Worship Resources for Sunday, March 16, 2025

Orchard Ridge

United Church of Christ

Sunday Worship Resources

“Mary & Martha” by Lauren Wright Pittman (inspired by Luke 10:38-42)/ A Sanctified Art LLC/ sanctifiedart.org

Sunday, March 16

The Second Sunday in Lent

Due to the All-Church Retreat this weekend, there will be no children or youth faith formation on Sunday, but Nursery Care is available, and Music Connections and TRU Function will still meet.

9:00 am Java & Jesus, facilitated by Jeanne Moberly

10:00 am Worship

Sermon: Ken Pennings

Lay Liturgist: Bruce Gladstone

Musical Offerings: ORUCC Choir

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Java & Jesus

Sunday, March 16th, at 9 am

Attend in-person at the church in the

Alfred Swan Room, or attend remotely

by Zoom

Jeanne Moberly facilitating

All are welcome!

Join us even if this is your first time!

Please read ahead of time and come prepared to discuss

a few short readings assembled by Jeanne Moberly.



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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 14-16, All-Church Retreat (see below for more details)
  • March 23, 9:00 a.m. Newcomer’s Meet & Greet ; 11:15 a.m. Presentation on the January 2025 ORUCC Trip to the Border
  • March 30, 9:00 a.m. New Members Class 1st Session
  • 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: “From Lawns to Life–Gardening with Native Plants” with Jeff Epping; 9:00 a.m. New Members Class 4th Session

Java & Jesus will also return for adults’ faith formation in the Alfred Swan Room at the 9:00 hour on the following dates: March 16, 23, 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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