All announcements
This page lists all announcements in reverse chronological order regardless of topic.
- ORUCC January 19 Children and Youth Newsby Orchard Ridge UCCNursery – High School Programming ORUCC Children and Youth Faith Formation Update Sunday, January 19, 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- Border Justice Immersion Trip Devotionalby Orchard Ridge UCCScripture, Daily Prayer and Centering Question Border Justice Immersion Trip, January 2025 Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Scripture, Daily Prayer and Centering Question These prayers, scriptures and guiding questions are designed for our whole church community to pray and reflect during the week of Monday, January 13th through Monday, January 20th. This is the week of our Orchard Ridge …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, January 12, 2025by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, January 12 Baptism of the Lord 9:00 am Children and Youth Faith Formation 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Julia Burkey Lay Liturgist: Laura Conners Musical Offerings: Bruce Gladstone 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 …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for January 9thby Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, January 9 Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, January 10 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon Family Game Night Friday, January 10 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friendship Hall (see below) Sunday, January 12 Baptism of the Lord 9:00 am Children and Youth Faith Formation 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Julia …
- ORUCC January 12 Children and Youth Newsby Orchard Ridge UCCNursery – High School Programming ORUCC Children and Youth Faith Formation Update Sunday, January 12, 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 –January Lunch & Learnby Orchard Ridge UCCLunch and Learn Wednesday, January 8th, 11:30 am Join us for a greater understanding of today’s political polarization. Professor Michael W. Wagner will speak on “Beyond the Left-Right Divide: Partisan Polarization in American Politics” Michael W. Wagner is the William T. Evjue Distinguished Chair for the Wisconsin Idea and Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, January 5, 2025by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources “Star of Bethlehem” by Hannah Garrity (inspired by Matthew 2:1-12) A Sanctified Art LLC/ sanctifiedart.org Sunday, January 5 Epiphany Sunday 9:00 am All-Ages Faith Formation (Friendship Hall; see below) 10:00 am Worship Theme: “The Road Isn’t Straight” Point Pastor: Kate Mackey Lay Liturgist: Lauren Amburn Musical Offerings: Vicki Nonn & Bruce …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for January 2ndby Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, January 2 Women’s Book Group Thursday, January 2 1:30 – 3:00 pm Day Room and Zoom Deanna Blanchard Friday Breakfast Group Friday, January 3 NEW TIME: 9:00 am Denny’s, 433 S. Gammon Road Louise Jeanne (see below) Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, January 3 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue …
- ORUCC January 5 Children and Youth Newsby Orchard Ridge UCCNursery – High School Programming ORUCC Children and Youth Faith Formation Update Sunday, January 5, 2025 Dear Families, Happy New Year week! We are so grateful to be in ministry together at ORUCC. This coming Sunday is Epiphany. There will be a special all-ages faith formation event at 9:00 a.m. Please read below for details about this, and other upcoming …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, December 29, 2024by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources “Let All Creation Dance” by Lisle Gwynn Garrity (inspired by Luke 2:10, Matthew 2:10. Isaiah 9:2-3, Psalm 148, Isaiah 55:12-13) A Sanctified Art LLC/ sanctifiedart.org Sunday, December 29 The First Sunday of Christmas “Don we now our gay apparel!” Come to church wearing your Christmas pajamas, ugly Christmas sweater, or other …
- ORUCC December 29 Children and Youth Newsby Orchard Ridge UCCNursery – High School Programming ORUCC Children and Youth Faith Formation Update Sunday, December 29, 2024 Dear Families, A Hearty Thank You to those who were able to actively worship with us on December 24, and a Warm Hug and Hello to those who kept us in their hearts from afar. Now is the time to rest and recharge. We …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for December 26thby Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, December 26 Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, December 27 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon Sunday, December 29 The First Sunday of Christmas “Don we now our gay apparel!” Come to church wearing your Christmas pajamas, ugly Christmas sweater, or other Christmas costumery! No 9:00 am programming 10:00 am …
