Worship resources for this week
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- Worship Resources for January 4, 2026
Orchard Ridge
United Church of Christ
Sunday Worship Resources
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Epiphany Sunday
9:00 am: Decolonizing Palestine Study Group, Swan Room (see below)
9:00 am: Intergenerational Faith Formation
*Parents Together Group rescheduled for 1/11
10:00 am – Worship
Point Pastor and Sermon: Ken Pennings
Lay Liturgist: Diane Jungblut
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
11:00 am – Epiphany Breads of the Nations in Friendship Hall
Baked and Served by Mama John
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January Compassion Offering:
The Sewing Machine Project
The Sewing Machine Project (SMP) is a grassroots nonprofit based in Madison, Wisconsin. Since its founding in 2005, SMP has collected and distributed nearly 5,000 sewing machines to individuals and organizations locally, nationally, and internationally. In Madison, SMP partners with community centers to provide sewing machines and instruction and collaborates with local libraries to offer free mending services. Beyond Wisconsin, SMP supports nonprofits that use sewing as a practical path toward stability and self-reliance. By sharing tools, skills, and time, The Sewing Machine Project helps build connection, dignity, and community—one stitch at a time.
For more information on SMP, please view this video.
Book Study:
Decolonizing Palestine –
The Land, The People, The Bible
by Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb
Sunday, January 4, 9:00 am, Alfred Swan Room and via Zoom (final session)
Join Rev. Diane Dulin for a discussion of Mitri Raheb’s latest book. The book is inspiring, and is sure to generate fascinating discussion. Discussion will focus on: Biblical concepts and implications of being ‘chosen’ by God; theologies of Christian Zionism; and ongoing colonialism in Palestine. The book is available as a paperback and audiobook. Madison Public Library has three copies. For more information: Mitri Raheb book study.
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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