Welcome to The Church of the Open Door. Our door is open to you at whatever point you are in your journey of faith.

Welcome, Visitors! Information about our church and ministries is available on the Welcome Table near the main doors. Standing nearby are church members who will be happy to answer your questions. Interested in joining the church? Our next Membership Exploration will be October 5, 9:00–11:30 AM. For the convenience of those who need to leave the Sanctuary during worship, the service is video broadcast in the Chapel, Upper Lounge and Nursery. References to God References to God in traditional prayers, readings, and hymns in our worship may sometimes be gender specific. As we pray and sing together, you are invited to substitute terms that reflect your understanding of the full inclusiveness of the spirit of God.

Children in Worship Childcare for infants and toddlers is available in the Children, Youth and Family Center. The Family Worship Area is open during our worship services for children ages 3-10, unless otherwise noted in the bulletin.

Sensory Boxes First Congregational offers Sensory Boxes for any of our friends on the autism spectrum–adult or child–to use during worship. Please let us know if you or a loved one needs one of these tools.

Donating to First Congregational UCC If you are enrolled in automatic contributions, you may still participate in the weekly offering by submitting a Giving Card, found in the pews. We encourage members and friends to assist us in planning our budget by pledging each year. Pledge cards are available in the pews and may be placed in the offering plates at any time.

Online Streaming and Podcasting Now Available! Audio and video recordings of our sermons and a written transcript are accessible from www.firstcongoappleton.org/sermons.

WATCH LIVE: You can watch a live stream of First Congo services on YouTube at tinyurl.com/ybtlv9c6 or on Facebook at tinyurl.com/yayd8cud.

Online Documents and Information Official documents of First Congregational and links to announcements, news and other information reside on our website. Visit www.firstcongoappleton.org to connect with First Congregational in a variety of ways: an electronic version of The Open Door newsletter, social media, blogs and more.

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September 8 Highlights at First Congregational Today: Rally Sunday! Today: Guest Preacher Rev. Dr. Karl Kuhn ............................................... p. 4 September 10: Romeo and Juliet – Cookout and Play ..................................... p. 14 September 11: CYF Parent Orientation ............................................................. p. 12 Next Sunday: Begin Two Worship Services, 8:45 AM and 10:30 AM Next Sunday: Dedication of Teachers, Blessings of the Backpacks

Flowers Cindi Ritcey Fox designed this morning’s Sanctuary flower arrangement.

Communion All are welcome to receive communion the first Sunday of each month. The bread we use is gluten-free; however, it is made in a facility that also processes wheat products.

Baptism Our next scheduled Baptism Sundays are September 22, October 13 and November 17. If you would like to be baptized or have a child baptized, please request a baptism registration form from the church office or download and print one from www.firstcongoappleton.org/worship/baptism. Please return baptism registration forms to the church office a month ahead of your desired baptism date.

Members in Service This Week Friday, September 6 9:00 AM Bulletin Assemblers Cathy Houst, Phyllis Wallis Sunday, September 8 9:30 AM Main Door Greeter Bridge Greeters Welcome Desk Lay Reader Michael Weaver Usher Team Captains Dennis Korth and Rick Behm Multi-Media—audio Dennis Korth Multi-Media—video Steve Verboomen

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THE ORDER OF WORSHIP RALLY SUNDAY

September 8, 2019 9:30 AM

Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Savides, Senior Pastor Rev. Nicholas J. Hatch, Pastor for Youth and Family Ministries

Rev. Kathryn Kuhn, Pastor for Congregational Care and Missions

PRELUDE

(Please sign the registration form on the end of the pew, pass it down the row, and then return it, that all may know the names of those sharing in worship today. Prayer request cards are collected at the ends of the pews as well.)

RINGING OF THE CHURCH BELL

*WELCOME AND GREETING

*CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People of God, look about creation and see the faces of those we know

and love - People: Neighbors and friends, brothers and sisters - a communion of kindred

hearts. Leader: People of God, look about and see the faces of those we hardly know - People: Strangers, sojourners, forgotten friends, the ones who need an

outstretched hand. Leader: People of God, look about and see all the images of God assembled here

today - People: In me, in you, in each of us everywhere, God’s spirit shines for all to see! Leader: People of God, come, let us worship together.

