Holland UCC: Recent Episodes

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Opening the mind. Engaging the heart. Holland UCC is a community of faith in Holland, MI: progressive, engaging, inclusive. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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A thought-provoking panel discussion with panelists Debra Reinstra, Emily Ulmer, and Steve Bouma-Prediger. Moderated by John Puttrich of 8th Day Farms. They share insights on the climate crisis, practical steps for meaningful change, and ways to foster hope in the face of environmental challenges.

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A presentation by Jim Holub of Vilicus LLC on large-scale organic farming, presented on March 2, 2025.

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A sermon on Luke 4:21-30, by Rev. Bryan Berghoef, given February 2, 2025.

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A sermon on Luke 4:12-21, by Rev. Bryan Berghoef. January 26, 2025.

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The church has often been a very unsafe and unwelcoming place for divorced folks and people considering divorce. We take a look at Jesus' words on the matter.

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On Epiphany Sunday, Pastor Bryan preaches on the journey of the wise men which culminated in "overwhelming joy."

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A Pentecost sermon by Rev. Bryan Berghoef

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A sermon Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch in Acts 8 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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Sermon by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A sermon on Hagar, based on Genesis 16, by Rev. Bryan Berghoef, on Mothers' Day.

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A panel discussion between Dr. Fred Johnson, Christy Berghoef, Sarah Leach and Rev. Dr. Jared Cramer. Moderated by Stan Greene.Event co-sponsored by Hope Church, Douglas UCC, First United Methodist Church of Holland, St. John's Episcopal Church of Grand Haven, Still Processing, and Vote Common Good West Michigan.Organized by the Holland UCC Justice Action Team.

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A sermon on Matthew 15:21-28 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef. Recorded August 20, 2023.

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A sermon on Matthew 14:13-21 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef. Recorded August 13, 2023.

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A sermon on Matthew 13:31-34, 44-52 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A sermon on Matthew 13:26-30 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A sermon on Jesus' invitation to rest by Stephanie Rodriguez.

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A sermon by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A Pride Sunday sermon by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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Reflections on what we mean by "The Gospel." Sermon by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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Wisdom via Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney, as shared by Pastor Bryan.

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A Trinity Sunday message on Matthew 28:16-20 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A Pentecost sermon by Stephanie Rodriguez.

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A sermon on John 17:1-11 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A sermon on John 14:15-21 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A sermon on John 14:1-9 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef

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A message by Rev. Doug Van Doren.

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Earth Day message by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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Reflections on Doubting Thomas by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A sermon for Easter Sunday by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A sermon for Palm Sunday by Rev. Bryan Berghoef

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Reflections on John 11 with insights from Elizabeth Schrader and Diana Butler Bass.

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Reflections on Psalm 23 by Stephanie Rodriguez.

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Reflections on the encounter with the woman at the well in John 4.

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Reflections on the call of Abraham in Genesis 12:1-4.

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A panel conversation on Faith that is LGBTQ+ Affirming. Panelists:Barry Bandstra (he/him), retired Old Testament Professor, Hope CollegeRev. Bethany Joy Winn (she/her), Palliative Care Chaplain in the UCCChristina Breen (she/her), Vice President of the Board, Ottawa Area Center for PrideDavid Myers (he/him), Social PsychologistRev. Jen Adams (she/hers), Rector at Grace Episcopal ChurchModerator:Sonrisa Cortes (she/her), Director of Student Ministries at First UMCCo-Sponsoring Organizations:All One Body, Out on the Lakeshore, Room for AllCo-Sponsoring Churches:Douglas Congregational UCCFirst Presbyterian Church First United Methodist Church Grace Episcopal ChurchHolland UCCHope ChurchHudsonville Congregational UCC

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A sermon for the First Sunday in Lent.

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A sermon on Matthew 5:38-48.

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A message on Matthew 5:21-26.

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A sermon on Matthew 5:13-20.

