Film on Anti-Immigrant Violence and Racism
In the late 1990s, the hate-based attempted murders of two Mexican workers catapulted a Long Island town into national headlines, unmasking a new front line in the border wars: suburbia.
Continue readingThe Return of the Lorax: A Children’s Sermon in Three Parts
Part I How many of you have heard the story of “The Lorax”? In the story of the Lorax, a young boy visits someone named the Once-ler. In the past,
Continue readingProgressive Christian Film “The Asphalt Gospel”: An Uplifting Story about a Journey Across the United States
On April 20th, we will be showing the new film “The Asphalt Gospel.” This documentary is about six ordinary people who left their homes, jobs, and families on Easter of
Continue readingA National Conversation on Race
On the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s last sermon, a call was made for a national conversation on race by Rev. John H. Thomas, the President of the
Continue readingProphetic Clergy at First Congregational UCC
On Sunday, April 6th, Reverend Israel Alvaran preached at First Congregational UCC. Rev. Alvaran is a minister of The United Methodist Church (UMC) from the Philippines. He was granted asylum
Continue readingA Cause for Celebration
The proceeds from this year’s Easter Lilies raised $1150 at First Congregational UCC. This will enable 23 orphans in Rwanda to attend elementary school by paying their tuition of $50.
Continue readingPastor Brooks Travels to Uganda and Rwanda
For two weeks, I served as a professor for a group of seminary students who traveled from their school in Berkeley, California to both Uganda and Rwanda. The course focused
Continue readingBeyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence – By Dr. Martin Luther King
I come to this magnificent house of worship tonight because my conscience leaves me no other choice. I join with you in this meeting because I am in deepest agreement
Continue readingA Light in the Dark
To celebrate our new year, the Youth Group had a Lock-In on January 3rd. One of the traditional highlights of the event was a rousing game of Sardines – but
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