Orchard Ridge

United Church of Christ

Sunday Worship Resources

“Binding Braids” by Nicolette Penaranda (inspired by Ruth 1)/ A Sanctified Art LLC/ sanctifiedart.org

Sunday, December 8, 2024

The Second Sunday of Advent

Before and after the Worship Service

Special Holiday Greeting Card Sale

Friendship Hall

(see below)

Youth Service Trip Cookie Sale

Immediately after the Worship Service

(see below)

10:00 am Worship

Welcome of New Members

Sermon: Julia Burkey

Lay Liturgist: Kathleen Remund

Musical Offerings: ORUCC Bell Choir

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Special Holiday Greeting Card Sale extended to this Sunday, December 8th

Buy your holiday greeting cards at ORUCC! When you do, 100% of proceeds will help families in our neighborhood maintain stable housing. Variety packs and single design holiday cards featuring Peg Knueve’s beautiful artwork will be on sale in the foyer at the parking lot entrance before and after worship on Sunday, December 8th. Cards are $10 per pack of 5 cards. What a deal! 

Supporting Our Neighbors: Holiday Gift Tree

Our church helps support the Early Childhood Initiative (ECI) in our neighborhood by providing holiday gifts for children whose families are in this program. ECI is a voluntary program which provides in-home family and parenting support and connection to community resources for families with children under the age of 4.

The tree will be out in Friendship Hall this Sunday, December 8th, while the tags last! If you’d like to buy a gift, please pick a tag and purchase one of the requested gifts (suggested price up to $40). Return the gift wrapped and with its original tag by December 15th.

**If you took a gift tag last week and forgot to record your name as a sponsor for this child, please talk to Pastor Kate! [email protected]**

December Compassion Offering: The UCC Christmas Fund

Shepherding the Light & Being the Light

Each of us individually can be a beacon of light in our homes, workplaces, and communities. This December, you are invited to be a beacon of light through your contribution to this annual campaign, The UCC Christmas Fund. The Christmas Fund has been caring for active and retired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ for over 100 years, providing emergency grants for life’s unexpected events; assistance with health care costs such as insurance and other health care needs; as a pension supplement for low-income retirees; and, as a simple thank you gift during hard times.

United Church of Christ congregations and members have blessed the Christmas Fund with their generosity for many years. This year, your care and compassion will be especially appreciated by those servants of the church who are facing a time of need. Thank you for your contribution to the UCC Christmas Fund as our December compassion offering. 

“From the Three” by Hannah Garrity (inspired by Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)/ A Sanctified Art LLC/ sanctifiedart.org

Senior Pastor Julia Burkey has returned from maternity leave!

Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Julia Burkey EMAIL

Associate Pastor: Rev. Kate Mackey EMAIL

Associate Pastor: Rev. Ken Pennings EMAIL

Children’s Education Coordinator & Music Director: Julie Mazer EMAIL

Office Manager George Decker

608-271-7212 or EMAIL



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