Messages from Douglas UCC
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This podcast features homilies delivered at Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ a progressive, inclusive, open, and affirming faith community located in Saugatuck/Douglas, Michigan.
Messages from Douglas UCC
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In this week’s scripture reading John is preaching a baptism of changed hearts and lives. We welcome change in the form of our interim pastor, Rev. Jody Betten, who guides us through this liminal space ..read more
Messages from Douglas UCC
1w ago
This week’s scripture reminds us to take heart in bad times. Church member Jeremy Lund asks if uncertainty is always a problem. Can it sometimes be a gift ..read more
Messages from Douglas UCC
2w ago
Church member Mark Johnston shares a little humor and some personal stories, as he challenges us to embrace the messiness that is our congregation. No matter how we serve the church family, we could use a reminder that we are all the Body of Christ ..read more
Messages from Douglas UCC
3w ago
On Easter Sunday we hear the story of Jesus appearing, unknown, to the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Church member Linda Knieriemen talks about loss, chaos, and the transformation into hope. Jesus is on the loose ..read more
Messages from Douglas UCC
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Our friend Doug Petersen reminisces about parades and relates them to the two processions in today’s scripture: one of cheers and palms, one of jeers and pain ..read more
Messages from Douglas UCC
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On World Wildlife Sunday, the Creation Justice Team has organized a service focusing on birds. Church member Rev. Ginny Mikita talks about the role of the lowly pigeon as God’s messenger in the Bible ..read more
Messages from Douglas UCC
2M ago
It is February, but early signs of spring seem to invite us to consider repentance in a new way. Church member Rev. Marty Rienstra offers a different way to live Lent – one that is unlike what many people were taught ..read more
Messages from Douglas UCC
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Scripture describes how Jesus was tested for forty days in the wilderness. Church member Pamela Chappell helps us consider the tests in our lives with the help of a Zen proverb, ‘The Obstacle is the Path ..read more
Messages from Douglas UCC
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Today’s gospel tells the story of a miraculous transfiguration. Congregational Care coordinator Lynne Snyder shares a transformational story from her career in special education that she believes was a minor miracle ..read more
Messages from Douglas UCC
3M ago
When Jesus begins to teach in the temple everyone is amazed by his inner authority. As part of our spiritual growth, we need to develop an inner knowing. 93-year-old Rev. Fred shares his experiences along that line. A Q&A session with Fred begins at 11:20 in the recording ..read more