Headlines
The Orchard Church Brings Easter Sunday to the Grove
The Orchard: Easter in the Grove 2014 from The Orchard Oxford on Vimeo.
The Orchard was started in Oxford eight years ago and for the last five years they have hosted their Easter service in the Grove as a way to connect with our city. Lead Pastor Pat Ward, along with his wife Sarah, started the church at The Powerhouse in 2006 and since have kept in touch with the local community outside the church, including the art community of Oxford. The gallery onsite at The Orchard currently has three photographers from their churches display and is featured in this month’s Art Crawl.
Pat enjoys leading a community-based church and every year, they partner with The Wesley Foundation to bring an Easter Sunday service to the Grove at 10 a.m. In the past five years, they only got rained out one time. If it rains, they we will conduct regular services at their church’s location at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
“When you have something outside, people tend to feel a little more comfortable in joining our congregation,” Pat said. “I don’t like being inside much of these days when it’s this beautiful outside. The Grove is such a beautiful place. It’s at the heart of the city. We want to celebrate Easter with friends and neighbors and we feel like this a great way to do so.”
“We have our Easter Sunday service every year in the Grove. It’s been a great time to celebrate with our city,” Pat said. “A great time to celebrate in the Christian world — the best thing we have to celebrate and that’s the resurrection of Jesus. But also, it’s a way for us to invite people from all over the city to join with us.”
They will have a lot of music, a message, a special time for kids and give them a little goodie bag of some stuff for them to do on Easter Sunday and just enjoy the beautiful weather. Most years people will bring picnic lunches while everyone is lingering around after the service and Pat encourages everyone to do so. Pat also wants to encourage everyone to bring a chair, a blanket, friends, family and neighbors.
Pat has enjoyed doing this for the past five years, as it has allowed him to meet new friends and neighbors and hopes to carry this tradition on with his church.
“Come on out and join us,” Pat said. “It’s a great time in the Grove. It’s a good time to celebrate. If you’ve never been and joined us then it may be a fresh way to look at Easter, fresh way to celebrate with your family and our city. So come on out and join us.”
Brittany Bugg is a HottyToddy.com staff reporter and can be reached at brittany.bugg@hottytoddy.com.
| Sat, Aug 31 |  | vs Furman | W, 76-0 |
| Sat, Sep 7 |  | vs Middle Tennessee | W, 52-3 |
| Sat, Sep 14 |  | @ Wake Forest | W, 40-6 |
| Sat, Sep 21 |  | vs Georgia Southern | W, 52-13 |
| Sat, Sep 28 |  | vs Kentucky | L, 20-17 |
| Sat, Oct 5 |  | @ South Carolina | W, 27-3 |
| Sat, Oct 12 |  | vs LSU | L, 29-26 (2 OT) |
| Sat, Oct 26 |  | vs Oklahoma | W, 26-14 |
| Sat, Nov 2 |  | @ Arkansas | W, 63-35 |
| Sat, Nov 16 |  | vs Georgia | W, 28-10 |
| Sat, Nov 23 |  | @ Florida | L, 24-17 |
| Sat, Nov 30 |  | vs Mississippi State | 2:30 PM ABC |
Melisa
March 27, 2015 at 3:22 am
I create a leave a response each time I appreciate a article on a website or if I have something to contribute
to the conversation. Usually it is triggered by
the fire displayed in the article I looked at. And
after this article The Orchard Church Brings Easter Sunday
to the Grove | HottyToddy.com. I was actually excited
enough to post a thought 🙂 I do have a couple
of questions for you if it’s okay. Could it be just me or does it appear like a few of these comments come across as if they
are left by brain dead visitors? 😛 And, if you are posting at additional social sites,
I’d like to keep up with everything fresh you have to post.
Would you make a list the complete urls of your public sites
like your Facebook page, twitter feed, or linkedin profile?
Margie
March 27, 2015 at 3:33 am
whoah this weblog is great i like reading your articles.
Keep up the good work! You already know, a lot
of persons are looking around for this info, you can help them
greatly.
The Commission Machine Software
April 8, 2015 at 10:27 pm
Great article.
cablingjobs
April 11, 2015 at 5:23 pm
Even in backwoods and also small towns, those companies will have had some experience with a datacabling service provider.
Darell
April 13, 2015 at 12:57 am
It’s difficult to locate educated folks in thgis certain topic, nevertheless, you eem like you recognize exactly what
you’re chatting about. Many thanks!
my weeb site; bushnell hybrid pinseeker laser rangefinder (Darell)
3D Tv in 2015
April 20, 2015 at 1:24 am
Simply wish to say your article is as surprising. The clearness to your put up is just nice and i can assume you
are knowledgeable in this subject. Fine with your permission allow me to snatch your RSS feed to keep up
to date with imminent post. Thank you a million and please continue the gratifying
work.
Francine
April 22, 2015 at 2:45 pm
I’m glad I discovered your article. I would not
have made sense of this topic on my own. I’ve read
various other articles on this subject matter, but I was confused
till I read yours.
Unlock iPhone 6
April 24, 2015 at 6:09 am
Very worthwhile information!Perfect! just what I was looking for!
Investment management Vancouver
April 24, 2015 at 5:53 pm
I like this website so much, saved to bookmarks.
Donald
April 27, 2015 at 9:51 am
You must partake in a contest for amongst
the most effective blogs on the internet. I will
suggest this web site!
top canister vacuums for 2015
April 28, 2015 at 5:10 am
Thank you for any other magnificent post. Where else could anyone get that
kind of information in such a perfect means of writing?
I’ve a presentation next week, and I’m on the look for such info.
skin whitening forever cream
September 7, 2015 at 11:43 pm
This info is worth everyone’s attention. Where can I find out more?
green magma
December 29, 2015 at 5:39 am
Aw, this was an incredibly good post. Finding the time and actual effort to make a really good article… but what can I say… I
procrastinate a whole lot and don’t seem to get nearly anything
done.
monopattino offerte
December 5, 2016 at 5:36 am
What’s up, constantly i used to check website posts here
early in the break of day, for the reason that i love to gain knowledge of more and more.
barbecue elettrico
December 5, 2016 at 6:32 am
Quality articles is the key to interest the users to
go to see the web site, that’s what this web site is providing.
quadricottero prezzo
December 5, 2016 at 6:39 am
I’ve been exploring for a bit for any high-quality articles or blog posts in this sort of house .
Exploring in Yahoo I at last stumbled upon this web site.
Studying this info So i’m glad to exhibit that I have a very good
uncanny feeling I came upon exactly what I needed. I so much surely
will make certain to don?t put out of your mind this web site
and give it a look on a continuing basis.
sedia ergonomica prezzo
December 9, 2016 at 6:18 am
With havin so much written content do you ever run into any problems
of plagorism or copyright infringement? My site has a lot of completely unique content I’ve either authored myself or outsourced but
it seems a lot of it is popping it up all over the internet
without my permission. Do you know any techniques to help stop content
from being ripped off? I’d definitely appreciate it.
stampante portatile
December 10, 2016 at 6:57 am
I’m amazed, I must say. Seldom do I encounter a blog that’s
both equally educative and interesting, and without a doubt,
you have hit the nail on the head. The problem is an issue that not enough folks
are speaking intelligently about. I am very happy I found this in my search for something concerning this.