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ORUCC Youth 4/21
Hello friends,It finally feels like spring, doesn't it? Even with the rain these past few days, I have been so grateful for the abundance of flowers blooming all around us. I hope to see some of you this weekend! For youth:Sunday school at 9:00 a.m., Kristin and Susan will continue to lead through an “Echo” experience of the Psalms. TRU Function will practice from 10-Noon. Confirmation will meet at the church from 3:30-5:30. Confirmation youth: don't forget to work on your worship notes, a spiritual interview, and check out the devotional opportunity as well! Service Trip folks: early next week I will be sending…
4/21 Music Connections
This week the children will begin the 10 o'clock hour in the sanctuary with you. When they are dismissed for Music Connections, we will move to the downstairs Bonhoeffer Room for movement and movement. We'll revisit our guided meditation project and continue to work on the accompanying music. George G. will be our Safe Sanctuary volunteer. Would you believe that there are ONLY THREE remaining Music Connections of this programming year?! I am in need of a Safe Sanctuary volunteer on April 28, and May 12. Can you assist? https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A5AB2B0-20231#/– Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education CoordinatorChildren's Music Director
4/21 Sunday School and Story Walk Invitation
8:30 Nursery Care: Jade and Marcia are ready to play with your little one in the nursery. Sunday School starts at 9 am. PreK-1st grade children are invited to sing with Julie in the Johnson room from 9:00-9:15. After the music, we'll move to the sanctuary to meet with the bell choir. During worship, the children will be invited to creatively move with the first song that the will bells play. No dance or choreography experience is needed. Just a positive attitude! Save some time before or after church to experience a “Story Walk” (Weather Permitting). On the south side of the parking lot, you'll find…
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ORUCC Youth Updates: Sunday 4/14 + Service Trip + Confirmation!
Hello friends, I opted to send one LONG email with lots of updates instead of multiples this week. There are many exciting things happening for our Youth! Please look through to the end so that you don't miss any information relevant to you regarding this Sunday's programming, Confirmation, and Service Trip updates. Events Sunday, April 14:No 9:00 a.m. Sunday school programming due to the All-Church Retreat at Daycholah. TRU Function will still practice 10:00-12:00.Older youth participating in the “Amazing Grace (Race)” with First Cong. Church will leave church by 12:45. You should have received an email from Julie Mazer with more details regarding this…
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No Sunday School/Music Connections 4/14
Good Morning, This is a friendly reminder that there is no regularly scheduled Children's Programming (including Nursery/Supported Childcare) this Sunday due to the All Church Retreat. Below is the line-up of upcoming events. Looking ahead: April 21: Children are invited to participate in worship in a creative movement alongside the Bell Choir. More details to come next week! April 29: Children's Labyrinth Walk 9 am– Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education CoordinatorChildren's Music Director
ORUCC Youth April 7: All Youth & Confirmation Programming
Hello friends!After a couple weeks of spring break, we are set to be back in action this Sunday, April 7. I hope you all had time for rest and renewal over break.Today is the last day to sign up for the All-Church Retreat at Daycholah Center next weekend, April 12-14! There are scholarships available if that would be helpful for your family.9:00 a.m. Susan and Kristin will be with our youth for Sunday school, looking at “echoes” of the creation story in the Psalms. TRU Function practices from 10:00-12:00. Confirmation students will return at 3:30 for Confirmation class! Please bring your…
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4/7 Sunday School and Story Walk Invitation
8:30 Supported Childcare: Jade will be available to assist families with young children in The Crossroads. Sunday School starts at 9 am. PreK-1st grade children are invited to sing with Julie in the Johnson room from 9:00-9:15. After the music, Jill and Josie will guide the children in the Easter story, “Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene.” The 2-5 grade classroom will revisit the symbols and lessons from their Lenten lessons and add the symbol of light. This week, the children will learn about how Jesus' light continues to shine in each of us after his resurrection. Stations will include several art opportunities. We'll close in a quiet meditation. Joanna and…
