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- Worship Resources for February 15, 2026
Orchard Ridge
United Church of Christ
Sunday Worship Resources
Sunday, February 15
Transfiguration Sunday
9:00 am: Building Blocks for Faithful Living class (see below)
9:00 am: Faith Formation for Children & Youth
10:00 am – Worship
Point Pastor and Sermon: Julia Burkey
Lay Liturgist: Joyce Waldorf
Musical Offerings: ORUCC Choir
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February Compassion Offering:
La Casa de la Misericordia
La Casa de la Misericordia is a welcome center in Nogales, Mexico. Prior to changes in immigration policy on January 21, 2026, “La Casa” provided a safe home for single women and women with children who were waiting, with papers, to come legally to the United States. Now it also offers a home for women and children who have been deported from the United States to Mexico.
A visit to “La Casa” is like finding joy in the midst of tragedy. A number of us had that experience as part of the ORUCC immigration immersion trip last January. The grounds of La Casa include a playground, an accredited school, legal services, a dormitory, and eating facilities. Our funds will help sustain and expand this life-giving setting to young women and children across the border.
For more information, please view this greeting to you. https://photos.app.goo.gl/bp5gkikSPcywj1WL7
Fifth “Building Blocks for Faithful Living” class this Sunday, February 15th
A seven-week class at 9 am on Sunday mornings in the Swan Room from January 18th through March 1st, 2026, led by David Anderman.
We will take an introductory look at a variety of spiritual experiences, both individual and in community, at theological reflections that grow out of them, and at how these experiences and ideas can guide us in faithful living in community and in our world (i.e. the justice implications). And since spiritual experiences, theological reflections, and faithful living are mutually interactive and feed on each other, we will look at how faith is dynamic and changing over time and place.
Since this class is introductory, preparation will be minimal. Bring yourself, your experiences, and your insights and questions. David will write a one or two page non-technical document to help focus each session. At the end of the class, you will have explored some basic building blocks for faithful living, and will have a beginning sense of how they may fit together.
Session 5 – February 15th
What are the contemporary ways we see around us of distortions or exploitations of faith traditions, sacred texts, and religious institutions? How do we react to them?
A handout with more details for each session is available at church in the Crossroads. Please email David at [email protected] if you are interested or wish further information.
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
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