Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ

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Children and youth Tuesday Night Together
6:00 p.m. December 1: Featuring Homemade Soup!
Nani Agbeli (our friend from Ghana) will be leading children/youth in games and drumming 6:30-7:45. All youth 2nd-7th grade are invited to this night of fun. Come for homemade soup at 6:00 p.m.

All ages – Caroling, Cider and Cocoa
4-6 p.m. on Sunday, December 6th
We’ll gather at the home of Mike and Ann Kehl, do some neighborhood caroling and come back for treats and cocoa or cider. All ages and musical abilities are welcome!!

Engaging Wonder: Advent Half-Day Retreat
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday morning, December 12 at the Hospice Center
Gather with others from ORUCC and Madison Mennonite for a quiet break in the midst of Advent. Retreat cost is $15 and includes lunch. RSVP to winton@orucc.org

Youth Caroling and White Elephant Exchange
December 12, 3-6 p.m.
High School Youth will meet at church to go caroling, then return to church for a white elephant gift exchange and supper. Be creative with the white elephant gift you bring—the goal is not to spend any money for this gift! But if you are lacking in white elephant creativity, please don’t spend more than $5.00 on a gift.

Labyrinth Meditation Walks
December 16-21.
We’ll have a labyrinth in our Friendship Hall, open for walking, prayer, meditation. There will be both guided and open times.

Longest Night Service
December 21 at 7:00 p.m.
This is a service for those of us living through dark times for any reason. We’ll note the longest night of the year and our hope for emerging light with prayers, readings, silence and the music of Taize; the Labyrinth will be open as well.

Christmas Eve Services: Welcoming the Light of God

5:00 p.m.

Music with our children, TRU Function

Carols, Christmas Story retelling, and family friendly

Candlelight service

10:00 p.m.

Traditional Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols with Communion

Music with Senior Choir and John Stevens and Alumni Choir