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ORUCC Youth Easter Sunday 3/31
Hello friends,A quick reminder that we will not have regular Sunday school on Easter Sunday. Instead, you are invited to join in the festivities! 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service, followed by Brunch10:00 a.m. Easter Worship service, followed by Easter Egg HuntIf your family would like to attend the ORUCC all-church retreat at Daycholah Center April 12-14, there's still time to sign up! Deadline for registration is April 4. Please register here. If a scholarship would be helpful for your family, please let me know. Hope to see you there!Regular Sunday school at 9:00, and Confirmation at 3:30, will resume on 4/7.Grace and…
ORUCC Youth 3/24
Hello friends,This coming Sunday is the start of Holy Week as we celebrate Palm Sunday. There will be no regular youth programming at 9:00 a.m. TRU Function is playing in worship with practice starting at 8:30 a.m. There will be an intergenerational coloring opportunity in Friendship Hall beginning at 9:00 a.m. with Holy Week activities available. The entire congregation will meet to process with palms into the worship hall a few minutes before 10:00 a.m.During Holy Week, some of you may have signed up for Maundy Thursday dinner groups 3/28. At 7:00 p.m. on 3/29, all are welcome to attend the Good…
No Sunday School/Music Connections 3/24 and 3/31
Good Morning, This is a friendly reminder that there is no regularly scheduled Children's Programming this week and next. Below is the line-up of upcoming events. March 24: Palm Sunday (no regular Sunday school; no Music Connections). There will be coloring materials at 9 am Friendship Hall for all ages. March 28: Maundy Thursday Dinners (sign up here)March 29 Good Friday Tenebrae 7:00 p.m.March 31 Easter: (no regular Sunday school; no Music Connections) 6:30 a.m. Sunrise service, followed by brunch 10:00 a.m. Easter Worship, followed by egg huntApril 7: Sunday School and Music Connections Resume– Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education…
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ORUCC Youth March 17
Hello friends,This Sunday (St. Patrick's Day!) there are many things happening for youth. Sunday school will be at 9:00 a.m., with Susan and Kristin guiding. We will continue “echoing” the story of scripture through an exploration of the Psalms. TRU Function will practice from 10-12. Following the worship service, Paul Vash is organizing an Easter-egg candy stuffing/pizza party for the youth. The eggs will be used for our Easter egg hunt on 3/31! TF youth who would like to participate are welcome to join in after practice. Any youth who will be available to help set up and facilitate the easter egg…
3/17 Music Connections
This week the children will begin the 10 o'clock hour in the sanctuary with you. When they are dismissed for Music Connections, we will move to the downstairs Bonhoeffer Room for movement and movement. The children have already started crafting their next project: Guided Meditation and Reflective Music. Two weeks ago, the children composed a beautiful guided meditation. This week, we'll begin to work on the accompanying music. Bethany S. will be our Safe Sanctuary volunteer. No Music Connections 3/24 and 3/31. — Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education CoordinatorChildren's Music Director
3/17 Sunday School
This week…8:30 Nursery Care: Jade and Marcia will be available for childcare in the nursery. Sunday School starts at 9 am. PreK-1st grade children are invited to sing with Julie in the Johnson room from 9:00-9:15. After the music, Karen and Josie will guide the children in the Lenten stories, “Too Afraid to Follow Jesus” and “Jesus' Trial.” The 2-5 grade classroom will continue their study of the season of Lent. This week, the children will learn about Palm Sunday to prepare them for next week. Stations will include sand, several art opportunities, and puzzles. We'll close with a visual meditation by viewing art inspired by Jesus' arrival in…
ORUCC Youth March 10
Hello friends,Don't forget to “spring ahead” with your clocks this weekend!On Sunday, our youth will meet in the Day room for Breakfast Club with Kate and Kristin. TRU Function practices from 10:00-12:00. Confirmation will meet in the downstairs Brown Room from 3:30-5:30. Some fun things coming up:We are looking for youth to help stuff eggs for the Easter egg hunt! This will happen after worship on Sunday 3/17, with pizza lunch provided. Stay for Pastor Kate's installation service at 1:30! Contact Paul Vash ([email protected]) for more info.Older youth: Would you be willing to help set up and coordinate the egg hunt on…
