Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ

Wednesday, May 14 - WI
7pm - Public Address, First United Methodist Church, 203 Wisconsin Av, Madison, WI. For more information http://www.pilgrimsofibillin.org/

You are invited to hear Michael Dowd speak about his new book: Thank God for Evolution: How the Marriage of Science and Religion Will Transform Your Life and Our World at Covenant Presbyterian Church (326 S. Segoe Rd) at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7. All are welcome.

9 a.m.
Java and Jesus continues with Parker Palmer using the DVD “Circles of Trust” - a reading from A Hidden Wholeness is available from Winton Boyd
Heart and Soul continues Living with Illness - led by Ann Kehl and Dave Allen)
Sunday School for Children infant through 5th grade

10 a.m. Worship

“A Sacred Conversation about Race” (Winton Boyd preaching)
Senior Choir and Handbell Choir

Music Appreciation Sunday

Bible class for grades 2-6, Craft hour for younger children

Sunday School for Middle and High School

Next Sunday - May 18th

Confirmation Sunday

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 »

written by Phil Haslanger, Associate Pastor at Memorial UCC in Fitchburg and online columnist for www.madison.com

Pastor’s note: Several in our congregation went to hear Marcus Borg speak at First United Methodist’s David Lyons Lecture series on Saturday, April 26. Much of this report below was also shared at the lecture. We have just concluded a 4 week discussion of Borg’s ideas in our Java and Jesus class. If you would like to read some of that material, please contact Winton Boyd. Continue Reading »