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #14 Earth and All Stars EARTH AND ALL STARS

OPENING PRAYER (Please join hands or link arms)

THE LORD’S PRAYER (In unison) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

*Congregation stands

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Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

CHILDREN’S SERMON (After the Children’s Sermon, the children can use the Family Worship Area or join their families in the pews.

During the anthem, the prayer request cards will be collected.)

ANTHEM (see bulletin page 5) Thy Strong Word R. Roth

Full Congregation sings the fourth stanza, as indicated.

GATHERING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Let us pray.

PRAYER HYMN #294 Break Thou the Bread of Life BREAD OF LIFE

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

A MUSICAL OFFERING

*DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host: Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

EPISTLE READING Revelation 3:14–22 (NT p. 300)

MEDITATION “Dangerous Love” Rev. Dr. Karl Kuhn

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*CLOSING HYMN #1 We Limit Not the Truth of God OLD 22ND

Stanza 1–Choir; Stanzas 2–4, ALL

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

TODAY’S MUSICIANS Jon D. Riehle, organist Kris Henke, trumpet Sanctuary Choir John M. Albrecht, Director for Music Ministries

We welcome Rev. Dr. Karl Kuhn to our pulpit this morning. Karl is Professor of Religion and the Grace Chair in Religious Studies at Lakeland University. Karl earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Theology and Biblical studies from Marquette University and a Master of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis. He has been with Lakeland since 1999. Kuhn was ordained into the ministerial office of the United Church of Christ in 1995. A prolific writer, Kuhn has had numerous books published, including Having Words with God: The Bibles as Conversation, The Heart of Biblical Narrative: Rediscovering Biblical Appeal to the Emotions, and The Kingdom According to Luke and Acts: A Social, Literary, and Theological Introduction and has presented numerous scholarly papers. Karl lives in rural Kiel with his spouse, Rev. Kathryn Kuhn, son Joshua, and daughter Clare.

Upcoming Worship Schedule September 15, 2019 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:45 AM and 10:45 AM “If You Hear My Voice…” Rev. Dr. Stephen Savides Scripture reading: Genesis 18:1–15, Revelation 3:14-22 Music: 8:45 AM – Sanctuary Choir 10:30 AM – Vocal Ensemble

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Members in Service Next Week Friday, September 13 9:00 AM Bulletin Assemblers Cathy Houst, Phyllis Wallis Sunday, September 15 8:45 AM 10:30 AM Main Door Greeters Bridge Greeters Welcomers Usher Team Captains Dennis Korth Rick Behm Lay Readers LouAnn Graf Nancy Bodway Multi-Media—audio Tim Hanna Mark Mauthe Multi-Media—video Shannon Glenn Sue Mauthe

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JOYS AND CONCERNS OF OUR FAITH COMMUNITY

Members of our church family benefit from our prayers, support, and words of encouragement as they celebrate special times or struggle with difficulties in their lives. Please keep these people in your prayers and greet them with a loving word when you see them.

If you are in the hospital, please let the church know, as we are not always notified. In cases of a pastoral emergency, please call (920) 810-2600.

Jill Anthony’s neighbors, John and Katie Jill Anthony’s sister Jack Arter Katie Behl Dan Bergsma Judy Burdick, Megan Burdick-Grade’s mother Olive Bopp Christine Brittnacher Chuck Burich Alyssa Villarreal Brooks Dick Casperson John Cawthon Lynn Cook Michael, Dick and Kathy Devries’ son-in-law Jim Edwards Margitta Furnner Esther Gehrt Ken Geiger Ivo Geurts Nanette Geurts, and her aunt, Maureen Linda Glancey, Lane Pittner’s mother Mary Guenther Maggie Hendrick Ken Hocking Dan Huth Immigrants/refugees seeking a better life Jean Jepson Ervin Klesmit Our Kenyan partners and students Gary Kubiak, Joy Kubiak’s brother Rick Kramer, Richard Miller’s son-in law Rev. Kathryn Kuhn Margaret LaFleur

Family of William Massey upon his death Shari Mitchell Sandy Moynihan, Ted Sanderson’s sister Mike Mathews Carrie Brooks McClory Jo Muehl Our country’s military around the world Ellie Olson Families and children of Palestine Steve Reinkober, brother of Chris