3/10 – No Music Connections
There will not be Music Connections this week. All children will stay in worship. Music resumes next Sunday, March 17. — Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education CoordinatorChildren's Music Director
Sunday School 3/10 – Set Clocks One Hour Ahead for Daylight Savings
This week…8:30 Jade will be available in Crossroads for Supported Childcare. Sunday School starts at 9 am. PreK-1st grade children are invited to join Jill and Josie in the Johnson room for singing followed by the stories, “The Gift of the Poor Widow” and “A Woman Anoints Jesus for Burial.” The 2-5 grade classroom will continue their study of the season of Lent. This week, the children will learn about the Last Supper and the ritual of Communion. Stations will include sand, several art opportunities, and puzzles. Joanna and Jadyn will guide the children in their learning. Be sure to pop by the Bridges Room to share your thoughts on “How We Can…
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3/3 Music Connections
This week the children will begin the 10 o'clock hour in the sanctuary with you. When they are dismissed for Music Connections, we will move to the downstairs Bonhoeffer Room for movement and movement. The children have already started crafting their next project: Guided Meditation and Reflective Music. We'll see if that idea has stuck and if they are ready to move forward with the creation. Kristin S. will be our Safe Sanctuary volunteer. — Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education CoordinatorChildren's Music Director
3/3 Sunday School – Dancing the Labyrinth with Pastor Julia
This week…Nursery Care opens at 8:30. Jade and Marie are ready to play with your little one. Sunday School starts at 9 am. ALL PreK-5th grade children are invited to sing with Julie in Friendship Hall from 9:00-9:15. After the music, Pastor Julia will guide the children in a special “Dancing the Labyrinth” experience. Be sure to pop by the Bridges Room to share your thoughts on “How We Can Make The World A Better Place.” Please add your ideas to the sign on the door. Everyone in our community is welcome to contribute. Looking ahead: 3/1: Family Game Night3/17: Pastor Kate's Installation Ceremony3/24: No Sunday School.…
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ORUCC Youth 2/25
Hello friends,This Sunday TRU Function plays in worship at 10:00–this means that they will gather at 8:30 a.m. for rehearsal. Youth who are not part of TRU Function will be invited to “Breakfast Club” with Pastor Kate and Barbara Stretchberry in the Day room at 9:00 a.m. Looking ahead:Wed., February 28th, 6:30 p.m.: Meeting for folks interested in talking about service trip fundraising, meeting by zoom. I will send out a direct email early next week with a zoom link to Service Trip families.Sun., March 3, 3:30 p.m.: Confirmation Class Info meeting for youth 7th-9th and their adults! Held at the church. Sun.,…
No Music Connections 2/25; Children stay in worship after sharing special music
This week the children will begin the 10 o'clock hour in the sanctuary with you. Those who have participated in our song/poetry writing project will share their special music during the worship service. After our music, all the children will stay in worship. This will allow everyone to have the opportunity to watch TruFunction perform!Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Children’s Education CoordinatorChildren’s Music Director
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Sunday School/Music Connections Rehearsal 2/25
This week…Nursery Care opens at 8:30. Jade and Marie are ready to play with your little one. Sunday School starts at 9 am. ALL PreK-5th grade children are invited to sing with Julie in the William Johnson room from 9:00-9:15. After the music, Karen and Josie will guide the PreK-1 children and any others who are not participating in the special music share during worship in a story about The Most Important Commandment. Those who participated in the song/poetry writing experience in Music Connections will shift to the Frank Room to rehearse their music before a final rehearsal in the sanctuary at 9:30. Be sure…
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ORUCC Youth 2/18
