Worship resources for this week

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  • Worship Resources for Sunday, March 30, 2025
    by Orchard Ridge UCC



    Orchard Ridge

    United Church of Christ

    Sunday Worship Resources

    “Lost & Found” by Lisle Gwynn Garrity (inspired by Luke 15:1-7)/ A Sanctified Art LLC/ sanctifiedart.org

    Sunday, March 30


    The Fourth Sunday in Lent

    There will be no children or youth faith formation or Music Connections (Spring Break)


    9:00 am Java & Jesus for Adults, facilitated by Peg Knueve

    Alfred Swan Room


    9:00 a.m. New Members Class 1st Session


    10:00 am Worship

    Sermon: Julia Burkey

    Lay Liturgist: Mary Bucknell

    Musical Offerings: Bruce Gladstone and Vicki Nonn


    12:00 – 2:00 pm Welcome Quilt Open House

    (see below)


    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

    after 10 am if you have opened it before

    Java & Jesus

    Sunday, March 30th, 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!

    Join us even if this is your first time!


    Please read ahead of time and come prepared to discuss a short article by Jane Jeffries writing for The Odd Christian.


    Click here for the reading

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    Click here to join the Zoom discussion


    Or paste the following into your browser:  

    us02web.zoom.us/j/82770860427?pwd=d3brshq8rhaSf2LAQId0eFG6SRepan.1


    Or phone in 1-312-626-6799

    Meeting ID: 827 7086 0427

    Passcode: 424028


    If you have difficulty accessing the Zoom discussion,

    phone Ken Pennings at 608-556-2371

    March Compassion Offering:

    The Community Immigration Law Center (CILC)


    The Community Immigration Law Center (CILC) provides pro bono representation for immigrants facing deportation. CILC is frequently the last line of defense for people who are in need of information and representation in our legal system. The five lawyers and paralegal of CILC are housed at Christ Presbyterian Church in Madison.


    With representation such as that of a CILC attorney, a person’s chance of success in immigration court increases dramatically. CILC provides both formal representation of clients plus a weekly asylum clinic. The latter provides information that helps many more people to navigate the judicial process. CILC also hosts an immigration consultation clinic twice a month for anyone in the community with immigration-related questions. CILC coordinates with agencies at the local, state, and national level to support immigrant families in our community and beyond.  


    Thank you in advance for your contribution.

    Upcoming Sunday Morning Opportunities…

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

    • March 30, 9:00 a.m. New Members Class 1st Session; 12 noon Welcome Quilt Open House
    • 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: Gardening with Native Plants, with Jeff Epping; 9:00 a.m. New Members Class 4th Session; and also 11:15 am Presentation by members of the 2025 ORUCC Border Immersion Trip.


    Java & Jesus adult faith formation will be in the Alfred Swan Room at the 9:00 hour on the following dates: March 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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