Brittnacher Don Roehrborn Gladys Schmidt, John and Tim Schmidt’s

mother Jim Schwantes Jake Smasal Amanda Spindler Cole Stoffel All those in need of suicide prevention and

compassionate caregivers James Totzke and his mother, Leah Totzke Beverly Trombla Greg Vandenberg Jean Van Wagenin Linda Uitenbroek, sister of Lyle Van De

Hey and Janice Schmitz Mya Wardle, Brian and Lecia Wardle’s

daughter Larry, Mike Weaver’s son-in-law Ruby Wells Jennifer Wild Gary Wisneski

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THE OPEN DOOR September 8, 2019 Volume 19, Issue 36

A Message from Pastor Kathryn Dear First Congo Family,

Many of you have been waiting and praying with me and for me these last several weeks. I am more grateful than I can express in words. I am filled with such love and admiration for you.

My time away since early August has been spent making precious memories with my family and discerning next steps for treatment and medical care. We have been waiting for results from a genotyping process, hoping we could match my particular cancer with an effective treatment. Unfortunately, the results did not offer any easy solutions or matches. I may be eligible for a clinical trial unrelated to the genotype, but that will also take time to discern.

I have been struggling to understand how I can balance ministry with the needs of my family, and this daily work of living with stage IV cancer. I have come to the painful realization that I cannot balance all of those things right now. I have decided to pursue short-term disability benefits in order to continue focusing on my family and my health. This is a difficult decision because when a pastor receives such benefits, she cannot serve her congregation. If you have experienced illness yourself or in your family, you will understand the many losses that come along with disease progression. For me, this is a deep and significant personal loss. I believe God called us to be in ministry together for so many good reasons. This feels like an unfair transition in a pastoral relationship that held real promise.

Perhaps now more than ever, I need the support and sustenance of a vibrant faith community and spiritual life. Though I will not be able to serve as your pastor, I am still a member of First Congregational and look forward to remaining a part of the church family.

Again, my words seem entirely insufficient both to this task and to my depth of feeling for all of you. Surely God’s grace will hold us all as we live into what the future holds for all of us.

Blessings and peace, Kathryn

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Congregational Life Embracing God, welcoming others,

knowing ourselves.

Intergenerational Flash Mob! Please join us for a fun tradition again this year - our Kenya Partnership Sunday celebratory Flash Mob!

No special skills required – all ages are welcome. Learn the dance moves by attending one or both rehearsals on Sunday, September 8 (time to be announced by Dee during the Rally Sunday brunch) and Sunday, September 15 from 10:15–11:15 AM. You can sign up for one or both practices.

The Flash Mob will perform on September 22 at both services. Please RSVP to Dee Savides at sdsavides@sbcglobal.net.

Congo Crafters for Christ September 16 • 6:30 PM

Save the date! Congo Crafters will reconvene on September 16 at an earlier time of 6:30 PM in the First Congo Upper Lounge.

We are flexible; come when you can, leave when you need to. Please bring a current project to work on and/or share with the group. Feel free to bring a snack and beverage, too. Everyone is welcome – spread the word, bring a friend, and join us for fun and fellowship!

Contact Jennifer DeWitt or Colleen Berry with any questions. Email jdewitt@firstcongoappleton.org or cberry@firstcongoappleton.org, or call (920) 733-7393.

Used Book Sale October 17-20 and 24-27

The Appleton Branch of AAUW is holding its 83rd annual used book sale "Adventures in Reading" October 17-20 and October 24-27, 2019 inside the Northland Mall.

We're accepting contributions of books from the community. This includes hardback & paperback books, children's books, books on CD, sheet music, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, and games. (Please, no magazines, textbooks, or condensed books.)

Profits provide scholarships for women. For book pick-up and drop-off, please call (920) 427-6655, (920) 734-6750, (920) 843-8888 or (920) 739-6469.

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Youth and Families Faith, fun and service.

Hooray for the Start of Church School!

Summer has flown by and we are excited to kick off the 2019-2020 program year in Church School!

This year’s theme is “Heroes of Faith,” and we will begin with a rotation focusing on the story of Moses.

In the “Moses Listens to God” rotation the children will hear the story of Moses and the Ten Commandments. The first lesson will be on September 15 and the rotation will run through October 13.

