Atonement Events
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Coats for Kids
Church in Society will again have our annual winter coat drive for All People’s Church.
New and like-new* coats will be collected along with hats, scarves, mittens and gloves for toddler – high school sizes. Don’t have time to shop? Take advantage of the online giving or drop a check in the offering basket with “Coats for Kids” on the memo line and we will take care of the rest!
Let’s warm lots of hearts by providing lots of warm coats!
Collection runs through November 1st.
*Used coats - washed, working zippers and no holes or tears. Thank you!
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Join us helping community in need at
All Peoples Food Pantry.
Collection runs until November 9th
Drop-off items to the table in the Narthex
Items needed are: Boxed Stuffing Mix, JIFFY corn bread mix, macaroni noodles, Velveeta cheese, Instant Potatoes, Glory Mixed Greens, Canned Sweet Potatoes, hot sauce, Turkey Gravy, Rice a Roni, Cranberry Sauce
Little Steps Together Fall Session
Join Atonement’s Children’s Ministry in Little Steps Together!
A 4-week class on Tuesdays, beginning October 28th from 6:00-7:15pm
Little Steps Together is a set of classes giving grown-ups and their children ages 2-4 time to partner with a qualified educator in nurturing and training the child’s social, emotional, and spiritual growth.
The classes encourage the development of positive values, self concept, social skills, and attitude toward learning in a loving, safe, small group environment. Each class includes theme-based learning experiences through circle time, singing, playing, crafts/projects, and sharing a snack.
All Saints' Sunday
All Saints Sunday is November 2nd. We will remember loved ones who died during the year, October 2023-2024, and with whom we celebrate the resurrection.
Provide the above information by October 26th to Kara Mendez: kara@atonementmuskego.org
Women’s Game Night
WGN - Women’s Game Night
Women's Game Night will move to the first Tuesday of every month in the fall
from 6:30-8:30pm.
Same procedure: bring a game, bring a friend, bring your water and a snack to share.
Questions - Contact Marty Petersen: 262-385-1696 or martypetersen28@gmail.com
Fall Clean Up
Fall is here and winter won’t be far behind.
We need your assistance with fall clean-up at Atonement.
Saturday, November 8th at 9am
Please bring your typical tools of gloves, rakes, and garbage bucket to collect clippings.
If you have battery power hedge trimmer, blower, or weed whip,
they would be very helpful too.
Women’s Game Night
WGN - Women’s Game Night
Women's Game Night will move to the first Tuesday of every month in the fall
from 6:30-8:30pm.
Same procedure: bring a game, bring a friend, bring your water and a snack to share.
Questions - Contact Marty Petersen: 262-385-1696 or martypetersen28@gmail.com
FORT 2026
We leave for Fort on Thursday, January 8 at about 4 p.m. (More information will be sent to registrants). We will be leaving Fort no later than noon on Sunday, January 11 and will be getting back in the late afternoon.
Parents, please register yourself as the registering parent and then the youth as a youth participant. Friends are welcome to attend!
Tell me more about Fort Wilderness! (Cross Trainers)
We have been going to FW for SEVERAL years. It is a Christian camp in Rhinelander. The Winter Retreat offers sledding (down a HUGE hill), ice-skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, broom ball (think hockey with just your boots on and instead of hockey sticks they are brooms!), the chair of death (which is actually a lot of fun, they made me go in it a few years ago), AWESOME food, lots and lots of fun!!
We will do a devotion in the mornings and at night and the rest of the time campers are allowed to explore the grounds. (There’s also a coffee shop and canteen to purchase treats.) The rest of the “fun” things are included when you sign up.
Tell me more about Fort Wilderness! (ACTS)
Students in ACTS go to Fort to serve and have some fun doing it! There are many jobs that need to be filled during the weekend. You may get the opportunity to:
Serve in the Canteen/Gift Shop-making popcorn, making shakes, working the register, etc.
Serve at CampGrounds-the on-site coffee shop
Serve in Accommodations-Wiping tables after meals, vacuuming, moping floors, etc.
Stable Volunteer-Tending to horses, cleaning stalls, helping people go on horse rides
Broom Ball Volunteer-Helping to make sure everyone has a helmet and is playing fair
Equipment Handout-Handing out ice skates, cross country skis and boots, etc to campers
Kitchen Crew-Washing Dishes
Kitchen Prep-Prepping food for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You may also visit the FW website!
https://fortwilderness.com/camp/church-youth-group/
Students can also bring friends!
Please let me know if you have any other questions!
kara@atonementmuskego.org
Please sign-up below if you are interested!
