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This page lists all announcements in reverse chronological order regardless of topic.
- ORUCC Youth 4/21by Orchard Ridge UCCHello 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 …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for April 18by Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Week at a Glance April 18 Hammersley Road is under construction until late October–you cannot get through at Gilbert and Hammersley, please plan your routes accordingly Sunday, April 21 9:00 am – Sunday School for Children 9:00 am – Java & Jesus 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. Kate Mackey Lay Liturgist: Lauren …
- 4/21 Music Connectionsby Orchard Ridge UCCThis 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 …
- 4/21 Sunday School and Story Walk Invitationby Orchard Ridge UCC8:30 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 …
- ORUCC Pastor Julia Maternity Leave Planby Orchard Ridge UCCWe celebrate with joy! Pastor Julia Burkey Maternity Leave Plans 2024 How exciting that we get to welcome a new baby into our community! This is a joy and a blessing for us all. Near the end of May or early June, to early-mid September, Pastor Julia will take 12 weeks of maternity leave, plus 3 additional weeks of …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, April 14, 2024by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, April 14, 2024 Third Sunday of Easter 9:00 am – No Nursery or Sunday School for Children 9:00 am – For Adults – Java & Jesus 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Ken Pennings Lay Liturgist: Bruce Gladstone Music: ORUCC Choir 3:30 pm Confirmation-Lower Level Click here for at-home bulletin Join our Worship virtually …
- ORUCC Java & Jesus, April 14th, 9 am (In-person or by Zoom)by Orchard Ridge UCCJava & Jesus Sunday, April 14, at 9 am Attend in-person at the church in the Alfred Swan Room, or attend remotely by Zoom Peg Knueve facilitating All are welcome! Join us even if this is your first time! Please read ahead of time and come prepared to discuss two pages from: THE INNER WORK OF AGE Shifting from Role …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for April 11by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Weekly Announcements Spiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Week at a Glance April 11 ALL CHURCH RETREAT Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14 Hammersley Road is under construction until late October–you cannot get through at Gilbert and Hammersley, please plan your routes accordingly. Sunday, April 14 9:00 am – No Nursery …
- ORUCC Youth Updates: Sunday 4/14 + Service Trip + Confirmation!by Orchard Ridge UCCHello 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 …
- No Sunday School/Music Connections 4/14by Orchard Ridge UCCGood 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 …
- ORUCC Faithful Action for Justiceby Orchard Ridge UCCORUCC Justice Newsletter Faithful Action for Justice Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ April 2024 Faithful Action for Justice provides announcements and information from ORUCC’s Justice missions (Care of Creation, Immigration Justice, Heart Room, Racial Justice, Christian Witness and Service, Palestine Justice). Nobody can do everything. Saying yes to some things requires saying no to others. Our health …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, April 7, 2024by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, April 7, 2024 Second Sunday of Easter 9:00 am – Sunday School for Children 9:00 am – For Adults – Usama Nicola in Alfred Swan Rm (limited space, arrive early) 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. Kate Mackey Lay Liturgist: Rayelle Berola Music: Bruce Gladstone & Vicki Nonn 3:30 pm Confirmation-Lower …
- ORUCC -Sunday, Apr. 7, 9 am – Usama Nicola on Palestinian Justiceby Orchard Ridge UCCORUCC invites you! Sunday, April 7, 9 am Alfred Swan Room A Palestinian friend of ORUCC members Tom Beilman and Diane Dulin, Usama Nicola, will offer a presentation on Palestinian justice. Usama is a tour guide extraordinaire and co-runs an organization — Wi’am: The Palestine Transformataion Center — that helps Palestinian children and youths cope with the trauma …