The children will learn about Moses through science, treasure hunt and storytelling workshops, as well as a workshop that focuses specifically on the Ten Commandments. As always, the children will engage in interactive lessons and will be taught by dedicated volunteer teachers.

The teachers for Rotation One are: Heather Gentile, Nancy Koehler, Jolene Scribner and Jessica Lindsay. Please thank these wonderful volunteers if you see them!

Also please consider teaching a rotation this year. Numerous vacancies exist for

the remaining rotations. Our children are delightful to work with!

Contact Colleen Berry at cberry@firstcongoappleton.org if interested.

Tween Ministry The Tween Ministry that started last year under the guidance of Katie Jahnke and Colleen Berry will continue again this year for 5th and 6th grade children.

Our focus in this ministry is to offer the 5th and 6th grade students lessons that are devised for older children. The lessons are taught during Church School time and are taught each week by Colleen and Katie.

Last year the response to this program was wonderful and our attendance numbers were great. We look forward to another engaging, successful year!

Welcome New Preschool Teacher Emma Slowinski

As most of you know, our dedicated preschool teacher of 27 years, Shari Mitchell, will be unable to teach the preschool program this year due to health reasons. I announce with great pleasure (and extreme gratitude) that Emma Slowinski has volunteered to fill this role. She will be volunteering her time and talents and teaching our three and four-year old children. This is fantastic news, so take a moment to thank her if you see her!

She will be teaching the preschool class during the regular Church School time during the 8:45 AM service only. Please

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plan accordingly, as there will no longer be a preschool class offered during the 10:30 AM service.

We are so blessed to have a volunteer agree to fill this important role which sets the stage for our children’s faith journey!

Mark Your Calendar for the Blessing of the Backpacks

Sunday • September 15

On September 15 during the 8:45 AM and 10:30 AM services, we will be holding a “Blessing of the Backpacks” for all students.

Plan to bring your backpacks, briefcases or tote bags and join us for this special blessing as we get set to kick off another amazing program year!

Middle School Youth Group Volunteers Needed

Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year. Please consider the fun and fellowship that comes from serving our Youth Ministry Programs on Wednesday evenings!

We are in need of volunteers to help serve and clean up our monthly meals from 5:30–6:45 PM. We need volunteers to help lead and assist in worship, prayer, projects, and fellowship supervision from 6:30–7:45 PM.

Finally, we are inviting interested Middle School parents or congregation members to serve on our Youth Team Committee helping to guide and support our programs and events. This will involve about 6 meetings a year.

For more information or interest in these or High School Youth Ministry volunteer opportunities please contact Renee Taylor at (920) 733-7393 or rtaylor@firstcongoappleton.org.

Confirmation Classes 2019-2020

Confirmation class registration packets have been mailed out. If you are interested in joining our class this year but didn’t receive a packet, please contact Jennifer DeWitt in the CYF office at jdewitt@firstcongoappleton.org or call (920) 851-6938. Everyone 9th grade or older is welcome!

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Confirmation Coordinator Needed After many faithful years, our prior coordinator has stepped away and we are looking for a volunteer for our High School Confirmation Coordinator.

This person will assist pastor Nick in facilitating the mentor-based confirmation experience. It is an opportunity to get to know our church members and youth, grow alongside our confirmands, and incorporate your own unique interests!

This volunteer position is very flexible and requires almost no administrative work.

Want to know more? Reach out to Pastor Nick for information!

CYF Parent Orientation Night Wednesday • September 11

Please join us for the CYF program year Parent Orientation night on Wednesday, September 11 to learn more about the exciting programs we have planned, and to meet our new Director of Youth Ministries; Renee Taylor. Each orientation will be group-specific and held in the Fellowship Hall.

Orientation schedule: *Church School (3-year-olds to grade 6) 6:30-7:00 PM At this meeting you will receive information concerning the Church School program and be able to ask any questions you may have. Tours will also be available for those parents interested in seeing the classrooms and learning more about where your children will be spending their Sunday mornings.

Middle School (grades 7 and 8) 7:00-7:30 PM

High School (Grades 9 to 12) 7:30-8:00 PM

*Church school for 3 & 4-year-olds and grades K-6th will be offered at the 8:45 AM service only. Nursery & toddler childcare will be offered at both services. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer DeWitt(920) 851-6938 or jdewitt@firstcongoappleton.org.

