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  • Worship Resources for Sunday, February 16, 2025
    by Orchard Ridge UCC



    Orchard Ridge

    United Church of Christ

    Sunday Worship Resources

    Sunday, February 16


    The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

    9:00 am Children and Youth Faith Formation


    10:00 am Worship

    Sermon: Rev. Michael Burch, Executive Director of The Crossing

    Lay Liturgist: Bruce Gladstone

    Musical Offerings: ORUCC Choir


    11:15 am – 12:15 pm Conversation about Being a Sanctuary Church

    Friendship Hall

    (see below)


    Click Here for Printable Bulletin

    Join our Worship virtually

    on YouTube any time after 10 am:

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    Immigration Justice Sanctuary Conversation:

    this Sunday February 16th, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm


    In June of 2017 our congregation passed a motion to become a Sanctuary Congregation with this wording:

     

    As a community of faith seeking to be spiritually alive, joyfully inclusive and committed to justice, and in solidarity with our undocumented brothers and sisters whose lives and families are being torn apart by our country’s immigration policies and enforcement actions, we of Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ declare ourselves to be a Sanctuary Congregation. We commit to engage in support, advocacy and service as best we are able to our immigrant neighbors, in collaboration with the interfaith community and the broader Dane Sanctuary network. Included in this commitment is the willingness to provide physical sanctuary as the need arises.

     

    These beautiful commitments were the result of a faith journey, with prayer and discernment. 

     

    Join after worship this Sunday (2/16/25) for a discussion facilitated by Pastor Julia about what immigration justice in Dane County might look like in a NEW era. Use THIS document to view the framework behind becoming a Sanctuary Congregation and come to learn about new ways immigration justice organizers are advising we provide hospitality for some of our most vulnerable neighbors. As a follow-up to our conversation this Sunday, on Sunday, March 2, 2025, the Dane Sanctuary Coalition will hold a Know Your Rights training at ORUCC with Immigration Attorney Grant Sovern of the Community Immigration Law Center (CILC). This training will provide legal information on what to say (or not say) if you are questioned by an agent from ICE.

    February Compassion Offering:

    The Crossing


    The Crossing is a transformative, creative, and welcoming justice centered campus ministry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Crossing provides a progressive Christian and multi-faith ministry that defines itself as a place where students come to “Belong – Explore – Advocate – Become.” Learn more about The Crossing at https://orucc.org/keeping-current/monthly-compassion-offering/

    Upcoming Sunday Morning Opportunities…

    Mark your calendars: there many special events offered both before and after worship!

    • February 16, 11:15 a.m. Immigration Justice “Sanctuary Church” Update (see above for more details)
    • February 23, 11:15 a.m. MOSES Information and Conversation
    • March 2, 9:00 a.m. Safe Sanctuary Refresher (Children/Youth Policy); 11:15 a.m. Immigration Justice “Know Your Rights” Training
    • March 9, 9:00 a.m. Lenten All-Ages Faith Formation 
    • March 14-16, All-Church Retreat (see below for more details)
    • March 23, 9:00 a.m. Newcomer’s Meet & Greet ; 11:15 a.m. Presentation on the January 2025 ORUCC Trip to the Border
    • March 30, 9:00 a.m. New Members Class 1st Session
    • April 6, 9:00 a.m. Children and Youth Ministry Update with Kate & Julie; 9:00 a.m. New Members Class 2nd Session
    • April 13, 9:00 a.m. Palm Sunday Intergenerational Faith Formation; 9:00 a.m. New Members Class 3rd Session
    • Easter Sunday, April 20, 6:00 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service followed by brunch; 10:00 Worship; 11:15 a.m. Children and Youth Easter Egg Hunt
    • April 27, 9:00 a.m. Care of Creation Mission Team Presents: “From Lawns to Life–Gardening with Native Plants” with Jeff Epping; 9:00 a.m. New Members Class 4th Session


    Java & Jesus will also return for adults’ faith formation in the Alfred Swan Room at the 9:00 hour on the following dates: February 23, March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, May 4, 11, 18 and 25.

    Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Julia Burkey EMAIL


    Associate Pastor: Rev. Kate Mackey EMAIL


    Associate Pastor: Rev. Ken Pennings EMAIL


    Director of Children’s Arts and Education: Julie Mazer EMAIL


    Office Manager George Decker

    608-271-7212 or EMAIL

    

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