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Ephesians 2:11-14, 19-22
This Sunday July 19th we are continuing with our 4 part series on "Why UCC.?" What brings us together, as the UCC? What do we care about, passionately? What do we share with other churches . . . and what makes us unique and different from others? -Rev. Andy Schwiebert
At the National UCC Coalition dinner two weeks ago in Cleveland Rodney Walker, a UCC layperson from the Dallas area, asked if we were vulnerable to "spiritual obesity" - taking God's Word and not doing anything with it! This is an engaging and challenging way to address a long time concern of our Christian faith - how do we live up to God's command to love ourselves and our neighbor? Are we able to walk the talk given all the stress and busy-ness of our lives? Do we find our faith have any affect on our choices and practices in our daily lives? -Rev. John H. Pomeroy
We will reflect on the story of the execution of John the Baptist by Herod, and then remember some of the ways our denomination has played the role of the prophetic challenge to our society's status quo over the years. -Rev. Andy Schwiebert
Led by Rev. Willetta Helene, will focus on the mission of "The Soldiers Project," a group of volunteer mental health professionals who have answered the call of "serving those who have served." Today's returning veterans are being welcomed home and even report being stopped on the streets and thanked for their service to our country, but there are many opportunities beyond a verbal expression of gratitude to help them readjust to civilian life. We all have a responsibility and our individual "Call' to contribute to "serve those who have served."
AJ preaching today on a strong foundation...and more. "For God's Sake Do Something! Mt. 7:21-29
You ARE salt and light!" is our theme, with Andy preaching and Beau and Desiree leading music. Join us!
We'll spend time with this Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5), and ask ourselves what it means to be blessed. Andy is preaching and Beau and Desiree are leading music.
"new beginnings (part 3 of 3): finding rest" is our theme at 1PM tomorrow, with Andy preaching and Beau and Desiree leading music. Yeah, you may have taken on new exercise and diet-related resolutions, but have you considered rest as a resolution for 2014?
"New Beginnings (part 2 of 3): Exercise and Health" is the theme of our worship today at 1PM, with Andy preaching and Beau and Desiree leading music. This series is meant to encourage and inspire you in your new year resolutions around your eating, health and wellness. Join us!
"New Beginnings (part 1 of 3): Healthy Eating" is our theme for worship tomorrow at 1, with Andy preaching and Beau and Desiree leading worship. Join us!
...The work of Christmas begins, to find the lost and lonely, to heal the broken hearted.
"Spend Less" is our theme for worship this Sunday at 1PM, with Andy preaching and Beau and Desiree leading music.
"Worship in the in-between places," reflecting on the first Sunday of Advent (preparing for Christmas) and Mary's song (Luke 1:46-55) - Led by AJ Bush
When things don't go your way... is our theme this Sunday with Jake preaching. we'll be reading the story of the prodigal son from the perspective of the older brother. Join us!
"Iʻll scratch your back… period." is the theme for this Sunday, as we reflect on the challenge to help those who canʻt return the favor from Luke 14:1 & 7-14. Andy is preaching.
what do you envision for your life in the near and distant future? Usually, we must step out on faith to get there. Remember this moment in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade? The theme"Faith in your vision," reading Hebrews 11:1-16: "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen..."
"What's in your barn?" is our theme, as we explore the tension between our tendency to accumulate/ & hoard... and the call to trust in God's provision into an unknowable future. We'll read Luke 12: 13-21 (the parable of the rich fool), with Andy preaching.
Andy Schwiebert Preaches on the scripture of Acts 2: 1-8 & 11-21 for this Sunday of Pentecost