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Weekly podcast of sermons from the United Congregational Church of Little Compton, Rhode Island. Most weeks will feature our Senior Pastor, the Rev. Rebecca Floyd Marshall, in the pulpit, but guest preachers step in from time to time as well. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/… read more
Mountaintop Experiences | February 27, 2022
March 4th, 2022
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“The soul can split the sky in two
And let the face of God shine through”
–Edna St. …
Its Not Just About Winning Gold | February 20, 2022
February 25th, 2022
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“Rats and roaches live by competition under the laws of supply and demand; it is the privilege of human beings to live under the laws of justice and …
Where Do We Go From Here? | January 23, 2022
January 26th, 2022
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“Compassion is the keen awareness of the interdependence of all things.” –Thomas Merton
Special thanks to our new …
Remembering the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr | January 16, 2022
January 20th, 2022
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“There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor …
God With Us: Baptism of Jesus | January 9, 2022
January 14th, 2022
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"“How about infant baptism? Shouldn't you wait until the child grows up enough to …
Subversive Wisdom | Jeremy Langill | August 15, 2021
August 17th, 2021
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"You do not have to be good.
You do no have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal …
Satisfied | August 1, 2021
August 5th, 2021
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Gracious God, it would have been enough if you had given us life and breath,
but you …
Space for Silence | Sermon from July 25, 2021
July 27th, 2021
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“Not all of us are called to be hermits, but all of us need enough silence and …
“Unbearable Words” | Guest Minister: Rev. Dr. Richard L. Floyd | July 11, 2021
July 11th, 2021
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“What I love about the Bible is that the story isn't over. There are still prophets in our midst. There are still dragons and beasts. It might not look …
“Re-imagining the Vision” | Guest Minister: Rev. Dr. Patricia Kogut | July 4, 2021
July 4th, 2021
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“May we think of freedom not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.” - Peter Marshall
“Our abundance, their need.” | Guest Minister: Rev. Dr. Richard L. Floyd | June 27, 2021
June 27th, 2021
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“The Dead Sea in the Middle East receives fresh water, but it has no outlet, so it …
“A Service on Haiti” | Guest Minister: Shirley Hardison & Jonas Azolin | June 20, 2021
June 20th, 2021
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“Life’s hard in Haiti right now. And the hardest thing is that the future does not lie with one person.” -- Edwidge Danticat
“We must all find the spirit …
“A Cinderella Story” | Guest Minister: Rev. Dr. Richard L. Floyd | June 13, 2021
June 13th, 2021
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Paul wrote to the church in Corinth, "Not many of you were wise by the world's …
“In God We Trust” | Guest Minister: Rev. Dr. Richard L. Floyd | June 6, 2021
June 6th, 2021
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“Religion is never a good force per se, but merely the final conflict between human self-esteem and divine mercy, and the one is as frequently victorious …
"Can These Bones Live?" | Guest Minister: Rev. Beverley Edwards | May 30, 2021
May 30th, 2021
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“Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait, you watch, and work: You …
“When the Spirit comes”| Pentecost Sunday | May 23, 2021
May 23rd, 2021
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"Without Pentecost the Christ-event - the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus - remains imprisoned in history as something to remember, think about and …
“Sent” | Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Richard L. Floyd | May 16, 2021
May 16th, 2021
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“Prayer is commission. Out of the quietness with God, power is generated that turns the spiritual machinery of the world. When you pray, you begin to feel …
“You did not choose me but I chose you.” | Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Richard L. Floyd | May 9, 2021
May 9th, 2021
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"There is no perfect congregation, just the ones we've got, full of imperfect people …
Abiding in God's Love | Guest Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Popperson | May 2, 2021
May 5th, 2021
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I know that I have life only insofar as I have love.
I have no love except it come from Thee.
Help me, please, to carry this candle against the wind.
