All announcements
This page lists all announcements in reverse chronological order regardless of topic.
- ORUCC Worship Resources for Sunday June 4thby Orchard Ridge UCCGraduates Celebration! Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources 06.04.2023 Pentecost Sunday June 4th Celebration of ORUCC Senior Graduates! Followed by Ice Cream Sundae Sunday! Children & Youth Volunteer Appreciation Sunday 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Julia Burkey & Julie Mazer “God’s Gifts of the Holy Spirit” Special Music: Tru Function Lay Liturgist: Laura Conners Click here for printable …
- Coordinating Summer Java & Jesusby Pam OliverCoordinating Summer Java and Jesus From Pam Oliver to Java & Jesus participants on Sunday mornings at 9 am: The end of this email asks you to email [email protected] if (1) you are willing and able to be trained on how to turn on the Owl Camera and launch Zoom, and/or (2) you are willing and able to help with …
- ORUCC Java & Jesus, June 4th, 9 am (In-person or by Zoom)by Orchard Ridge UCCJava & Jesus Sunday, June 4th, at 9 am Attend in-person at the church in the Alfred Swan Room, or attend remotely by Zoom Pam Oliver facilitating All are welcome! Please join us even if this is your first time! Our summer J&J programming will focus on the Phoenix Affirmations, which the pastors will be preaching about this summer. The reading(s) …
- Celebrating the life of Jack Christian Saturday June 3rdby Orchard Ridge UCCJack Christian A Celebration of Life Saturday, June 3 Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ 1501 Gilbert Road, Madison, WI 53711 At 10:15 am, a brief outdoor service of remembrance will occur, which will include Scripture, Prayer and the Interment of Ashes At 11:00 am, a celebration of life service will take place in the Worship Hall (Neither service will …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for June 1by Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Week at a Glance June 1 Saturday June 3, 2023 Jack Christian Memorial 11:00 am Sunday June 4, 2023 9:00 am Sunday School for Children 9:00 am Java & Jesus 10:00 am Worship (in-person and live streamed) Reflection by Julia Burkey and Julie Mazer Lay Liturgist: Laura Conners Special Music: TruFunction Knitting Group …
- June Compassion Offering: Lussier Community Education Centerby Orchard Ridge UCCLussier Community Education Center (LCEC), celebrates over 50 years of quality programming and community organizing through the strength of community partnerships, the commitment of volunteers, and the kindness of neighbors. Its roots go back to the mid-70s, when the Wexford Ridge Community Association organized community services. In the 1990s, these services operated out of apartments in the Wexford Ridge complex off …
- 6/4 Sunday School and End of Programming Year Celebrationby Orchard Ridge UCCGood morning! This Sunday is our last Sunday School Class of the programming year! We'll meet outdoors – likely on the lawn near the education wing doors. Class will begin with a bit of music with me, followed by a story about nature, an outdoor craft, chalk, and a bubble prayer. It should be a beautiful way to round out our time …
- ORUCC Worship Resources for Sunday May 28thby Orchard Ridge UCCWorship & Work Sunday! Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources 05.28.2023 Pentecost Sunday May 28th Wear Red! No nursery No 9 o’clock programming 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rebecca Meier-Rao (Executive Director of Worker Justice Wisconsin) “Winds of Spirit, Tongues of Fire” Special Music: John Leonard Lay Liturgist: Amy Kell During worship we will be …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for May 26by Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Week at a Glance May 26 Dick Rossmiller’s 95th Birthday Celebration Saturday, May 27, 1:00-3:00 pm At Oakwood Village University Woods located on Mineral Point Road, in the Heritage Social Room just off the entrance to the Heritage Oaks building. Cake and refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend. Pentecost Sunday …
- 5/28 No Children’s Programming; Please Join us 6/4!by Orchard Ridge UCCMay 28: No Nursery Care, Sunday School, or Children's Programming June 4: Last Day Celebration Sundae Sunday! Weather permitting, 9am Sunday School will meet outdoors. During worship, we'll celebrate the many successes of the 2022-23 youth programming year and say Thank You to all of our Sunday School Guides and other youth leaders. Children will stay in worship that day. Following worship, …
