All announcements
This page lists all announcements in reverse chronological order regardless of topic.
- July Compassion Offering: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (GSLC) Food Pantry
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (GSLC) offers a weekly food pantry serving the Orchard Ridge neighborhood and surrounding areas. Located at 5701 Raymond Road in Meadowood, the GSLC pantry currently serves up to 75 eligible individuals and families every Thursday. Rick Thomas, GSLC Outreach Director, reports that local pantries continue to see reduced food availability from Second Harvest due to high … - 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 … - Worship Resources for June 29, 2025Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, June 29 Third Sunday after Pentecost Open & Affirming Sunday Wear your Pride clothing & regalia! 9:00 am – UCC Mission Partners’ Holy Land presentation Friendship Hall (see below) 10:00 am – Worship Sermon: Ken Pennings Lay Liturgists: Cody & June Theis Musical Offerings: David Allen No special Children’s 10:00 …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for June 26thSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, June 26 Meditation Group – Zoom only Friday, June 27 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon Memorial Service for John Lillethun Saturday, June 28 10:00 am Visitation 11:00 am Service in Worship Hall 12:00 noon Garth service 12:30 pm Luncheon in Friendship Hall All are welcome! Sunday, June …
- Sign a petition Sunday morningWe will have letters you can sign after church on the next 3 Sundays (June 29, July 6, and 13). Letters to Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson ask that they call publicly for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and advocate for the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. Letters to Mark Pocan thank him for his recent speech to Congress. …
- Memorial Service for John Lillethun, June 28th, at 11:00 am, at ORUCCThe family of beloved longtime ORUCC member John Lillethun invites you to a Memorial Service to celebrate his life on Saturday, June 28th, at 11:00 am, at Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ, 1501 Gilbert Road, Madison, Wisconsin, 53711, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 am, a Garth service at 12:00 noon, and luncheon following the Garth service. All are …
- Worship Resources for June 22, 2025Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, June 22 Second Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 am – Outdoor Worship at ORUCC with Flicker Wild Church An opportunity for all ages to enjoy the beauty of Creation in Worship on the lawn! Musical Offerings: Melissa Simonson Lay Liturgist: Laura Conners (see below) 11:00 am – Meet with Daniel Cooperrider …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for June 19thSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, June 19 Meditation Group – Zoom only Friday, June 20 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon Sunday, June 22 Second Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 am – Outdoor Worship at ORUCC with Flicker Wild Church An opportunity for all ages to enjoy the beauty of Creation in Worship on …
- Worship Resources for June 15, 2025Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, June 15 First Sunday after Pentecost Trinity Sunday 10:00 am – Worship Sermon: Julia Burkey Lay Liturgist: Ginny Moore Kruse Musical Offerings: Bethany Schultz Infant Baptism Supported Childcare 9:30-11:30 in the Crossroads with Abby. This service allows parents of children ages 0-5 to socialize and engage in the service, but …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for June 12thSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, June 12 Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, June 13 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon Sunday, June 15 First Sunday after Pentecost Trinity Sunday 10:00 am – Worship Sermon: Julia Burkey Lay Liturgist: Ginny Moore Kruse Musical Offerings: Bethany Schultz Infant Baptism Appetizer Reception Celebrating our Hospitality Mission Team …
- Worship Resources for June 8, 2025Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, June 8 Pentecost Sunday Wear red to remind us of the fire of the Spirit! 10:00 am – Worship Sermon: Julia Burkey Lay Liturgist: Bruce Gladstone Musical Offerings: John Leonard “Bee Hotel” Project – During worship at 10:00 a.m., children ages 5+ are invited to join Julie and Rachael to make …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for June 5thSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, June 5 Women’s Book Group Thursday, June 5 1:30 pm Alfred Swan Room and Zoom Deanna Blanchard (see below) Friday Breakfast Group Friday, June 6 9:00 am Denny’s, 433 S. Gammon Rd. Louise Jeanne (see below) Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, June 6 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon …
- ORUCC June Children and Youth NewsNursery – High School Programming ORUCC Children and Youth Faith Formation Update June 2025 Dear Families, Thank you for worshiping us with us on Sunday, June 1, in celebration of the close of the 2024-25 programming year. Joining together to recognize the highlights of our time together, the rich intergenerational experiences, and the many volunteers who made this year possible …