…
I am the good shepherd | Third Sunday after Easter | April 25, 2021
April 25th, 2021
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“We have all things and abound; not because I have a good store of money in the bank, not because I have skill and wit with which to win my bread, but …
Unfinished Business, Unfinished Christians | Second Sunday after Easter | April 18, 2021
April 18th, 2021
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“Jesus's resurrection is the beginning of God's new project, not to snatch people …
Who Will Roll Away the Stone? | First Sunday after Easter | April 11, 2021
April 18th, 2021
“In the depths of winter, I finally learned that within me lay an invincible summer.” - Albert Camus
Scripture Reading 1: Isaiah 25:6-9 — Read by Linton Harrington
Scripture Reading 2: Mark 16:1-8 — Read by Prudence …
Christ is Risen! Allelulia! Easter Sunday 2021 | April 4, 2021
April 4th, 2021
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“Maybe you have to know the darkness before you can appreciate the light” -Madeleine L’Engle
Romans 6:3-11 - Read by Charlie Thomas
John 20:1-18 - Read …
Palm Sunday! March 28, 2021
March 30th, 2021
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All glory, laud, and honor
to you, Redeemer, King,
to whom the lips of children
made sweet hosannas ring.
You are the King of Israel
and David's royal Son,
Bonus: Journeys Through the Wilderness | Marking One Year of the Pandemic
March 25th, 2021
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“What makes the desert beautiful,' said the little prince, 'is that somewhere it hides …
Gifts in the Wilderness | Fifth Sunday of Lent | March 21, 2021
March 21st, 2021
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“The word patience means the willingness to stay where we are and live the situation …
Cleansing the Temple | Third Sunday of Lent | March 7, 2021
March 7th, 2021
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“I imagine Lent for you and for me as a great departure from the greedy, anxious anti-neighborliness of our economy, a great departure from our …
Compassion | Second Sunday of Lent | February 28, 2021
February 28th, 2021
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“We must learn to regard people less in the light of what they do or omit to do, and more in the light of what they suffer.” ― Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Isaiah 49:8-16 - Read …
Through the Wilderness | First Sunday of Lent | February 21, 2021
February 21st, 2021
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“...Perhaps this blessing became the path beneath your feet,
the desert that stretched before you,
the clear sight that finally came.”
--Jan Richardson
Psalm 25:1-10 - …
Ash Wednesday | February 17, 2021
February 17th, 2021
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“Human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful.” …
Another Chance | Guest Preacher the Rev. Dr. Richard L Floyd | February 14, 2021
February 14th, 2021
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“Repentance is not something God demands of you before He will take you back and which He could let …
Faith is an Action Verb | February 7, 2021
February 7th, 2021
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“It is when the church gives itself away in radical acts of service and compassion, expecting nothing in return, that the way of Jesus is most vividly put on display.” …
Confronting Our Demons | January 31, 2021
February 1st, 2021
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“Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to …
Your Calling | January 24, 2021
January 24th, 2021
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“The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” --Frederick Buechner
Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 - Read by Russell …
A Service in Honor of Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr | January 17, 2021
January 17th, 2021
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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
--The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Join us as we …
Christmas Eve 2020
December 25th, 2020
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Celebrate the arrival of Christ with us in a service full …
No Room in the Inn | Fourth Sunday of Advent 2020
December 20th, 2020
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As Advent draws to a close, we remember the story of Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem, where there was no room for them in …
How Can We Keep From Singing? | Third Sunday of Advent, 2020
December 13th, 2020
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On the Third Sunday of Advent, Mary's Magnificant reminds us that this season of waiting and anticipation is also a season of joy. …
Confession and Repentance | Second Sunday of Advent | December 6, 2020
December 8th, 2020
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The stark image of John the Baptist, prophet in the wilderness, calling all who listen to repent, greets us on the Second Sunday of …
Ordering Our Lives | November 15, 2020
November 15th, 2020
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Economy, Ecology, Ecumenism: they all come from the same …
Entering the Conversation | November 8, 2020
November 8th, 2020
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When we pray, we aren't giving God new information, we are opening ourselves up to the conversation God is already having. To …
A Service of Remembrance (Live) | All Saints Day | November 1, 2020
November 1st, 2020
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This is audio from our in-person All Saints Service, honoring the lives of those who have died in our community in the past year. …
Being a Witness | October 25, 2020
October 25th, 2020
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This week, we discuss what it means to give testimony to our faith. Special thanks to Sarah Whitehead for gracing us with her singing voice this week and to Tara Bradley …
Where Your Treasure Is | Guest Preacher: David Cleaver-Bartholomew | Oct. 18, 2020
October 18th, 2020
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This morning we welcome the Rev. David Cleaver-Bartholomew …
Peace that Passes Understanding | October 20, 2020
October 11th, 2020
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Audio version of our virtual worship service from October 20, 2020. Watch the full video version of …
Blessing of the Animals (Live) | Oct. 4 2020
October 6th, 2020
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In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, we held a special outdoor service and "blessing of the animals" on a farm overlooking Sakonnet River. Listen here to the audio version, …
Cornerstones and Stumbling Blocks (Live) | September 27, 2020
September 29th, 2020
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Audio recording from our live service on September 27, 2020. View the full length video version of …
In Our Time | Sept. 20, 2020
September 20th, 2020
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Throughout history, Christians have had to make intentional, and sometimes sacrificial and even risky decisions to practice their faith in spite of their surrounding …
How to Swim (Live) | Sept. 13, 2020
September 16th, 2020
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This was recorded live at our Beach Service (apologies for the wind noise in the recordings), during …
Sabbath | Sept. 6, 2020
September 6th, 2020
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Why the Sabbath may be the most important of the Ten Commandments and how to practice it today.
