Covid-19 Update – The Orchard Community

Due to COVID-19 gathering restrictions, The Orchard Community will not be having physical gatherings at this time. Please join us for our weekly online experience every Sunday at 10:00AM.

Hey Orchard friends! Tomorrow morning at 11am we’ll be meeting IN-PERSON at Society 57 for our monthly Second Sunday gathering. We’ll be continuing our series “Beyond Words” and can’t wait to share it with you. See you soon!
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Episode 1 of “Beyond Words: James’ Perspective

Episode 1 of “Beyond Words: James’ Perspective on Actionable Faith” is now live at OrchardConversations.com and on our Facebook/Meta page.

Join us for “Beyond Words: James’ Perspective on Actionable Faith,” a five-week teaching series exploring the practical wisdom of the Book of James. Each week, we’ll walk through one of the five chapters, focusing on the vital importance of living out our faith rather than merely believing it in our heads or talking about it. Through themes of actionable faith, radical inclusivity, and the transformative power of our words, we will embrace an embodied spirituality. Together, we will engage in meaningful discussions and activities that inspire humility, curiosity, and a deeper connection with our community. Let’s journey beyond words and embody a faith that transforms and renews.

@benjamin_jay_thomas reminding us that every exper

@benjamin_jay_thomas reminding us that every experience of the holy is always grounded in the body.

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This coming Sunday, June 9th, we will gather with

This coming Sunday, June 9th, we will gather with other local congregations to share the love and welcome of our faith communities with our city. Join us for a PRIDE Celebration hosted by New England Congregational Church (406 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL). Following the gathering stick around for the annual PRIDE parade Downtown Aurora!

* 8:30-10:00am - “Pride Cakes” pancake breakfast at NECC, Friendship Hall (cooked and served by Wesley UMC)
* 10:00-10:30am - Combined Community Worship Service, NECC Sanctuary
* 10:30-10:40am - Gather near the Hawthorne Door/Main Parking lot area.
* All of us can walk down to the Parade staging area together as a group.
* The parade steps off at Noon – Don’t miss this day of LOVE!

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This past weekend we dove into the phrase “God n

This past weekend we dove into the phrase “God never gives you more than you can handle”. What are some sayings that have impacted you, positively or negatively, that might be due for some deeper thought?
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This week, we begin a new series, “The Bible Say

This week, we begin a new series, “The Bible Says So?”, where we examine conventional wisdom often assumed to be biblical truth. Join us as we explore the statement “Got never gives you more than you can handle,” uncovering it’s origins, truths, potential harms, and the deeper hope we find in community and God’s support.
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