- June Compassion Offering: Refugee Resettlement In Dane CountyThe June Compassion Offering is Refugee Resettlement and Immigrant Services at Jewish Social Services of Madison (JSS). JSS works to empower individuals and families across cultures and generations through compassionate, community-based support. Rooted in Jewish values and open to all, JSS provides critical services across Dane County—from senior and family support, immigrant assistance, spiritual care, programs addressing housing insecurity, and …
- Worship Resources for June 1, 2025Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, June 1 The Seventh Sunday of Easter Celebrating Children & Youth Ministry and Graduating Seniors 9:00 am – Parents Together Peer Support Group Romero Room 9:00 am – Children & Youth Faith Formation 10:00 am – Worship Sermon: Kate Mackey Lay Liturgists: Josie Gasser & Ben Lancor Musical Offerings: TRU …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for May 29thSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, May 29 Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, May 30 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon Sunday, June 1 The Seventh Sunday of Easter Celebrating Children & Youth Ministry and Graduating Seniors 9:00 am – Parents Together Peer Support Group Romero Room 9:00 am – Children & Youth Faith Formation …
- ORUCC June 1 Children and Youth NewsNursery – High School Programming ORUCC Children and Youth Faith Formation Update June 1, 2025 Dear Families, This Sunday, June 1, is the close of the 2024-25 programming year! We have some special opportunities this coming Sunday in celebration: PreK-6th Grade: At 9 am, all attending children are invited to the Bridges Room to create a Garden Mosaic Stepping Stone …
- ORUCC –Donate Your Car for Neighbors in NeedDonate Your Car for Neighbors in Need Here’s the new owner, a single working mom, poised to drive off in her 2006 Toyota Prius, donated by Jill Westberg — the 15th such donation processed by the Orchard Ridge Car Donation Mission Team. The program began a few years ago when church members active in the South West Partnership became …
- Worship Resources for May 25, 2025Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, May 25 The Sixth Sunday of Easter 10:00 am – Worship Sermon: Julia Burkey Lay Liturgist: Ginny Moore Kruse Musical Offerings: Vicki Nonn 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 10 am if …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for May 22ndSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, May 22 Wayfinding Zoom Thursday, May 22 4:00 – 5:00 pm Join ZoomMeeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84845886041?pwd=4PhfBp176E1pCJZ7U1NAanhC9P8F3h.1 Meeting ID:848 4588 6041 Passcode:115289 Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, May 23 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon Sunday, May 25 The Sixth Sunday of Easter 10:00 am – Worship Sermon: Julia Burkey Lay …
- ORUCC May 25 Children and Youth NewsNursery – High School Programming ORUCC Children and Youth Faith Formation Update Sunday, May 25, 2025 Dear Families, Due to the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend, we will not hold 9 AM Faith Formation this Sunday. Your child is welcome to attend the 10 am Worship Service. Najma and Jade will be available in the Nursery to care for children ages 0-5, 9:30-11:30. …
- ORUCC – Wayfinding May 21st and 22ndMay Wayfinding Wednesday, May 21st (in person) and Thursday, May 22nd (Zoom) Dear Wayfinders, Please join together for our last Wayfinding of the season tomorrow, Wednesday, May 21st from 9:30 to 11:15 am in Friendship Hall (in person) and Thursday, May 22nd from 4:00 to 5:00 pm via Zoom (see login info below). We will then take a break for …
- June 8 Film: “Sarura”Due to unforeseen circumstances, the film No Other Land is no longer available for presentation this Sunday (June 8th, 5 pm, Christ Presbyterian Church, Madison). In its place, the organizers will be screening Sarura: Nonviolent Action Against Occupation, a highly acclaimed film that we hope you will appreciate just as much. Sarura tells the story of a group of young Palestinians using cameras and nonviolent actions to …
- Worship Resources for May 18, 2025Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, May 18 The Fifth Sunday of Easter 9:00 am – Adult Education in Friendship Hall: The Madison Arcatao Sister City Project (see below) 9:00 am - Faith Formation for Children and Youth 10:00 am – Worship Sermon: Julia Burkey Lay Liturgist: Bruce Gladstone Musical Offerings: ORUCC Choir Click Here for Printable …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for May 15thSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, May 15 Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, May 16 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon Sunday, May 18 The Fifth Sunday of Easter 9:00 am – Adult Education in Friendship Hall: The Madison Arcatao Sister City Project (see below) 9:00 am – Faith Formation for Children and Youth 10:00 …
- ORUCC May 18 Children and Youth NewsNursery – High School Programming ORUCC Children and Youth Faith Formation Update Sunday, May 18, 2025 Dear Families, We look forward to seeing you this week. Read on below for details about this opportunity and other things happening this Sunday. At the bottom of the email, you will find some important dates for some fun events and photos of recent …
- Worship Resources for May 11, 2025Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, May 11 The Fourth Sunday of Easter 9:00 am For Adults: Java & Jesus in the Alfred Swan Room (see below) 9:00 am For Children and Youth: Faith Formation 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Ken Pennings Lay Liturgist: Laura Conners Musical Offerings: Handbell Choir 11:15 am Pat Hale’s 100th Birthday Celebration …