--- Send in a voice message: …This is It | August 30, 2020
August 30th, 2020
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How well do your stated values measure up to how you actually live your life? When push comes to shove, what really matters?
--- Send in a …The Gift of Leadership in a Difficult Time | An Interview with Col. Ron Tammaro, RI National Guard
June 10th, 2020
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As we continue through this unprecedented time across the world, we are asking what it means to …
Sunday on the Commons Corona Virus Update
March 18th, 2020
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We are following the guidance of the CDC and shutting down all of our in person gatherings for the …
When You Can't Fix It (Special Episode)
March 10th, 2020
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This message is from a few weeks ago. Originally, we were not going to publish it because it dealt with a number of personal and tragic losses in our community. But …
Beloved
March 3rd, 2020
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Explore what it means to be 'children of God' and why this identity of ours is so important to remember as we begin our Lenten journeys.
First Reading: 1 John 3:1-2
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A Case for Love | February 9, 2020
February 11th, 2020
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For Christians, loving our enemies is not an option, it is a command from our God.
First Reading: …
Revolutionary | February 2, 2020
February 6th, 2020
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Jesus' sermon on the mount, especially the litany of "Beatitudes," is one of the most well-known passages in Scripture. Many of its lines are familiar to us: "Blessed …
Turn Toward the Light | January 26, 2020 | Alex Floyd Marshall, Substitute Preacher
January 28th, 2020
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We have a choice in how we direct the movement of our lives. One option is to flee from the darkness of our world, to hide, letting fear guide us. The other is to turn …
Consider the Stars | January 19, 2020
January 24th, 2020
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After a couple of weeks away, Rev. Rebecca is back, sharing reflections with us about the stars, her time at a conference in Arizona, and the season of Epiphany. Let's …
"Emanuel" | Third Sunday of Advent | December 15, 2019
December 18th, 2019
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This week, we mark the third Sunday of Advent, waiting for Emanuel, God with Us, to come. Let's listen as Rev. Rebecca explores with us what it means for God to be with …
"Heads Up" | Guest Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Richard L. Floyd | December 1, 2019, First Sunday of Advent
December 3rd, 2019
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This week, we welcome back the Rev. Dr. Richard Floyd to share with us a sermon on the First Sunday of Advent. Let's listen as he invites us to consider how God may be …
"Give Thanks" | Who's My Neighbor? Lessons on Life and Faith From Mr. Rogers | Nov. 24, 2019
November 27th, 2019
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This Sunday was Thanksgiving Sunday, where we marked the end of our stewardship season by consecrating the pledges we've received and where we reflect on our many …
"St. Fred" | Who's My Neighbor? Lessons on Life and Faith From Mr. Rogers | Nov. 3, 2019
November 5th, 2019
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This Sunday Rev. Rebecca returned to her sermon series about Mr. Rogers for All Saints Sunday. Let’s listen to a reflection on what it means to be a “Saint” in our …
Bonus! Kid's Lead Worship: The Call of the Disciples Skit | From the ctober 27th 2019 Worship Service
November 3rd, 2019
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Last Sunday we had a children and youth led worship service at UCC Little Compton. Hear a play/skit put on by our kid's that incorporated many of the elements of our …
"No Big Deal, Just Change the World" | Guest Sermon by Alex Floyd Marshall | Oct 27, 2019
November 1st, 2019
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This Sunday: we had a children-and-youth led service and Alex gave our sermon and our confirmands did the readings. Let’s listen and reflect on the story of Jesus …
Bonus: Peter Fallon Stewardship Testimony
October 28th, 2019
During stewardship season we invite members of our congregation to share stories of how the church has impacted their lives and why they are choosing to support our ministry. Our first testimony this year is from Peter …
Generous | October 20, 2019
October 22nd, 2019
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This week is the beginning of our stewardship season here at UCC Little Compton, and so Pastor …