Colla Voce Concert
Atonement & Colla Voce Concerts presents; Brahms’ “Liebeslieder Waltzes”
Sunday, October 26th at 3pm
Four singers and two pianists showcase the diverse range of emotions depicted in the Op. 52 and Op. 65 "love songs" by Johannes Brahms.
Sung entirely in German with piano duo accompaniment, a group of talented local musicians brings liveliness and lyricism to these lighthearted works originally intended for social entertainment in an intimate setting.
Featuring soprano Saira Frank, mezzo-soprano Kristen DiNinno Bate, tenor Tomás Dominguez, bass Thomas Weis, and pianists Joseph Hauer and Maggie Rebers.
Affirmation of Baptism
10:45am worship will be an Affirmation of Baptism service on Sunday, October 26th
3rd Annual Corn Maze
3rd Annual trip to Borzynski’s Farm
For a hayride, maze and caramel apples!
Sunday, October 19th - We will leave right after 9:30am worship.
Open to all in 6th-12th grade. Cost is $15.
Small Group Study Options
Small Group Study Options
Are you meeting for Small Group and not sure what to study? Here are two wellness focused small group study options:
The Adult Faith & Wellness Circle: a six session program, beginning with individual self-assessment, inviting participants to make one self-identified wellness change. The materials include the assessment, texts for each session, space for reflection, scripture, and ideas for spiritual practice.
Just Eating? Practicing our Faith at the Table: a six session study explores how practicing our faith is foundational to meaningful and healthy living, for ourselves, for the earth, and for others in the world, asks us to consider how eating—a basic human activity—is an invitation to experience God and to journey with others in the world.
Wits for School Kits-Trivia Night 2025
On Thursday, October 16 from 7-10 pm, join us for a fun night of trivia (and more) at Aud Mar Banquet Hall!
Early-bird deadline Oct 6, save $5.00
All funds raised will go towards purchasing school supplies that will be packed and sent around the world to students in need through Lutheran World Relief.
There will be appetizers, a silent auction to fundraise for school supplies, and a cash bar!
$30/person, up to 6 members per team!
If you need a team, we will assemble one for you!
Save $5 on your registration if you sign up by October 6!
There will also be prizes for trivia winners and the most creative team!
Paint & Sip Youth Fundraiser
Create a Fall pumpkin scene painting, led by Isabelle Seifert, and enjoy snacks and drinks while you paint!
$25/ person includes canvas and supplies, snacks, and hot chocolate bar!
This event is fundraising for our Youth Ministry.
Register now for a night of fun!
Women’s Game Night
WGN - Women’s Game Night
Women's Game Night will move to the first Tuesday of every month in the fall
from 6:30-8:30pm.
Same procedure: bring a game, bring a friend, bring your water and a snack to share.
Questions - Contact Marty Petersen: 262-385-1696 or martypetersen28@gmail.com
Health Care Resources Presentations
This summer, a small team of caregivers at Atonement created a Health Care Resources pamphlet for our Atonement community to help with a variety of situations and circumstances which involve transitions in mental health, physical health, housing, grief, power of attorney, spiritual concerns and more.
This pamphlet will be available beginning Sunday, October 5th, and a short presentation will be delivered after each service. Copies will be available for review and to take if needed.
Contact Pastor Gene or Deacon Marian for more information.
Women’s Ministry Celebration
Women's Ministry Celebration Sunday
is October 5th!
Quilts and other kits will be displayed and blessed. Please have your kits to church on Saturday, October 4th at 9:30am. At that time, we will lay out the quilts on the pews and display some kits on the altar area.
Packing day is Tuesday, October 7th at 9:30am. And items will be delivered on on Saturday, October 11th at 8:00am.
If you can help at any of these three dates, please contact
Marty Petersen 262-385-1696 or martypetersen28@gmail.com. Thank you!
Stewardship 2026
Stewardship Kick-Off is Sunday, September 21st!
Commitment Sunday: October 19th
Grab a heart off the table in the Narthex and tell us what you love about Atonement!
Learn more about Faithful Giving, Grateful Living and fill out your commitment card online by clicking below.
Kids BLAST Teacher Meeting
It is important work to share Jesus’ love with our students. You don’t need to be a Bible scholar or have a child in the program, just a kind and caring person of faith. You can volunteer as little as one time a month or as often as you would like.
There will be a Kids BLAST teacher meeting on Sunday, September 7th from 8:45-9:15am in the preschool room.
Please contact Anne Farebrother at anne@atonementmuskego.org.
Fall Kick Off
Our Fall schedule, along with programing, kicks off on September 7th!
Click here to sign up for Kids BLAST, and click here to sign up for Cross+Training and ACTS.
Women’s Game Night
WGN - Women’s Game Night
Women's Game Night will move to the first Tuesday of every month in the fall
from 6:30-8:30pm. Our first one will be on September 2nd.