- ORUCC Christmas Eve Worship Resources for December 24, 2024by Orchard Ridge UCCMerry Christmas! Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Christmas Eve Worship Resources Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Christmas Eve 3:00 pm: Children & Youth Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with original and classic Christmas music in the theme of “love” with children of the church and youth rock band TRU Function. Live-Streamed & in-person YouTube Link You will need to refresh the …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, December 22, 2024by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources “Magnify” by Hannah Garrity (inspired by Luke 1:46-55)/ A Sanctified Art LLC/ sanctifiedart.org Sunday, December 22, 2024 The Fourth Sunday of Advent 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Julia Burkey Lay Liturgist: Susan Dovell Musical Offerings: Special Music Kids’ Music Showcase at 11:15 am Click Here for Printable Bulletin Join our Worship virtually on YouTube …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for December 19thby Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, December 19 Wayfinding Zoom Thursday, December 19 4:00 – 5:00 pm Zoom Julia Burkey (see below) Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, December 20 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon Sunday, December 22 The Fourth Sunday of Advent 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Julia Burkey Lay Liturgist: Susan Dovell Musical Offerings: …
- ORUCC December 22 Children and Youth Newsby Orchard Ridge UCCNursery – High School Programming ORUCC Children and Youth Faith Formation Update Sunday, December 22, 2024 Dear Families, This has been a heart-wrenching week. We grieve with our neighbors, and we especially hold the immediate community of ALCS in our hearts. Our Advent candle-lighting ritual each Sunday has begun with “In a worn and weary world, how do we begin …
- ORUCC Pastoral Prayer & Letterby Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Spiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Pastoral Note & Prayer Dear ORUCC Beloveds, Our hearts are broken as we hear the unfolding news of the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School (ALCS) on the East Side of Madison, Wisconsin. ALCS is a K-12 school with little kids and big kids and …
- ORUCC –Wayfinding – December 18th & 19thby Orchard Ridge UCCReadings and topic for December Wayfinding December 18th & 19th Sanctuary Dear Wayfinders and those who are curious, This Wednesday we will hold our monthly Wayfinding: The Spirituality of Aging, Towards a Theology of the Elder Years. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, we will gather in Friendship Hall at 9:30am, beginning with refreshments and program starting at 9:45am …
- ORUCC Welcomes 15 New Membersby Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Spiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice ORUCC Welcomes 15 New Members! Abi Degner Who am I and who do I want to be? I want to be someone who lives fully in the present moment, “a bride married to amazement” as Mary Oliver would say. I want to be part of a more loving …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, December 15, 2024by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources “The Good That Is Yours” by Lisle Gwynn Garrity (inspired by Luke 3:7-16)/ A Sanctified Art LLC/ sanctifiedart.org Sunday, December 15, 2024 The Third Sunday of Advent 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Julia Burkey Lay Liturgist: Lauren Amburn Musical Offerings: ORUCC Choir Fair Trade Sale after worship with wares from Ethical Trade …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for December 12thby Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, December 12 Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, December 13 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon Sunday, December 15 The Third Sunday of Advent 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Julia Burkey Lay Liturgist: Lauren Amburn Musical Offerings: ORUCC Choir Fair Trade Sale after worship with wares from Ethical Trade Company (see …
- ORUCC December 15 Children and Youth Newsby Orchard Ridge UCCNursery – High School Programming ORUCC Children and Youth Faith Formation Update Sunday, December 15, 2024 Dear Families, We look forward to seeing you this Sunday! We have many Christmas events and preparations coming up, in addition to our regular 9:00 a.m. Faith Formation programming. Please read on for more details. Nursery Care opens at 8:30 am. Abby and Najma are …
