Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ
Spiritually Alive, Joyfully Inclusive, Committed to Justice
The following is a written copy of the plenary talk given by Professor John Ikerd at the recent ORUCC sponsored “Food, Faith and Earth Day Celebration” The celebration of Earth Day should serve as a reminder that all living and nonliving things, including we humans, are part of the same matter and the same energy [...]
“The Stories of our Lives” edited and produced by Cheryl Diermyer and Pat Fellows and presented on April 26, 2009 From September 2008 through February 2009, we had an 18-week sermon series titled “Packing our Biblical Backpack: The Essential Stories.” It was a journey through the 18 most important stories of the Bible. “The Stories [...]
The world says, “mind your own business,” and Jesus says, “There is no such thing as your own business.” The world says, “Follow the wisest course and be a success,” and Jesus says, “Follow me and be crucified. “The world says, Drive carefully—the life you save may be your own.” Jesus says, “Whoever would save [...]
Fast from taking yourself so seriously.
Feast on the spontaneous joy of life lived well.
The Joy in me greets the Joy in you.
Beginning February 22- A new Lenten devotional series titled The Christ in Me Greets the Christ in You. This innovative devotional will feature pictures and quotes that will help us find the sacred in all of life.
Many are convinced that the correct pronunciation is an attempt to replicate and imitate the very sound in inhalation and exhalation. Therefore, the one thing we do at every moment is say the name of God.
