The Church of the Open Door
Fellowship
Fellowship and Congregational Life Ministry Team
Ellie Olson (Team Leader and representative to Church Council)
Rev. Jane Anderson (staff)
Team members: Liz Dettwiler, Katy Eiden, Carolyn Frederick, Maja Glidden,
Bill Platt, Dave Schiedermayer, Daryl Brown and Chuck Spanbauer
Anyone is welcome to our Ministry Team meetings!
Check the web calendar for meeting dates
(normally the first Monday of September, November, January, March, May, July)
OUR GOAL:
To become a community so suffused with Christ's love that strangers are welcomed,
the barriers that separate us from others are overcome,
and those different from us become our friends.
OVERVIEW
The Fellowship and Congregational Life Ministry Team offers activities, events, and programs designed to:
- Help our members get to know each other better, enjoy each others' company, and build intergenerational connections
- Show extravagant hospitality to each other and our guests
- Connect our congregation with the wider United Church of Christ, including the Northeast Association and the Wisconsin Conference
- Foster a sense of UCC identity in our congregation
- Educate our members about our church's history and create a historical record for the future
FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES
All-church fellowship opportunities throughout the year:
· Annual Meeting Luncheon - February 5, 2012
· Lasagna and Asparagus Dinner – February 11, 2012
Our traditional "Men in Aprons" dinner, prepared and served by the men of the church
· Irish Dinner - March 10
· Pancake Breakfast: Palm Sunday -- April 1, 2012
· Church Picnic – May 20, 2012
Close out and celebrate the program year following worship
Wild Women of the Congo
Meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at Stone Cellar, 1004 S. Olde Oneida Street, Appleton.
Informational gathering of church women of all ages.
LEADER: Sue O'Neill......................475-2212, E-mail: abelwoman@athenet.net
Brunch Bunch An opportunity for empty nesters, retired members, new members and others to get acquainted or reacquainted and enjoy informal fellowship. February 19 and May 6
Thanks to Judy Tonnell (734-3359) for overseeing this program.
Fellowship of the Carpenters (Men’s Group)
This group of men meets for breakfast, Bible study, conversation and prayer. This is a study and support group; together, we seek to strengthen our faith as we face family, vocational, and personal challenges.
First and third Thursdays of the month, September- May, 6:30 AM at Angels Restaurant, 1401 E. John Street, Appleton
TNT ("Twenties and Thirties")
Every other month folks in their twenties and thirties gather for a fun fellowship event. This is a great opportunity for a good meal, a good time, and a chance to make some good new friends!
For more information contact: Reverend Steve Savides.
It's More Fun When You're Involved!
- Be a greeter, welcomer, or messenger at Sunday worship or for funerals and memorial services
- Be a host for coffee hours or lemonade on the lawn
- Attend and help with fellowship events, programs and outings
- Share your gifts and talents by participating in an appropriate ministry area
- Organize or attend a group outing with fellowship members
- Reach out to guests who attend our worship services
- Introduce new members to others throughout the year
- Join the Still Speaking Committee
- Join the History Committee
- Join the Fellowship and Congregational Life Ministry Team
RELATED COMMITTEES AND TEAMS
Still Speaking Committee
Works on communication, publicity, and promotion for the church, including the website, advertising, and media coverage. Meets about every two months.
For more information contact Rick Reid (920) 428-3783.
New Member Classes and Orientation
Classes will be held February 4 and April 14
New members will be received during Worship on February 12 and April 29
For more information, contact Deb Burich, 733-7393.
History Committee
Works to organize, preserve, and disseminate the history of our church.
