Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ

Preached on April 27, 2008 by Winton Boyd
Acts 17:22-31; John 14:15-21

Lest we think that our religious pluralism is a new phenomenon, this story from the life of Paul reminds us that from the beginning – the people following Jesus have always been relationship with those following other religions, ideologies, and philosophies of life. While much of the church’s efforts to convert others to Christianity has been disrespectful and violent; and while much of it runs completely counter to our own sensibilities –this lectionary story from Acts may be able to speak to us about how to live as authentically Christian in a religiously plural world. Continue Reading »

Preached by Ree Hale on April 20, 2008

Genesis 1:1-2, 26-28; Acts 2: 42-47
Genesis 1: 26-28
God created human beings; he created them godlike, reflecting God’s nature.
He created them male and female. God blessed them: “Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take Charge!”
(We did a lot of that, we did our best to prosper, we reproduced, we filled the earth and took charge.) Earth now is a crowded place, and it is getting more crowded all the time. Continue Reading »

By Bobbi Dumas

From Hearstone, a publication of Habitat for Humanity Dane County, Spring 2008 edition

The words are elegant and inspiring. Words like love, joy or spirit, swirled creatively in wire, set for hanging on a wall or displaying on a coffee table. Continue Reading »

Join us for a potluck and games. Childcare for children through 5th grade-ish will be available. After supper, Parents will gather for a time of community building and reflecting on the book In the Midst of Chaos (Looking at Editor’s Forward, Preface, chapters 1 and 2). You don’t have to have read the book to come and be a part of the discussion! Continue Reading »

The youth (all 18 of you) will begin viewing some of the documentary When the Levees Broke by Spike Lee during Sunday School. However, all youth are invited to come and watch. We will also spend some time doing community building, and getting to know one another better during this time. We will spend April 20, April 27, May 11, and June 8 during Sunday School preparing ourselves for our trip. And for those who are not able to participate in the trip, you will enjoy being a part of this as well. Chaperones are also invited to attend.