- ORUCC Youth April 7: All Youth & Confirmation Programmingby Orchard Ridge UCCHello 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 …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for April 4by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Weekly Announcements Spiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Week at a Glance April 4 Friday, April 5 8:30 am Breakfast Group-Dennys 6:00 pm Family Game Night-Friendship Hall 7:00 pm Movie Group-Oakwood Village Sunday, April 7 9:00 am – Sunday School for Children 9:00 am – For Adults – Usama Nicola in Alfred …
- 4/7 Sunday School and Story Walk Invitationby Orchard Ridge UCC8:30 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 …
- ORUCC Spring Adult Ed Opportunitiesby Orchard Ridge UCCORUCC Adult Education Opportunities Spring 2024 April 7th 9:00 am A Palestinian friend of ORUCC members Tom Beilman and Diane Dulin, Usama Nicola, will offer a presentation on Palestinian justice. Usama is a tour guide extraordinaire and co-runs an organization — Wi’am: The Palestine Transformataion Center — that helps Palestinian children and youths cope with the trauma of occupation. He …
- April Compassion Offering: One Great Hour of Sharingby Orchard Ridge UCCOne 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 of the Brethren, and more …
- ORUCC Easter Worship Resources for Sunday, March 31st, 2024by Orchard Ridge UCCHappy Easter! Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday 6:30am Sunrise Easter Service on church lawn followed by brunch in Friendship Hall 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. Dr. Julia Burkey “Becoming Midwives of the Resurrection” Lay Liturgist: Diane Jungblut Music: ORUCC Choir There will be a coloring activity with parents for children …
- ORUCC Youth Easter Sunday 3/31by Orchard Ridge UCCHello 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 Brunch 10:00 a.m. Easter Worship service, followed by Easter Egg Hunt If your family would like to attend the ORUCC all-church retreat at Daycholah Center April 12-14, there's still …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for March 28by Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Week at a Glance March 28 Maundy Thursday Home Meals Thursday, March 28, 6-8 pm Tennebrae Good Friday Service, March 29 7:00 pm Sunday, March 31, Easter Sunday 6:30 am Sunrise Service Followed by Brunch 9:00 am – No Sunday School for Children / Teens 9:00 am – No Java & Jesus 10:00 …
- ORUCC Worship Resources for Sunday, March 24th, 2024by Orchard Ridge UCCPalm Sunday! Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, March 24, 2024 Palm Sunday 9:00 am Coloring activity with parents for children & youth in Friendship Hall on Palm Sunday & Easter, no Sunday School 9:00 am Java & Jesus for Adults Alfred Swan Room 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. Dr. Julia Burkey “Speaking Life in the …
- ORUCC Youth 3/24by Orchard Ridge UCCHello 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 …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for March 21by Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Week at a Glance March 21 Sunday, March 24, Palm Sunday 9:00 am – No Sunday School for Children / Teens 9:00 am – For Adults – Java & Jesus – Alfred Swan Room 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. Dr. Julia Burkey Lay Liturgist: Ginny Moore Kruse Music: TRU Function 3:30 pm- NO …
- ORUCC Java & Jesus, March 24th, 9 am (In-person or by Zoom)by Orchard Ridge UCCJava & Jesus Sunday, March 24, 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 4 brief passages on “resurrection.” Click here for reading _ _ …
- No Sunday School/Music Connections 3/24 and 3/31by Orchard Ridge UCCGood 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 …
- ORUCC–Sign up to attend a Maundy Thursday dinner in a home on March 28th, 4 spots left!by Ken PenningsSign up to attend a Maundy Thursday dinner in a home March 28th, 6-8 pm We’d really love to be able to fill all 4 spots available! Might you be interested in attending a Maundy Thursday meal in a home on March 28th, 6-8 pm? One spot has opened at Becky and Richard’s home. One spot is open at Deanna and …
