Center Church ~ on the green ~ Weekly Podcast.: Recent Episodes
New Haven Ct ~ Rev. Richard DenUyl, Jr. ~ Music Director Karen Clute
A podcast for people who still believe in beauty and justice, gratitude and grace and the wonder of everyday life.
In this episode Rev. Richard takes a deep dive into the beauty and spirituality of Psalm 121.
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In this sermon Rev. Richard invites us to consider the angels speaking to us all.
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In this sermon Rev. Richard contrasts the difference between waiting impatiently and waiting expectantly.
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In this homily Rev. Richard speaks about how the power of praise can connect, forgive, unite with God and other people.
We are pleased to feature Soloist Stanley Battle singing two gospel songs.
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In this episode Rev. Richard considers our relationship to the two time zones we all live in.
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In this rousing Pentecost sermon Rev. Richard asked post covid 19 churches all over the world the same question God asked to the Prophet Ezekiel.
"O Church! Can you Live Again?"
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In this episode Rev Richard preaches on the theology of Mary Poppins and Jesus.
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Welcome to Palm Sunday at Center Church!
In this episode Rev. Richard reminds us that Jesus Palm Sunday processional was indeed a passion parade that challenged the politics and religion of the rulers of Jerusalem.
Soloist ~ Josh Taylor
Piano ~ Karen Clute
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In this episode Rev. Richard offers a whole new perspective on Forgiveness."
Soloist ~ Bel Zufferey
Piano ~ Karen Clute
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Does your life feel like it is falling apart?
If so, then you need to listen to this episode now.
Rev. Richard will give you a whole new way of dealing with disorder in your life.
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In this episode Rev. Richard speaks about the seasons of life as well as those irrational seasons, which are often times the results of human actions.
We are pleased to welcome back our full church choir for the academic season!
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Rev. Richard has just returned from three weeks on his sailboat.
In this episode, using sailing imagery, he reminds us to listen closely to Spirit's, "No!"in our lives, and how it can bring us new life and new beginnings.
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In this episode Rev. Richard preaches about the dynamic and mystical connection between Spirted communication and community.
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In this Memorial Sunday message Rev. Richard offers his thoughts on the wartime military phrase, "Wingman" and how it relates to our friends in the service as well as the victims and families of mass shootings.
In this service we welcome trumpeter Joseph Boughton. Joseph began playing trumpet at the age of 9. Moving from England at a young age, he pursued his musical endeavors at the Juilliard School Pre-College and obtained his Bachelor of Music degree from Cleveland institute of Music. Having studied with world renowned trumpet players from across the country, he continues his musical journey through freelancing and private teaching.
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In this Episode Nicholas Mignanelli delivers a fascinating message about our early Puritan Church and how the style of worship has changed over the last three hundred years.
Nicholas, who attends Center Church, is the Research & Instructional Services Librarian at the Lillian Goldman Law Library and a Lecturer in Legal Research at Yale Law School.
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In this Mother's Day episode Rev Richard preaches about a group of five women, who changed the history of the world via a "Conspiracy of Motherhood."
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In this episode Rev Richard makes the case that religion should always make room for reasonable doubt, and a religion that does not do this is a dehumanizing religion.
Opening music. "Now the Green Blade Rises." Ancient French carol
~ Center Church Choir
Closing music "I Woke up the Morning." African-American Spiritual
~Center Church Choir
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In this Easter message Rev. Richard points out that sometimes it is the most familiar sounds that draw us out of our dark tombs and raise us up.
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In this episode Rev. Richard reflects on why Jesus refereed to himself as "The Bread of Life."
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In this Episode Rev. Richard Talks about the relationship between Religion and Race, and how personal conversion should always be a catalyst for cultural conversion.
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In this Episode Rev. Richard challenges his listeners to venture into the wilderness of the soul.
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In this Episode Rev. Richard makes the case that what our world needs more than ever right now is a "Theology of Beauty." In fact, the salvation of our nations depends on it.
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In this episode Rev. Richard identifies the deep human need for Occupation and Vocation.
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In this Episode Rev. Richard considers how The Lord's Prayer is the saving grace of our souls and our society.
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**In this episode Rev. Richard offers his own personal formula on how to age gracefully.
This episode opens with the hymn tune I Need Thee Every Hour by Robert Lowry (1826-1899) and ends with a short organ voluntary by Simon Sechter (1788-1878).**
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In this podcast Rev. Richard highlights how Jesus dealt with rejection, how he did not let it crush his spirit, and how we can too!
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In this episode Rev. Richard celebrates what all weddings have in common!
This episode also features members of our choir singing “Lead Me, Lord” by S.S. Wesley, and an organ postlude based on “We Shall Overcome” that was composed by Adolphus Hailstork.
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This episode is in lieu of our live service on January 2, 2022.
Organ Music: Karen Clute
Recorder Music: Lawrence Zukof
Scripture reader: Foster Hall
Homily, prayer, benediction: Rev Richard
In this episode, Rev. Richard invites us to renew a sense of Wonder in ourselves and our relationships.
The music for this episode includes the traditional Christmas carols Angels from the Realms of Glory and We Three Kings. It also includes the less well-known, hauntingly beautiful Catalan folk song, Carol of the Birds. The traditional text for Carol of the Birds refers to little birds singing in wonder and awe at the Savior’s birth and with empathy and praise for his mother, Mary. The episode closes with a Pastorale by Domenico Zipoli (1688-1726), a Jesuit missionary who served in Argentina. Most pastorales invokes images of shepherds. Zipoli’s Pastorale hints instead of a regal parade of camels that came with the three kings to Bethlehem.
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In this Episode Rev. Richard offers a beautiful rendition of the Twenty-Third Pslam
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In this episode Rev Richard compares the billboards of the world with God's billboard.
Opening music" O Lord, Increase My Faith" by Orlando Gibbons, sung by Deborah Stephens, Dayna Drake, Larry Zukof and Stephen Carrabino.
Be sure to listen to the closing spiritual, "De Blin' Man Stood On De Road An' Cried" by Harry Burleigh and sung by Brittany Hebel.
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What do lightbulbs and biblical psalms have in common? Listen to this enlightening sermon by Rev. Richard to find out.
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