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This page lists all announcements in reverse chronological order regardless of topic.
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for July 25thSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, July 25 Zoom Meditation Group Friday, July 26 9:30 – 10:30 am Sue Dixon Sunday, July 28 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. Phil Haslanger Centering Moment: Bob Millholland Lay Liturgist: Ginny Moore Kruse Musical Offerings: Bethany Schultz (clarinet) 11:15 am Sermon Talk-Back Meditation Group Thursday, August 1 8:00 – 9:00 …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, July 21, 2024Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, July 21, 2024 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Phil Haslanger Centering Moment: Leslie Linser Lay Liturgist: Dee Seyfarth Musical Offerings: Paul Vash 11:15 am Sermon Talk-Back: Leslie Linser Click Here for Printable Bulletin Join our Worship virtually on YouTube any time after 10 am: YouTube Link You will need to refresh the page after …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for July 18thSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, July 18 Zoom Meditation Group Friday, July 19 9:30 – 10:30 am Sue Dixon Sunday, July 21 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Phil Haslanger Centering Moment: Leslie Linser Lay Liturgist: Dee Seyfarth Musical Offerings: Paul Vash 11:15 am Sermon Talk-Back: Leslie Linser Men’s Group Monday, July 22 7:15 – 8:45 pm …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, July 14, 2024Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, July 14, 2024 10:00 am Worship Celebrating Eco-Spirituality Sermon: Dr. John Leonard Centering Moment: Leslie Linser Lay Liturgist: Lauren Amburn Musical Offerings: John Leonard and Friends Kids in the Garden: Julie Mazer & LuAnn Greiner 11 am Blessing of the Veggie Village celebrating 15 years! 11:15 am Sermon Talk-Back Click Here for …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for July 11thSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, July 11 Zoom Meditation Group Friday, July 12 9:30 – 10:30 am Sue Dixon Sunday, July 14 8:00 am Youth Service Trip departure 10:00 am Worship Celebrating Eco-Spirituality Sermon: Dr. John Leonard Centering Moment: Leslie Linser Lay Liturgist: Lauren Amburn Musical Offerings: John Leonard and Friends Kids in the …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, July 7, 2024Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, July 7, 2024 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Manuel Ramminger Centering Moment: Bob Millholland Musical Offerings: Jennifer, Ken, Henry & Linus Hahn Lay Liturgist: Leslie Linser Sacrament of Holy Communion 11:15 am Sermon Talk-Back Click Here for Printable Bulletin Join our Worship virtually on YouTube any time after 10 am: YouTube Link You …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for July 4thSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, July 4 Please note that the church office is closed today, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Breakfast Group–Denny’s Friday, July 5 8:30 – 10:00 am Louise Jeanne Denny’s, 433 S. Gammon Road (see announcement below for more details) Zoom Meditation Group Friday, July 5 9:30 – 10:30 …
- July Compassion Offering: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Food PantryDid 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 50% more attendance) since late …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, June 30, 2024Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, June 30, 2024 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. Shelby Perez (they, them, their) Centering Moment: Susi Petta Musical Offerings: Melissa Simonson Lay Liturgist: Bruce Gladstone 11:15 am Sermon Talk-Back Click Here for Printable Bulletin Join our Worship virtually on YouTube any time after 10 am: YouTube Link You will need to refresh the …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for June 27thSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, June 27 Please note that the church office will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Zoom Meditation Group Friday, June 28 9:30 – 10:30 am Sue Dixon Sunday, June 30 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. Shelby Perez (they, them, their) Centering Moment: Susi Petta …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, June 23, 2024Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, June 23, 2024 Please note: The cooling pump on our air conditioning system is broken, and it will take approximately two weeks to install the new part. During this time, please dress for church knowing that it will be a bit warmer in the sanctuary. 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. …
- What kind of service did we do this year?By Max Ronan This year our service work was done with the Service Leaning Program, who brought us projects mostly surrounding helping homeless shelters. We were split up into two groups that did different work, so I can’t say what the other groups did. The first day my group went to a shelter with a garage that had gotten over …
