Happenings
This page lists announcements for events in the life of the church other than Sunday worship.
- Garth Service for Thea Brunsell, Sunday, April 13th, at 12:00 noonby Orchard Ridge UCCDear ORUCC, Beloved member Thea Brunsell passed away and we will hold a Garth service at ORUCC on Sunday, April 13th at 12 noon for Thea which is open to the ORUCC community. We remember Thea and her remarkable life and legacy with love and admiration. With love, Pastor Julia Obituary for Thea Brunsell Our …
- PartyGras and Ash Wednesdayby Orchard Ridge UCCCome to ORUCC this evening (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday) evening for fun, fellowship and reflection. Not to be missed! First…this evening: PARTY GRAS!!! And tomorrow evening: Ash Wednesday Fellowship and Service: 4:30 to 5:45 pm We are planning to gather people at 4:30 pm outside for pop-up ashes rituals, bonfire, s’mores (if the weather holds), …
- ORUCC – Sign up now for a Lenten Home Discussion Group!by Orchard Ridge UCCYou’re Invited! Lenten Home Discussion Groups During the season of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5th, we will be offering five* Home Groups, each with 8-12 people who will be discussing three passages from Luke’s Gospel in three 1.5 hr. sessions in a pattern of every other week. Plan to pick up a Lenten Devotional Booklet …
- ORUCC – Sign up for a Lenten Home Discussion Group!by Orchard Ridge UCCYou’re Invited! Lenten Home Discussion Groups During the season of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5th, we will be offering five* Home Groups, each with 8-12 people who will be discussing three passages from Luke’s Gospel in three 1.5 hr. sessions in a pattern of every other week. Plan to pick up a Lenten Devotional Booklet …
- ORUCC All-Church Retreat–Sign up NOW!by Orchard Ridge UCCLAST WEEK to register! This is your LAST WEEK to register! All-Church Retreat March 14-16 Our theme this year explores the seeming polarities of “faith” and “works”: how we develop spiritual resilience for meaningful action in the world. Set on beautiful Green Lake at Daycholah Center, our time together will include opportunities for rest, reflection, play, …
- ORUCC –Wayfinding – February 19th & 20thby Orchard Ridge UCCTopic for February Wayfinding February 19th & 20th Lamenting Dear Wayfinders, It will be wonderful to be back together this month, and this is an invitation for anyone who would like to join for the topic this month of Wayfinding in February, even if you are joining for the first time. For the months …
- 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 …