Hello friends,This Sunday is the first Sunday of the season of Lent, a time when we join Jesus on the journey toward the cross–and ultimately, resurrection!Our Youth will get a preview of this journey on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. as they continue with Echo the Story, focused on “Death to Life”. Susan and Kristin will be leading this Sunday. TRU Function will practice from 10-12. I will be away this weekend, celebrating a birthday with my twin brother in Albuquerque. I will look forward to seeing everyone when I'm back the week after.Looking ahead, please remember:March 3rd, 3:30 p.m.: Info meeting…
Music Connections 2/18; Children Share in Worship 2/25
This week the children will begin the 10 o'clock hour in the sanctuary with you. When they are dismissed for Music Connections, we will move to the downstairs Bonhoeffer Room for movement and songwriting. On 1/7, the children organically began the process of writing a song (this was 100% initiated by the children!) We'll revisit that work and continue the process. George G. will be our Safe Sanctuary volunteer. Save The Date! February 25, the children are invited to share their composition during worship. Those participating need to attend Music Connections at least two out of the three upcoming Sundays: February 4, 11, and 18. Please…
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ORUCC Youth 2/11 and Service Trip Fundraising
Hello friends!This Sunday, 2/11, we will not have regular Sunday School for youth at 9:00 a.m. CWS is putting on a “Faith in Action Brunch” after worship, and the donation proceeds from this brunch will go toward supporting our Youth Service Trip! (This is in lieu of the originally planned bake sale for this date). Anyone who is available at 9:00 a.m. to help CWS set up is welcome. After worship at 11:00, youth are strongly encouraged to attend the event and participate in the table conversations. CWS has asked that youth attending the service trip stay after the brunch to help…
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2/11 Sunday School
This week…Nursery Care opens at 8:30. Jade and Marie are ready to play with your little one. Sunday School starts at 9 am. PreK-1 children are invited to sing with Julie in the William Johnson room from 9:00-9:15. After the music, Jen and Josie will guide the children in a story about one of Jesus' miracles. The 2-5 grade classroom will begin their study of the season of Lent. This week, the children will prepare for Ash Wednesday by exploring the calendar to discover why Lent begins next week, feeling the ashes from last year's palms, and a brief discussion about entering the season of remembering, reflection, and…
ORUCC Youth February 4, 2024
Hello friends, happy February!This Sunday our youth will have Echo the Story with Kristen and Susan in the Dorothy Day room at 9:00. TRU Function practices from 10-noon. Our Annual Congregational Meeting will happen this Sunday after worship.February may be a short month, but there are some fun events coming up:TONIGHT Friday, February 2: Family Game Night at church, 6-8 p.m.Sunday, February 11: Faith in Action Brunch, 11:00 a.m. Sponsored by CWS, this intergenerational brunch will be an opportunity to get to know others at ORUCC and explore through guided table discussions how we live out our faith in action. All proceeds from this…
Sunday School 2/4
This week…Nursery Care opens at 8:30. Jade and Marie are ready to play with your little one. Sunday School starts at 9 am. PreK-1 children are invited to sing with Julie in the William Johnson room from 9:00-9:15. After the music, Jen and Josie will guide the children in a story about one of Jesus' miracles. The 2-5 grade classroom will continue their study about God's Love and Care. The children are currently experiencing lessons designed “to become aware of God's incarnational nature and unconditional love.” (From “The Way of The Child” curriculum). This week, the children will explore the story of The Good Shepherd. Stations will include an…
1/28 Music Connections
This week the children will begin the 10 o'clock hour in the sanctuary with you. When they are dismissed for Music Connections, we will move to the downstairs Bonhoeffer Room for movement and songwriting. On 1/7, the children organically began the process of writing a song (this was 100% initiated by the children!) We'll revisit that work and continue the process. Deanna Blanchard will be our Safe Sanctuary volunteer. — Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education CoordinatorChildren's Music Director
Sunday School Labyrinth Walk – 1/28
This week…Nursery Care opens at 8:30. Jade and Marie are ready to play with your little one. All children and youth (PreK-HS) will gather at 9 am in the Bridges Room to center ourselves, review labyrinth expectations, and read Psalm 139. The labyrinth walk will take place in the Johnson Room and will be guided by the words in Psalm 139, “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Reflection stations (offered in both the Bridges Room and the Frank Room) will include an opportunity to draw a self-portrait, journal, read, and various meditation offerings.– Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education CoordinatorChildren's Music…
