Happenings

This page lists announcements for events in the life of the church other than Sunday worship.

  • ORUCC -Sunday, Apr. 7, 9 am – Usama Nicola on Palestinian Justice
      ORUCC invites you! Sunday, April 7, 9 am Alfred Swan Room   A Palestinian friend of ORUCC members Tom Beilman and Diane Dulin, Usama Nicola, will offer a presentation on Palestinian justice. Usama is a tour guide extraordinaire and co-runs an organization — Wi’am: The Palestine Transformataion Center — that helps Palestinian children and …
  • ORUCC Spring Adult Ed Opportunities
      ORUCC Adult Education Opportunities Spring 2024 April 7th 9:00 am A Palestinian friend of ORUCC members Tom Beilman and Diane Dulin, Usama Nicola, will offer a presentation on Palestinian justice. Usama is a tour guide extraordinaire and co-runs an organization — Wi’am: The Palestine Transformataion Center — that helps Palestinian children and youths cope with …
  • ORUCC–Sign up to attend a Maundy Thursday dinner in a home on March 28th, 4 spots left!
      Sign up to attend a Maundy Thursday dinner in a home March 28th, 6-8 pm We’d really love to be able to fill all 4 spots available!   Might you be interested in attending a Maundy Thursday meal in a home on March 28th, 6-8 pm? One spot has opened at Becky and Richard’s home. One spot …
  • ORUCC- Flicker Wild Church Wednesday March 20th 5pm
    Earth's Easter! Celebrate with us   Join Flicker Wild Church Pop-up gathering for Earth’s Easter, the Spring Equinox on March 20th at 5pm at the Pop’s Knoll entrance of Donald County Park. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit on around the fire! Pastor Julia Burkey and her spouse Daniel Cooperrider are so grateful …
  • ORUCC–Sign up to attend a Maundy Thursday dinner in a home on March 28th, 6 spots left!
      Sign up to attend a Maundy Thursday dinner in a home March 28th, 6-8 pm   Might you be interested in attending a Maundy Thursday meal in a home on March 28th, 6-8 pm? In the past, the host has provided a Middle Eastern main dish, and has either invited the guests to bring side dishes to …
  • Pastor Kate’s Installation Service
    Come and Celebrate!   Pastor Kate’s Installation Service Sunday March 17, 1:30 p.m. Wisconsin Conference UCC Southwest Association members, along with our congregation, will formally install Rev. Kate Mackey as an Associate Pastor at Orchard Ridge UCC. All are welcome for this special celebration, followed by a light reception!  Clergy are invited to robe …
  • ORUCC — March Lunch & Learn
    Lunch and Learn (formerly Over 55) March 13, 11:30   Lunch and Learn Wednesday, March 13th, 11:30    Our program for March will be presented by Ann Albert, Executive Director AgeBetter.org.  That organization has created Sharing Active Independent Lives (SAIL).   SAIL IS sharing active independent lives… each and every day. The SAIL staff cherishes senior members’ …
  • Memorial Service for Tony Holt-March 9
    Our hearts are saddened by the loss of ORUCC member Tony Holt, beloved husband of Beverly Taylor. Tony lived a life of music filled with joy and emotion. The family has appreciated the love and support of friends during Tony’s struggle with dementia and through his last days. The family appreciates your prayers during this …
  • You’re invited to ISRAEL IN CONTEXT, Feb. 25, 11:15 am, at ORUCC
    Fake emails from Pastor Julia You are invited! ISRAEL IN CONTEXT Sunday, February 25th, 11:15 am, in Friendship Hall, at Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ, 1501 Gilbert Rd., Madison, WI 53711 No food is planned for this event, but feel free to brink snacks for yourself and/or others. Micah 6:8 reads “….what doth the …
  • You’re invited to ISRAEL IN CONTEXT, Feb. 25, 11:15 am, at ORUCC
    Fake emails from Pastor Julia You are invited! ISRAEL IN CONTEXT Sunday, February 25th, 11:15 am, in Friendship Hall, at Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ, 1501 Gilbert Rd., Madison, WI 53711 Micah 6:8 reads “….what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to have mercy, and to walk humbly with thy …