Happenings
This page lists announcements for events in the life of the church other than Sunday worship.
- 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 …
- ORUCC – You’re invited to Tom Klossner’s 80th birthday party!by Orchard Ridge UCCTom Klossner is a longtime member of Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ. You’re invited to his 80th birthday party! When: Sunday, April 28, 1:00-4:00pm Where: Schwoegler’s Park Towne Lanes – Madison We’ll have snacks, beverages and cake! Can’t make it? Send him a card — 2619 Smokey Trail, Madison 53711 Please reply to Heidi Fahey …
- ORUCC -Sunday, Apr. 7, 9 am – Usama Nicola on Palestinian Justiceby Orchard Ridge UCCORUCC 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 Opportunitiesby Orchard Ridge UCCORUCC 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!by Ken PenningsSign 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 …