Feb
10
2010

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
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

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 31 — Fostering a Faith that Responds to a World in Need (Panel of young adults), Senior Choir singing and Liturgical Dance
Annual Meeting after worship
February 7 — The 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

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

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 »