- Teaming Up on the 2023 Youth Service TripBy Bajinnem R. Cranol Last summer ORUCC’s youth went on a trip to Duluth, MN. We spent a week doing service work helping at a number of different locations including a farm, a Boys and Girls Club, and a state park. While doing this we were separated into three separate teams. Each of these groups would work together while at …
- The Beautiful City of DuluthBy Andrew K Nithate Duluth Minnesota is a beautiful city right by Lake Superior. It has some nice shops and places to stay. There’s also two state parks we went to about an hour away. One of them has nice waterfalls. One of the best things about Duluth is Lake Superior, where you can swim (if you can handle the …
- Downtime In DuluthBy Arlo Ttekceb Cars pull into the church parking lot, in the church parking lot sits a Kobussen coach bus, that our bus driver Wilson, would be driving later. Groups of families stand next to that coach bus. That day was July 9th, 2023. We had to arrive at the church no later than 7:00. Once families parked their cars, …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for June 20thSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, June 20 Please note: The cooling pump on our air conditioning system is broken, and it will take approximately two weeks to install the new part. During this time, please dress for church knowing that it will be a bit warmer in the sanctuary. Flicker Wild Church Thursday, June …
- Service Trip Bus RidesBy Max Ronan Our bus rides are the beginning and end of our trips, and sometimes in the middle too! This year the bus ride was only 6.5 hours which is shorter than the usual trip. You might be thinking, “That sounds much better than an overnight trip!” But in my opinion the longer trips are much more fun and they …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, June 16, 2024Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, June 16, 2024 9:00 Adult Ed Opportunity with Dr. Robert Asen (see below) 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. Shelby Perez (they/them) Centering Moment: Susi Petta Lay Liturgist: Lauren Amburn Musical Offerings: David Anderman & Julie Horton 11:15 am Sermon Talkback Click Here for Printable Bulletin Join our Worship virtually on YouTube any …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for June 13thSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, June 13 Forest Bathing Friday, June 14 9:00 – 10:30 am Becky Baumbach Back of Holy Wisdom Monastery parking lot (see below for more information) Freecycle Sunday, June 16 Before and after worship (see below for more information) Sunday, June 16 9:00 Adult Ed Opportunity with Dr. Robert Asem …
- ORUCC – June 16th , 9 am, adult education opportunityYou’re invited to Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ 1501 Gilbert Rd., Madison, WI 53711 this Sunday, June 16, 2024, 9 am Alfred Swan Room How Can We Have Meaningful Discussions with Others about Difficult Topics? Featuring Robert Asen is the Stephen E. Lucas Professor of Rhetoric, Politics, and Culture in the Communication Arts Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, June 9, 2024Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, June 9, 2024 10:00 am – Worship Rev. Shelby Perez (they/them) will be preaching Centering Moment: Bob Millholland Lay Liturgist: Jennifer Hahn Musical Offerings: David Allen “Kids in the Garden” for children ages 6+ 11:15 am – Sermon Talk-Back Click Here for Printable Bulletin Join our Worship virtually on YouTube any time …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for June 6thSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, June 6 Women’s Book Group Thursday, June 6 1:30 – 3:00 pm Alfred Swan Room Breakfast Group Denny’s Gammon Road Friday, June 7 8:30 am Meditation Group Friday, June 7 9:30 – 10:30 am Sue Dixon Zoom Sunday, June 9 10:00 am Worship Rev. Shelby Perez (they/them) will be …
- Quilts dedicated for Gaza children
Our first group of fifty quilts for children in Gaza was dedicated in worship at ORUCC in May. These quilts are already on their way to Gaza, and our quilters are busy making the next batch. We are gratefully accepting donations for packing and shipping expenses. Please help if you’re able. - Worship Resources for Sunday, June 2, 2024Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, June 2, 2024 Children and Youth Ministry Celebration, Blessing High School Graduates, Sundae Sunday! 9:00 am Children (PreK-5th) in Ruby Bridges Room for a preview of “Kids in the Garden” 9:00 am Youth “Breakfast Club” in Friendship Hall 9:00 am For Adults – Alfred Swan Room Antisemitism Then and Now: …
- June Compassion Offering: Casa AlitasCasa 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 1,500 guests every day. The …
- ORUCC Youth 6/2Hello friends, it is June already, and that means the end of our 2023-2024 programming year! This Sunday we will celebrate with one last “Breakfast Club” gathering with Pastor Kate at 9:00 a.m. in Friendship Hall (come for some donuts!). TRU Function gathers for rehearsal at 8:30 a.m. At 10:00 a.m. all youth are invited to come to worship to …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for May 30Spiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, May 30 Sunday, June 2 Children and Youth Ministry Celebration, Blessing High School Graduates, Sundae Sunday! 9:00 am Children (PreK-5th) in Ruby Bridges Room for a preview of “Kids in the Garden” 9:00 am Youth “Breakfast Club” in Friendship Hall 9:00 am For Adults – Alfred Swan Room Antisemitism …