Worship and Music A diverse community practicing faith,

finding spiritual connection and experiencing the Holy through artful sound.

“Come Sing (and Play) a New Song Unto the Lord!”

Our fall season of music ministry begins soon, and you and your family are invited to participate.

Sanctuary Choir rehearsals continue each Wednesday.

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All adults and high schoolers are welcome to join in service and music ministry through singing in our Sanctuary Choir.

No audition is needed; many different styles of music are explored as we praise God together! Rehearsals are from 7:00 PM–8:30 PM in the Choir Room.

For questions and to register, please see John Albrecht or Jon Riehle after worship, or contact John Albrecht at (920) 851-8097 or e-mail jalbrecht@firstcongoappleton.org.

Children’s Fall Music Programming

Children’s Choir rehearsals begin Wednesday, September 18. Our Children’s Choir (grades 2-6) offers the opportunity to “sing our faith” each week in practice, as well as regularly share our music in worship services, on Christmas Eve, and in the Intergenerational Musical.

Rehearsals are from 4:30 PM–5:30 PM in the Choir Room. (NOTE: the previously indicated time of 4:00–5:00 PM was incorrect).

Youth Handbells rehearsals begin Wednesday, September 25.

Our Youth Handbells (grades 7-12) learn new ringing techniques and share new music regularly in worship. Basic music reading skills are helpful. Rehearsals are from 5:45 PM–6:30 PM in the Amistad Room.

Registrations for Children’s Choir and Youth Handbells are included in CYF registration on Realm or with paper registrations available in the Narthex.

Contact John Albrecht at (920) 851-8097 or e-mail jalbrecht@firstcongoappleton.org to register.

Fall Family Music Programming Fall Family Handbell Workshop begins Sunday, November 3. Open to elementary age through adults; an intergenerational exploration of ringing with no previous playing experience needed! Rehearsals are held on Sunday mornings from 9:45–10:30 AM between worship services beginning November 3, and the group will ring in worship on November 24. Contact  Beth Vercouteren at (920) 735-0741 or John Albrecht at jalbrecht@firstcongoappleton.org.

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Intergenerational Musical Open to second graders through adults. All are welcome to explore and develop their musical and theatrical gifts! Rehearsals begin in January for our annual spring production, March 21 and 22, 2020. Contact Rev. Steve Savides or Dee Savides at ssavides@firstcongoappleton.org or indicate interest through CYF registration on Realm.

Adult and Youth Instrumental and Vocal Music Solos & Ensembles Adults and Youth grades 7–12 may present solo or small ensemble instrumental or vocal music in worship, including Youth Sunday. Contact John Albrecht at jalbrecht@firstcongoappleton.org or indicate interest through CYF registration on Realm.

Mission and Service Building relationships, serving others,

pursuing justice.

Help us “Keep on Truckin” Partner with St. Joseph Food Program to fight hunger and sustain hope!

Volunteers are needed to help on our Famous St. Joe’s Trucks. You’ll pick up food donations from local stores and businesses so they can be shared with people in need.

Truck routes run early mornings with opportunities Monday through Saturday.

Spots available for weekly, monthly, and occasional fill-in volunteers.

Frequent lifting allows you to get in your workout while making a difference in your community. For more information, visit www.stjoesfoodprogram.org, or contact Leah at (920) 734-9461 ext. 313.

Romeo and Juliet – Cookout and a Play

Tuesday • September 10 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join ESTHER for an evening of engagement, enchantment and entertainment!

There will be a cookout with a play performed “Renaissance Faire-style” by Pastor Steve and Dee Savides!

Location: Pierce Park, 1035 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton

Suggested donation: $15 adults, $25 couples, $30 families

Food: Kosher/halal hot dogs, veggie burgers, hamburgers, lemonade and side dishes (included with suggested donation).

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In case of rain, the event will move indoors at the same location.

Register at: http://esther-foxvalley.org/date/2019/09/10/romeo-and-juliet-cookout-and-play or send check, number attending and contact information to ESTHER, P.O. Box 784, Neenah, WI 54957.