ORUCC Youth 1/21
Hello friends,I am looking forward to being back together this Sunday! Our youth will have Sunday school at 9:00, focusing on Echo the Story with Susan and Kristin. TRU Function is practicing from 10-12. Unfortunately, the meeting to discuss a faith-based GSA at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church this Sunday has been postponed, due to low RSVP's. I will keep you all posted about a reschedule, or next steps. Looking ahead, next Sunday, 1/28, we will have a labyrinth walk and contemplative stations for all children and youth. Some more dates to get on your calendars…Youth Service Trip Updates:Tuesday, January 30, 5-8: Culver's Night…
1/21 Music Connections
This week the children will begin the 10 o'clock hour in the sanctuary with you. When they are dismissed for Music Connections, we will move to the downstairs Bonhoeffer Room for movement and songwriting. On 1/7, the children organically began the process of writing a song (this was 100% initiated by the children!) We'll revisit that work and continue the process. Emily Lloyd will be our Safe Sanctuary volunteer. — Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education CoordinatorChildren's Music Director
Sunday School 1/21
This week…Nursery Care opens at 8:30. Jade and Marie are ready to play with your little one. Sunday School starts at 9 am. PreK-1 children are invited to sing with Julie in the William Johnson room from 9:00-9:15. After the music, Jill and Josie will guide the children in a story about the Transfiguration of Jesus. The 2-5 grade classroom will begin a study about God's Love and Care. During the next few weeks, the children will experience lessons designed “to help children become aware of God's incarnational nature and unconditional love.” (From “The Way of The Child” curriculum). This week, the children will consider the idea that we…
ORUCC Youth 1/14/24
Hello friends,I write this to you as I recuperate from COVID, unfortunately. We have cancelled the All Church retreat this weekend due to illness (key Daycholah center staff also have Covid!) and the potential for hazardous weather on Friday. We are happy to be able to reschedule the retreat for April 12-14. However, we had not planned for any Children or Youth programming this Sunday due to the retreat. Instead, all youth are encouraged to attend worship at 10:00 on Sunday. Some things coming up:January 21, 12:00-2:00: Interfaith GSA planning/exploring session at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (5701 Raymond Rd). If any youth are…
ORUCC Youth 1/7
Happy New Year! This Sunday our Sunday school programming will start up again, with Echo the Story at 9:00 for youth 6th-12th grade. Susan Watson and Kristin Muckian will be leading this week. TRU Function will practice 10:00-12:00. I will be away this Sunday, attending to the memorial for my niece in Albuquerque, NM. Looking ahead, Sunday 1/14 is our All Church Retreat at Daycholah Center. I will be offering some youth-specific programming on Saturday morning at the retreat. I'm excited for our time together! We will not have regularly scheduled Sunday school at ORUCC on the 14th, and TRU Function will not have…
Music Connections 1/7
This week the children will begin the 10 o'clock hour in the sanctuary with you. When they are dismissed for Music Connections, we will move to the downstairs Bonhoeffer Room for movement and drumming. Kristin Schumacher will be our Safe Sanctuary volunteer. NO Music Connections next week (1/14) for the All Church Retreat. — Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education CoordinatorChildren's Music Director
Sunday School 1/7
This week…Nursery Care opens at 8:30. Jade and Marie are ready to play with your little one. Sunday School starts at 9 am. PreK-1 children are invited to sing with Julie in the William Johnson room from 9:00-9:15. After the music, Jill and Josie will guide the children in our final Advent story about the Prophets, Mary and Joseph, the Shepherds, and The Magi. The 2-5 grade classroom will also complete their Advent study. The Magi have now arrived in Bethlehem for Epiphany! The children will hear the story of the Magi and have the opportunity to sniff frankincense and myrrh essential oils. Following the stories, the children will…
ORUCC Youth 12/31
