Deaf Worship
First United Methodist Church325 E. Franklin Street, Appleton, WI 54911
We worship in the small chapel at First United Methodist Church. Please note, although Mapquest, Yahoo! Maps and Google Maps show differently, the church is located on Franklin, Washington, and Drew Streets in Appleton.
Dates
We usually worship on the third Sunday of each month, at 10:15am, but sometimes if there is a special occasion, like Christmas Eve or a visiting pastor, we may worship on a different Sunday or at a different time.
For the 2009 Easter season, check the schedule below for Worship dates, times, and locations. We're doing something a little different this year. Everyone is welcome to join us, so come worship with us!
| January 25 - ANNUAL MEETING 8:30AM | February 15 |
| February 25 - Ash Wednesday | March 22 |
| April 5 - Palm Sunday*, 7:00PM | April 9 - Maundy Thursday**, 7:00PM |
| April 10 - Good Friday*, 6:30PM | April 12 - Easter Sunday*, 9:00AM |
| May 17 | June 21 |
| July 19 | August 16 |
| NO Deaf Worship in September*** | October 18 |
| November 15 | December 20 |
| December 24 - Christmas Eve, Time TBA |
* Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday will be at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 809 S. Commercial Street, Neenah. ALL SERVICES WILL BE INTERPRETED. NO Deaf Worship April 19th.
** Maundy Thursday Tableaux Drama at First English Lutheran Church, 1013 Minnesota Street, Oshkosh. INTERPRETED - If you want to attend, please contact Kalyn Olson. She needs to inform the church how many seats to set up in front for Deaf/HH.
***The HOC Choir will be traveling to Weyauwega to participate in a special 125th anniversary celebration at a church there; see Special Events calendar below for details.
Travel Sunday
From September through May each year, the Hands of Christ Deaf Ministry Choir "travels" to various hearing churches around northeastern Wisconsin. Its purpose is to inspire our brothers and sisters in Christ with the message of Christ's love for everyone, and to share information about our Deaf ministry and Deaf Culture.
To avoid burning out, the Choir members get a well-deserved summer break during June, July and August. When the new Travel Sunday schedule becomes available, it will be posted here. Normally, Travel Sundays are the second Sunday of each month, but sometimes that can change. Keep an eye on the schedule when it's posted, and if the Choir comes to a church near you, feel free to come and watch them there!
| January 11, 2009 | Church of the Intercession Episcopal Church 1417 Church Street, Stevens Point Time TBA |
| January 18, 2009 | First Congregational Church 724 E. South River Street, Appleton 8:45AM & 10:30AM |
| February 8, 2009 | St. Timothy Lutheran Church 473 7th Street, Menasha 8:00AM & 10:15AM |
| March 8, 2009 | Trinity Lutheran Church 209 S. Allen Street, Appleton 8:30AM & 10:30AM |
| April 19, 2009 | First Presbyterian Church 110 Church Avenue, Oshkosh 9:30AM |
| May 10, 2009 | St. Peter's United Church of Christ 424 Fremont St, Kiel 8:30AM & 10:00AM |
| September 13, 2009 | First Reformed United Church of Christ 3613 Waldo Boulevard, Manitowoc 9:45AM |
| October 11, 2009 | Our Savior's Lutheran Church 809 S. Commercial Street, Neenah 8:00AM & 10:30AM |
| November 8, 2009 | Calvary Lutheran Church 1921 Adams Street, Two Rivers 9:00AM |
* If time is "TBA", it will be updated when confirmed.
Special Events
Occasionally, the HOC Choir receives special requests from places around the northeastern Wisconsin area. This year, we will share in a special 125th anniversary celebration at St. John Lutheran Church in Weyauwega. We were also invited to the Foods of All Nations event, once again. The Choir enjoys these opportunities to spread awareness about our culture and our faith in communities around the area.
| September 19, 2009 | Foods of All Nations 128 N. Oneida Street, Appleton Time TBA |
| September 20, 2009 | St. John Lutheran Church N3882 County Road KK, Weyauwega 8:15AM & 10:30AM |
| September 25-27, 2009 | HOC Annual Retreat at Wisconsin Lions' Camp 3834 County Road A, Rosholt Friday evening through Sunday morning |
* If time is "TBA", it will be updated when confirmed.
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