- Native American Presentation: Celebrating the Tapestry of Humanityby Pam OliverOn Friday June 2 at 7-9 pm and again on Saturday June 3 7-9 pm, Dawn and Art Shegonee will present a multimedia exhibit and program exploring the need for interconnectedness of our common humanity and our relationship to each other and to nonhuman life on this planet. This program is in person at McFarland United Church of Christ, 5710 …
- ORUCC Worship Resources for Sunday May 21stby Orchard Ridge UCCWorship & Work Sunday! Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources 05.21.2023 Work & Worship Sunday! May 21st 9:00 am Sunday School for Children Java & Jesus for Adults (scroll down for more information on both 9 o’clock offerings) 10:00 am Worship Sermon: The Rev. Drs. David Anderman & Julia Burkey — “Our Deep Story” as a follow …
- David Allen’s piano recital, May 22, 7 pm, at Oakwood Westby Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice ORUCC Member David Allen is pleased to return to Oakwood Village’s Art Center, Monday, May 22 at 7pm, for a solo piano performance to benefit the ORUCC Youth Program. The program will feature original improvisational interpretations of familiar ballads and classic pieces composed by Oscar Peterson, Jerome Kern, Bix Biederbecke, Wayne Shorter, Henry Mancini and …
- ORUCC Java & Jesus, May 21st, 9 am (In-person or by Zoom)by Orchard Ridge UCCJava & Jesus Sunday, May 21st, 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! Please join us even if this is your first time! Please read ahead of time and come prepared to discuss the first chapter of Anne M. Clifford’s book Introducing Feminist …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for May 18by Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Week at a Glance May 18 Wayfinding Today, May 18, 2023 Zoom-See Below Sunday May 21, 2023 9:00 am Sunday School for Children 9:00 am Java & Jesus 10:00 am Worship (in-person and live streamed) Preaching: David Anderman Lay Liturgist: Susan Dovell Special Music: ORUCC Choir 11:00 am Worship & Work Free Luncheon …
- May 21 Sunday School and Music – And other upcoming things to knowby Orchard Ridge UCCThis week: Nursery Care opens at 8:30. Marcia Beckett and Amalia Sherrill are ready to play with your little one. Please note: 5/21 is the LAST Sunday for Nursery Care until September. 9am Sunday School: This Sunday, we'll gather in the Bridges Room for some singing and then move to the Johnson Room next door to rehearse a drumming piece that we …
- ORUCC — COVID 19 Masking Updateby Orchard Ridge UCCChange in Masking In response to recent declines in COVID infection numbers and a steady low level of local community spread, the ORUCC COVID Response Team has updated the masking policy: Masking is optional throughout the building Those with symptoms of illness should refrain from entering the building Individual decisions to mask or not mask are to be respected This …
- ORUCC – Worship & Work – Sunday, May 21by Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ WORSHIP & WORK DAY MAY 21 after worship You are invited! Come to weed, plant natives, mulch flower beds & trim bushes. Bring your wheelbarrow (marked with your name), shovel, trowel or rakes. Wear your grubby clothes and garden gloves. Help us care for our beautiful grounds. Orchard Ridge UCC | Spiritually Alive, Joyfully …
- ORUCC Worship Resources for Sunday May 14thby Orchard Ridge UCCCelebrate New Life & Resurrection! Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources 05.14.2023 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 14th 9:00 am Sunday School for Children Java & Jesus for Adults (scroll down for more information on both 9 o’clock offerings) 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Ken Pennings — “Christ Our Mother” Special Music: ORUCC Choir Lay Liturgist: Ruthanne Landsness …