Happy (almost) New Year! This Sunday, 12/31, we will continue a “winter break” for Sunday school. All youth are encouraged to attend worship at 10:00, which will include a labyrinth walk in lieu of a traditional sermon. Sunday school will resume on 1/7.I (Pastor Kate) will be away this Sunday 12/31 for some rest time with my family. I look forward to seeing you all again in 2024!Coming up… don't forget to register for the All Church retreat at Daycholah center January 12-14! Our theme is “Spiritually Alive: Rooted and Grounded in Love.” Pastor Julia and I are so excited to…
ORUCC Youth Sunday 12/17
Hello friends,In this busy season, I want to take a special moment to say THANK YOU to each of you for your care and support for our youth programming. It is such a gift to be part of this congregation and serve as one of your pastors!There is a lot coming up for our youth! This Sunday we will have “Echo the Story” Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. I will be teaching this week. Our ORUCC Post Office fundraiser will be in its last week (bring your cards to “send”, and come stop by to see if you have cards…
12/17 Christmas Eve Prep, Special Solos, and Dress Rehearsals
Good Morning,Our big music week is approaching! See below for details. 1) Children participating in the Christmas Eve service will rehearse with me from 10-11 am. Please note that children will not attend worship. Anyone not participating in Christmas Eve is still invited to be downstairs. There will be opportunities for the children to make cards for our church elders, draw Christmas scenes for our program, and design Hope letters. Kurt Jaehnig will be our Music Connections volunteer. 2) This Sunday, some children have signed up to play special music for the service. Those in TruFunction will play as the “Prelude” at 9:50 AM. All others will play as the “Postlude.” The postlude will last about 20 minutes.…
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12/17 Sunday School
Nursery Care opens at 8:30. Jade and Marie are ready to play with your little one!Sunday School starts at 9 am. PreK-1 children are invited to sing with Julie in the William Johnson room from 9:00-9:15. We'll rehearse the song “Away in a Manger” for our Christmas Eve service. After the music, Karen and Josie will guide the children in Advent stories about the Prophets, Mary and Joseph, The Shepherds, and The Magi. The 2-5 grade classroom will also explore the Prophets, Mary and Joseph, The Shepherds, and The Magi. Exploration stations will include writing Christmas cards to church elders, designing HOPE letters for our Christmas Eve service, sewing Christmas stars,…
ORUCC Youth 12/10
Hello friends! This Sunday, 12/10 we are having our big Bake Sale to support the Youth Service Trip! Trip participants are asked to contribute 8 dozen cookies/bars or equivalent. Please bring your contributions to the church kitchen on Sunday morning at 9:00. Youth are expected to help set up for the event at 9:00, and stay after worship to sell cookies and clean up. We will not have regular Sunday school programming on 12/10, but any youth who are not attending service trip are still welcome to come to help out! The more the merrier… this is my first bake sale,…
Christmas Eve Rehearsal 12/10 10-11:15 am
Children participating in the Christmas Eve service will rehearse with me from 10-11:15 am. Your patience and flexibility as we move through this season is appreciated! Please note that children will not attend worship. Anyone not participating in Christmas Eve is still invited to be downstairs. There will be opportunities for the children to design HOPE letters, write Christmas cards to our church elders, and draw Christmas scenes for our program. Paul Vash will be our Music Connections volunteer. After worship, and after our Christmas Eve preparations are complete, any child who wishes to play a special solo on 12/17 should check in with me (unless you have…
12/10 Sunday School, Special Advent Attachment, and Save the Date
Nursery Care opens at 8:30. Jade and Lily are ready to play with your little one!Sunday School starts at 9 am. PreK-1 children are invited to sing with Julie in the William Johnson room from 9:00-9:15. We'll rehearse the song “Away in a Manger” for our Christmas Eve service. After the music, Jill and Josie will guide the children in Advent stories about the Prophets, Mary and Joseph, and the Shepherds. The 2-5 grade classroom will also explore the Prophets, Mary and Joseph, and the Shepherds. Exploration stations will include writing Christmas cards to church elders, designing HOPE letters for our Christmas Eve service, sewing Christmas stars, nativity dioramas…
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ORUCC Youth 12/3, plus Confirmation and other Events!