Same procedure: bring a game, bring a friend, bring your water and a snack to share.
Questions - Contact Marty Petersen: 262-385-1696 or martypetersen28@gmail.com
God’s Work. Our Hands.
September is the month for “God’s Work, Our Hands” in the ELCA Lutheran Church. At Atonement, we will be offering several ways that you can participate.
Street Angels is a Milwaukee organization that helps homeless people. Volunteer to help make blankets on Sunday, September 28th from 9-11am in the Fellowship Hall. Please sign up for 30 minute time slots.
Hunger Task Force has long been providing food for food banks. “The Farm” in Franklin raises fresh vegetables to add to the canned and boxed food. It’s so important to eat some healthy fresh vegetables and fruits. HTF has an “Adopt a Crop” program where you can donate money to support a certain vegetable crop. Look for a “garden” of vegetable envelopes on a stick and more information in the Narthex during the whole month of September, or give online. Money raised will be sent to the Hunger Task Force Adopt-a-Crop program to plant crops the following spring.
Work at the fabulous All People’s Garden. We will carpool from church at 9:30am on Sunday, October 5th, working from 10am to 12pm, OR on Sunday, October 12th, meet at church at 9:30am and work from 10am to 12pm. It’s worth it just to see the beautiful garden of raised vegetable beds, fruit trees, berry bushes, a unique watering method, and a farm stand where they offer vegetables and fruits grown at All People’s, and donated throughout the year by other organizations. In the fall, they need some hands to pick and clean up the space. We could use your help!
Sign up HERE or in the Narthex.
JJA Games
Calling all girls and women!
On the 2nd Monday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm this summer (June 9th, July 14th, & August 11th), join us in the Fellowship Hall.
Bring any game you would like to play. Bring your own drink. Bring a friend!
Optional - Bring a small snack or dessert to share.
No signups, just come, have fun and fellowship!
Contact Marty Petersen with questions: 262-385-1696.
Muskego Food Pantry Collection
With summer and school being out, the Muskego Food Pantry has seen an increase in the number of families requesting food. They are running low on some items.
Below is a list of items that they are in need of at this time.
Hamburger Helper
Brownie mix
Jello pudding
Tuna
Juice for kids (any size)
Granola bars
Fruit snacks
Please consider picking up an item the next time you are at the store and drop it in the Muskego barrel in the Narthex.
Thank you for your generosity!
The CIS committee
Cupcake Social
Students will frost and serve cupcakes and ask questions of the congregation to encourage intergenerational relationships.
JJA Games
Calling all girls and women!
On the 2nd Monday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm this summer (June 9th, July 14th, & August 11th), join us in the Fellowship Hall.
Bring any game you would like to play. Bring your own drink. Bring a friend!
Optional - Bring a small snack or dessert to share.
No signups, just come, have fun and fellowship!
Contact Marty Petersen with questions: 262-385-1696.
Glocal School Kit Collection
School may seem like it just ended, BUT many schools start back at the beginning of August! Atonement will be collecting school supplies starting July 1 through September.
Supplies Needed:
Backpacks
Pencils & pens
Paper
Crayons & colored pencils
Rulers
Markers
Scissors
Glue & glue sticks
Supplies collected for global mission will be assembled into School Kits for Lutheran World Relief by the Mary Martha circle. Supplies collected for local mission will be distributed to All Peoples Church by Church in Society.
Thank you!
ONE Worship
Worship will be held indoors at 9:30am.
Summer Kids BLAST will also be at 9:30am.
Father's Day Fellowship
Kids BLAST will have two serving Sundays when they serve our congregation and provide intergenerational fellowship.
The first is Sunday, June 15th with Father's Day Root Beer Floats following 10am worship. And the second will be a Cupcake Social on Sunday, July 27th following 10am worship.
The offerings for summer Kids BLAST are going to ELCA Good Gifts to feed people at a soup kitchen. Whether people are looking for refuge from the streets or a little extra help to get by, a warm meal can go a long way. Our gifts help support soup kitchens across the country, many of which are organized by ELCA congregations, as they serve up meals to people in need.
Our goal is to raise $200 to serve 100 meals.
JJA Games
Calling all girls and women!
On the 2nd Monday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm this summer (June 9th, July 14th, & August 11th), join us in the Fellowship Hall.
Bring any game you would like to play. Bring your own drink. Bring a friend!
Optional - Bring a small snack or dessert to share.
No signups, just come, have fun and fellowship!
Contact Marty Petersen with questions: 262-385-1696.
Summer Kids BLAST
Have a Jaw-some summer with us!
Starting June 1st and running all summer long, we will be dismissed during worship. See you there!