From Racial Justice Mission Team

Learn about white christian nationalism

White christian nationalists are claiming to speak for Christians when they attack racial diversity, LGBTQ rights, abortion, and election results. ORUCC member Rev. Dr. David Anderman will lead an eight-week study group on Tuesday mornings 10:30am-12:00pm from February 28- April 25 and Thursday evenings 7pm-8:30pm March 2- April 27. The study group will be hybrid (in person and virtual on Zoom) in the Swan seminar room at ORUCC. The Racial Justice Mission Team has been discussing this issue for over a year and we think it is time to bring it to the congregation. We asked David to write a statement about this issue for the ORUCC website.

ZOOM

Please RSVP with David [email protected]

Lenten Schedule of Sermons

Feb 26 From Guest to Host

March 5 The Hospitality of Jesus

March 12 Being a Host of Your Own Spirit

March 19 The Architecture of Hospitality with Peter Tan

March 26 A Celebration of Heart Room Ministry

April 2 Immigration Hospitality – Palm Sunday

Easter 2023 Schedule April 9

6:30 am Sunrise service on the ORUCC Lawn with the three rituals of Burning Ashes of Regret, Communion and Renewal of Baptism, followed by homemade brunch.

9 am Make and take Easter crafts for children

10 am Easter Worship Service with Choirs

11 am Easter Egg Hunt for children of all ages

Spiritual

Nourishment

for you!

For the week of Mar 16 – March 22

Read this week’s reflections as a way to dive deeper into your spiritual practice or to get some nourishment and inspiration

for your day.

Click Here for Reflections

We are grateful for the ministry of Jeanne Moberly who is a member of Adult Faith Formation, as she puts together a set of fresh readings every week for our devotional practice at Orchard Ridge UCC. You will see these posted daily if you are part of the “Members & Friends” Facebook group. If you know someone who needs encouragement and would like the devotional mailed to them, please contact Julie Wombacher in the church office.

New to the Church?

You are also invited to a series of New Members Classes with the Pastors and Leadership Team of Orchard Ridge UCC. You may find the classes helpful even if you don’t intend to join the church at this time.

Sunday, March 19, 9:00 a.m. — Informational Class in the Anne Frank Room

Sunday, March 26, 9:00 a.m. — Informational Class in the Anne Frank Room

Sunday, April 2 (Palm Sunday), 9:00 a.m. — Informational Class in the Anne Frank Room

RSVP to [email protected], or 608-271-7212. At the Informational Classes, you’ll learn more about Orchard Ridge and the United Church of Christ (UCC). We’ll discuss our history as a local church, ministries within the congregation and the wider community, and some of the church’s views on important issues of faith. In preparation for this series, you may wish to browse ORUCC’s website: www.orucc.org.

Maundy Thursday Dinners in Homes

April 6th, 6-8 pm

Might you be interested in attending a Maundy Thursday meal in a home on April 6, 6-8 pm?

Both Pastors Julia and Ken will be hosting dinners along with 4 others!

In the past, the host has provided a Mediterranean main dish, and has either invited the guests to bring side dishes to share or to bring a favorite beverage (e.g. wine). Your host will be in touch with you about this. Be sure to let your host know if you have any dietary restrictions.

If you have trouble with this online signup tool, there will be signup sheets on the table in the Crossroads the next two Sundays. Or you can contact Ken Pennings to let him know which host you’ve chosen ([email protected] or 608-556-2371).

After supper, your group will share in a brief litany of Communion remembering Jesus’ last supper with his disciples in an upper room in Jerusalem.

Click here to sign up

Death Cafe at ORUCC, April 1st 2pm-4pm

Madison Mennonite Church invites you to an opportunity to talk about death, dying and grief in a safe environment. Plus there will be cake!

Sign-ups are appreciated for food planning purposes.

Tuesday March 21, Labyrinth Walk

You are invited to take some quiet time during this Lenten season to do a walking meditation on our theme of HOSPITALITY. The labyrinth team has planned a special walk for adults only on Tuesday March 21 from 3:30-6:00pm in Friendship Hall. Soft music and lighting will envelope you as you walk our large labyrinth – or a smaller one that will also be available for those who would find that more comfortable. Our hope is to accommodate both those who prefer to avoid rush-hour traffic, as well as those who would like to come on their way home from work. If you feel Lent is passing by quickly and you haven’t had the chance to do something spiritually enriching, this labyrinth walk could be just what you’re looking for.

It’s Time for Camp Registration!

Registration for all of our UCC camps (Moon Beach, Daycholah, and Cedar Valley) is now open. There is such a variety: kids, adult, family, glamping, the arts, sailing….Some of the sessions, like Camp Awesum and Family Camp fill up quickly, so check out the brochure today.

Click the LINK to sign up today!

The Crossing

2023 Annual Gala

April 14, 2023 6 pm

The Crossing Board of Directors and Staff invite you to join us for an evening of storytelling and fellowship. Enjoy a meal provided by Blue Plate Catering, connect with Crossing students, alumni and other community members, and be inspired as students share their Crossing experiences from this academic year. Tickets are $75 per person for the meal and event. There is also an option to sponsor a student for $60. And, of course, donations above the ticket price are always appreciated. Tickets are on sale HERE. Questions? Contact Sue Dixon at [email protected] or 608-712-9050.

YOGA

Thursdays 5:30 Friendship Hall

Instructor Leslie Linser     

A slow flow class with a spiritual intention. Bring a yoga mat.

For questions email Leslie at [email protected]  

AT ORUCC, the Members

are the Ministers!

We are seeking volunteers to serve on Sunday mornings for in-person worship. You need not be a member, simply a person who loves ORUCC and is eager to find

a place to serve!

Young people are welcome to sign up too!

Would you consider serving one or more times as

a Coffee Maker, a Welcomer, a Lay Liturgist or

to assist with Holy Communion?

It has been fairly easy finding Lay Liturgists and Communion Assistants, but much more challenging finding

Coffee-Makers and Welcomers!

Feel free to sign up as an individual, a couple, or a family!

Click here to sign up as a Coffee Maker

Click here to sign up as a Welcomer

Click here to sign up as a Lay Liturgist

Click here to Assist with Holy Communion

After selecting one or more dates, you will need to click “Submit and Sign Up” at the bottom of the page, then enter your name & email address, then click “Sign Up Now.”

Questions or problems signing up?

Contact Ken Pennings at [email protected] or 608-556-2371.

Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ

1501 Gilbert Road

Madison, WI 53711

608-271-7212

Office Hours: M-Th 8:30-12:30