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A sermon on the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A message on Matthew 4:12-25 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A MLK Day message by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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An Epiphany message on Matthew 2 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A meditation on Letting Go by Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield, read by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A Christmas Eve message by Rev. Bryan Berghoef

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A sermon on Matthew 1:18-25 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A message on James 5:7-10 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef

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An Advent message on Isaiah 11:1-10 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A sermon on Isaiah 2:1-5 by Stephanie Rodriguez.

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A sermon on Luke 21:5-19 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A sermon on Genesis 2, by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A sermon on Luke 19:1-10 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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What is hell? Have we misunderstood it? What does the Bible say? Is it possible for a God of love to punish people in eternal conscious torment? Join this lively conversation on a difficult and often misunderstood topic.

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A sermon on Luke 18:9-14 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A sermon on Luke 18:1-8 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef

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A sermon on Luke 17:11-19 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A message on Luke 17:5-10, by Rev. Bryan Berghoef

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A message on Luke 16:1-13.

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Pastor Bryan's first message back from sabbatical!

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A sermon on John 5:1-9 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef, reflecting on what it will take to heal white America from the sin of White Supremacy.

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A Palm Sunday message on Luke 19:28-40 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A sermon on John 12:1-11 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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We explore one of Jesus' most famous stories: The Parable of the Prodigal Son.

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Why do bad things happen? How can a good God allow so much suffering? We explore what Jesus has to say in this sermon on Luke 13:1-9.

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In the text this week Jesus expresses his longing "to gather the children." We explore that sentiment in light of current events, where children are so often the innocent victims of events that are beyond their control.

A sermon on Luke 13:31-35, by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A sermon on Luke 4:1-13 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef on the first Sunday in Lent.

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A message on Luke 9:28-36 by Stephanie Rodriguez.

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A sermon on Luke 6:17-26 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef

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Jesus takes us into the deep waters of kingdom economics. A sermon on Luke 5:1-11 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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It can be rough going back home. A sermon on Luke 4:21-30, by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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What do you do when the wine runs out? A sermon on John 2 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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An invitation to look within, in this week's contemplative practice session with Pastor Bryan Berghoef.

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A sermon on finding the sacred in the everyday, by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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Reflections on Matthew 25 at the start of a new year, by Rev. Bryan Berghoef, on Epiphany Sunday.

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Reflections on impermanence by Thich Nhat Hanh during our year-end Burning Bowl Service.

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Christmas Eve reflections on Luke 2 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A sermon on Luke 1:39-56 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef, on the Fourth Sunday in Lent.

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With all of the challenges in this present time and with so much weighing on us, we often wonder what our calling is, not to mention how we will simply get through it.

We explore an invitation from John the Baptist as we continue on our Advent journey. Pastor Bryan preaches a sermon on Luke 3:7-18.

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An Advent sermon on gun violence, by Rev. Bryan Berghoef. Art by Gabriela Pesqueira.

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A sermon for the First Sunday of Advent by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A sermon by Holland UCC intern Stephanie Rodriguez on Christ the King Sunday.

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Jesus uses startling imagery and language to tell his disciples that change is coming. What are we invited to envision?

Pastor Bryan preaches on Mark 13:1-8.

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As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season, we are often filled with many emotions and feelings. Pastor Bryan invites us into a gratitude meditation in this ten minute contemplative practice session.

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Tune in as folks share some of their reflections and gratitude for the Holland UCC community as it celebrates its 5th anniversary! Also catch a sermon by Pastor Bryan on Mark 12:41-44.

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What is love of neighbor, if not staving off death for just a little while? A sermon on Mark 11:32-44 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A sermon on Mark 10:46-52 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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In our text this week, the disciples are worried about their own destiny, but Jesus expands their vision, and ours. A sermon on Mark 10:35-45 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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What does Jesus mean when he says, "With God, all things are possible"? A sermon by Rev. Bryan Berghoef on Mark 10:17-27.

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Jesus says that unless we receive the kingdom of God like a little child, we will not enter it. How do we become childlike? What can we learn from children? A sermon on Mark 10:13-16 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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Are you ready, even impatient, for something new to happen? A change in your professional, social or spiritual life? In this contemplative practice session, we consider waiting as a spiritual practice.

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Jesus invites us to imagine a world where we are more concerned about good outcomes than we are about who gets the credit.