Hello friends,This Sunday our youth 6th-High School will have Echo the Story at 9:00 a.m., with Susan Watson leading along with Kristin Muckian and Pastor Kate. TRU Function practices from 10-12. There will also be Family Game Night at church this Friday night 12/1 at 6:00! Please bring dinner/dish to pass and a game if you'd like. Here are some other dates and events to mark: Service Trip fundraisers: December is a busy month! Each Sunday in December we have our ORUCC Post Office from 9:00-11:00 December 10th is our Cookie and Baked Goods Sale (read the flyer. for more info please)December 19th Culver's Night-Mineral Pt.…
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Christmas Eve Rehearsal 12/3 10-11 am
Children participating in the Christmas Eve service will rehearse with me from 10-11 am. Please note that children will not attend worship. Kate will serve communion to the children downstairs. I have the sneaky suspicion that I might need 75 min to get through all the material. Your patience and flexibility as we move through this season is appreciated! Anyone not participating in Christmas Eve is still invited to be downstairs. There will be opportunities for the children to design HOPE letters, write Christmas cards to our church elders, and draw Christmas scenes for our program. Bethany Schultz will be our Music Connections volunteer. — Julie Mazer…
ORUCC Youth 11/19 (and before!)
Hello friends!This Sunday 11/19 we have Sunday School continuing with Echo the Story at 9:00; Kristin Muckian and Susan Watson are on board for guiding this conversation. TRU Function will practice from 10:00-12:00. TOMORROW! Friday 11/17: 5:30-7:30 “Friendsgiving” Party at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church– Our youth (6th-high school) are invited to get to know other youth at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church (6205 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705) at a potluck “Friendsgiving” party. We are looking to do some combined youth programming with St. Dunstan's and other progressive Christian churches in the future; this is one step toward this exciting collaboration! Mark your calendars for other upcoming events:January 12-14 All Church Retreat at…
11/19 Sunday School
Nursery Care opens at 8:30. Jade and Marie are ready to play with your little one!Sunday School starts at 9 am. PreK-1 children are invited to sing with Julie in the William Johnson room from 9:00-9:15. After the music, Karen and Josie will guide them in a story about one of the miracles Jesus performed, “Jesus Feeds 5000 People.” The 2-5 grade classroom will explore the Letters From the Apostles. First, the children will learn more about the words “Apostle” and “Epistle” and search for bible verses. In our stations, the children will have the opportunity to write a letter to someone in our congregation, work with…
ORUCC Youth 11/12
Hello friends,This Sunday, 11/12, at 9:00 our Newsletter group will meet in the Day room, and the Breakfast Club will meet in the Frank room. Susan will send out more details to the Newsletter youth about what to expect for this week; Breakfast Club will be working on preparing a Holiday Gift tree to benefit the Early Childhood Initiative with RISE. This community organization supports children and families in our neighborhood, and we are happy to continue the tradition of helping provide gifts to our community this Christmas season. Mark your calendars:November 17: 5:30-7:30 “Friendsgiving” Party at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church– Our youth (6th-high…
11/12 Music Connections
This week the children will begin the 10 o'clock hour in the sanctuary with you. When they are dismissed for Music Connections, we will move to the downstairs Bonhoeffer Room for movement and xylophone play. George Gillis will be our Safe Sanctuary volunteer. — Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education CoordinatorChildren's Music Director