- May 29 Speaker at Midvale LutheranGaza and the West Bank: A Struggle for Survival Amid Genocide May 29 at 7:00pm Midvale Community Lutheran Church, 4329 Tokay Blvd., Madison, WI Register Here Israel’s extreme violence in Gaza and the West Bank is uprooting entire communities, destroying homes, displacing civilians, many of them children, and depriving inhabitants of food, water, shelter and medical care. This violence is putting …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for May 8thSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, May 8 “Godly Living in Ungodly Times” Class Thursday, May 8 10:00 – 11:30 am Swan Room David Anderman (see below) Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, May 9 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon Sunday, May 11 The Fourth Sunday of Easter 9:00 am For Adults: Java & Jesus …
- ORUCC – Java & Jesus – May 11, 9 am (In-person or by Zoom)Java & Jesus Sunday, May 11th, 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! Please read ahead of time and come prepared to discuss the story of Rebekah, Jacob, Esau, & Issac from the book …
- ORUCC May 11 Children and Youth NewsNursery – High School Programming ORUCC Children and Youth Faith Formation Update Sunday, May 11, 2025 Dear Families, We look forward to seeing you this week. Read on below for details about this opportunity and other things happening this Sunday. At the bottom of the email, you will find some important dates for some fun events and photos of recent …
- Worship Resources for May 4, 2025Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, May 4 The Third Sunday of Easter 9:00 am “Parents Together” Support Group (see below) 10:00 am Earth Day Worship Julie Mazer & the Children (during the sermon time) Lay Liturgist: Nancy Wettersten Musical Offerings: ORUCC Choir The Sacrament of Holy Communion 11:15 am Worship and Work Free Luncheon (see …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for May 1stSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, May 1 “Godly Living in Ungodly Times” Class Thursday, May 1 10:00 – 11:30 am Swan Room David Anderman (see below) Friday Breakfast Group Friday, May 2 9:00 am Denny’s, 433 S. Gammon Rd. Louise Jeanne (see below) Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, May 2 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom …
- May Compassion Offering: Madison Arcatao Sister City Project (MASCP)
The May compassion offering is for the Madison Arcatao Sister City Project. Arcatao, El Salvador, is one of Madison’s ten sister cities. Since 1986, Madison and Arcatao have worked together to learn from each other in solidarity across international boundaries. As part of the U.S.-El Salvador Sister Cities (USESSC) network, MASCP works for social change by building and defending sustainable … - ORUCC May 4 Children and Youth NewsNursery – High School Programming ORUCC Children and Youth Faith Formation Update Sunday, May 4, 2025 Dear Families, We look forward to seeing you this week. Of special note, this Sunday we will have a new peer-led group experience, “Parents Together” at 9:00 a.m. Read on below for details about this opportunity and other things happening this Sunday. At the …
- Worship Resources for April 27, 2025Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, April 27 The Second Sunday of Easter 9:00 am Earth Month Speaker Jeff Epping Gardening with Native Plants Friendship Hall (see below) 9:00 a.m. New Members Class 4th Session Anne Frank Room 10:00 am Worship Sermon: 2025 ORUCC Border Immersion Trip presentation (after the service) Musical Offerings: TRU Function 11:15 …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for April 24thSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, April 24 “Godly Living in Ungodly Times” Class Thursday, April 24 10:00 – 11:30 am Swan Room David Anderman (see below) Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, April 25 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon Sunday, April 27 The Second Sunday of Easter 9:00 am Earth Month Speaker Jeff Epping …
- ORUCC April 27 Children and Youth NewsNursery – High School Programming ORUCC Children and Youth Faith Formation Update Sunday, April 27, 2025 Dear Families, We look forward to seeing you this Sunday. Read on below for details about this week. At the bottom of the email, you will find some important dates for some fun events and photos of recent events. ~Pastor Kate and Julie M. …
- ORUCC –Care of Creation Mission Team Presentation this Sunday, April 27thGardening with Native Plants Happy Earth Day! Care of Creation Mission Team Presentation at 9:00 am this Sunday, April 27th in Friendship Hall: Jeff Epping Jeff Epping was the Director of Horticulture at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison for 25 years. He received the Award of Merit from the American Public Gardens Association in 2023 for his work as an …
- Worship Resources for Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources “Fill My Cup” by Steve Prince (inspired by Luke 24:1-12)/ A Sanctified Art LLC/ sanctifiedart.org Sunday, April 20 Easter Sunday 6:00 am Easter Sunrise Service followed by brunch 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Julia Burkey Lay Liturgist: Ginny Moore Kruse Musical Offerings: ORUCC Choir 11:15 am Children and Youth Easter Egg Hunt …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for April 17thSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, April 17 Wayfinding Zoom Thursday, April 17 4:00 – 5:00 pm Join ZoomMeeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84845886041?pwd=4PhfBp176E1pCJZ7U1NAanhC9P8F3h.1 Meeting ID:848 4588 6041 Passcode:115289 (see below) Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, April 18 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon Good Friday Tenebrae Service Friday, April 18 7:00 pm Worship Hall Sunday, April 20 …
