Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events



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Events

GIFTS Thrift Store

Come and Serve The 2nd Saturday of Every Month Lunch after at Culver’s on Milton Ave. Meet at the store | 1141 Black Bridge Rd.  What might we be doing? Sort merchandise | Unload donations | Stock shelves | Create displays Volunteers from the past events | We have lots of fun!

Saturday Worship

Saturday Evening Worship Saturday’s service is a chance to worship if your Sunday schedule doesn’t allow or if you prefer a relaxed gathering with a smaller group of worshipers and is held in our 70 person Chapel.

Bible Blessing Sunday

Bible Blessing Sunday November 10, 2024 | During all weekend services All children entering third will receive a Bible. If you have a child entering third grade and you would like them to receive a bible, click link below. You may attend either service for your child to receive their Bible.

Adult Bible Study

Adult Bible Study Sundays | 9 – 10 a.m.Meets in Room 106 | Led by Daryl Spors Join us for an Adult Sunday school class on Sunday mornings.

Sunday Worship

9am Sunday Worship Service This service is a traditional service with spoken word, music and prayer that reflects the fullness and beauty of Christian worship. We use hymnals but the music is also printed on the screen. Held in the main Sanctuary worship area that holds 400 people.

Sunday School

Children’s Sunday School Every Sunday (Except the 1st Sunday of each month)10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Everyone begins in worship together. Children may sit with their families or enjoy the children tables at the front of the Sanctuary. Following the Honest Questions, Compassionate Answers, children ages five through fifth grade will be invited to follow a shepherds to age-level Sunday school. Note: On the first Sunday of each month (Communion Sunday), children are invited to stay in worship with their families…

Sunday Worship

10:30am Sunday Worship Service This service is more casual and conversational. A new way of worshiping at Cargill UMC and held in the main worship area (Sanctuary). We invite those families with children to worship together for the first 10-15 minutes in the main worship area. Then, children ages 5 through fifth grade are invited to follow their youth shepherds to age-level Sunday school.

Goshen Quilters

Goshen Quilters Mondays | 8:30 – 11 a.m.For all experience levelsMeets in room 110 Join us for quilting and fellowship on Monday mornings.All experience levels are welcome.Come as you are. Equipment and supplies provided.

Aerobics

Aerobics Weekdays | 9 – 10 a.m.Typically meets in the fellowship hall All are welcome for light aerobics and conversation.Every Tuesday we stay after for coffee and fellowship.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Every Monday | 1 – 2:30pm | Lounge Prayer Shawl Ministry is a unique and powerful expression of God’s love and care.  We will gather for knitting or crocheting, conversation and snacks with the specific purpose of making and blessing Prayer Shawls. Cargill UMC has a rich history of Prayer Shawl ministry, and many people have been touched by the loving talent of knitters and crocheters.    It combines the love of knitting/crocheting with compassionate care into a prayerful ministry which reaches…

Ruth Circle

Ruth Circle Tuesday, November 12 | 9:30 – 11am | Lounge Three women from Janesville will talk about their pilgrimage experience on the Camino St. Frances in 2023. All are welcome. Second Tuesday every Month | Refreshments 9am | Program at 9:30am Join the United Women in Faith at Cargill for their monthly Ruth Circle. Ruth Circle is a casual, welcoming gathering.  Any interested woman is invited. Ladies meet the second Tuesday morning of the month. A program is presented. …

Upper Room Study

Prayer and Upper Room Study Wednesdays | 9:30am | Room 111Led by Madelyn Glaeden This study follows the monthly Upper Room book.

Chronic Pain

Healthy Living with Chronic Pain Workshop with Chris Devine and Kris Borgerding Wednesdays | 9 – 11:30am | October 23 – November 27, 2024 To Register: Call the ADRC of Rock County 608-757-5309 or click below. Registration is required by October 11. Suggested Donation is $20 – Book is included! Living with pain? What if you could feel better? If living with ongoing pain is keeping you from doing the things you want to do, Healthy Living with Chronic Pain…

Bible Study

Thursday Bible Study Thursdays | 10:30 a.m. – NoonMeets in Room 106 | Led by Ramona Hohenstein Click the link below to learn what we are currently studying. We look forward to seeing you!

