ORUCC Worship Resources for Sunday October 29

Orchard Ridge

United Church of Christ

Sunday Worship Resources

October 29, 2023

9:00 am Prospective New Member Class – Anne Frank Room

10:00 am Worship with Indigenous Justice Fall Theme

Lay Liturgist: L Jennifer Hahn

Stewardship Testimony: Jim McNamara

Guided Meditation: Becky Baumbach

Preaching: Julia Burkey, “Ancestors”

11:15 am: Sermon Talk-Back – Alfred Swan Room

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For Children & Youth October 29th

Nursery Care opens at 8:30. Jade and Marie are ready to play with your little one!

Sunday School starts at 9 am. PreK-1 children are invited to sing with Julie in the William Johnson room from 9:00-9:15. After the music, Jill and Josie will guide them in the Parable of The Treasure.

The 2-5 grade classroom will continue their study of New Testament History. This week the children will experience Pentecost through a shared reading with accompanying movements. After the story, the children will work together to find bible verses and then freely work through stations that include decorating a candle, watercolors, and sand play. Diane and Jadyn will guide the children in their learning. 

This week we have Sunday School at 9:00 for youth 6th-high school. Susan Watson and Kristin Muckian will be our guides for Echo the Story. TRU Function practices 10:00-12:00. 

Next week (Nov. 5), we have a special Sunday coming up–instead of our regular Sunday school programming, all children and youth will be invited to take part in a Labyrinth walk and contemplative spiritual practice stations. This will be an awesome way to explore some new ways to engage with our spirituality using many senses and expressions (artistic, tactile, auditory, etc.). 

Thank you to those of you who signed up to be a Music Connections Volunteer! There are still opportunities to assist throughout the programming year. Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A5AB2B0-20231#/

Java & Jesus

takes a pause this Sunday

October 29

OCTOBER COMPASSION OFFERING

THE CROSSING Campus Ministry

THE CROSSING has spiritual roots in progressive Christianity. Its mission is to provide

an open, diverse, welcoming and faith-inclusive campus ministry at the University of

Wisconsin-Madison, where students can deepen their relationship with God, each other

and their sense of the world around them.

THE CROSSING encourages participants to interpret and apply the teachings of Jesus

within a social justice framework, while incorporating their own personal spiritual

reflections. This includes supporting the learning about justice from Christian and non-

Christian traditions, as well as being invested in cultural diversity in our programming

and worship gatherings.

THE CROSSING is committed to raising awareness about local and global human rights

concerns, promotes a service, compassion-oriented approach to life, inspires courage to

live as agents of peace, believes in environmental stewardship and justice, and affirms

gender equality, identity, and individual preference in human sexuality.

THE CROSSING welcomes all students and encourages them to collaborate on

meaningful and impactful activities. Small group gatherings are central in our

programming.

THE CROSSING programming is carried out in a casual and fun learning environment

where students set the agenda, lead actions and activities.

THE CROSSING is jointly funded by the United Church of Christ, The United Methodist

Church, and the American Baptist Churches, of Wisconsin.

 

Thank you in advance for your contribution.

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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: 

https://orucc.org/contribute/support/

Office Manager Julie Wombacher

Mon.-Thurs. 8:30am -12:00 pm

608-271-7212 or EMAIL

Senior Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Julia Burkey

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Associate Pastor: The Rev. Kate Mackey EMAIL

Associate Pastor: The Rev. Ken Pennings

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Children’s Education Coordinator & Music Director: Julie Mazer EMAIL



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