"Winning" - Who's My Neighbor? Lessons from the Life and Faith of Mr. Rogers | Oct. 13, 2019
October 16th, 2019
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This week Pastor Rebecca continues her sermon series on the life and faith of Fred Rogers. We’ll …
"Look to the Children" | Who's My Neighbor? Lessons from the Life and Faith of Mr. Rogers, Ep. 2 | Sept. 29, 2019
October 3rd, 2019
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This Sunday we continue our sermon series on the life and faith of Mr. Rogers. We'll look more closely at Mr. Roger's ministry to children and how he took very …
"Good Neighbors" | Who's My Neighbor: Lessons on Life and Faith From Mr. Rogers, Ep. 1
September 24th, 2019
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This Sunday we begin a sermon series titled "Who's My Neighbor: Lessons on life and faith with Mr. Rogers." Fred Rogers was ordained by the Presbyterian church to a …
"The Cost" | September 8, 2019
September 11th, 2019
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said: “Costly grace is the gospel which must be sought again and again and again, the gift which must be asked for, the door at which a man …
How to Sabbath | September 1, 2019
September 6th, 2019
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Labor Day was established in honor of the workers and tradespeople of our nation as a day of celebration and a day of rest. Our faith has much to say about the value of …
God Is In This Place and I Did Not Know It | August 18, 2019
August 20th, 2019
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From Jacob's pillow to the Road to Emmaus, people of faith have found God in unexpected places. Perhaps you, too, have had an experience like this of God's presence …
"You Can't Take it With You" | Guest: Rev. Dr. Richard L. Floyd | August 4, 2019
August 8th, 2019
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For his final sermon with us, the Rev. Dr. Richard Floyd spoke about the story Jesus tells in response to a man who asks him to settle a family feud over inheritance. …
"Ask, Search, Knock!" - July 28, 2019 | Guest: Rev. Dr. Richard L. Floyd
July 30th, 2019
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One of Jesus's disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us how to pray." This pas Sunday we explored the theme of prayer. Rev. Dr. Richard Floyd's sermon inspired our …
Taking on the Mantle | Rev. Dr. Richard L. Floyd | June 30, 2019
July 8th, 2019
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Who is Jesus? Albert Sweitzer famously remarked that "looking for Jesus is like looking down a well. You see only your own reflection: that Jesus remains a stranger and …
The God Who Still Speaks | The Rev. Dr. Richard L Floyd | June 16, 2019
June 21st, 2019
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This week we welcome back the Rev. Dr. Richard Floyd, stepping in for Pastor Rebecca on maternity leave. This week is Trinity Sunday, and Rev. Floyd leads us in an …
God Is Still Speaking | Pentecost Sunday | Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Beverley Edwards | June 9, 2019
June 18th, 2019
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We are a week late getting this up due to a technical difficulty known as your editor having a …
Open Doors, Broken Chains | Guest Preacher the Rev. Dr. Richard L. Floyd | June 2, 2019
June 6th, 2019
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Once again, while Pastor Rebecca is on maternity leave, we have the Rev. Dr. Richard L Floyd in …
"By the River" | Guest Preacher the Rev. Dr. Richard L. Floyd | May 26, 2019
May 31st, 2019
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Pastor Rebecca is on maternity leave, and this Sunday we have the Rev. Dr. Richard L. Floyd in our …
"The Gardner" | Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019
April 21st, 2019
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It's Easter, and we are celebrating! Today we remember the extraordinary claim of our faith: that …
"These Stones Would Cry Out" | Palm Sunday | April 14, 2019
April 14th, 2019
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Holy Week begins this Sunday as we travel with Jesus into Jerusalem where he is hailed as the …
"The Joy of Giving" | April 7, 2019
April 7th, 2019
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During this season of Lent, we have been exploring "habits of joy." This week, Rev. Rebecca invites us to examine the relationship between generosity and joy. Contrary …
"Slow Down and Listen" - Guest Preacher Alex Floyd Marshall | March 31, 2019
March 31st, 2019
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During this season of Lent, we have been exploring "habits of joy." This week, we are examining the relationship between listening to God and the joy of purpose and …
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