- ORUCC – Wayfinding April 16th & 17th – Holy WeekCentering Prayer Holy Week Wayfinding Wednesday, April 16th (in person) and Thursday, April 17th (Zoom) Centering Prayer with Jesus Dear Wayfinders, As Lent turns into Holy Week, we have the opportunity to come together in Wayfinding to contemplate the mystery of the death and resurrection of Jesus. Our programming is Wednesday April 16th in-person with refreshments at 9:30 and programming beginning …
- ORUCC–Sign up for a Maundy Thursday dinner in a home on April 17thSign up to attend a Maundy Thursday dinner in a home April 17th, 6-8 pm (Burkey/Cooperrider Meal, 5-7 pm) 9 Open Slots! Be sure to scroll all the way down on the sign-up for the Conners’ home. Might you be interested in attending a Maundy Thursday meal in a home on April 17th? In the past, the host has provided a …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, April 13, 2025Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources “I Believe” by Steve Prince (inspired by Luke 19:29-40)/ A Sanctified Art LLC/ sanctifiedart.org Sunday, April 13 Palm Sunday 9:00 a.m. Palm Sunday Intergenerational Faith Formation 9:00 a.m. New Members Class 3rd Session Anne Frank Room 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Kate Mackey Lay Liturgist: Diane Jungblut Musical Offerings: ORUCC Bell Choir …
- ORUCC – Dane County Immigration Justice ResourcesDane County Immigration Justice Resources The Immigration Justice Mission Team, knowing that many are looking for ways to effectively engage with the justice issues before us, have prepared a guide to those local immigration justice organizations doing the frontline work of addressing the needs of vulnerable immigrant and refugee communities. This guide is also set forth below in its entirety. As we continue to “Welcome the Stranger,” we strive to move from …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for April 10thSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, April 10 Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, April 11 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon Sunday, April 13 Palm Sunday 9:00 a.m. Palm Sunday Intergenerational Faith Formation 9:00 a.m. New Members Class 3rd Session Anne Frank Room 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Kate Mackey Lay Liturgist: Diane Jungblut Musical Offerings: …
- ORUCC April 13 – Children and Youth NewsNursery – High School Programming ORUCC Children and Youth Faith Formation Update Sunday, April 13, 2025 *Palm Sunday* Dear Families, We look forward to seeing you this Sunday. Read on below for details about this week. This coming Sunday is Palm Sunday, which begins Holy Week leading up to Easter. There will be a special all-ages faith formation event at …
- ORUCC–Sign up to attend a Maundy Thursday dinner in a home on April 17thSign up to attend a Maundy Thursday dinner in a home April 17th, 6-8 pm (Burkey/Cooperrider Meal, 5-7 pm) 15 Open Slots! Might you be interested in attending a Maundy Thursday meal in a home on April 17th? All meals will be 6-8 pm except the Burkey/Cooperrider meal which will be 5-7 pm. In the past, the host has provided a …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, April 6, 2025Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources “Zacchaeus” by Lauren Wright Pittman (inspired by Luke 19:1-10)/ A Sanctified Art LLC/ sanctifiedart.org Sunday, April 6 The Fifth Sunday in Lent 9:00 a.m. Children and Youth Faith Formation Education Wing 9:00 am Java & Jesus for Adults, facilitated by Mary Neuhaus Alfred Swan Room (see below) 9:00 a.m. New Members …
- ORUCC – Java & Jesus – April 6, 9 am (In-person or by Zoom)Java & Jesus Sunday, April 6th, 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 very brief selection from Kathleen Norris’ book, AMAZING GRACE: A …
- ORUCC April 6 Children and Youth NewsNursery – High School Programming ORUCC Children and Youth Faith Formation Update Sunday, April 6, 2025 Dear Families, We look forward to seeing you this Sunday. Read on below for details about this week. At the bottom of the email, you will find some important dates for some fun events, photos of recent events, and a prayer to try as …
- April Compassion Offering: One Great Hour of SharingOne Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) is a cornerstone of United Church of Christ’s mission:*OGHS supports global refugees working to reach new homes and build new lives.*OGHS addresses emergency needs arising from hurricanes, floods, fires, earthquakes.*OGHS develops sustainable resources and skills among communities (both domestic and international) weakened by chronic poverty or climate challenges.*OGHS works in long-standing partnerships with denominations …
- (no title)April Compassion Offering: One Great Hour of Sharing By Orchard Ridge UCC April 1, 2025 One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) is a cornerstone of United Church of Christ’s mission:*OGHS supports global refugees working to reach new homes and build new lives.*OGHS addresses emergency needs arising from hurricanes, floods, fires, earthquakes.*OGHS develops sustainable resources and skills among communities (both domestic …