A sermon on Mark 9:38-41 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef. Join us for worship on Sundays 10am at Port 393 or on Facebook Live.

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What does it mean to become great? Should we aspire to become great? Pastor Bryan Berghoef explores in this sermon on Mark 9:30-37.

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How do we pass on wisdom to the next generation?

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How does one achieve or practice mindfulness? We explore Ten Rules to mindfulness with the help of Buddhist teacher Henepola Gunaratana.

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In our text this week, a woman comes to Jesus pleading for healing for her daughter. Jesus' response is shocking and rooted in his privilege. Yet she is not rebuffed. What can we learn from her courage?

Pastor Bryan preaches on Mark 7:24-30. Join us Sundays at 10am at Port 393 or on Facebook live.

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A message on Mark 7:1-8; 14-23 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef

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Our spiritual practices are meant to help us feel closer to God, to connect us to the divine. With the help of Benedictine monk John Main, we explore a central path to the sacred.

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We've heard it said, and probably said it ourselves many times: "I'll pray for you." Yet, what does it mean? We explore, with the help of the contemplative writings of Tilden Edwards.

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In our text this week, the Psalmist invites us to keep our hearts open and free. How do we do that in a world that often disappoints—and leaves us bruised and battered?

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What is contemplative prayer? How can we deepen our spiritual lives by entering into silence and nothingness? We explore, with the help of some wisdom from Thomas Merton in this week's Contemplative Practice Session.

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If you could have anything you wanted, what would you ask for? We explore the nature of desire in Rev. Bryan Berghoef's sermon on Solomon's request for wisdom.

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A sermon on 1 Kings 19:4-8 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef, reflecting on depression, mental health, and suicide.

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Pastor Bryan reflects on identity in this contemplative practice session.

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Rev. Doug Van Doren explores how miracle texts function in the Christian Scriptures and how they invite us into the world God intends, in this sermon on John 6:1-14.

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Nature invites us to breathe deeply and pay attention. Have you done this lately?

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A sermon by Rev. Bryan Berghoef on Mark 6:30-32.

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How can we move to a more non-defensive posture to allow life to come near? Pastor Bryan helps us explore in this week's contemplative practice session.

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We read and reflect on a story by William Maxwell.

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A message on the Fourth of July by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A message for Pride Sunday by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A meditation on embracing who we are, and who we are not.

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Are you a perfectionist? Do you regularly find yourself holding out for 'the perfect thing'? In this contemplative practice session Pastor Bryan reflects on how we can open ourselves to what is, rather than what we think must be.

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What exactly happened that time Jesus fell asleep on the boat in the middle of a storm?

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A message on the Parable of the Mustard Seed in Mark 4:26-34 by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

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A ten-minute contemplative practice session reflecting on the power of everyday objects to pull us into the present moment.

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Pastor Bryan reflects on how we navigate this new stage of the pandemic now that many of us are vaccinated.

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A reflection on the significance of Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

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Eva Alexander, Executive Director from Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates, speaks passionately about issues impacting immigrants and refugees and helps us consider how we can help make West Michigan a more welcoming community.

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Ryan Kuja leads this week's contemplative practice session centered on the Jesus Prayer.

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What is prayer? Pastor Bryan Berghoef explores.

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A contemplative practice session led by Pastor Bryan Berghoef.

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Jesus calls us to love one another. Why is that so difficult? Pastor Bryan Berghoef explores in this message on John 15:9-13.

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What does it mean to "let God lead?" We explore through the wisdom of the late Gerald May.

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In John 15, Jesus invites us to tap into the eternal consciousness that permeates all of us and to listen to the rhythm and the song that is there, and to live from that place.

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Weekly contemplative practice session with Ryan Kuja.

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In a messy, complicated and busy world, it can be difficult to know what the right thing to do or say is. What if it's as simple as learning to love? Listen to this message from Pastor Bryan Berghoef on 1 John 3:16-24.

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Join Pastor Bryan in this guided meditation on connecting with the Earth.

