Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ

A new year of programming for Children and Adults begins soon.

We’re calling September 12 “Homecoming Sunday!”

Sunday School Orientation at 9 a.m.

Worship at 10 a.m. “Living Lightly, Not Tightly:  Stories of Faith Amidst Chaos”

Click here for a brochure of Fall offerings, worship themes and Sunday School Classes.

The High School youth went to Alamosa, Colorado and worked with a variety of local support groups.

Hard to tell, isn’t it? You’ve been a part of groups that met in homes, but not in this Home Group!

Next month, the Ministry of Adult Faith Formation is launching Home Groups, a series of six meetings in homes with 8-12 people, every other week, and we’re hoping that a Home Group is for YOU!

Here’s why we think a Home Group may be for you: Continue Reading »

On July 11, at a congregational meeting called by the The Leadership Team; the following motion was approved.

We authorize the Leadership Team to take the following steps:

• Sign a contract with Bauer and Raether Builders not to exceed $1,175,000 to renovate our building, incorporating all elements of the Option 2B design as contained in the construction documents completed by Strang Inc.

• Borrow up to $1,750,000 for a construction loan and up to $1,800,000 for a 15 year mortgage. The majority of the mortgage to be paid by 2016 from Capital Campaign funds and the balance to be paid over the remaining10 years (2016 to 2026) from the operating budget with the understanding that the Leadership Team will limit borrowing amounts to what is necessary and financially prudent.

• Use 10% of the Capital Campaign funds received for mission projects and charge the Ministry on Christian Witness and Service to devise a process for developing recommendations to the congregation.

Would you consider loaning the church money in order to save financing costs?  Please read this Informational Sheet

Questions and Answers – read more

By Winton Boyd

It was indeed exciting to announce after worship on Sunday that collectively, we have pledged over $1.5 million towards our Seeds for the Next Generation capital campaign (now at $1,510,720.40 with some pledges still coming in). Many of you worked hard to make this process work so smoothly and effectively.  It speaks of your love for the church.  As one of your pastors, I’m very grateful. Continue Reading »