Sunday Morning Education
We have a variety of adult education opportunities at 9 am before church and 11:15 after church. Some are in-person only and others may have a hybrid format. . Click here to see an archive of past readings & topics.
Current Offerings
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- ORUCC – “Building Blocks for Faithful Living” Begins January 18
Building Blocks for Faithful Living
A seven-week class at 9 am on Sunday mornings in the Swan Room led by David Anderman begins January 18. (NOTE: This series is running one week later than previously announced.)
We will take an introductory look at a variety of spiritual experiences, both individual and in community, at theological reflections that grow out of them, and at how these experiences and ideas can guide us in faithful living in community and in our world (i.e. the justice implications). And since spiritual experiences, theological reflections, and faithful living are mutually interactive and feed on each other, we will look at how faith is dynamic and changing over time and place.
Since this class is introductory, preparation will be minimal. Bring yourself, your experiences, and your insights and questions. David will write a one or two page non-technical document to help focus each session. At the end of the class, you will have explored some basic building blocks for faithful living, and will have a beginning sense of how they may fit together.
Session 1 – Jan. 18
Where and how do we become aware of a sacred or greater dimension in our world?
Session 2 – Jan.25
In what kinds of communities can we share and reflect on the implications of these experiences?
Session 3 – Feb 1
What words do we use in trying to describe this sacred/greater dimension to life? Who are we in relation to this something greater?
Session 4 – Feb. 8
How does all of what we have talked about so far shape our lives? What guideposts do we have for living our lives?
Session 5 – Feb. 15
What are the contemporary ways we see around us of distortions or exploitations of faith traditions, sacred texts, and religious institutions? How do we react to them?
Session 6 – Feb. 22
What can we learn from churches, especially those in minority communities, whose worship is always joyful in the face of terrible injustice and which grounds actions for justice?
Session 7 – Feb. 29
What kinds of faithful living and what kinds of community/church begin to take shape using these building blocks?
A handout with more details for each session is available at church or downloaded as a PDF
Please email David at [email protected] if you are interested or wish further information.
Orchard Ridge UCC | Spiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice 1501 Gilbert Road | Madison, WI 53711 US
- Presentation at ORUCC Sunday June 29
How UCC Mission Partners bring hope to the Holy Land
Please join us Sunday, June 29, at 9 a.m. in Friendship Hall.
During the past 16 years, ORUCC members Diane Dulin and Tom Beilman have traveled multiple times to the Holy Land. They’ve seen firsthand how UCC Mission Partners (partner organizations) bring hope and friendship to oppressed peoples, amidst the constant stress of military occupation. Come and hear inspiring, informative stories about the vital work of these Mission Partners.