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Do you have questions about gender? Are there terms about sexuality or gender that people use that are confusing to you? Do you want to know how you can be a better ally to the LGBTQ+ community? Gender SAFE facilitators, Krista Anderson and Christina Breen guide us in this informative conversation.

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In this message Pastor Bryan explores the encounter between Jesus and a couple of disciples on the road to Emmaus. They were devastated and had broken hearts; yet in the breaking of bread, new possibilities emerged.

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A mindfulness meditation with Ryan Kuja

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Easter begins in darkness. This year we can really relate.

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Some reflections on Palm Sunday amid a pandemic.

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We live so much of our lives dwelling in the past, or looking ahead to the future—what would happen if we could learn to be in the present moment?

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This week we explore Jesus' analogy of his life as a grain of wheat that must fall to the ground in order to bear fruit. How does this subversive agricultural imagery speak to us today?

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During this weekly contemplative practice session, a nature-based guided meditation invites us to learn to see more deeply.

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John 3:16 is one of the most famous and frequently shared verses in all of the Bible. But have we been misunderstanding it?

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Learning to walk in mindfulness, through a meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh.

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In ancient times, people thought if they performed certain actions, it would appease the gods. Today, we, too, often imagine that God can be manipulated. How do we move beyond such a primitive approach to religion?

Pastor Bryan explores, in this message on John 2:13-25.

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A guided meditation on opening to our senses, and living more deeply in the present moment. By integrating body, mind and senses, we can establish an inner balance and harmony.

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Pastor Bryan explores the healing of a blind man by Jesus and how we ourselves might learn to see more clearly.

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A twenty minute guided meditation.

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Daniel Unekis, the Outreach Program Manager at Community Action House, presents Homelessness 101 as a way for us to learn more about homelessness in our area.

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We've endured so much in this past year, and in many ways have been in the wilderness a long time already. Given that, what might we look for in this season of Lent, when we already find ourselves in the wilderness?

Pastor Bryan preaches on Mark 1:9-15.

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During this weekly contemplative prayer session, Pastor Bryan shares a Buddhist meditation on impermanence.

You can join these sessions live on Thursdays at 7:30pm ET at Facebook.com/hollanducc.

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Jesus takes three disciples up a mountain and they witness a dazzling, heavenly scene. What is being expressed in this glimpse of 'divine things'?

Pastor Bryan Berghoef preaches on Mark 9:2-10.

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Many of us have been told we don't belong, we don't fit in, we don't measure up, or we're not good enough. Jesus reminds us that none of that is true. Pastor Bryan explores Jesus' invitation to wholeness in this message on Mark 1:29-39.

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It is nice to imagine Jesus as a comforting spiritual presence, helping us get through each day. Yet this spiritualized view can gloss over the way the historical Jesus was a disrupter of the status quo. How can recovering the authentic Jesus speak to us today?

Pastor Bryan explores, in this message on Mark 1:21-29.

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We live in a very charged political atmosphere—it is natural to want a break from politics, and for our mental and spiritual health we need to from time to time. But is it possible to have a non-political faith? Can we separate faith and politics? Should we?

Pastor Bryan explores in this message on Mark 1:14-20.

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Jesus defies the religious authorities and the law in order to feed his hungry disciples. He prioritizes food and justice over rules, especially rules designed to keep the poor in their place. Are we courageous enough to do the same?

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org.

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On Trinity Sunday, Pastor Bryan explores the mystery of three-in-one and ponders what that might mean for God, us and the universe we live in.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org.

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What happened at Pentecost? Was God restoring the unity lost at the Tower of Babel, when everyone spoke in the same language and had the same words? Or is something else going on? Pastor Bryan explores in this message on Acts 2.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org.

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As the early church faces a decision, Pastor Bryan walks us through the four steps they use to guide their process. Perhaps we can apply some of this to our own decision-making as well!

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org.

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Today's text in Acts 10 involves a story in the early church where they "were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles." Pastor Bryan explores why the church is always better when we expand the circle.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org.