- Dec 21: Interfaith “Longest Night” Gaza Vigilby Orchard Ridge UCCYou are invited to join us, Saturday, December 21st 4-6 pm at the West Lawn Plaza near Trader Joe’s (1810 Monroe St., Madison). The “Longest Night” is a service that has taken place in the Christian tradition on Winter Solstice, just a few days before Christmas. It began to help those who are struggling during the Advent and Christmas season. …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, December 8, 2024by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources “Binding Braids” by Nicolette Penaranda (inspired by Ruth 1)/ A Sanctified Art LLC/ sanctifiedart.org Sunday, December 8, 2024 The Second Sunday of Advent Before and after the Worship Service Special Holiday Greeting Card Sale Friendship Hall (see below) Youth Service Trip Cookie Sale Immediately after the Worship Service (see below) 10:00 …
- ORUCC –December Lunch & Learnby Orchard Ridge UCCLunch and Learn Wednesday, December 11th, 11:30 am The Sunshine Sisters The Sunshine Sisters (Bev and Sheila) play duets with ukulele accompaniment. They perform in area senior centers and assisted-living facilities, sharing old familiar songs; some country and folk; and uplifting songs of love, memories, and the journey of life. The Sunshine Sisters have prepared a delightful list of holiday songs, …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for December 5thby Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, December 5 Women’s Book Group Thursday, December 5 1:30 – 3:00 pm Alfred Swan Room and Zoom Deanna Blanchard (see below) Friday Breakfast Group Friday, December 6 8:30 am Denny’s, 433 S. Gammon Rd. Louise Jeanne (see below) Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, December 6 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom …
- ORUCC December 8 Children and Youth Newsby Orchard Ridge UCCNursery – High School Programming ORUCC Children and Youth Faith Formation Update Sunday, December 8, 2024 Dear Families, We look forward to seeing you this Sunday! We have many Christmas events and preparations coming up, in addition to our regular 9:00 a.m. Faith Formation programming. Please read on for more details. Nursery Care opens at 8:30 am. Abby and Najma are …
- ORUCC: Hope Cafe TOMORROW (12/4/2024)by Orchard Ridge UCCHope Cafe TOMORROW, Wednesday, December 4th, 9:30-11:30 am, Friendship Hall We had such a promising turnout to the first post-election Hope Cafe, that we scheduled another one. Come join in Friendship Hall for a time to just be, a time for us to come together as a community in a cafe-like atmosphere and turn to each other in these times of …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, December 1, 2024by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources “Favored One” by Lauren Wright Pittman (inspired by Luke 1:26-38)/ A Sanctified Art LLC/ sanctifiedart.org Sunday, December 1, 2024 The First Sunday of Advent Before and after the Worship Service Special Holiday Greeting Card Sale Friendship Hall (see below) 9:00 am – Intergenerational Faith Formation (see below) 10:00 am Worship Sermon: …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for November 28thby Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, November 28 Happy Thanksgiving! Thursday, November 28 The church office is closed today and will reopen Friday morning, November 29. Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, November 29 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon Sunday, December 1 Before and after the Worship Service Special Holiday Greeting Card Sale Friendship Hall …
- ORUCC December 1 Children and Youth Newsby Orchard Ridge UCCNursery – High School Programming ORUCC Children and Youth Faith Formation Update Sunday, December 1, 2024 Dear Families, Happy Thanksgiving week! We are so grateful to be in ministry together at ORUCC. This coming Sunday is the first week of Advent. There will be a special all-ages faith formation event at 9:00 a.m. Please read below for details about this, …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, November 24, 2024by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, November 24, 2024 9:00 am – Children and Youth Faith Formation 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Julia Burkey Lay Liturgist: Laura Conners Musical Offerings: TRU Function 11:15 am – Future of the ORUCC Food Pantry Garden meeting Friendship Hall (see below) Click Here for Printable Bulletin Join our Worship virtually on YouTube any …
