Who Is Your Jesus?
New Testament Reading—Luke 3: 15-22 As you heard during the announcements, we are currently doing an adult education series entitled Saving Jesus. In large part, the series features scholars and
Continue readingChristmas Eve: In Person and on the Web
On Christmas Eve, we will have an 8 pm candlelight service with music, reflections, and a children’s story. For those unable to make it in person, you will find a
Continue readingA Christmas Story: Big Head Bob and the Northern Light
Throughout Advent, the children of our church have been hearing the story of “Big Head Bob and the Northern Light.” The final installment of this story will be given at
Continue readingPoll: UCC Clergy Most Supportive of Marriage Equality
A recent survey reports that among mainline denominations UCC clergy have the highest rate of support for marriage equality. Sixty-seven percent of UCC clergy support marriage equality while twenty-four percent
Continue readingTHE CHARTER FOR COMPASSION
A call to bring the world together… The principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and spiritual traditions, calling us always to treat all
Continue readingBizarro Jesus
First New Testament Reading-Luke 1: 26-38 Second New Testament Reading-Luke 1: 46-55 Imagine if you will an alternate universe. It exists alongside this one in another dimension. In many ways,
Continue readingFinding Hope (Even in Middle School)
Hebrew Scripture Reading–Lamentations 3:17-24 What follows is a play featuring Pastor Brooks as a first year middle school teacher and Linda Wear as his wise mother. The two are having
Continue readingA Giant Box of Threads and Yarns
Hebrew Scripture Reading-Exodus 35: 20-29 Imagine if you will a giant box of threads and yarns such as this one. It has everything in it that a weaver could possibly
Continue readingA Few Thoughts on Music
Dear Church Family and Friends, Recently, as I drove around town, I listened to a CD of Mitch Albom reading his new book “Have a Little Faith.” For me, the
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