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In John 15, Jesus uses the analogy of a vine and its branches to convey the importance of staying connected spiritually. How do we stay connected? What prevents our growth? Pastor Bryan explores in Sunday's message.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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What if the spiritual life was not about being trapped in a religious system, but about breaking free? Pastor Bryan explores in this week's message.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Join us on Sundays at 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council, downtown Holland, MI. Learn more at hollanducc.org.

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Why does the Gospel of Mark seem unfinished? It leaves off with no appearance of the resurrected Jesus, and three women fleeing in terror, saying nothing to anyone. Pastor Bryan explores in this year's Easter message.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Located in downtown Holland, MI. Learn more at hollanducc.org.

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Everyone loves a good underdog story. But what does that have to do with Jesus' entry into Jerusalem? Pastor Bryan explores, in this sermon on John 12:12-16.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org.

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Pastor Bryan explores John 12:20-36 where Jesus implies that we can add by subtracting, and expand by contracting, and live by dying. What kind of equation is this?

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org

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Are there conditions attached to God's love? How does the love we experienced early in our lives affect us as adults? How can we move into the love that God has for us? Pastor Bryan explores.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org

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When Jesus went into the Temple and drove out the sellers and money-changers - what was he upset about? What might he upend today? Pastor Bryan explores in this message.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org.

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Rev. Beth Carroll challenges us to re-think some assumptions about Christianity and what it means to follow Jesus, preaching on Mark 8:27-38.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the able. Learn more at hollanducc.org

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We explore the Gospel as a de-centered narrative. Jesus enters the wilderness to prepare for his ministry to and with those on the margins. Pastor Bryan Berghoef preaches on Mark 1:9-15.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org.

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Who is Jesus? It's a question that has perplexed humanity ever since he walked the earth. Pastor Bryan helps us wrestle with that age-old question as we explore the story of the transfiguration in Mark 9:2-10.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Why were people so hungry for the healing power of Jesus? Why were some opposed to what he was doing? What does healing look like today? Pastor Bryan discusses in this message on Mark 1:29-39.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Jesus' first public act of ministry in the earliest Gospel manifests a confrontation: what is happening in this episode, and how does Jesus handle it? Some thoughts on confronting power from Pastor Bryan Berghoef.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Why are we still talking about following Jesus after so many bad things in history have been done in the name of 'following Jesus'? Pastor Bryan Berghoef addresses that in this sermon. Tune in!

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org.

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"Can anything good come from that $h#t-hole Nazareth?"

Pastor Bryan preaches on John 1:43-51. Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Can we envision new things in our lives? Can we think of ourselves in a new way? Message by Pastor Bryan Berghoef.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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The audio from Holland UCC's Blue Christmas Service. Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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A spoken word poem by Rev. Bryan Berghoef. Performed 12/17/17 at Holland United Church of Christ. Learn more at hollanducc.org.

Music: Floating Past a Star, by Daniel Birch, via the Free Music Archive.

