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Friday, June 19, 2026
TODAY is JUNETEENTH
What is Happening at Pilgrim!
SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:00 a.m.
Father’s Day
Join Pilgrim worship where ever you are
This is the YouTube link for worship:
https://www.youtube.com/@pilgrimucc117/streams
REMINDER:
If you need a ride to Pilgrim Sunday church service, please contact Randy Stutz 920-539-6277
Prayerful Support: Dana Caldwell, Jim Thomas, Jerry Wicihowski, Judie Behnke, Brooklyn Heitger, Gene Wicihowski (Steven’s uncle), Mike (Mary Hobbs’ brother), Karen Bob & Tailor (Mary Hobbs’ relatives), Juls Voss Hayibor, Judy Reinke, Mark W (friend of Randy & Linda Stutz), Abigail Blanc, Carl Zwerg (son of Lynne Zwerg), Teeha McGee, Mike Potter, Luke (friend of Martial Blanc), Judi Faubel, Brian Blank, Joni Voss Hayibor & the Family of Joe Koshollek (Steve Wicihowski’s cousin)
Summer Organ/Piano Music for Worship: During the regular worship season, September-May, I usually play recital or concert pieces for Preludes and other parts of worship. I do that for several reasons but mostly because folks here at Pilgrim appreciate music. Even the odd “How to Train Your Dragon” and (come September, 2026) “Baby Shark” are used by organists in concerts. The summer offers us a chance to look at some of the more contemporary organ pieces, mostly by American composers, that are based on hymn tunes that we know very well. So, except for the special Sunday celebrations, during these summer months expect to hear arrangements of some of our most well-known hymns. If you have a favorite hymn that you would like to hear, let me know and I will see if I can find an arrangement.
Special Music guidelines:
The worship ministry has developed some guidelines in regard to summer music. Please read the following and if you have questions don’t hesitate to ask a worship ministry member.
Members or guests at Pilgrim Church who would like to share their gifts of special music during worship are asked to first coordinate date with Pastor and music staff. Individual or group will need to have their musical piece authorized with Pastor and provide music for the organist, particularly if organist is being asked to accompany them.
–Refuse the Straw. Replace the Bag. Rethink It All.
Starting June 21, Pilgrim’s Green Team launches a six-week campaign, “Make this Summer the Last Straw” on refusing and replacing single-use plastics.
Through July 26, we’ll highlight small, meaningful changes — from building a simple to-go kit for your car to finding alternatives for plastic baggies. A rotating display in the narthex will feature products and habits worth adopting.
Let’s make this the summer we use our last plastic
Want a Closer Look at the Homeless Situation in FDL?
Volunteers are needed for this summer’s PIT Count. A PIT – point in time – provides HUD an important snapshot of the number of individuals unhoused in our community. Volunteers drive around the county to document those they encounter. The event takes place over the night of July 22nd into the early hours of July 23. Training is provided. Newbies can ride along with Tracy Abler if interested. More details and sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44ADAF2BA4F8C07-63638734-july?useFullSite=true#/
Camp American Legion
There are brochures on the table in the Narthex for “Camp American Legion”. The Wisconsin Legion offers free summer camp experiences for “Wisconsin veterans, active duty and reserve military and their family members, and Families of the Fallen/WI Goldstar”. Their mission is: “Helping to heal – those who served, continue to serve and their families, through Wisconsin’s northwoods experience.” If you’re interested, or know someone who may be, please take a brochure and check it out.
Free Native Plant Giveaway
Looking to add native plants to your landscape? Stop by this community plant giveaway and take home some native perennials for your yard.
Saturday, June 27
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Ascension Lutheran Church Parking Lot 901 County Road V, Fond du Lac
Over 400 native plants are available, including more than 15 different native species and native sedges; suitable for a variety of soil conditions.
Plants are free with the intention that they are planted in your yard and not resold.
Donations are welcome, with 100% going to Katherine Drexel Shelter.
Help support pollinators, improve wildlife habitat and beautify your landscape
–Sustain Fond du Lac
The Outreach Ministry is collecting items for Habitat for Humanity during June.
All the details are in the June Quill and you may pick up a Wish List from the shelves in the entryway. Our donations will help Habitat for Humanity continue their important work of providing homes for the Fond du Lac community.
Loaves and Fishes
Our next Loaves and Fishes meal will be served on Wednesday, July 1st..
Help is needed to prepare food, donate food items, and serve the meals. If you can help in any way, please sign up on the Loaves and Fishes poster in the narthex. If you have any questions please contact Karen Goodacre or Jim Bentley. Thank you.
ONA Team Update – June is here and we are celebrating PRIDE month!
Friday, June 19th – Cafe Q (LGBTQ+ youth group meeting at Open Circle Unitarian Church will have their monthly meeting. For the meal that evening, they are asking for a few pizzas from Rocky Rococo’s!
Please sign up if you can help out this month:
Cafe Q could also use donations of soda and bottled water. If you want to donate these items contact Sue Kaiser (920-946-5563/suekai@aol.com) and she will assist in getting these donations to Cafe Q.
Sunday, June 28th is Fond du Lac’s Pride Picnic. Pilgrim is sponsoring a booth at this event and we could use your help! Please sign up to participate for a shift on that Sunday and join in the fun!
More OpenAndAffirming information on our WEB site at
https://www.pilgrimuccfdl.org/open-and-affirming/
SCRIP
There are so many ways to utilize the SCRIP program in your daily lives.
Talk with Karen Goodacre @ 904-5740 regarding the SCRIP program and how it works.
Thanks Everyone,
Karen Goodacre
Pastor Jeannie’s office hours: 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Monday – Thursday
Visit her at church for anyone who would like to talk with her.
Church Office Hours: 09:00 AM – 1PM
Monday – Friday
The office will be closed July 4
Vicki Dietenberger Music
Beginner singing / Guitar lessons & solo entertainment
vicki-music-studio.com
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