- ORUCC Service Trip Updates and Response Neededby Orchard Ridge UCCHello (potential) Service Trip families! Thank you to those who have paid the $300 deposit already. Our website link for donation is up and running now. Please see here to pay online, if you would like. If you are interested in a scholarship, or need an alternative payment plan, please don't hesitate to let me know. Our Christmas Cookie fundraiser is …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for November 21stby Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, November 21 Wayfinding Zoom Thursday, November 21 4:00 – 5:00 pm (see below for Zoom call-in info) Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, November 22 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon Sunday, November 24 9:00 am – Children and Youth Faith Formation 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Julia Burkey Lay Liturgist: …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, November 17, 2024by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, November 17, 2024 Stewardship Sunday 9:00 am – Children and Youth Faith Formation 9:00 – 9:50 am Observations from the Occupied West Bank of Palestine Friendship Hall Rev. Shelby Jeidy (see below) 9:15 am – Meeting of Caregivers of Christmas Eve Service Children and Youth Participants Bonhoeffer Room (see below) …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for November 14thby Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, November 14 Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, November 15 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon Sunday, November 17 9:00 am – Children and Youth Faith Formation 9:00 – 9:50 am Observations from the Occupied West Bank of Palestine Friendship Hall Rev. Shelby Jeidy (see below) 9:15 am – Meeting …
- ORUCC Stewardship Sunday November 17th!by Orchard Ridge UCCStewardship Sunday is this Sunday, November 17th! We are grateful to all of you who have already returned your completed pledge cards for 2025. We appreciate and celebrate your continued generous financial support. If you have not yet returned your pledge card, you may bring it to church this Sunday, November 17th (Stewardship Sunday) or mail it to the church …
- ORUCC –Wayfinding – November 20th & 21stby Orchard Ridge UCCReadings and topic for November Wayfinding November 20th & 21st Going Deep Dear Wayfinders and those who are curious, Next Wednesday we will hold our monthly Wayfinding: The Spirituality of Aging, Towards a Theology of the Elder Years. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, we will gather in Friendship Hall at 9:30am, beginning with refreshments and program starting …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, November 10, 2024by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, November 10, 2024 9:00 am – Children and Youth Faith Formation 9:00 am – Fourth Prospective New Members Class Dorothy Day Room 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Julia Burkey Lay Liturgist: To be announced Musical Offerings: ORUCC Bell Choir 11:00 am Sermon Talk-Back Click Here for Printable Bulletin Join our Worship virtually on YouTube …
- Nominations for ORUCC’s 2025 Ministries Beginning Soonby Orchard Ridge UCCNominations for ORUCC’s 2025 Ministries Beginning Soon The Leadership Team was thrilled with the response we got asking for people to nominate themselves for certain positions and to participate in a new Communications/IT Mission Team. It feels great knowing that people are interested in serving in these ways. Now there is more opportunity for you to consider the …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for November 7thby Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, November 7 Women’s Book Group Thursday, November 7 1:30 – 3:00 pm Alfred Swan Room and Zoom Deanna Blanchard (see below) Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, November 8 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon Sunday, November 10 9:00 am – Children and Youth Faith Formation 9:00 am – Fourth …
- ORUCC –Hope Cafe TODAY (11/6/2024)by Orchard Ridge UCCHope Cafe TODAY, Wednesday, November 6th, 9:30am-12pm Join the pastors along with Loretta Swanson for snacks and coffee and tea the morning after the election for ‘Hope Cafe’ held in Friendship Hall and Crossroads at ORUCC. Being in community is healing during these times of anxiety and unknown for our nation. What we do know is that we are in this …
