Aug 12 2008
Worship and Picnic at Westmoreland Park - Sunday August 24
On Sunday, August 24, we will worship at 10 a.m. at Westmoreland Park (4114 Tokay Blvd, just east of Midvale Blvd.) Worship will be followed by a picnic.
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Jun 19 2008
Associate Pastor For Congregational Ministry search approved
By a unanimous vote, the congregation approved a recommendation from the The Leadership Team to call a half time Associate Pastor for Congregational Ministry. Paul Hedges will be chairing the search committee. If you have interest in serving on this committee or would like to nominate someone, please contact John Lemke. The position description and qualifications are outlined in the proposal below.
Jun 11 2008
Summer Ministry at ORUCC
Worship, Food and Faith Potlucks, Drumming, Pontoon boat rides, Saturday morning retreat…
For details about these summer time opportunities, as well as worship themes, click
Jun 02 2008
The Best Teaching Ever
preached by Winton Boyd on June 1, 2008
Text: Matthew 7:24-28 (full text at bottom of post)
As a part of the Sermon on the Mount, this passage is core part of Matthew’s gospel. The words themselves are important, but the context in which they were preached is just as important. When the text says people were amazed at Jesus’ authority – it also points to a rising tension within the community that surrounded Jesus. The “official” authorities were increasingly concerned about Jesus, and there was a growing gap between how they viewed, explained, and lived out their faith AND how Jesus was calling his followers to live out their faith. Clearly, in Matthew’s gospel, this parable foreshadows much more complicated and difficult relations to come. Continue Reading »
Jun 01 2008
Meet Our New Members
The following people joined ORUCC on Sunday June 1: Continue Reading »
