Welcome to Worship at McFarland United Church of Christ!

Second Sunday after the Epiphany - January 18, 2026

*Please stand, as able

Prelude

Words of Welcome and Announcements

Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!  McFarland UCC is Open and Affirming to people of all ages, races, physical and mental abilities, economic positions, religious backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We celebrate and share God’s unconditional love by offering the opportunity for membership, fellowship, and leadership to everyone.

*Sharing the Peace

*Opening Hymn: “Shall We Gather at the River”  NCH 597 #1,2,4

Calling All Ages: “Henry and the Mermaid”

Offertory and *Doxology

Scripture Readings: John 1:35-50, The Message

Message: “All That We Are”

Holy Baptism

Adalyn Rue LaDow

Kimberly Marie LaDow

Sylvie Jane LaDow

Prayer of Dedication

Prayer Hymn: “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness”  NCH 286 #1,3,4

Joys and Concerns

A Lord’s Prayer

“A Spiritual Adventure”  1 Corinthians 1:7-9, The Message

*Sending Hymn: “You Have Come to the Lakeshore” NCH 173 #1-3

*Blessing

*Postlude

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Office: 608-838-9322  

Office Hours: Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am-1pm

Office Administrator: Ginger Hummer, ginger@mcfarlanducc.org 

Interim Pastor: Rev. Robert Koepcke, revrob@mcfarlanducc.org 

Musician:  Diane Smeaton

Pastoral Care: Contact Befrienders Care Team Lead, Jean Duchrow 608-335-3772

Servant and Leadership Team (SaLT): Moderator - Donna Grossman (donna@mcfarlanducc.org); Vice Moderator - Walt Jackson; Treasurer - Kathy Schwenn; Clerk - Diane Mikelbank; At-large members - Lynn Belleau, Colleen Krattiger, Lisa Schweitzer, Cody Dewayne Shingler, and Judy Taber