This is the archive of information about the groups that have received our monthly compassion offering. Money given through the church to compassion offering goes only to that month’s group. If you wish to give money to another organization, you should contact that group directly.

• August Compassion Offering: United Church of Christ Outdoor Ministry
  by Orchard Ridge UCC
  August 1, 2024
  Many at Orchard Ridge have experienced community and spiritual renewal at Moon Beach over the years. So many of us have warm memories from across the seasons:  Along with Moon Beach, Daycholah Center on the shores of Green Lake, and Cedar Valley located on over 100 beautiful acres near West Bend, comprise our United Church of Christ outdoor ministry here in Wisconsin. And …
• July Compassion Offering: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Food Pantry
  by Pam Oliver
  July 2, 2024
  Did you know that Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (GSLC) offers a weekly (Thursday) food pantry? This pantry located at 5701 Raymond Road opened its doors in 2005 and currently serves up to 75 eligible individuals and families each week.    Rick Thomas, GSLC Outreach Director, reports that the pantry has experienced record high demand (up to …
• June Compassion Offering: Casa Alitas
  by Orchard Ridge UCC
  June 1, 2024
  Casa Alitas The compassion offering for June 2024 is Casa Alitas. Casa Alitas is a non-profit, immigrant welcome center near the border in Tucson, Arizona. Casa Alitas provides a warm welcome, food, clothing, and shelter for a few days for legal asylum seekers who have crossed the border. Casa Alitas provides services to 1,000 to …
• May Compassion Offering: Middle East Children’s Alliance
  by Orchard Ridge UCC
  May 1, 2024
  Showing Compassion for Children in Gaza Our May Compassion Offering —  Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) — was identified and recommended by the ORUCC Palestine Justice Mission Team. After researching and considering many options, the Team unanimously approved sponsoring MECA as the Compassion Offering, in light of the current, urgent situation in Gaza.  MECA has staff …
• April Compassion Offering: One Great Hour of Sharing
  by Orchard Ridge UCC
  April 1, 2024
  One Great Hour of Sharing – Share the Light For 75 years One Great Hour of Sharing has provided an ecumenical response to disaster relief, refugee resettlement and community development around the world. The United Church of Christ joins multiple other denominations including Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Presbyterian Church (USA), American Baptist, African American Episcopal, Church …