Worship Resources for January 11, 2026

Orchard Ridge

United Church of Christ

Sunday Worship Resources

Sunday, January 11

Baptism of the Lord

9:00 am: Parents Together Support Group (see below)

10:00 am – Worship

Point Pastor and Sermon: Kate Mackey

Lay Liturgist: Laura Conners

Musical Offerings: ORUCC Bell Choir

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January Compassion Offering:

The Sewing Machine Project

The Sewing Machine Project (SMP) is a grassroots nonprofit based in Madison, Wisconsin. Since its founding in 2005, SMP has collected and distributed nearly 5,000 sewing machines to individuals and organizations locally, nationally, and internationally. In Madison, SMP partners with community centers to provide sewing machines and instruction and collaborates with local libraries to offer free mending services. Beyond Wisconsin, SMP supports nonprofits that use sewing as a practical path toward stability and self-reliance. By sharing tools, skills, and time, The Sewing Machine Project helps build connection, dignity, and community—one stitch at a time.

For more information on SMP, please view  this video.

Parents Together Support Group – Rescheduled to this Sunday, January 11th at 9:00 am

Raising kids is hard work, full of joy and challenge. Need some community support? Parents are invited to come together for a peer-led parents’ support group in the Oscar Romero room, facilitated by Claire Purkis and Joanna Beilman-Dulin. This group is normally held on the first Sunday of the month, but will meet on the second Sunday in January to allow families to attend Intergenerational Faith Formation together on 1/4.

First “Building Blocks for Faithful Living” class postponed to next Sunday, January 18th

 A seven-week class at 9 am on Sunday mornings in the Swan Room from January 18 through March 1, 2026, led by David Anderman.

We will take an introductory look at a variety of spiritual experiences, both individual and in community, at theological reflections that grow out of them, and at how these experiences and ideas can guide us in faithful living in community and in our world (i.e. the justice implications). And since spiritual experiences, theological reflections, and faithful living are mutually interactive and feed on each other, we will look at how faith is dynamic and changing over time and place.

Since this class is introductory, preparation will be minimal. Bring yourself, your experiences, and your insights and questions. David will write a one or two page non-technical document to help focus each session. At the end of the class, you will have explored some basic building blocks for faithful living, and will have a beginning sense of how they may fit together.

 

Session 1 – Jan. 18

           Where and how do we become aware of a sacred or greater dimension in our world?

 

A handout with more details for each session is available at church in the Crossroads. Please email David at [email protected] if you are interested or wish further information.

Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Julia Burkey EMAIL

Associate Pastor: Rev. Kate Mackey EMAIL

Associate Pastor: Rev. Ken Pennings EMAIL

Director of Children’s Arts and Education: Julie Mazer EMAIL

Office Manager George Decker

608-271-7212 or EMAIL



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