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Text: Luke 1:26-38; 46-55. Spoken word poem by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Is joy possible amid struggle? What prevents us from entering into our own lives and discovering the joy that may await? Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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How do we prepare for a world of peace? Message by Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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How do we cultivate hope today? Gabriel Marcel defines hope as "a memory of the future." Pastor Bryan Berghoef preaching. Opening story by William Maxwell.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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A new take on the Parable of the Talents. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Text: Matthew 25:1-13. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. You are invited to join us for worship, Sundays 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council in downtown Holland, MI. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Text: Matthew 23:1-12. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Some reflections on church on the one year anniversary of Holland UCC. Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Text: Matthew 22:34-40. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. You are invited to join us for worship, Sundays 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council in downtown, Holland, MI. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Text: Matthew 22:15-22. Rev. Andy Bossardet preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. You are invited to join us for worship, Sundays, 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council in downtown Holland, MI. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Text: Exodus 32:1-8. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. You are invited to join us for worship, Sundays, 10:00am at the Holland Area Arts Council, downtown Holland, MI. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Text: Matthew 21:33-46. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. You are invited to join us for worship, Sunday mornings 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council in downtown Holland, MI. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Text: Matthew 21:23-32. Preaching: Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. You are invited to join us for worship, Sunday mornings, 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council in downtown Holland, MI. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Texts: Exodus 16:2-5, Matthew 20:1-16. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. You are invited to join us for worship on Sundays at 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council, downtown Holland, MI. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Text: Exodus 14:19-31. Preaching: Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. You are invited to join us for worship on Sunday mornings, 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council, downtown Holland, Michigan. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Text: Exodus 12:1-14. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. You are welcome to join us for worship on Sundays at 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council, downtown Holland, MI. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Text: Exodus 3:1-15. Preaching: Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. You are invited to join us for worship Sundays, 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council, downtown Holland, MI. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Text: Matthew 15:10-28. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching, citing Lisa Sharon Harper and Jacqui Lewis.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. You are welcome to join us for worship, Sunday mornings 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council, downtown Holland, MI. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Text: 1 Kings 19:9-18. Rev. Ruth Hawley-Lowry preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. You are invited to join us for worship, Sundays, 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council in downtown Holland, Michigan. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Text: Matthew 14:13-21, Feeding of the Five Thousand. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. You are invited to join us for worship Sundays, 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council, downtown Holland, Michigan. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Text: Matthew 13:31-33; 44-52. Preaching: Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, in Holland MI, where EVERYONE is welcome to the table. We are a new LGBTQ+ open and affirming church. You are welcome to join us for worship, Sundays at 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council, downtown. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Kelsey Herbert of the CRC Office of Social Justice presents on the challenges facing anyone who desires to enter the United States legally. An eye-opening conversation on immigration!

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Join us for worship on Sundays, 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council, in downtown Holland, Michigan. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Texts: Genesis 25:19-34; Matthew 13:1-23. Preaching: Rev. Ruth Hawley-Lowry.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Join us for worship on Sundays at 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council, downtown Holland, MI. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Text: Matthew 11:16-30. Preaching: Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, in Holland, MI where everyone is welcome to the table. You are invited to join us for worship on Sundays at 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council, downtown. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Text: Matthew 10:40-42. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, in Holland, Michigan, where everyone is welcome to the table! Join us for worship on Sundays, 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council, downtown. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Text: Matthew 10:24-39. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation in Holland, MI, where everyone is welcome to the table. You are invited to join us for worship on Sundays, 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council downtown. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Text: Genesis 18:1-15. Preaching: Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and extravagant welcome in Holland, MI. Everyone is welcome to the table here! Join us for worship, Sundays, 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council, downtown. Learn more at hollanducc.org

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Text: Matthew 28:16-20. Ryan Kuja preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation where everyone is welcome to the table. Join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council, downtown Holland, Michigan. Learn more at hollanducc.org!

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Text: Acts 2:1-21. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation in Holland, MI—where everyone is welcome to the table. Join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council, downtown. Learn more at hollanducc.org.

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Text: John 17:1-11. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation in Holland, MI, where everyone is welcome to the table. Join us for worship on Sundays, 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council downtown. Learn more at hollanducc.org.

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Text: John 14:15-21. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation in Holland, Michigan, where everyone is welcome to the table. You are welcome to join us for worship on Sundays at 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council, downtown. Learn more at hollanducc.org

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Text: John 14:1-4. Preaching: Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace, and affirmation in Holland, MI, where everyone is welcome to the table. You are invited to join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council downtown. Learn more at hollanducc.org.

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Text: John 10:1-10. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation in Holland, MI, where everyone is welcome to the table. Join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council, downtown. Learn more at hollanducc.org.

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Text: Luke 24:13-35. Preaching: Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation: where everyone is welcome to the table. Join us for worship Sundays, 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council in downtown Holland, Michigan. Learn more at hollanducc.org.

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Text: John 20:1-18. Preaching: Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace, and affirmation—where everyone is welcome to the table. Join us for worship on Sundays, 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council in downtown, Holland, MI. Learn more at hollanducc.org

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Text: Matthew 21:1-11. Bethany Joy Winn preaching, Chicago Theological Seminar student.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council, 150 E. 8th Street, Holland, MI. Learn more at hollanducc.org

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Text: John 9. Rev Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Join us on Sundays at 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council in downtown, Holland, Michigan. More info at hollanducc.org.