- Celebrating the life of Jack Christianby Orchard Ridge UCCJack Christian A Celebration of Life Saturday, June 3, 11am Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ 1501 Gilbert Road, Madison, WI 53711 At 10:15 am, a brief outdoor service of remembrance will occur. A lunch follows the indoor celebration. All are welcome to honor Jack at any or all of these events. In consideration of others, please wear a mask …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for May 11by Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice The Compassion Offering Video was incorrect on the last email–It is corrected now–Julie Week at a Glance May 11 Sunday-Mother’s Day May 14, 2023 9:00 am Sunday School for Children 9:00 am Java & Jesus 10:00 am Worship (in-person and live streamed) Preaching: Ken Pennings Lay Liturgist: Ruthanne Landsness Special Music: ORUCC Choir …
- ORUCC Java & Jesus, May 14th, 9 am (In-person or by Zoom)by Orchard Ridge UCCJava & Jesus Sunday, May 14th, at 9 am Attend in-person at the church in the Alfred Swan Room, or attend remotely by Zoom Giulia Lawrence facilitating All are welcome! Please join us even if this is your first time! Please read ahead of time and come prepared to discuss a document written by ORUCC Member Giulia Lawrence on the …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for May 11by Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Week at a Glance May 11 Sunday-Mother’s Day May 14, 2023 9:00 am Sunday School for Children 9:00 am Java & Jesus 10:00 am Worship (in-person and live streamed) Preaching: Ken Pennings Lay Liturgist: Ruthanne Landsness Special Music: ORUCC Choir 11:00 am Blessing & Reception for Jean Rush We bid farewell to longtime …
- ORUCC – Drop off a meal to Larry & Sharon Goss?by Orchard Ridge UCCSpecial Annoucement Drop off a meal to Larry & Sharon Goss? Larry Goss had knee replacement surgery and was sent home the day after. It has been very challenging for Larry to deal with the pain and for Sharon to assist with procedures. A few meals would definitely ease their stress these days! Please drop off a meal in …
- 5/14 Sunday Schoolby Orchard Ridge UCCNursery Care opens at 8:30am. Kristin Muckian and Joey Miller. K-5 Sunday School starts at 9am. This week and next, we'll explore the Books of the Prophets. As part of the opening conversation, the children will hear a story from the Godly Play series about Jonah and The Whale. We have some wonderful props that will bring the story to life! Stations will …
- ORUCC Worship Resources for Sunday May 7thby Orchard Ridge UCCCelebrate New Life & Resurrection! Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources 05.07.2023 Fifth Sunday of Easter May 7th 9:00 am Sunday School for Children Java & Jesus for Adults (scroll down for more information on both 9 o’clock offerings) 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. Kate Mackey — JOY! Special Music: Handbell Choir Lay Liturgists: 5 members of …
- ORUCC-Phishing Emailsby Orchard Ridge UCCPhishing Activity The office has been receiving phishing emails today. If you receive an email from someone impersonating the church and asking for money for the church, please do not respond. If you are ever unsure about our communication with you please call 608-271-7212 or email us at [email protected] The church never asks for gift cards from people via emails. …
- ORUCC Welcomes 14 New Membersby Orchard Ridge UCCOrchard Ridge United Church of Christ Spiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice ORUCC Welcomes 14 New Members! Laura Conners writes: I am originally from extreme southeastern MN and grew up in a tiny town along the Mississippi River. I attended Concordia College’s Institute für Deutsche Studien in Bemidji, MN, and also the main campus of Concordia College in …
- ORUCC Java & Jesus, May 7th, 9 am (In-person or by Zoom)by Orchard Ridge UCCJava & Jesus Sunday, May 7th, 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! Please join us even if this is your first time! For this Sunday’s session, Java & Jesus participants are asked to watch and listen to a video of Nigerian author …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for May 4by Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Week at a Glance May 4 Family Game Night Friday, May 5 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friendship Hall Rachael Anderman See announcement below Saturday May 6, 2023 Meet & Greet Sessions with Kate See announcement below Sunday May 7, 2023 9:00 am Sunday School for Children 9:00 am Java & Jesus 10:00 …
- ORUCC Faithful Action for Justiceby Orchard Ridge UCCORUCC Justice Newsletter Faithful Action for Justice Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ May 2023 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, Palestinian Justice). Nobody can do everything. Saying yes to some things requires saying no to others. Our health …