- ORUCC- Flicker Wild Church Wednesday March 20th 5pmby Orchard Ridge UCCEarth's Easter! Celebrate with us Join Flicker Wild Church Pop-up gathering for Earth’s Easter, the Spring Equinox on March 20th at 5pm at the Pop’s Knoll entrance of Donald County Park. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit on around the fire! Pastor Julia Burkey and her spouse Daniel Cooperrider are so grateful for the wonderful support from …
- ORUCC Worship Resources for Sunday, March 17th, 2024by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, March 17, 2024 Lent 5 9:00 am Sunday School for children & youth 9:00 am Java & Jesus for Adults Alfred Swan Room 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. Dr. Julia Burkey “Rituals at End of Life” Lay Liturgist: Lauren Amburn Music: ORUCC Choir Click here for at-home bulletin Join our Worship virtually …
- ORUCC–Sign up to attend a Maundy Thursday dinner in a home on March 28th, 6 spots left!by Orchard Ridge UCCSign up to attend a Maundy Thursday dinner in a home March 28th, 6-8 pm Might you be interested in attending a Maundy Thursday meal in a home on March 28th, 6-8 pm? In the past, the host has provided a Middle Eastern main dish, and has either invited the guests to bring side dishes to share or to bring a …
- ORUCC Youth March 17by Orchard Ridge UCCHello 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 …
- 3/17 Music Connectionsby Orchard Ridge UCCThis 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 …
- ORUCC Java & Jesus, March 17th, 9 am (In-person or by Zoom)by Orchard Ridge UCCJava & Jesus Sunday, March 17, at 9 am Attend in-person at the church in the Alfred Swan Room, or attend remotely by Zoom Dick Rossmiller facilitating All are welcome! Join us even if this is your first time! Please read ahead of time and come prepared to discuss an article by John Shelby Spong, “The Connection Between the Crucifixion …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for March 14by Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Week at a Glance March 14 Sunday, March 17 9:00 am – Children and Youth School Sunday School – Education Wing 9:00 am – For Adults – Java & Jesus – Alfred Swan Room 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. Dr. Julia Burkey Lay Liturgist: Lauren Amburn Music: Choir 11:15 am Sermon Talk Back …
- Pastor Kate’s Installation Serviceby Orchard Ridge UCCCome and Celebrate! Pastor Kate’s Installation Service Sunday March 17, 1:30 p.m. Wisconsin Conference UCC Southwest Association members, along with our congregation, will formally install Rev. Kate Mackey as an Associate Pastor at Orchard Ridge UCC. All are welcome for this special celebration, followed by a light reception! Clergy are invited to robe with red or rainbow stoles. …
- 3/17 Sunday Schoolby Orchard Ridge UCCThis 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 …
- ORUCC Worship Resources for Sunday, March 10th, 2024by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, March 10, 2024 Lent 4 Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour! 9:00 am Sunday School for children & youth 9:00 am Java & Jesus for Adults Alfred Swan Room 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Ken Pennings “Fear Not! Life is Good!” Lay Liturgist: Manuel Ramminger Music: Hand Bell …
- ORUCC — March Lunch & Learnby Orchard Ridge UCCLunch and Learn (formerly Over 55) March 13, 11:30 Lunch and Learn Wednesday, March 13th, 11:30 Our program for March will be presented by Ann Albert, Executive Director AgeBetter.org. That organization has created Sharing Active Independent Lives (SAIL). SAIL IS sharing active independent lives… each and every day. The SAIL staff cherishes senior members’ experiences, wisdom, and unique talents. …
- ORUCC Youth March 10by Orchard Ridge UCCHello 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 …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for March 7by Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Week at a Glance March 7 Tonight, March 7–Movie Group 7:30–Oakwood Village Saturday, March 9 2:00 pm Tony Holt’s Memorial Service 1:00 Visitation Sunday, March 10 9:00 am – PreK-5 Grade Sunday School; Youth Breakfast Club – Education Wing 9:00 am – For Adults – Java & Jesus – Alfred Swan Room 10:00 …
- ORUCC Java & Jesus, March 10th, 9 am (In-person or by Zoom)by Orchard Ridge UCCJava & Jesus Sunday, March 10, 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 the recent AP article from the State Journal, “Is the US …
