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St. Stephens United Church of Christ

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903 E 2nd Street, Merrill, WI
715-536-7322
ststephensucc.net
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11/05/2026

Every Monday evening, Saint Stephens hosts a free community meal called Dinner @ 5, which serves an average of 70 people each week. Recently, we’ve been short on volunteers to help serve and clean up, so we reached out to several organizations in our community for support.

We’re grateful to share that several groups have stepped up to help! This past Monday, the Girl Scouts volunteered their time to serve the meal and help with cleanup. We’re also thankful to the National Honor Society and FFA students from Merrill High School, as well as the Saint Stephens Funeral Ladies, who have committed to volunteering in the weeks ahead.

Thank you to everyone who has helped make sure this ministry can continue serving our community. And a special thank-you to FreMarq Innovations for continuing to sponsor and prepare these meals for our neighbors!

11/04/2026

11/03/2026

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who donated in August to support Blue Jay Nests and Pantry!

Each month, our congregation gives to a local mission or a fund that supports the wider church. At Saint Stephens, we care deeply about our community—near and far.

If community matters to you, stop by Saint Stephens and discover whether our congregation might be the right fit for you.

11/01/2026

A big thank-you to everyone who joined us for Trunk or Treat! We loved having you there and look forward to seeing you next year.

10/30/2026

Pastor Mike continues to advocate for seniors' and their families' right to full information when making difficult decisions about nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Check out the news story via the link to learn more.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services no longer publicly lists who owns nursing homes in the state.

10/25/2026

Preacher: Rev. Michael Southcombe
Categories: Worship
Location: Saint Stephens United Church Of Christ (Merrill, WI), 903 E 2nd St, Merrill, Wisconsin, 54452

10/20/2026

This morning, on my way into work, I met an unhoused man at the door of the church. The first question I asked was, “Are you okay?”

He said he was, but he was cold. He had spent the night outside with only a blanket—no jacket or sweatshirt. Sadly, others had turned him away before he reached our doors.

Today, we welcomed him into the church so he could get warm. We offered him hot coffee and sat with him to learn what he needed. His first request was simple: a jacket and more blankets.

I reached out to Pastor Mike, friends, and members of our community, and together we were able to provide him with a jacket, sweatshirt, sleeping bag, a sleeping mat made from plastic bags, and other basic necessities. He was incredibly grateful, and there were tears shed.

Sometimes, all it takes is one person who chooses not to look down on someone, but instead offers kindness, dignity, and compassion to a complete stranger. We may not be able to meet every need, but I know he is better equipped as he continues forward.

As Scripture reminds us:

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.”
—Matthew 25:35

Thank you to everyone who stepped up to meet a need for someone in our community. Your kindness made a real difference.

A special thank-you also goes to everyone who donated items for the blessing bags and to those who assembled them during our Fifth Wednesday Worship Service last month. We were able to share one of those blessing bags with him today.

Who knew that something as simple as a pair of clean socks could bring someone so much joy?

May we continue to see one another with compassion, respond with kindness, and be willing to help whenever we can.

10/18/2026

Preacher: Rev. Michael Southcombe
Categories: Worship
Location: Saint Stephens United Church Of Christ (Merrill, WI), 903 E 2nd St, Merrill, Wisconsin, 54452

10/12/2026

Food For Kids Merrill still has a few tickets remaining for their "Love Your Neighbor" Fundraising Banquet! Stop by the church office and purchase your tickets by October 16!

There is also a chance to win two tickets to the event. Go to the original post and follow the instructions for your chance to win!

🎉 GIVEAWAY: Win Two Tickets to Our “Love Your Neighbor” Banquet! 🎟️💛

We need our community’s help to make this fundraiser a sellout! 🙌 By sharing this post, you’re helping us support children in our community who need weekend meals. 🥫🍎

One lucky winner will receive two tickets to our “Love Your Neighbor” Banquet! ✨

How to enter:
1️⃣ Share this fundraiser post with your friends and neighbors.
2️⃣ Comment below and tell us where you currently volunteer in our community—or where you would volunteer if you had the time. 💬🤝

Every share helps spread the word, fill the banquet, and provide more weekend meals for local children. Thank you for helping us love our neighbors in a meaningful way! ❤️

Winners will be selected on October 14, 2026!

✅ Participants must be at least 21 years of age to participate.

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook.

Address

903 E 2nd Street
Merrill, WI
54452

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+17155367322

Website

http://www.ststephensucc.net/

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