Happenings
This page lists announcements for events in the life of the church other than Sunday worship.
- 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 …
- Worker Justice in Action presentation: Sunday at 9 am in Friendship Hallby Orchard Ridge UCCHear compelling personal stories of worker justice in action this Sunday, September 29th, at 9:00 am in Friendship Hall The ORUCC Immigration Justice Team invites you to a presentation by members of Los Volcanes, a worker cooperative that specializes in screenprinting, sewing, and embroidery. Come help us celebrate the successful creation by Los Volcanes of …
- ORUCC –September Lunch & Learnby Orchard Ridge UCCLunch and Learn Wednesday, September 11th We return on the 11th for our first meeting of our program year. We gather at 11:30 am for the lunch portion in Friendship Hall and adjourn to Worship Hall for the Learn portion. This month we will learn about Braver Angels. Braver Angels is a nonprofit dedicated to political depolarization. …
- Sign up now for ORUCC’s Black History for a New Day group courseby Orchard Ridge UCCRegistration is now open for ORUCC’S group course: Black History For A New Day (BHFAND) Mondays 7-9PM Sept. 16-Nov. 18 either on Zoom or at church. Put ORUCC in the “coupon” box and probably also in the “organization” box. Then it lets you register without paying. Money should go to the church office. Register by …
- Mitri Raheb speaks on September 8 at 7:00 pm in Madisonby Orchard Ridge UCCRegister now for a presentation Sunday, September 8, 2024, 7:00-8:30 pm at Midvale Community Lutheran Church by the Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb. Born and raised in Palestine, Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb is a co-founder of Bright Stars of Bethlehem. He is founder and president of Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. Previously, he was the pastor …