirmation
- May 25 - Youth-Led Worship
- June 1 - Pastor Gene Lackore preaches.
- June 8 - David Tiffany from Gideons preaches.
- June 15 - Rev. Roger Wentz preaches.
- June 22 - Marge Goetsch preaches.
- June 29 - Rev. Steven Russell preaches.
- July 6 - Bob Lulloff preaches.
- July 13 - Miller Family Gospel Group
Jazz On a Sunday Morning - April 13
April is "Jazz Appreciation Month" in the United States. To help celebrate we at NUCC are hosting a "Jazz on a Sunday Morning" experience during 10:00 worship on April13 when we will "Swing with the Good Shepherd." The 13th also happens to be "Good Shepherd Sunday" in the Christian Church Year; so we'll enjoy some tunes such as "Swingin' Shepherd Blues," "Sermonette," and "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy" as we explore what it means to be members of a flock called Neillsville United Church of Christ called to follow Jesus the "good shepherd." To help us Neillsville's own Front Porch Swing jazz group will be with us to provide the music.
Easter Devotions Available
You can access a series of devotional messages for the extended Easter season at i.ucc.org. These devotions are written by various UCC pastors and lay people and help us connect to God each day.
- For those of us who give by automatic deductions from our bank, send our gift through our bank, write a monthly check, or designate a yearly contribution of stocks, there is a way to show our giving commitment each week through a “Giving Card.” These are placed in the pews in either the card rack or in back of the communion cup rack. You are invited to take one and place it in the offering plate during the morning offering.
- The card is red on one side and white on the other.
Listen on the Radio
A portion of our Sunday worship is broadcast each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. on WCCN, 1370 AM on the dial. If you would like to sponsor a broadacast please contact the church office at 743-2147.
ROOTS
Take a look at the Pastor's Message section of this website. You will find four recently published pieces on the four root denominations of the United Church of Christ. Our church is the union of two of those groups. Read the articles and discover which ones they were: - We Are Evangelical
- We Are Reformed
- We Are Congregational
- We Are Christian
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Our Address 515 W. Second St. PO Box 6 Neillsville, Wisconsin 54456
Phone (715)743-2147
Email ucc@tds.net
"Never place a period where God has placed a comma. God is still speaking." We at Neillsville UCC believe that God has good news for us this day. Join us to worship and serve the still speaking God.
Recent Controversy Over Jeremiah Wright
If you wish to learn the perspective of Conference Minister David Moyer and Pastor Jim Mohr on the controversy over the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, recently retired pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, check out the "In the News" section. Pastor Jim reflects on his memories of contact with African American culture, history, and faith. You may also wish to check out his Easter sermon. In light of the most recent controversy over Rev. Wright at the end of April, UCC president John Thomas has issued a statement, which you can also read on this website. Pastor Jim Mohr will also offer further reflections.
Holy Week
Holy Week will include several special worship services, including a "Living Last Supper" on Maundy Thursday, March 20, during which the disciples will speak and the choir will sing in a piece composed by Ruth Elaine Schram. Communion will be offered and a representative footwashing will take place. In keeping with tradition the feet of the confirmands will be washed by the pastor. On Good Friday at 1:00 several area churches will gather in our church of an hour-long service at which Pastor Armando Camacho of the Seventh Day Adventist Church will preach. Our Handbell Choir will also play and an ecumenical choir will sing. Holy Saturday at 9:00 p.m. we will gather around a fire at the entrance and proceed into the church for our annual Easter Vigil, making the transition from Good Friday to Easter. Communion will be served and afterward all are invited to an Easter lunch. On Easter Day there will be a festive service at 10:00 a.m.
COME AND SEE THE RENNOVATION!
Except for a few minor touches the rennovation of our church is complete. Come and try out our new elevator. We also have fully accessible restrooms, and open welcome space, and newly remodeled offices and lounge. In January we plan to dedicate these facilities. The picture below shows the expanded entranceway decorated for Advent and Christmas, in addition to the pictures on our history wall and a beautiful new Amish bench.
Our 2007 Confirmands
On May 27 five young people confirmed their Christian faith. They are pictured below with thier mentors behind them: - Megan Hemstrom (Don Abel) (Confirmation Coordinator Kathy Mathis)
- Betsy Vornholt (Jenna Ziegler)
- Devon Cline (Deb Perkl - Confirmation Coordinator)
- Allison Abel (Corrie Perkl)
- Vanessa Elmhort (Marge Goetsch)
- Pastor James Mohr
Interested in joining us?
We will be offering membership orientation sessions in the spring, beginning February 10. If you would like to participate, give the church office a call at 743-2147. There are four one-hour sessions on Sunday evenings.
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