ORUCC Worship Resources for Palm Sunday April 2nd

Orchard Ridge
United Church of Christ
Palm Sunday Worship Resources
04.02.2023

Sunday, April 2nd
10:00 am
Worship
in-person & virtually
Sermon: Immigration Hospitality
By The Rev. Dr. Julia Burkey & Ruthanne Landsness
Special Music: ORUCC Choir
Lay Liturgist: Ruthanne Landsness
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Lenten Schedule of Services
April 2 Immigration Hospitality – Palm Sunday
April 6 Maundy Thursday Home Meals
April 7 Good Friday Service 7 pm

Easter 2023 Schedule April 9
6:30 am Sunrise service on the ORUCC Lawn with the three rituals of Burning Ashes of Regret, Communion and Renewal of Baptism, followed by homemade brunch.
10 am Make and take Easter crafts for children during service
10 am Easter Worship Service with Choirs
11 am Easter Egg Hunt for children of all ages

Java & Jesus takes a sacred pause for Holy Week on
4/2 Palm Sunday & 4/9 Easter Sunday

Programming for Children
April 2nd
Nursery Care:Nursery Care opens at 8:30am. Antonia and Amalia are ready to play with your little one!
K-5 Sunday School starts at 9am. This week, we continue our preparation for “The Mystery of Easter.” Using the “Faces of Easter” curriculum from Godly Play, we will view beautiful images of Jesus and hear stories about his birth, childhood, and how he grew to be a leader. Following the stories, the children will have time to explore sand, observe a variety of crosses, design their own cross, and complete a word search. We’ll close with a conversation about the last supper and communion. Paul Vash, Karen Jaehnig, and Sally Allen will guide the children in their learning. 
Looking ahead, there is no Sunday School programming on Easter Sunday. But, your family is invited to come at the 10am hour on 4/9 for “Make and Take Crafts.
Music Connections 10am This Palm Sunday, the children begin in church with you and then they are invited for a special Bell demo with Al and Deanna Blanchard! This was a big hit last time we did it. It is wonderful to introduce our children to the music and instruments of the church. The children will return to the Worship Hall for the end of service for communion.
Save The Date! April 30, the children are invited to play two songs with TruFunction! We’ll play one easy song and a harder song for those ready for a challenge. Those participating need to attend Music Connections at least twice in March and on April 16 and 23. Please note your family’s availability here: https://forms.gle/wwYAFBV5duPFJUpF8

April Compassion Offering
UCC CAMPS IN WISCONSIN
This month our compassion offering is for our UCC camps in Wisconsin. We are so fortunate to have 3 amazing camps, each in a different setting and each offering unique programs: Moon Beach in the North Woods, Daycholah on Green Lake and Cedar Valley in Washington County. 
 
Camps provide sacred places which enhance our spiritual lives. The experience of living with others builds stronger connections. Camps can nourish us, provide respite so we can return to our daily lives refreshed and ready to serve others. By spending times in the out-of-doors we better appreciate the gifts of creation and therefore are eager to care for the earth. 
 
Our UCC camps also offer many volunteer opportunities, whether it be work projects or assisting at a camp session like Camp AweSum for families touched by autism.
 
Our camps need our volunteer and financial support. Please click on the link below to learn more about our sacred sites.

You can make a donation by check, on the memo line, please write “compassion” and mail to ORUCC, 1501 Gilbert Road, Madison, WI 53711, or donate online from our website. The link is https://orucc.org/contribute/support/

Office Manager Julie Wombacher
Mon.-Thurs. 8:30am -12:30 pm
608-271-7212 or EMAIL
Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Julia Burkey
518-542-6915 EMAIL
Associate Pastor: Rev. Ken Pennings
608-556-2371 EMAIL
Children’s Education Coordinator & Music Director: Julie Mazer EMAIL

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