- ORUCC – June 2nd, 9 am, adult education opportunityYou’re invited to Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ 1501 Gilbert Rd., Madison, WI 53713 this Sunday, June 2, 2024, 9 am Alfred Swan Room Antisemitism Then and Now: The Christian Origins and Legacy Facilitator: Baxter Richardson This adult education session will be an inquiry – an attempt to answer one question: How does one explain the enduring reality of …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, May 26, 2024Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, May 26, 2024 8:30 a.m. – Supported Nursery Care in Crossroads 9:00 a.m. – No Sunday School for Children and Youth 9:00 a.m. – For Adults: Java & Jesus 10:00 am – Worship Preaching: Rev. Dr. David Anderman Lay Liturgist: Diane Jungblut Music: Vicki Nonn & Bruce Gladstone 11:15 am …
- ORUCC Youth 5/26Hello friends! On this Memorial Day weekend, we will not have 9:00 a.m. Sunday School. However, TRU Function will still practice at their regular time, 10:00-12:00. Some upcoming dates: May 27: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Mandatory Service Trip Meeting for Youth & Chaperones June 2: End of Programming Year celebration, TRU Function in worship! Sundae Sunday to follow. June 16: Freecycle Event at …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for May 23Spiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Thursday, May 23 Sunday, May 26 No Sunday School for Children and Youth 9:00 Java & Jesus 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. Dr. David Anderman Lay Liturgist: Diane Jungblut Music: Bruce Gladstone & Vicki Nonn 11:15 am Sermon Talk-Back in the Alfred Swan Room Memorial Day Monday, May 27 Office Closed Monday, May …
- ORUCC Java & Jesus, May 26th, 9 am (In-person or by Zoom)Java & Jesus Sunday, May 26, at 9 am Attend in-person at the church in the Alfred Swan Room, or attend remotely by Zoom Mary Neuhaus facilitating All are welcome! Join us even if this is your first time! Please read ahead of time and come prepared to discuss a piece on prayer from the book: Secrets of the Lost Mode …
- ORUCC–Welcome Baby and Meal Train for Pastor Julia!We celebrate with joy! We welcome with joy Kindred Praise Burkey Cooperrider! Born Monday, May 20th at 10:55 a.m., we are happy to report that both baby and mama are doing well. You are invited to participate in a Meal Train for Pastor Julia! mealtrain.com/9q90oo Please sign up to provide nourishing foods to support the postpartum mama with lunch and …
- 5/26 – No Children’s ProgrammingNo Children's Programming this Sunday. Jade will be available to assist families with young children in The Crossroads for Supported Childcare at 8:30 am. — Julie Mazer (she/her) Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Children's Education Coordinator Children's Music Director
- Worship Resources for Sunday, May 19, 2024We celebrate our Confirmation Youth! Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, May 19, 2024 Pentecost Sunday Celebrating Confirmation! 8:30 a.m. Supported Nursery Care in Crossroads 9:00 a.m. – Sunday School for Children No 9 a.m. Sunday School for Youth 9:00 a.m. – For Adults – Java & Jesus 10:00 am – Worship Preaching: Kate Mackey Lay …
- ORUCC Youth 5/19Hello friends, This Sunday is Confirmation Sunday! Due to this special day, we will not have youth Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. TRU Function will practice from 8:30-9:45 to accommodate youth being in service for confirmation. All confirmation youth and parents, please arrive at 9:45 to run through the logistics of the confirmation liturgy. We will celebrate after service with …
- ORUCC Java & Jesus, May 19th, 9 am (In-person or by Zoom)Java & Jesus Sunday, May 19, at 9 am Attend in-person at the church in the Alfred Swan Room, or attend remotely by Zoom Dan Rossmiller facilitating All are welcome! Join us even if this is your first time! At this session of Java & Jesus, we will discuss a video of a 2009 TED Talk by religious historian Karen …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for May 16Spiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Thursday, May 16 Sunday, May 19 Confirmation Sunday Pentecost 9:00 am – Sunday School for Children (No Youth Sunday School) 9:00 Java & Jesus 10:00 am Worship-Celebration of Confirmation Sermon: Rev. Kate Mackey Lay Liturgist: Ginny Stiles Music: ORUCC Choir Roots4Change Latina Maternal/Infant Health Workshops Tuesday, May 21-Friday, May 24 See below for …
