Tag: UCC

A Season for Every Matter

As shared during our Annual Meeting on January 31, our community is stepping into a new theme for the year ahead: “A Season for Every Matter.” In our progressive faith tradition, the pulse of social justice is our constant heartbeat. However, as the ancient wisdom of Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us, “For everything there is a… Continue reading A Season for Every Matter

Not Just a Sunday Routine: Shaping What’s Next

Annual Meeting Saturday, January 31, 20269:00 a.m. in the sanctuary Forget the outdated stereotypes of “boring” church meetings and stale traditions. At its heart, our gathering is far more than an annual habit; it is a living laboratory for the future. In a world that often feels fractured and uncertain, we come together not to… Continue reading Not Just a Sunday Routine: Shaping What’s Next

Some argue, “But they broke the law.”

The Church is neither the master of the state nor its servant but is called to be the conscience of the state. That’s the fundamental truth of which MLK, Jr. reminded us. We must act as its guide and its critic, but never its tool. If we fail to recapture our prophetic zeal, we risk… Continue reading Some argue, “But they broke the law.”

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! This Christmas, let us look beyond the sentimentality and recognize the audacious, revolutionary core of the Nativity story: God’s ultimate choice to begin salvation among the poor, the vulnerable, and the marginalized. The Christmas story is not a quiet fable; it is a declaration of God’s profound solidarity with the suffering and a… Continue reading Merry Christmas!

To make a difference despite the turbulence of our times

It has been a challenging season, but as Christmas draws near, let’s rediscover hope in the familiar stories of Jesus’ birth. I want to share how the Gospels of Luke and Matthew inspire the work we do right now. Luke emphasizes that Jesus was born poor and was first visited by poor, dirty shepherds—people considered… Continue reading To make a difference despite the turbulence of our times

Finding Light in the Waiting: A Progressive Advent for a Progressive Church today

As the days shorten and the calendar turns toward December, we enter the holy season of Advent—a time of intentional waiting, reflection, and preparation. It is a four-week journey in which we light the candles of hope, peace, joy, and love, not just as historical markers, but as active commitments for today. This year, let… Continue reading Finding Light in the Waiting: A Progressive Advent for a Progressive Church today

‘Twas the week of Thanksgiving

The excitement builds with each passing moment in November until we finally reach Thanksgiving Day. The days might be growing shorter as we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, but our gratitude grows greater with each passing day. Let us remember that the ultimate act of gratitude is not just counted in our blessings but demonstrated in… Continue reading ‘Twas the week of Thanksgiving

What truly defines us as a church family?

It’s not the building, but the vibrant, tangible ways we bring our mission statement—Sharing God’s Unconditional Love, Justice, and Extravagant Welcome—to life every single day. Today, as we observe National Transgender Day of Remembrance, we powerfully embody our commitment to Extravagant Welcome and justice for all God’s beloved children. This witness, however, is just one… Continue reading What truly defines us as a church family?

Every trip to the grocery store…

Every trip to the grocery store? Yes, every trip to the grocery store! Every trip to the grocery store, whether it’s your weekly shopping list or you just need one thing to fix a beloved recipe, I want you and I to turn into a worshipful moment. Transform your trip into a worship moment. Permit… Continue reading Every trip to the grocery store…