Happenings
This page lists announcements for events in the life of the church other than Sunday worship.
- ORUCC –Take Up Your Cross: Stand Against Government Cruelty this Saturdayby Orchard Ridge UCCTake Up Your Cross: Stand Against Government Cruelty 11:00 am this Saturday, August 2, 2025 Why the Cross? On August 2, 2025, concerned Christians and others of goodwill will walk in silence up State Street to the Capitol, carrying an eight-foot wooden cross. Our collective witness holds the cross as a symbol of resistance, courage, …
- ORUCC Intergenerational Family Picnic this Thursday!by Orchard Ridge UCCCorrected Date! July 10th It’s Summer Picnic Time! This Thursday, July 10th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Garner Park Come join us for an all ages, intergenerational, family style picnic in the park! Join members of our ORUCC Youth Faith Formation Team (YFF) at Garner Park Upper Shelter on Thursday, July 10th, 5:30-7:30 pm. Bring a sack dinner for your …
- ORUCC Intergenerational Family Picnic this Thursday!by Orchard Ridge UCCSummer fun and fellowship at Garner Park! It’s Summer Picnic Time! This Thursday, July 11th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Garner Park Come join us for an all ages, intergenerational, family style picnic in the park! Join members of our ORUCC Youth Faith Formation Team (YFF) at Garner Park Upper Shelter on Thursday, July 10th, 5:30-7:30 pm. Bring a sack …
- Memorial Service for John Lillethun, June 28th, at 11:00 am, at ORUCCby Orchard Ridge UCCThe family of beloved longtime ORUCC member John Lillethun invites you to a Memorial Service to celebrate his life on Saturday, June 28th, at 11:00 am, at Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ, 1501 Gilbert Road, Madison, Wisconsin, 53711, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 am, a Garth service at 12:00 noon, and luncheon following …
- ORUCC – Wayfinding May 21st and 22ndby Orchard Ridge UCCMay Wayfinding Wednesday, May 21st (in person) and Thursday, May 22nd (Zoom) Dear Wayfinders, Please join together for our last Wayfinding of the season tomorrow, Wednesday, May 21st from 9:30 to 11:15 am in Friendship Hall (in person) and Thursday, May 22nd from 4:00 to 5:00 pm via Zoom (see login info below). We will …
- ORUCC –Care of Creation Mission Team Presentation this Sunday, April 27thby Orchard Ridge UCCGardening with Native Plants Happy Earth Day! Care of Creation Mission Team Presentation at 9:00 am this Sunday, April 27th in Friendship Hall: Jeff Epping Jeff Epping was the Director of Horticulture at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison for 25 years. He received the Award of Merit from the American Public Gardens Association in 2023 …
- ORUCC–Sign up to attend a Maundy Thursday dinner in a home on April 17thby Orchard Ridge UCCSign up to attend a Maundy Thursday dinner in a home April 17th, 6-8 pm (Burkey/Cooperrider Meal, 5-7 pm) 15 Open Slots! Might you be interested in attending a Maundy Thursday meal in a home on April 17th? All meals will be 6-8 pm except the Burkey/Cooperrider meal which will be 5-7 pm. In the past, …
- 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 …