Men’s Bible Study

Men’s Bible Study Fridays | 6 – 7 am | Room 106 A faith based group of men that meet for fellowship. Also known as the Promise Keepers, this group has a long history at Cargill. Approximately 30 years ago, this began as a group of men meeting for bible studies as well as doing tasks for fellow congregation members such as yard work, repairs, etc. Over the years, it has changed to be a group of men committed to…

Bountiful Blessings

Cargill continues to offer our monthly Bountiful Blessings free community meal on the 3rd Saturday of each month. 4 – 5 pm in Fellowship HallYour invited to stay afterwards for our 5pm Saturday Service in the Chapel This meal is free to the community | Water and Coffee always available November 16 – Thanksgiving Meal December 21 – Baked Ham, Cranberry Sauce, Cheesy Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls and Dessert To volunteer to serve – contact Sara Pederson at 608-449-3593.

Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure Screenings Have your blood pressure checked and discuss the results with Briana Spors from Looking Up: A Health and Wellness Ministry. Saturday Night and Sunday Morning | Library For more information about Looking Up visit us online

GIFTS Men’s Shelter 

Serve GIFTS Men’s Shelter November 17 – 23 | 1025 N Washington St., Janesville, WI Cargill provides one week of meals and volunteers, four times a year.  We collaborate with other churches in our area so GIFTS can offer an invitation to God’s promise of eternal life with Him.  If we are open and ready, God can change our lives. Please open your hearts to our homeless neighbors. To continue supporting this worthwhile ministry, we need many servants. Options available: breakfast, dinner, overnight…

Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure Screenings Have your blood pressure checked and discuss the results with Briana Spors from Looking Up: A Health and Wellness Ministry. Saturday Night and Sunday Morning | Library For more information about Looking Up visit us online

Ukulele Gathering

Ukulele Gathering: Strings of Praise 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month | 3 – 4:30pm | Lounge The gathering will be ran by Caryn Baham and Pat Tobin and will meet the first and third Sundays of the month at 3:00pm in the lounge. All are welcome regardless of musical abilities to take part in a group setting to play ukulele and sing songs of praise, faith, and more. If you’ve never played a uke before, Pat and Caryn will share…

Adult Fellowship & Craft Night

You are invited for an evening of crafting and fellowship. What you need to know 5pm until we go home | Come when you can Enter from the west entrance Bring your own supplies for your project  All are invited | Bring a friend Monthly event | Watch for future datesNote: This is intended as an adult fellowship opportunity, but well-supervised children are also welcome. Contact Toni Rossmiller with questions/feedback (608) 572-3906.

Cookie Decorating

Christmas Cookie Decorating Monday, November 18 | 6 – 8pm | Fellowship Hall Deadline is November 15 | Limit of 45 people   Registration is required | Donation of $5 per person Open to all ages but children must be supervised by an adult. Included: cookies, frosting, decorations, and instruction. Please bring a container to take your cookies home in.

Taizé Prayer Service

Taizé Prayer Service Wednesday, November 20 | 6:30 – 7:30pm Prayers of Gratitude with Special Music Taizé services will run through the year, bimonthly. What is a Taizé Service? Taizé prayer service invites you to worship God through the singing of simple songs,  reading of holy scripture & the offering of silent prayers. Questions? Contact Pastor Amy Powell

Senior Meals

Senior Meals Anyone is welcome at Senior Events, regardless of age! Cost is $8.00 – Pay the day of lunch November 7 – Brunch for Lunch, Fruit and MuffinsNovember 21 – Thanksgiving Meal – Turkey, Mashed Potatoes with gravy, Sweet Potato Pie, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing and Dessert December 5 – Baked Ham, Cranberry Sauce, Cheesy Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls and DessertDecember 19 – No Meal Sign up on the Senior bulletin board or call the church office 608-752-0548  We hope to…

Thanksgiving Bake Sale

Thanksgiving Bake Sale Saturday, November 23 – Narthex | Sunday, November 24 – Fellowship Hall Following All Weekend ServicesAll Proceeds benefit UWF Missions such as ECHO, Project 16:49 and GIFTS Donations Needed breads | dinner rolls | pies | cookies | bars | sconesDonation dropoff on Friday, November 22 between 8 – 11am If an alternative drop-off time is needed, call Amy Dora at 608-302-5205 Please indicate what your ITEM is and if it contains ANY MAJOR ALLERGENS

Decking the Halls

Decking the Halls November 23 – 24, 2024 | Fellowship Hall It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Time to deck Fellowship Hall with trees and lights for Christmas. Sign yourself or group up to decorate a tree for the holiday season. The trees will be setup and ready to decorate for November 23 – 24.

Cookie Blitz

Cookie Blitz Saturday, November 30 | 9am – 1pm | Fellowship Hall Cookie decorators are needed to decorate for the United Women in Faith Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 7. Decorating skills are appreciated but are not necessary. Cookies, buttercream and royal icing as well as sprinkles will be provided.