- Nov 17 Presentation: Observations from the Occupied West Bank of Palestineby Orchard Ridge UCCJoin us in Friendship Hall on Sunday, November 17, at 9:00 am for a presentation by Rev. Shelby Jeidy. In 2022, Rev. Shelby Jeidy (currently serving as Trauma Chaplain for University Hospital) had the opportunity to serve as a UCC Mission Intern in the West Bank of Palestine. Jeidy spent time in Ramallah and Occupied East Jerusalem, working with a …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, November 3, 2024by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, November 3, 2024 9:00 am – Children and Youth Faith Formation 9:00 am – Third Prospective New Members Class Dorothy Day Room 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Julia Burkey Centering Moment: Susi Petta Lay Liturgist: Kathleen Remund Musical Offerings: ORUCC Choir Sacrament of Holy Communion Click Here for Printable Bulletin …
- ORUCC — Change of Plans for Sunday, Nov. 3by Orchard Ridge UCCChange of Plans for Sunday, Nov. 3 Because of the high likelihood of rain this coming Sunday, we will not conduct “Worship & Work” as we had planned to do. Thus, no work projects and no luncheon. But come to worship with all the saints at 10 am and enjoy beverages and visiting with one another in Friendship Hall after …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for October 31stby Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, October 31 Breakfast Group–Denny’s Friday, November 1 8:30 – 10:00 am Denny’s Gammon Road Louise Jeanne (see below) Meditation Group–Zoom only Friday, November 1 9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Sue Dixon Family Game Night Friday, November 1 6:00 – 8:00 pm Friendship Hall/Kitchen Worship & Work Sunday, November 3 …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, October 27, 2024by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, October 27, 2024 9:00 am – Children and Youth Faith Formation 9:00 am – Second Prospective New Members Class Dorothy Day Room 9:00 am – Thanksgiving Year-Round and Neighborhood Support Conversation Alfred Swan Room (see article below) 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Julia Burkey Centering Moment: Leslie Linser Lay Liturgist: Joyce …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for October 24thby Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Weekly Announcements for Thursday, October 24 Racial Justice Mission Team Thursday, October 24 9:45 – 11:45 am Zoom Pam Oliver Zoom Meditation Group Friday, October 25 9:30 – 10:30 am Sue Dixon Treinen Farms Event Friday, October 25 6:00 – 9:00 pm Offsite Kate Mackey (see article below) Sunday, October 27 9:00 am …
- ORUCC October 27 Children and Youth Newsby Orchard Ridge UCCNursery – High School Programming ORUCC Children and Youth Faith Formation Update Sunday, October 27, 2024 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–including our yearly Treinen Farms Event this Friday, on October 25th! …
- Nov 19: Building Peace and Justice in Palestine/Israelby Orchard Ridge UCCJoin us at Christ Presbyterian Church (944 E. Gorham St. – map) in Madison from 7:00-9:00 pm on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 for a conversation on Collective Liberation with Palestinian and Israeli activists Osama Iliwat and Rotem Levin. This event is co-sponsored by Jewish Voice for Peace Madison, Mennonite Action-Madison, and Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ. Register now. Meet …
- This Week! ORUCC Hurricane Disaster Support Opportunityby Orchard Ridge UCCSupplies needed! THIS WEEK: ORUCC Hurricane Disaster Support Project Sign up Here to help! Join Pastor Kate & Pastor Julia for this hands on intergenerational community care opportunity on Sunday October 27th after worship. The hurricane disasters this fall brought incredible suffering in many parts of our country. Over this next week, ORUCC will join with churches across the Wisconsin …
- Worship Resources for Sunday, October 20, 2024by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources Sunday, October 20, 2024 9:00 am – Children and Youth Faith Formation 9:00 am – 10:00 am First Prospective New Members Class Dorothy Day Room Ken Pennings 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Julia Burkey Lay Liturgist: Dee Seyfarth Musical Offering: ORUCC Choir Click Here for Printable Bulletin Join our Worship virtually on YouTube …
- ORUCC Hurricane Disaster Support Opportunityby Orchard Ridge UCCSupplies needed! Help Needed: ORUCC Hurricane Disaster Support Project! Join Pastor Kate & Pastor Julia for this hands on intergenerational community care opportunity on Sunday October 27th after worship. The hurricane disasters this fall brought incredible suffering in many parts of our country. Over this next week, ORUCC will join with churches across the Wisconsin Conference to support Church World …