Jan
21
2010
Our class was rescheduled (due to weather) to Tuesday, 2/23. At that gathering, the group will decide with Vicki May whether to meet for a second session.
Did you know that one in five Americans will experience depression during their lifetime? Chances are you have friends, family members, or co workers who have experienced or are experiencing some form of depression.
Vicki May, LCSW, a psychotherapist and a member of ORUCC, will lead this discussion. All are welcome.
Please email winton@orucc.org if you are interested in participating.
Nov
29
2009
Our advent devotional this year is ADVENT REFLECTIONS, assembled by the Wisconsin United Methodist Federation for Social Action. click here for a pdf, or pick up a hard copy at the church.
The reading for Tuesday, December 1: Continue Reading »
Nov
13
2009
The Leadership Team has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, December 13 immediately following worship to act on the following motion:
The Leadership Team unanimously and enthusiastically recommends to the congregation Option 2B as the goal of our facility improvements; and recommends to the congregation the retaining of Havey and Associates to guide us in conducting this capital campaign to raise the necessary funds.
Full Congregational Meeting Packet (PDF)
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Nov
02
2009
The Leadership Team has been busy! We continue to be excited as we hear from the FIT team about proposed plans to update and reconfigure our space to better meet the needs identified by the results of the Next Generation Initiative. We have also examined the proposals by two companies who would like to advise us as we run a Capital Funds Campaign. We will bring our recommendations to the congregations in the near future.
We’ve done other things also! We were pleased to accept Mission and Goal statements from both Winton Boyd and Tammy Martens. They both have great plans for working with our congregation and with our outreach efforts. Ken is developing his statement and will present it soon.
The congregation continues to be active also. It seems like there is extra focused energy everywhere! Ongoing programs like Over 55, the music groups, quilters, mission trips for both adults and youth, Christian education for all ages and more continue with renewed energy. And, a quick look back on my part remembers these new starts in 2009: the Community Garden, the Farmers’ Market, Habitat for Humanity’s condo on Russett Road, an additional classroom for our children’s Sunday School, an expanded music program for the children, seasonal retreats, movie discussion group meetings, the meditation room, the Urban Immersion Experience for adults, a Liturgical Arts Mission Team, Tuesday evening sessions and Liturgical Dance. I’ve probably omitted things, so add to this list as you reflect on the past year!
Yes, we’re growing. Our membership is increasing, and our enthusiasm and dedication is creating many more ways “to walk in the ways of God, known or to be made known to us.”
Peace
