Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ

Tru Function, our high school band that plays in worship once a month will close their school year by playing in worship on Sunday, June 1 (at 10:00 a.m.). After worship, they will offer a mini concert featuring many of the band’s favorite pieces.

This Sunday, May 11 at 10:00 in worship

The Rev. Winton Boyd’s sermon will be “A Sacred Conversation on Race”.  The national denomination, the United Church of Christ, has invited church’s to address the issue of race this month.  Winton’s sermon and other resources will be posted on Sunday immediately following church.

In addition, we will take time to acknowledge and thank our music directors who have worked so hard over the course of the year.  A reception will be held in the Friendship Hall immediately following worship.

Vicki Nonn - Service Musician and Senior Choir Accompanist

Bruce Gladstone - Interim Senior Choir Director

Vance Nelson - Handbell Director

John Pray - Tru Function Director

The Landscape Mission Team offers a hearty THANK YOU to all of those who participated in Worship and Work Sunday on May 4. Continue Reading »

Join us for a potluck and games. Childcare for children through 5th grade-ish will be available. After supper, Parents will gather for a time of community building and reflecting on the book In the Midst of Chaos (Looking at Editor’s Forward, Preface, chapters 1 and 2). You don’t have to have read the book to come and be a part of the discussion! Continue Reading »

Participants in the “Simply Enough” discussion and The Ministry of Christian Witness and Service

Are you trying to simplify your life and have less stuff to deal with? Do you ever buy something because it is such a good deal but then realize you don’t really need it? Will you soon receive a check from the government that you are asked to spend to try to stimulate the economy?

Then read this. Continue Reading »