Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ

preached by Winton Boyd on December 20:
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On January 3 we continue our “The Way of Pilgrimage” with The Journey Through Fear, using the story of the Magi from Matthew 2.

Music by Kythie Boyd and Ken Pennings & John Leonard

Epiphany Season series:

Hearts Breaking Open-A Pilgrimage of Compassion in a World of Need.

January 10 –Rev. Bryan Sirchio preaching and singing; Handbells playing
El Salvador Art Exhibit after worship

January 17 – Heart and Soul at 9 a.m. – Meatless Or Less Meat: Vegetarian Eating Is Good For Everyone

Worship at 10:00 a.m. Understanding Racism , (Rev. Ken Pennings and Rev. Everett D. Mitchell, Associate Director at Madison Urban Ministry preach a dialogue sermon), Senior Choir singing

El Salvador Art Exhibit after worship

January 24 – Worship led by our Green Team : Exploring Eco spirituality, Music with Tru Function

ENACT kick off presentation after worship led by Green Team

January 31 — Fostering a Faith that Responds to a World in Need (Panel of young adults), Senior Choir singing and Liturgical Dance

Annual Meeting after worship

February 7 — The Path To True Welcome: Why Open And Affirming Is Only One Step In A Long Journey (Boyd, Pennings, Martens trialogue sermon), Senior Choir singing

Tuesday, February 20 – Partygras pre-Lenten celebration

5:00 p.m.

Family Friendly Service featuring music, stories, and candlelight

Childcare provided

10:00 p.m

Traditional service of Lessons and Carols with Communion

featuring the music of John Stevens, our Senior Choir and the Young Adult singing of “Carol of the Bells”

“Carol of the Bells” singers can meet in room 12 at 9:30 p.m.

REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER, WORSHIP WILL BE HELD.  PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY.  IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT OUT TO CHURCH, WE’LL HOLD  YOU IN PRAYER NONETHELESS!

December 16, 2009

Two young children saw the twinkling lights on the trees in the sanctuary and opened their mouths in amazement. This is beautiful one girl said. Look what they did in the big church, a young boy screamed as he ran down the education hallway. Continue Reading »

preached by the Rev. Tammy Martens on December 6, 2009
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