- 3/10 – No Music Connectionsby Orchard Ridge UCCThere 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 Christ Children's Education Coordinator Children's Music Director
- Sunday School 3/10 – Set Clocks One Hour Ahead for Daylight Savingsby Orchard Ridge UCCThis 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 …
- Memorial Service for Tony Holt-March 9by Orchard Ridge UCCOur hearts are saddened by the loss of ORUCC member Tony Holt, beloved husband of Beverly Taylor. Tony lived a life of music filled with joy and emotion. The family has appreciated the love and support of friends during Tony’s struggle with dementia and through his last days. The family appreciates your prayers during this time of grief, and invites …
- ORUCC Faithful Action for Justiceby Orchard Ridge UCCORUCC Justice Newsletter Faithful Action for Justice Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ March 2024 Faithful Action for Justice provides announcements and information from ORUCC’s Justice missions (Care of Creation, Immigration Justice, Heart Room, Racial Justice, Christian Witness and Service, Palestine Justice). Nobody can do everything. Saying yes to some things requires saying no to others. Our health …
- Report from MOSESby Pam OliverMOSES (Madison Organizing in Strength, Equity, and Solidarity for Criminal Legal System Reform) is part of WISDOM, a statewide social justice organization, and with Gamaliel, a national social justice network. Gamaliel’s Annual Report for 2023 talks about its support for building a focus on racial equity, immigration justice, integrated voter engagement, transformational justice, and more. MOSES Supporting Quality Literacy Curricula The Racial Justice for …
- ORUCC Worship Resources for Sunday, March 3rd, 2024by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, March 3, 2024 Lent 3 9:00 am Sunday School Pre-K-5th, Dancing the Labyrinth with Pastor Julia Youth: Echo the Story, Dorothy Day Room 9:00 am Java & Jesus for Adults Alfred Swan Room 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. Kate Mackey “‘Jesus Wept’: When Death Isn’t Fair” in our “Fear Not!” …
- March Compassion Offering: JustDaneby Orchard Ridge UCCJust Dane (formerly Madison-area Urban Ministry), is a non-profit organization that offers an array of direct supportive initiatives for: In 2023 over 750 individuals received support through JustDane’s initiatives. This year JustDane celebrates 50 years of social justice work in our community. Throughout our 50 years JustDane has, and continues to engage in the community advocating for State and local …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for February 29by Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Week at a Glance February 29 Friday, March 1 8:30 Breakfast Group-Denny’s 6:00 pm Family Game Night-Friendship Hall Sunday, March 3 9:00 am – PreK-5 Grade Labyrinth Walk in Friendship Hall; Youth Sunday School – Day Room 9:00 am – For Adults – Java & Jesus – Alfred Swan Room 10:00 am …
- Webinar Recording Availableby Orchard Ridge UCCA webinar, “Declaration for a Just Peace Between Palestine and Israel” A Study of the 2021 UCC Resolution hosted by the Wisconsin Conference of the UCC was presented Wednesday, January 3rd. The recording is available here. This webinar will explores UCC’s 2021 Resolution of Witness describing Israel’s military occupation of Palestine an apartheid system. Note: This is a condensed version …
- Petition mailed to President Bidenby Orchard Ridge UCCMotivated by the urgent need to prevent death by starvation of masses of Palestinian men, women and children, members of ORUCC’s Palestine Justice Mission Team sent an urgent petition to President Joseph Biden. The petition recognizes the vital role that UNRWA (the United Nations Refugee and Works Administration) plays in the lives of everyday Palestinians, including Palestinian families in Gaza …
- 3/3 Music Connectionsby Orchard Ridge UCCThis 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 …
- ORUCC Java & Jesus, March 3rd, 9 am (In-person or by Zoom)by Orchard Ridge UCCJava & Jesus Sunday, March 3, at 9 am Attend in-person at the church in the Alfred Swan Room, or attend remotely by Zoom Peg Knueve facilitating All are welcome! Join us even if this is your first time! Please read ahead of time and come prepared to discuss a chapter from Richard Rohr’s book What Do We Do With …