- 5/4 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 to learn a drumming piece that will be showcased during service on May 21. This piece is pretty easy, so no need to note your commitment. We have plenty of time over the next …
- 5/7 Sunday Schoolby Orchard Ridge UCCNursery Care opens at 8:30am. Lily and Amalia are ready to play with your little one! K-5 Sunday School starts at 9am. This week, we will study the Books of Poetry. After practicing our skills in finding a bible verse, the children will have the opportunity to solve a cryptogram, write their own poem/psalm, and find a proverb in the sand. …
- ORUCC Candidating Weekend for Rev. Kate Mackeyby Orchard Ridge UCCSpecial Annoucement Candidating Weekend for Rev. Kate Mackey May 5-7, 2023 Rev. Kate Mackey has been recommended to us by our Pastoral Search Committee as the candidate for the Associate Pastor for Children, Youth & Families. Recently, we mailed a brochure to help you Meet Kate Mackey, which shares more about Kate, her ministry, and her family. Please join us for one …
- Report on white christian* nationalism classby Pam OliverBy Rev. Dr. David Anderman White christian nationalism is a hot topic right now – nationally and around ORUCC. Over 65 people participated in our nine-week class on white christian nationalism, including friends from five other congregations. Our main text was The 7 Deadly Sins of White Christian Nationalism: A Call to Action by Carter Heyward, supplemented by The Psychology …
- MAY COMPASSION OFFERING. LGBTQ+ Community Centerby Pam OliverOutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center has served the Madison area since 1973, providing community building, health and human services, and economic, social, and racial justice advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community and our allies. OutReach has staff advocates that offer peer support, information, and referral in three main areas: substance use and harm reduction, transgender services, and elder services (for those over …
- ORUCC Worship Resources for Sunday April 30thby Orchard Ridge UCCCelebrate New Life & Resurrection! Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources 04.30.2023 Forth Sunday of Easter April 30th 9:00 am Sunday School for Children 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. Jim Schleif, UCCI Executive Director Special Music: Tru Function & Children Lay Liturgist: Laura Conners Click here for printable bulletin Join our Worship virtually on YouTube any time after 10 …
- ORUCC – Drop off a meal for the Amburns?by Orchard Ridge UCCDrop off a meal for the Amburns? Lauren Amburn is assisting her father in Kentucky following his hip surgery. Bryce and his sons are on their own for a while. A couple of meals would be greatly appreciated. Please drop off a meal between 5:30 and 6:30 in containers that do not need to be returned to you. No gifts …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for April 27by Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Week at a Glance April 27 TONIGHT White Christian Nationalism Book Study Thursday April 27 7:00 pm Thurs. Zoom Only David Anderman Sunday April 30, 2023 9:00 am Sunday School for Children No Java & Jesus until May 7 10:00 am Worship (in-person and live streamed) Preaching: JimSchleif Lay Liturgist: Laura Conners Special …
- 4/30 Sunday School & Music Connectionsby Orchard Ridge UCCThe week we've been preparing for has arrived! This Sunday, we will gather at 9am in the Bridges Room. Once everyone has arrived, we will move to the sanctuary to rehearse our ukulele songs with TruFunction. We'll rehearse “When the Saints Go Marching In,” and “I Can See Clearly Now,” a few times and then likely move back to the Bridges …
- Attend Worker Justice Wisconsin’s Faith & Labor Breakfast on May 4?by Orchard Ridge UCCWorker Justice Wisconsin’s Faith and Labor Breakfast Thursday, May 4, 8-10 am at Christ Presbyterian Church 944 E Gorham St., Madison Because Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ is a sponsor-church of Worker Justice Wisconsin, we have been offered a few free tickets for WJW’s annual Faith and Labor Breakfast. John Leonard, Ken Pennings and Paulette Harder will be attending …
