Events

OCCUMC offers several Blood Drives each year.

Someone needs blood every 2 seconds. Donors are at The Heart of Our Community!  All blood donated stays here in Southeast Wisconsin.

Appointments are not required. Walk-ins are welcome.

Check the "CALENDAR" in the Communications section to see if there is a Blood Drive scheduled. 

From May – October, we will be visiting 6 different parks. Join us for at least 4, and earn a free admission ticket to the Mitchell Park Domes! If the weather is not cooperative – we will cancel this event in case of rain and see you next month.

Come hang out with old friends or make some new ones as you walk, bike, hit the playground, or just chill out on a bench and enjoy nature. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Leashed dogs are welcome, too.

All of the parks that we plan to visit have parking lots and bathrooms for your convenience. All ages are welcome! Invite your friends, family, and neighbors for some fun in the sun! 

See the complete list of parks and dates on the brocure on the rigt of this article ===>

Metamorphosis September 4th - 7 th Fall Relaxation Retreat weekend at Pine Lake Camp. With over 400 acres to explore, we’ll learn from God’s smallest creatures. There is so much to learn from the amazing world of insects! We’ll also focus on self-care, both physically, nutritionally, and mentally. Candy Ruffolo and Joni Shavlik will lead the retreat again, along with a certified massage therapist! Favorites from past retreats like yoga, hikes, meditation, tea time, water activities, Christian music, crafts, and a lovely prayer labyrinth will be brought back by popular demand. Enjoy evening vespers at the campfire, plenty of free time, a gorgeous retreat center to stay in, meals cooked for you, and a connection to God’s gift of relaxation given to us all, because he loves us. To register go to: http://wiumcamps.campbrainregistration.com. Contact bonnieclement05@gmail.com or 262-497-9969 for more details.   

We are planning our annual trip to Midwest Mission. You can be part of this. Our mission team wants to collect onesies to bring with us in October. We’ll be collecting 0 – 6 months size onesies (no camouflage patterns) September 21 through  October 12 when we leave for Springfield, IL. Check out the collection area by the Connection Counter to see all the cute onesies and how the count is coming. Thank you for being part of our mission project.

                           We'd love to beat last year's total of 198!

September 21st - 26th @ Lake Lucerne UMC Camp, Neshkoro. Join us for a week of fellowship, fun and hard work! Plan to arrive and settle into your room in one of the cabins, then join us for dessert and our first evening together in Ridgewood, where we will share morning and evening devotions. Meals will be eaten in the Lodge, starting with Monday breakfast and concluding with breakfast on Friday. Tasks may range from cleaning out cabins to working at the waterfront, cutting down trees & brush, roof repairs, and laying new sidewalk! Bonnie C is planning on attending this service opportunity. Lucerne is a place to appreciate God’s creation. This is a drive-to camp with a cost of $200, which includes lodging, meals, work supplies and a donation to the camp. Registration deadline is September 1st, with a $40 deposit. Questions? Contact Gail Burgess @ 262- 945-8578 or hb53104@aol.com; or Donna Kiefer @608-655-3097 or momkiefer@juno.com.    

A free program open to all.

*Your involvement can make an enormous difference in your community*

What is a Dementia Friendly Community? 

It is a community that shows a high level of public awareness and understanding of dementia, in which it is possible for people with dementia to live a good life, enabled to live as independently as possible and continue to be a part of their community. Most importantly, it is a community where they are met with understanding and given support where necessary. 

What will you learn? 

• What is a Dementia Friendly Community 

• Creating a Dementia Friendly Business 

• What is dementia 

• Warning signs 

• Dementia friendly communication and approaches 

• Creating a dementia friendly environment 

• Community programs & resources 

Date: Sunday, June 8th 

Time: 10:15 am (following worship) 

Location: Oak Creek Community United Methodist Church

Address: 8675 South 13th Street, Oak Creek  (corner of 13th Street & Puetz Road) 

THEME: Take a leap of faith and Fully Rely On God (F.R.O.G.) 

Join women from across the state and beyond for a weekend of fun, relaxation, and learning. Each day features enriching workshop choices, devotions, nature walks and more. There’s no shortage of fellowship, good food, and time to relax in nature..

Registration fee  

Covers 2 nights lodging, 5 meals, 3 workshops, , group  activities,, and all necessary materials.    

Cost: $175 shared room or  $255 single room 

$75 deposit must accompany your registration or you may pay in full. Balance due by April 1st.  Refunds after April 1 st  only with substitution. Register early to save a spot.   

   ***Deadline to register is April 1, 2025. ***

 3 Ways to Register: 

   1 . Mail page 3 & 4 

   2. Eail page 3 & 4 

   3. Google Form link at  wiumcamps.org/retreats/ 

2  Ways to Pay: 

Make checks payable to Oak Creek Community UMC Mail with Registration to 8675 S. 13th Street   Oak Creek, WI 53154 Pay online at occumc.org Click  Online Giving then Donate Now.  Please check the box to cover ACH  or CC fees when checking out. 

Questions contact Bonnie Clement at bonnieclement05@gmail.com or 262-895-2644