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Text: John 3:1-17. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation in Holland, MI. Join us for worship at 10am, Sundays at the Holland Area Arts Council in downtown Holland.

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Text: Matthew 4:1-11. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, in Holland, Michigan - where everyone is welcome to the table. Learn more at hollanducc.org

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Text: Matthew 17:1-9. Preaching: Chelsea Reynhout.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation in Holland, Michigan, where everyone is welcome to the table. Join us for worship at 10:00am at the Holland Area Arts Council downtown. More info at hollanducc.org.

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Text: Matthew 5:38-48. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. We meet Sundays, 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council, downtown Holland, Michigan. Learn more at hollanducc.org

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Text: Matthew 5:21-37. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland United Church of Christ is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Meeting Sundays 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council in downtown Holland, MI. For more information visit hollanducc.org.

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Text: Matthew 5:13-20. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching. Music by Christy Berghoef.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation in Holland, MI, where everyone is welcome to the table. Sundays 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council. hollanducc.org

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Text: Matthew 5:1-12. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland United Church of Christ is a community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table in Holland, Michigan. hollanducc.org

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Text: John 1:29-42. Chelsea Reynhout, preaching.

Holland UCC is a new community of faith in Holland, MI: progressive, engaging, inclusive. Join us Sundays, 10:00am at the Holland Area Arts Council downtown.

Intro music by Josh Woodward, freemusicarchive.org

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Text: Matthew 3:13-17. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a new faith community of justice, peace and affirmation in Holland, MI, where everyone is welcome to the table. Join us for worship Sundays, 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council downtown. Learn more at hollanducc.org.

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A few readings from our Christmas Eve service, including selections by Howard Thurman, Kendyl Gibbons, and Kester Brewin. Readings by Christy Berghoef and Rev. Bryan Berghoef.

Holland UCC is a community of justice, peace and affirmation in Holland, Michigan—where everyone is welcome to the table. For more information go to hollanducc.org.

Intro music by Josh Woodward, freemusicarchive.org

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Text: Matthew 1:18-25. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a new community of justice, peace and affirmation, where everyone is welcome to the table. Join us for worship, Sundays 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council. More info at hollanducc.org.

Intro music by Josh Woodward, freemusicarchive.org

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Text: Luke 1:46-55. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Holland UCC is a new community of faith in Holland, MI: progressive, engaging, inclusive. Join us Sundays, 10:00am at the Holland Area Arts Council downtown.

Intro music by Josh Woodward, freemusicarchive.org

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Text: Matthew 3:1-12. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching. Join us Sundays, 10am at the Holland Area Arts Council in downtown Holland, MI.

Music by Peter Mills and Bethany Erickson. For more information, visit hollanducc.org.

Intro music by Josh Woodward, freemusicarchive.org

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Text: Isaiah 2:1-5. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Join us on Sundays, 10:00am at the Holland Area Arts Council, 150. E. 8th Street. More info at hollanducc.org.

Intro music by Josh Woodward, freemusicarchive.org

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Text: Luke 23:32-43. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Music by Andrew Nelson. Join us on Sundays, 10:00am at the Holland Area Arts Council, 150. E. 8th Street. More info at hollanducc.org.

Intro music by Josh Woodward, freemusicarchive.org

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Text: Luke 21:5-19. Rev. Bryan Berghoef preaching.

Music by Andrew Nelson. Join us on Sundays, 10:00am at the Holland Area Arts Council, 150. E. 8th Street. More info at hollanducc.org.

Intro music by Josh Woodward, freemusicarchive.org

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Highlights from Holland UCC's kickoff worship service on November 6, 2016. Message by Rev. Bryan Berghoef. Music by Bethany Erickson and Andrew Nelson. Join us on Sundays, 10:00am at the Holland Area Arts Council, 150. E. 8th Street. More info at hollanducc.org.

Intro music by Josh Woodward, freemusicarchive.org

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Highlights from Holland UCC's preview service on October 30, 2016. Message by Rev. Bryan Berghoef. Music by Andrew Nelson. Join us on Sundays, 10:00am at the Holland Area Arts Council, 150. E. 8th Street.