Connecting at MCC
There are many ways to connect with members and friends of MCC throughout the week. Continue reading to learn more about our youth programming, adult education, service opportunities, and social groups.
MCC Choir
MCC Choir sings a variety of music for worship services. It is open to adults and High School students. Several times a year, the MCC choir sings music that includes adults and student singers of all ages to form a multigenerational choir. Rehearsals for this choir are flexible to meet the needs of our varied singers.
Rehearsals
Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Sings in Worship twice per month.
Contact
Deb Neuman mccmusic@middletonucc.org
Coffee & Conversation
Coffee & Conversation utilizes books on a wide vanity of topics to create conversation over a warm cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate.
Meets
In the Gathering Room
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month 8:00 - 9:00ish am
Contact
Gayle Love or Jim Neuman
mccucc@middletonucc.org
Adult Games & Crafts
A great opportunity to be in fellowship with our community friends. Some months we play games, others we get crafty.
Meets
In the Fellowship Hall
3rd Wednesday of every month
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
MCC Forward Garden Work Crew
MCC volunteers help garden at Madison Area Food Pantry Garden's (MAFPG) Forward Garden at the Pope Farm Homestead on Old Sauk Road. Regular activities during the growing season include planting, weeding, and harvesting produce.
If you are interested in MAFPG's mission, but can't or don't want to garden, there are other opportunities to be involved, from marketing to event planning/execution, from equipment maintenance to building projects. MAFPG also needs drivers to deliver produce to area food pantries and meal kitchens, or to pick up compost buckets.
Meets: 2 Saturdays per month from late May - early October; public work sessions are also available Tues & Thur evenings or Wed mornings during this time, also. If you're interested in working on special non-gardening projects around the farm, please reach out!
Contact: boms_chair@middletonucc.org
High School
Sunday School
Meet for Faith Formation. We serve a snack, and spend time learning, but also allow time for social time.
Meets
In the Gathering Room
2nd Sunday of the month
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Contact
Emily Kaddatz
Faith Formation Director mccfaithformation@middletonucc.org
Tuesday Night Fellowship
Tuesday Night Fellowship meets to discuss various topics and share our experiences. We might read and study a book, scripture or an article. We may watch and discuss a TED talk or other videos. The group picks the topic. We usually meet in person, but have the ability to meet in hybrid style using Zoom or Google Meet. We begin with a half hour of fellowship and a shared meal. Participants take turns providing a portion of the meal, usually soup, bread, beverage and dessert. Then we discuss our topic, followed by more fellowship while doing the dishes.
Meets
In the Gathering Room
Meal: 6:00 pm
Discussion: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Dishes/Cleanup: done by 8:00 pm
Contact
Dave Werner
mccucc@middletonucc.org
Adult Sunday School
Adult Sunday School meets in various blocks throughout the year. Class is held after worship and is open to anyone. Come once, come some, or come all the time. Whatever fits in your schedule. We also have several adult groups that meet at various times during the week to learn and grow together.
Meets
Sundays, 10:45 - 11:45 am
Contact
Emily Kaddatz
Faith Formation Director
mccfaithformation@middletonucc.org
Mindfulness Group
Our Mindfulness Group is open to all members of the larger community. The purpose of our gatherings is to explore the practices of mindful living and apply them to our everyday lives. At each get-together, we share our own experiences, discuss books, readings, TED talks or other forms of learning, and finish with some meditation. We explore topics like loving kindness, self-compassion, the commonalities within Christianity and eastern religions, and mind-body connections. Sometimes we have guests who lead us in meditation or some mindful movement, like Yoga or Qigong. Most of all, we gather to share and enjoy each others' company.
Meets
In the church sanctuary
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month
6:30 - 7:45 pm
Contact
mccucc@middletonucc.org
High School
Youth Group
For Youth in 9-10-11-12 grades. Each meeting has a specific topic, along with social time and snacks. Friends are always welcome! Pre-registration is required for youth and friends – due the Wednesday before each meeting.
Meets
In the Gathering Room
4th Sunday of the month
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Contact
Emily Kaddatz
Faith Formation Director
mccfaithformation@middletonucc.org
Middle School
Youth Group
For Youth in 5-6-7-8 grades. Each meeting has a specific topic, along with social time and snacks. Friends are always welcome! Pre-registration is required for youth and friends – due the Wednesday before each meeting.
Meets
In the Gathering Room
3rd Sunday of the month
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Contact
Emily Kaddatz
Faith Formation Director
mccfaithformation@middletonucc.org
Audio Visual Lighting Team
The AVL team makes magic happen on Sunday mornings. We run slides, manage mics, and keep the livestream going for those who are joinging worship from home. Volunteers are always needed on Sunday mornings and no experience is necessary - we'll teach you!
Meets
Wednesday evenings after choir practice
Contact
mccucc@middletonucc.org
Sanctuary Arts Team
The Sanctuary Arts team gathers seasonally to decorate our worship space. This creative group plans and sets the visual tone for worship.
Meets
Every couple months prior to the
start of each church season.
Contact
mccucc@middletonucc.org
Buildings & Grounds
Volunteer as needed for basic building and grounds maintenance. Enjoy working outside? We schedule regular working days throughout the year to clean up the garden beds and care for the meadow.
Meets
As needed, usually single 1/2 days in spring, summer, and fall
Contact
Jim Bachhuber mccucc@middletonucc.org