We’re asking FPC members and their families to consider donating items from a list of 5-6 “high demand” food types including: Boxed Cereal, Canned Fruit (Peaches & Pears), Canned Vegetables (Corn & Carrots) and Condiments (Ketchup & Mayonnaise). Donated items must be unopened, unexpired, and in good condition to be accepted.

Donation Bins will be set up in the FPC Narthex area through 11/23/25.

Please contact Sheryll Gehrmann or Jim Fitzgerald with questions!

If you are struggling with food insecurity, please email Kathy Gundrum, the Director of the Waunakee Food Pantry at info@waunakeefoodpantry.org or call 608-850-4346. She can get you started with a simple registration.

Pledge Season is off to a great start!

For 2026, 71 pledgers indicated their intentions to contribute $345,755! More people pledged in week one than last year, and eight people were new pledgers. A heartfelt thank you to all who got the ball rolling in good form!

Pastor Will Wilson will lead a four-week Advent study on Mary, the Mother of Jesus in the FPC Chapel.

📌Date: Sundays Nov. 30 – December 21
🕛Time: After 10:15 AM service – lasting 45 min
🏢Where: FPC Chapel

In “The Real Mary,” Scot McKnight presents a compelling portrayal of Mary, challenging misconceptions and advocating for a deeper understanding of her role in Christianity.

If interested in participating, please contact Jim Fitzgerald at jnj57012@gmail.com to reserve your place and to ensure we order enough study books.

We look forward to seeing you there!

We exist as a congregation to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known:

• To proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ so all may come to know and love Him;
• To nurture His people in joyful faith, fellowship, and commitment; and
• To demonstrate His way of love in service to the world.

We use the Connector to share news of the coming week and beyond, the activities that involve a wide range of ages and interests at FPC.

Help pack care packages after worship at 11:30 AM in Fellowship Hall.

Book Discussion – author Max Lucado
📌Date: Sunday, November 9
🕛Time: 3 PM
🏢Where: FPC Gathering Space

We have many of Lucado’s books available at our church libraries! Please feel free to check them out! 

Contact Clare Zaiman-Keen if you have questions.

Calling All Women

Join the FPC Light Team for a Bible study series by Margaret Feinberg. Together, we’ll explore how to Respond to Hardship and Why it Matters.

📌Date: Mondays
🕛Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
🏢 Where: The Gathering Place at FPC – Please enter through South Entrance Door #4

The Light Team is a welcoming group of Christian women who gather for fellowship, Bible study, prayer, and special projects—with plenty of laughter and no homework required!

Have questions? Contact Lynda Bennin at blbennin@tds.net.

📌Date: Tuesday, November 11
🕛Time: 11:30 AM
🏢Where: El Charro Mexican Grill Waunakee – 1336 Montondon Ave.

 To RSVP email Alka Van Haren at  alkadaisy@gmail.com

All men are invited to join this weekly men’s multi-generational fellowship group and discussion study.

📌Date: Wednesday evenings
🕛Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
🏢 Where: FPC – Large Conference Room

Contact Jim Fitzgerald @ jnj57012@gmail.com with questions.

This faith based study and discussion is led by Jim Fitzgerald and centers around men navigating everyday life challenges we are faced with by sharing our faith/life experiences together while in turn helping men build on their spiritual growth, community support and leadership development.  

All middle school & high school students are invited to join us for fun, fellowship, and snacks! We’ll celebrate and discuss the role Jesus has in our lives!

📌Date: Wednesday evenings
🕛Time: 7 – 8:15 PM
🏢 Where: – Upstairs in the Youth Group space

All are welcome to attend the New Horizons presentation and potluck! Join us for an engaging discussion with FPC’s design architect Steve Mason. A delicious potluck to follow. This is a wonderful opportunity for all ages to connect, learn, and share a meal together.

📌Date: Wednesday, November 12
🕛Time: 11:30 AM – 1 PM
🏢Where: FPC – Fellowship Hall

To RSVP please respond to the email sent via Constant Contact or contact Steve Doty at 608.345.7389 or Anne Frihart at 608.512.3620

New Horizons is sponsoring this event, and it is open for all church members and friends to attend. 

Two weeks left of Heavenly Stretch! Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing.

📌Date: Thursday evenings through November 20
🕛Time: 5:15 – 6PM
🏢 Where: Room 305 – Enter through the south education wing door.

Recommended donation is $5 per session (unless you want to give more!) and will be given to Shelter from the Storm Ministry. 

Heavenly Stretch combines slow stretching movements with scripture, prayer and Christian music. It is meant to be meditative and worshipful, and a way of praising God with our bodies. (Mark 12:30, Romans 12:1)

Heavenly Stretch is taught by Lolly Lawrence, who is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher. She also has certifications in Holy Yoga, chair yoga, and Silver Sneakers Yoga. She currently teaches at the Waunakee Village Center. 

📌Date: Monday, Nov. 17 – Thursday, Nov. 20
🕛Time: 9AM – 4PM
🏢 Where: Room 102 & Fellowship Hall

Interested in joining – please contact Anne Frihart at annefrihart@gmail.com

The FPC office will be closed November 26 – 28 for Thanksgiving.

MPF Annual Caroling & Cocoa

📌Date: Friday, December 5
🕛Time: 6PM
🏢Where: FPC – Fellowship Hall

Children’s Nativity Service will be 9AM on December 21 in the Sanctuary.

Please reach out to Angela Himegarner at angela.himegarner@myfpc.org if your child is interested in participating.

There will only be one service this day.

Want to help others with minor household repairs, maintenance or yard work? Contact the church office or any of the Deacons. Your name will be added to a call list and you may be contacted to see if you can help when a request is received. 

FPC is looking for caring, observant volunteers to serve as House Managers during Sunday services. This role helps ensure a safe and welcoming environment by monitoring the building and surroundings during worship.

If you’re calm under pressure, attentive to detail, and enjoy supporting others behind the scenes, we’d love to have you on the team!

Serve & Support Our Community – Volunteer or Donate!
We’re looking for volunteers to help distribute food from 4 – 6 PM the last Wednesday of each month to help serve our community. It’s a great way to connect with others and make a meaningful impact.
👉 Interested? Fill out the volunteer form on the FPC website or contact Sheryll Gehrmann for details

Unable to volunteer? Here’s the list of items most-needed this month:

1. Kleenex
2. Cereal
3. Strawberry Jam
4. Chicken Broth
5. Bagged Small Darker Red Beans
6. Spaghetti Sauce
7. Canned Fruit (Peaches, Pears, Mandarin Oranges)
8. Canned Vegetables (Beans, Peas, Corn)

The pantry is always looking for paper grocery bags as well. Items can be placed in the shopping cart at the entrance by the Education wing.

Nursery Age 4 and Under – Room 200

The Nursery is available on Sundays from 9 – 11:30 AM throughout the month and is staffed by church staff and volunteers who love children and want to share God’s love with them.

*No Sunday School or Nursery on November 30 & December 28.