Administration Article Submission Guidelines

Carefully-written announcements of 150 words or less may be accepted from our members, partnership organizations and other community groups.

Inclusion is subject to suitability of the content and availability of space, with priority given to the activities of First Congregational.

Church members may also submit articles of 300 words or less. Submissions received by Tuesday at 4:00 PM will be considered for inclusion the following Friday.

To preserve the freshness and relevance of our content, we will run external announcements no more than twice and internal announcements no more than three times. Articles will usually be run once. We welcome requests for run dates, which we will honor to the extent that we are able.

If you have any articles that you would like to submit to the Open Door, please send them to hvolkman@firstcongoappleton.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Free Furniture To allow for more classroom space for the upcoming school year, CYF has some furniture they would like to offer to First Congo members. Below is a list of what is still available:

• Elmo Overhead • TV and cabinets (qty. 3) • Sturdy 4-drawer desk • White table • Rolling multi-level table • Box of crafting materials

If interested, contact Renee Taylor at rtaylor@firstcongoappleton.org or call (920) 733-7393.

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Calendar for September 8 – September 14 Sunday, September 8 9:30 AM–10: 30 AM Worship – Sanctuary 9:00 AM–11:00 AM Child Care – Infant Room, Toddler Room, Nursery 6:00 PM–8:00 PM First Things First AA Meeting – North Fellowship Hall,

River Room, Common Grounds Monday, September 9 5:30 PM–7:00 PM Technology Team - Library 5:30 PM–7:00 PM Facilities Committee Meeting – Upper Lounge 6:30 PM–9:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 8 – Fellowship Hall, West Conference Room 6:45 PM–9:00 PM Fox Valley Flute Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary Tuesday, September 10 7:00 AM–8:00 AM ADRC StrongBodies - South Fellowship Hall 9:00 AM–10:00 AM ADRC StrongBodies - South Fellowship Hall 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Lectionary Bible Study – Upper Lounge 6:00 PM–7:30 PM Mission and Service Team Meeting – Upper Lounge 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Wild Women of First Congo – Stone Cellar Brewpub 7:45 PM–8:45 PM Fireside AA Group - Common Grounds Wednesday, September 11 12:15 PM–1:00 PM Loving Acceptance Meditation Group - Upper Lounge 6:30 PM–7:30 PM Confirmation Class with Mentors–Faith Statements 2

Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM–8:30 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal – Choir Room, Sanctuary Thursday, September 12 7:00 AM–8:00 AM ADRC Strongbodies – South Fellowship Hall 9:00 AM–10:00 AM ADRC Strongbodies – South Fellowship Hall 11:30 AM–1:00 PM AA – Search for Serenity Group – Common Grounds 4:30 PM–6:30 PM Esther Board Meeting – River Room 7:00 PM–8:00 PM Fox Valley 94 AA – Common Grounds Friday, September 13 7:00 PM–8:45 PM N.A. – Common Grounds 7:00 PM–9:00 PM Al-Anon – Upper Lounge Saturday, September 14 7:00 PM–8:00 PM Fox Valley 94 AA – Common Grounds

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The Ministry Reverend Dr. Stephen P. Savides, Senior Pastor

Reverend Nicholas J. Hatch, Pastor for Youth and Family Ministries Reverend Kathryn Kuhn, Pastor for Congregational Care and Missions

John M. Albrecht, Director for Music Ministries Jon D. Riehle, Organist

Colleen Berry, Director for Children’s Ministries Renee Taylor, Director for Youth Ministries

Jennifer DeWitt, CYF Coordinator Carolyn Frederick, Office Manager and Administrative Assistant Holly Volkman, Administrative Assistant for Communications

Jane Malin, Administrative Assistant Siri Witt, Bookkeeper

Jonathan Steffen, Technology Coordinator Bart Forseth, Custodial Supervisor

Theresa Iacullo, Infant/Toddler Child Care Provider Cassidy Behm, Infant/Toddler Child Care Provider

Tom Ott, Custodial Assistant Mary Lou Cliff, Custodial Assistant

Lauren Micke, Weekend Custodial Assistant

First Congregational United Church of Christ 724 East South River Street Appleton, Wisconsin 54915

Phone: (920) 733-7393

Website: www.firstcongoappleton.org