Happenings
This page lists announcements for events in the life of the church other than Sunday worship.
- Memorial Service for Jean Rush, Feb. 15th, at 1 pm, at ORUCCby Orchard Ridge UCCThe family of beloved long-time ORUCC member Jean Rush invites you to a Memorial Service to celebrate her life on Saturday, February 15th, at 1 pm, at ORUCC, with a visitation beginning at 11:30 am and luncheon following the service. The service will be livestreamed. You may “attend” the service virtually on YouTube any time after …
- ORUCC- New Adult Study Group starts February 6th!by Orchard Ridge UCCNew Adult Study Group starts this Thursday, February 6th Godly Living in Ungodly Times Feeling spiritually discombobulated since the election? Disappointed? Confused? Tempted to throw up your hands or throw in the towel? Tired? Wondering how the church can or should be involved in politics, in social justice and service, in other affairs of …
- ORUCC –January Lunch & Learnby Orchard Ridge UCCLunch and Learn Wednesday, January 8th, 11:30 am Join us for a greater understanding of today’s political polarization. Professor Michael W. Wagner will speak on “Beyond the Left-Right Divide: Partisan Polarization in American Politics” Michael W. Wagner is the William T. Evjue Distinguished Chair for the Wisconsin Idea and Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication at the …
- ORUCC –Wayfinding – December 18th & 19thby Orchard Ridge UCCReadings and topic for December Wayfinding December 18th & 19th Sanctuary Dear Wayfinders and those who are curious, This Wednesday we will hold our monthly Wayfinding: The Spirituality of Aging, Towards a Theology of the Elder Years. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, we will gather in Friendship Hall at 9:30am, beginning with refreshments …
- ORUCC –December Lunch & Learnby Orchard Ridge UCCLunch and Learn Wednesday, December 11th, 11:30 am The Sunshine Sisters The Sunshine Sisters (Bev and Sheila) play duets with ukulele accompaniment. They perform in area senior centers and assisted-living facilities, sharing old familiar songs; some country and folk; and uplifting songs of love, memories, and the journey of life. The Sunshine Sisters have prepared a …
- ORUCC Stewardship Sunday November 17th!by Orchard Ridge UCCStewardship Sunday is this Sunday, November 17th! We are grateful to all of you who have already returned your completed pledge cards for 2025. We appreciate and celebrate your continued generous financial support. If you have not yet returned your pledge card, you may bring it to church this Sunday, November 17th (Stewardship Sunday) or …
- ORUCC –Wayfinding – November 20th & 21stby Orchard Ridge UCCReadings and topic for November Wayfinding November 20th & 21st Going Deep Dear Wayfinders and those who are curious, Next Wednesday we will hold our monthly Wayfinding: The Spirituality of Aging, Towards a Theology of the Elder Years. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, we will gather in Friendship Hall at 9:30am, beginning …
- ORUCC –Wayfinding begins again next Wednesday, October 16th!by Orchard Ridge UCCWayfinding begins again next Wednesday, October 16th! Dear Wayfinders and those who are curious, Next Wednesday we delve into another rich and meaningful year of our Wayfinding: The Spirituality of Aging, Towards a Theology of the Elder Years. Next Wednesday, and every 3rd Wednesday of the month, we will gather at 9:30am, beginning …
- ORUCC supports Los Volcanes Open House on October 10thby Orchard Ridge UCCYou’re Invited! Los Volcanes Open House Launch Party Thursday, Oct 10, 2024, 3:30pm – 6:30pm 8508 Fairway Drive Middleton, WI 53562 We heard from Los Volcanes last Sunday at a 9 a.m. presentation about their collective and the work challenges of Latinx workers. Now come join them for good music, food, guest speakers, …
- ORUCC –October Lunch & Learnby Orchard Ridge UCCLunch and Learn Wednesday, October 9th Effigy Mounds On Wednesday October 9th we will welcome Amy Rosebrough, Archeologist, for the Wisconsin Historical Society to Lunch and Learn. She will speak about Wisconsin effigy mounds. Rosebrough has substantial experience in Wisconsin’s and the Midwestern United States’ archaeology scene, and her work has spanned public, private and educational …