MESSAGE FROM OUR COUNCIL PRESIDENT, SHANNON SWEENEY
September 2026
Dear Friends of United Lutheran Church of Proctor,
What a wonderful summer we are having at ULCP! It was such a joy to gather at Sampo Beach for worship, food, fellowship, and fun with our friends from Our Savior’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. The service and potluck were a wonderful reminder that church is not only about what happens inside our walls—it is about coming together, sharing our lives, and experiencing God’s presence in community. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success!
As we look toward fall, we are excited to get back into the rhythm of Sunday School. Sunday School will begin September 13 at 10:00 a.m. We look forward to welcoming our children and families back and beginning another year of learning, growing, and sharing faith together.
There are also some exciting things beginning to happen at ULCP. We are continuing to explore what God has in store for our congregation, and we are grateful to share that we will soon be meeting with a potential interim pastor. While there are still many details to work through, it is encouraging to see possibilities beginning to emerge. We don't know exactly what the next chapter will look like, but we can trust that God is already at work among us.
And speaking of things happening at ULCP, don't forget about our ULCP merchandise fundraiser! You can purchase shirts, sweatshirts, and other merchandise through our online store:
United Lutheran Church of Proctor Merchandise Store
All proceeds go directly to the ULCP Boiler Fund. Orders are processed the day you place them, go to print the next business day, and are shipped directly to you. You should expect your order to arrive within 7–10 business days. It's a great way to show your ULCP pride while helping us reach our boiler fundraising goal!
As we move into this next season, it seems especially fitting to remember the words from Isaiah:
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” — Isaiah 43:19
There is something exciting about a new beginning. Even when we don't know exactly what lies ahead, we can look for the places where God is opening doors, bringing people together, and creating new possibilities. There is much to look forward to at ULCP, and we are blessed to be walking into this next
chapter together.
Thank you for your continued faith, support, generosity, and enthusiasm. May we continue to be open to what God is doing among us—and ready to see where He leads us next!
With joy and gratitude,
Shannon
What a wonderful summer we are having at ULCP! It was such a joy to gather at Sampo Beach for worship, food, fellowship, and fun with our friends from Our Savior’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. The service and potluck were a wonderful reminder that church is not only about what happens inside our walls—it is about coming together, sharing our lives, and experiencing God’s presence in community. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success!
As we look toward fall, we are excited to get back into the rhythm of Sunday School. Sunday School will begin September 13 at 10:00 a.m. We look forward to welcoming our children and families back and beginning another year of learning, growing, and sharing faith together.
There are also some exciting things beginning to happen at ULCP. We are continuing to explore what God has in store for our congregation, and we are grateful to share that we will soon be meeting with a potential interim pastor. While there are still many details to work through, it is encouraging to see possibilities beginning to emerge. We don't know exactly what the next chapter will look like, but we can trust that God is already at work among us.
And speaking of things happening at ULCP, don't forget about our ULCP merchandise fundraiser! You can purchase shirts, sweatshirts, and other merchandise through our online store:
United Lutheran Church of Proctor Merchandise Store
All proceeds go directly to the ULCP Boiler Fund. Orders are processed the day you place them, go to print the next business day, and are shipped directly to you. You should expect your order to arrive within 7–10 business days. It's a great way to show your ULCP pride while helping us reach our boiler fundraising goal!
As we move into this next season, it seems especially fitting to remember the words from Isaiah:
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” — Isaiah 43:19
There is something exciting about a new beginning. Even when we don't know exactly what lies ahead, we can look for the places where God is opening doors, bringing people together, and creating new possibilities. There is much to look forward to at ULCP, and we are blessed to be walking into this next
chapter together.
Thank you for your continued faith, support, generosity, and enthusiasm. May we continue to be open to what God is doing among us—and ready to see where He leads us next!
With joy and gratitude,
Shannon