- ORUCC Candidating Weekend for Rev. Kate Mackeyby Orchard Ridge UCCSpecial Annoucement Candidating Weekend for Rev. Kate Mackey May 5-7, 2023 Rev. Kate Mackey has been recommended to us by our Pastoral Search Committee as the candidate for the Associate Pastor for Children, Youth & Families. Recently, we mailed a brochure to help you Meet Kate Mackey, which shares more about Kate, her ministry, and her family. The Candidating Weekend will …
- ORUCC Worship Resources for Sunday April 23rdby Orchard Ridge UCCHappy Eastertide! Christ is risen! Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources 04.23.2023 Third Sunday of Easter April 23rd 9:00 am Sunday School for Children Java & Jesus for Adults 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. Dr. Julia Burkey Special Music: ORUCC Choir Lay Liturgist: Ginny Moore Kruse Click here for printable bulletin Join our Worship virtually on YouTube any time …
- ORUCC Java & Jesus, April 23rd, 9 am (In-person or by Zoom)by Orchard Ridge UCCJava & Jesus Sunday, April 23rd, 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! Please join us even if this is your first time! During Java & Jesus, we will discuss some of the issues of racism and ways to respond to the problem. …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for April 20by Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Week at a Glance April 20 TODAY Wayfinding for Elders Thursday, April 20 4:00 pm – 5:15 Zoom (see below) Sunday April 23, 2023 9:00 am Sunday School for Children 9:00 am Java & Jesus 10:00 am Worship (in-person and live streamed) Preaching Lay Liturgist: Ginny Moore Kruse Special Music: Choir 11:00 am …
- 4/23 Music Connectionsby Orchard Ridge UCCThis Sunday, the children will move directly from Sunday School to Music Connections. K-5 families, I will assist with the transition since we are moving from the family labyrinth walk to music. Middle School Youth are invited to wait for me in Friendship Hall. Any middle schoolers participating in the “how to get to our blog” presentation are welcome to …
- ORUCC– Movie Group, Thursday, April 20by Orchard Ridge UCCCorrection: Movie Group is Happening Thursday Night……Disregard the Last Email that said it was cancelled…..that was last month…..Happy Wednesday–Julie Movie Group Thursday, April 20, 7:00 pm Movie Group April 20th, 7 p.m. Oakwood Village Hello Movie Fans, Movie Group returns to Oakwood Village on April 20 at 7:00 with the 2014 documentary “Message from Hiroshima” from Japanese film director …
- 4/23 – Family Labyrinth Walk During Sunday Schoolby Orchard Ridge UCCNursery Care opens at 8:30am. Antonia and Joey are ready to play with your little one! This Sunday, the children will participate in their final guided labyrinth walk of the programming year. Parents and caregivers, you are invited as well! Please consider joining us in the Bridges Room at 9am for a gathering conversation. Each family will have the opportunity to walk …
- ORUCC Worship Resources for Sunday April 16thby Orchard Ridge UCCHappy Easter! Christ is risen! Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ Sunday Worship Resources 04.16.2023 Second Sunday of Easter April 16th 9:00 am Sunday School for Children Java & Jesus for Adults 10:00 am Worship Sermon: Rev. Daniel Cooperrider Special Music: Piano Duets by Vicki Nonn & Bruce Gladstone Lay Liturgist: Doug Piper The Welcome of 11 New Members Click …
- ORUCC Java & Jesus, April 16th, 9 am (In-person or by Zoom)by Orchard Ridge UCCJava & Jesus Sunday, April 16th, 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! Please join us even if this is your first time! Please read ahead of time and come prepared to discuss the last chapter from The Last Week by Marcus Borg …
- ORUCC Weekly Announcements for April 13by Orchard Ridge UCCSpiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice Week at a Glance April 13 Sunday April 16, 2023 9:00 am Sunday School for Children 9:00 am Java & Jesus 10:00 am Worship (in-person and live streamed) Rev. Daniel Cooperrider Preaching Lay Liturgist: Doug Piper Special Music: Bruce & Vicki Duets 7 Deadly Sins Book Study Group Tuesday April 18 & Thursday …
- 4/16 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 to review our ukulele songs. Once we are warmed up, we will move to the upstairs Music Room to rehearse with TruFunction. After service, you will either find us there or back …
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