- 5/19 Sunday SchoolThis week… 8:30 Supported Childcare: Jade will be available to assist families with young children in The Crossroads. All children (PreK-5) will gather at 9 am in the Ruby Bridges Room for a special Pentecost lesson with Joanna, Diane, and Julie. Following the story, the children will have opportunities to engage in sand play, collage, and watercolor painting. We'll end with a Pentecost …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, May 12, 2024Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, May 12, 2024 Seventh Sunday of Easter Happy Mother’s Day! 8:30 a.m. Supported Nursery Care in Crossroads 9:00 a.m. – Sunday School for Children and Youth 9:00 a.m. – For Adults – Java & Jesus 10:00 am – Worship Preaching: Ken Pennings Lay Liturgist: Ruthanne Landsness Music: Handbell Choir 11:15 …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, May 12, 2024Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, May 12, 2024 Seventh Sunday of Easter Happy Mother’s Day! 8:30 a.m. Supported Nursery Care in Crossroads 9:00 a.m. – Sunday School for Children and Youth 9:00 a.m. – For Adults – Java & Jesus 10:00 am – Worship Preaching: Ken Pennings Lay Liturgist: Ruthanne Landsness Music: Handbell Choir 11:15 …
- ORUCC Java & Jesus, May 12th, 9 am (In-person or by Zoom)Java & Jesus Sunday, May 12, at 9 am Attend in-person at the church in the Alfred Swan Room, or attend remotely by Zoom Jim McNamara facilitating All are welcome! Join us even if this is your first time! Please read ahead of time and come prepared to discuss “Anti-Zionism Is Not the Same as Antisemitism. Here’s the History” by …
- ORUCC Youth 5/12Hello friends, This Sunday we will have Youth Sunday School in the Dorothy Day Room at 9:00 a.m. Susan and Pastor Kate will help shepherd the youth through another Echo of the Psalms. TRU Function will practice from 10:00-Noon. Our final confirmation session will take place 3:30-5:30! Looking ahead:May 19 Confirmation Sunday, Worship 10:00 a.m. (No Sunday School) …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for May 9Spiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Week at a Glance May 9 Sunday, May 12 9:00 am – Sunday School for Children 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. Ken Pennings Lay Liturgist: Ruthanne Landsness Music: Handbell Choir 3:30 pm Confirmation-Lower Level Men’s Group Monday, May 13 7:15 – 8:30 pm Oscar Romero Room Roots4Change Latina Maternal/Infant Health Workshops Tuesday, May …
- 5/12 Sunday SchoolThis week… 8:30 Supported Childcare: Marcia will be available to assist families with young children in The Crossroads. All children (PreK-5) will gather at 9 am in the William Johnson Room for music. After the singing, Music Connections 2-6 graders will shift to the Anne Frank Room to rehearse our special meditative music for the 10 am worship service. Younger children and those …
- 5/12 Music ConnectionsThis week, Music Connections gets a double whammy! All children (PreK-5) will gather at 9 am in the William Johnson Room for music. After the singing, Music Connections 2-6 graders will shift to the Anne Frank Room to rehearse our special meditative music for the 10 am worship service. Younger children and those not interested in participating in the music (or observing …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, May 5, 2024Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, May 5, 2024 Sixth Sunday of Easter 8:30 a.m. Supported Nursery Care in Crossroads 9:00 a.m. – Sunday School for Children and Youth 9:00 a.m. – For Adults – Java & Jesus 10:00 am – Worship Preaching: Julia Burkey Lay Liturgist: Jennifer Hahn Music: ORUCC Choir 11am – After Worship: …
- ORUCC Java & Jesus, May 5th, 9 am (In-person or by Zoom)Java & Jesus Sunday, May 5, at 9 am Attend in-person at the church in the Alfred Swan Room, or attend remotely by Zoom Jeanne Moberly facilitating All are welcome! Join us even if this is your first time! Please read ahead of time and come prepared to discuss excerpts from “Becoming Wise — An Inquiry into the Mystery and …
- ORUCC Youth 5/5Hello friends, Happy May! We are rapidly approaching the end of the school year and racing towards summer. Believe it or not, we only have three sessions of Sunday school remaining before the end of the year. This Sunday, Susan and Kristin will lead our youth through another session of Echo with the Psalms at 9:00 a.m. TRU Function practices …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for May 2Spiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Week at a Glance May 2 Tonight, May 2, 7:00 pm– Movie Group-Oakwood Family Game Night Friday, May 3 6:00 pm Friendship Hall WORSHIP & WORK This Sunday Sunday, May 5 9:00 am – Sunday School for Children 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. Dr. Julia Burkey Lay Liturgist: Amy Kell Music: Choir …
- 5/5 Music ConnectionsThis week the children will begin the 10 o'clock hour downstairs in the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Room. We've made great progress in our guided meditation project and will use the entire time before communion to review our music. Bethany S. will be our Safe Sanctuary volunteer. Would you believe that there are ONLY THREE remaining Music Connections of this programming year?! …
- Sunday School 5/5This week… 8:30 Supported Childcare: Jade will be available to assist families with young children in The Crossroads. All children (PreK-5) will gather at 9 am in the William Johnson Room for music. After the singing, we will tour the gardens outside with Jill to learn more about the ORUCC Veggie Village and Rain Garden. We might even have a chance to …
- May Compassion Offering: Middle East Children’s AllianceShowing 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 on site in Gaza to …