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An Open and Affirming Congregation

Feb 10 2010

Tammy’s Time

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February 10, 2010

As I was walking our children to school today, Lily (our 6 year old) was asking me about spring. “Mom, when is spring coming?” “When will it get here?” I wish I could have told her that spring will be here tomorrow. How we are both anxious for spring to come! Continue Reading »

Feb 09 2010

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February 14, 2010

9:00 a.m.

Sunday school for children through 7th grade

Java and Jesus discusses “the Book of Hours”

coffee and meditation room also available

10:00 a.m.

Risk and Anxiety in the Life of a Faith Community

Rev. Winton Boyd preaching

Music by Handbells

If you’d like to read the 2009 ORUCC Annual Report here’s your chance!

Dec 27 2009

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

Annual Meeting after worship

February 7The 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

Dec 19 2009

Christmas Eve Worship

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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!

Dec 15 2009

A Boydseye View

Published by ORUCC under Blogroll, Pastoral Columns

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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 »

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