Please join us for a service honoring how Brad inspired us. Friday, March 19, at 7:00 pm on Zoom. Family members and friends will speak during the service and the chat feature will be opened to allow everyone to share their memories of how this special man inspired them. At the close of the service, […]
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Remembering Tom Joldersma
Tom Joldersma died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on August 11, 2020. He endured, with grace, Parkinson’s Disease for 14 years and Lewy Body Dementia for five. Tom was born on June 10, 1940, the second of six children born to Gary and Agnes (Zwier) Joldersma in Holland, Michigan. Graduating from Calvin College […]
Celebration of Life for Riley McLaughlin
On Saturday, November 23, 2024, the family and friends of Riley McLaughlin were welcomed for a Celebration of Life service at 2:00 PM, both onsite in the OUUC Sanctuary and on Zoom. A reception followed for those onsite. Riley’s online obituary can be found here. You are invited to share stories as “Tributes” on that […]
Gather, Grow, & Guide
From Your OUUC Stewardship Team You are cordially invited to attend a Gather, Grow, & Guide Session in support of OUUC. We will gather in the homes of fellow congregation members for light refreshments and meaningful conversations about what OUUC means to each of us. During these small group sessions, we’ll share stories, build connections, and deepen […]
Sabbatical of Rev Mary Gear 2024
About the Sabbatical The Rev. Mary Gear will be taking a sabbatical from June 16 to October 31, 2024. Sabbaticals are a vital and necessary element of healthy long-term ministries. Rev. Mary’s employment contract with OUUC clearly defines the frequency, length and purpose of sabbaticals as part of her overall compensation package, however, it is […]
