First Congregational UCC-Appleton

First Congregational United Church of Christ- Appleton

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Hey there, thanks for stopping by! We are First Congregational UCC-Appleton, located in the heart of the Fox Valley- neighboring the locks in Appleton, WI. Welcome to our Podcast! This is a place for listeners to reflect/digest the weekly sermon, on their time, and at their own pace. In the car, on a walk, with a friend, or maybe around a cozy Fall bonfire with family members. The possibilities are endless, just like God's love and forgiveness. So come check us out, the door is always open! For, "We Are the Church of the Open Door, and All Are Welcome!"

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Episode 22: "Overwhelmed with Joy" 24.01.2025 16:04

Worship excerpts from 01/05/25. Sermon : "Overwhelmed With Joy" -by Pastor Katherine Willis Pershey Scripture Reading : Matthew 2: 1-12, read by Debbie Wagner Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for online worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience (*recomme...

Episode 21: "Behind the Hymn: 'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel'" 24.01.2025 10:37

Worship excerpt from 12/29/24. Sermon - "Behind the Hymn-'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel'" -by Pastor Nick Hatch Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for online worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience (*recommended): https://www.facebook.com/FCUCCAppleto...

Episode 20: "Do Not Be Afraid" 23.01.2025 20:05

Worship excerpts from 12/24/24 (8pm service). Sermon :"Do Not Be Afraid" -by Pastor Katherine Willis Pershey Scripture Readings : First Lesson: Isaiah 6: 1-8, read by Elliot Niblock. Second Lesson: Isaiah 11: 1-9, read by Sue Detienne. Third Lesson: Luke 1: 26-35, read by Jerry Dees. Fourth Lesson: Matthew 1: 18-23, read by Chip Gabbey. Fifth Lesson: Luke 2: 1-7, read by Sue Wisenski (st...

Episode 19: "Greatly Troubled" 23.01.2025 10:18

Worship excerpts from 12/24/24 (4pm service). Sermon - "Greatly Troubled" -by Pastor Nick Hatch Scripture Readings - First Reading from the Gospel of Luke, read by Ava Gingerich. Second Reading from the Gospel of Luke, read by Will Clothier Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on...

Episode 18: "Treasure These Words" 23.01.2025 18:47

Worship excerpts from 12/24/24 (9:30am service). Sermon - "Treasure These Words" -by Pastor Nick Hatch Scripture Reading - Luke 2: 1-14, read by Renae Salvia Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for online worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience (*recommen...

Episode 17: "Rejoicing in Community" 17.01.2025 10:29

Worship excerpts from 12/22/24. Sermon - "Rejoicing in Community" -by Sarah Wilterdink Scripture Reading - Luke 1: 39-45, 46-55, read by Andy Schmidt Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for online worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience (*recommended): ht...

Episode 16: "Exhortations and Good News" 12.01.2025 14:29

Worship excerpt from 12/15/24. Sermon - "Exhortations and Good News" -by Pastor Katherine Willis Pershey Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for online worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience ( *recommended ): https://www.facebook.com/FCUCCAppleton/ We also livestr...

Episode 15: "Wearing The Peace of Advent" 13.12.2024 10:49

Worship excerpts from 12/08/24. Sermon - "Wearing the Peace of Advent" -by Pastor Nick Hatch Scripture Reading - Baruch 5: 1-9, also read by Pastor Nick Hatch Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for online worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience ( *recommended ): h...

Episode 14: "Waiting in Hope" 03.12.2024 19:24

Worship excerpts from 12/01/24. Sermon - "Waiting in Hope" -by Pastor Katherine Willis Pershey Scripture Reading - Luke 21:25-36, read by Debbie Wagner Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for online worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience ( *recommended ): https://...

Episode 13: "The Alpha & Omega" 26.11.2024 19:01

Worship excerpts from 11/24/24. Sermon - "The Alpha & Omega!" -by Pastor Nick Hatch Scripture Reading - Revelation 1: 4b-8, read by Susan McFadden Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for online worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience ( *recommended ): https://w...

Episode 12: "Well, That's Alarming" 19.11.2024 17:55

Worship excerpts from 11/17/24. Sermon - "Well, That's Alarming" -by Pastor Katherine Willis Pershey Scripture Reading - Mark 13: 1-8, read by Susan Forsythe Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for online worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience ( *recommended ): ht...

Episode 11: "Not Just A Son, Not Only A Coin" 12.11.2024 19:09

Worship excerpts from 11/10/24. Sermon - "Not Just A Son, Not Only A Coin" -by Pastor Nick Hatch Scripture Reading - Mark 12: 38-44 read by Bill Ritcey Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for offsite worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience ( *recommended ): https:/...

Episode 10: "A Very Long Table" 12.11.2024 14:10

Worship excerpts from 11/03/24. Sermon - "A Very Long Table" -by Pastor Katherine Willis Pershey Scripture Reading - Revelation 21: 1-6a read by Dave Frederick Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for offsite worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience ( *recommended ):...

Episode 9: "Please Don't Wag The Dog" 12.11.2024 15:28

Worship excerpts from 10/27/24. Sermon - "Please Don't Wag The Dog" -by Pastor John McFadden Scripture Reading - Jeremiah 31: 7-9 read by LouAnn Graf Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for offsite worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience ( *recommended ): https://w...

Episode 8: "To Serve and To Give" 12.11.2024 16:14

Worship excerpts from 10/20/24. Sermon - "To Serve and To Give" -by Pastor Katherine Willis Pershey Scripture Reading - Mark 10: 35-45 read by Karen Gosse Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for offsite worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience ( *recommended ): http...

Episode 7: "Delayed Gratification?" 12.11.2024 21:50

Worship excerpts from 10/13/24. Sermon - "Delayed Gratification?" -by Pastor Nick Hatch Scripture Reading - Mark 10: 17-31 read by Sue Wisenski Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for offsite worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience ( *recommended ): https://www.fac...

Episode 6: "A Snack for Everyone" 12.11.2024 9:19

Worship excerpts from 10/06/24. Communion Meditation - "A Snack for Everyone" -by Pastor Katherine Willis Pershey Scripture Reading - Mark 10: 13-16 read by Jerry Dees Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for offsite worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience ( *recomm...

Episode 5: "A Serious Welcome and Warning" 12.11.2024 23:03

Worship excerpts from 09/29/24. Sermon - "A Serious Welcome and Warning" -by Pastor Nick Hatch Scripture Reading - Mark 9: 38-50 read by Amanda Hatch Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for offsite worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience ( *recommended ): https://w...

Episode 4: "A Daily Prayer" (Trees) 24.10.2024 21:09

Worship excerpts from 09/22/24. Sermon - "A Daily Prayer" -by Rev. Dr. Trygve Johnson Scripture Reading - Psalm 1 -also read by Rev. Dr. Trygve Johnson Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for offsite worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience ( *recommended ): https:/...

Episode 3: "Expect to Take Risks" 18.10.2024 19:15

Worship excerpts from 09/15/24. Sermon - "Expect to Take Risks" -by Pastor Nick Hatch Scripture Reading - Mark 8:27-38 read by Susan McFadden Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for offsite worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience ( *recommended ): https://www.faceb...

Episode 2: "Be Open" 17.10.2024 16:14

Worship excerpts from 09/08/24. Sermon - "Be Open" -Pastor Katherine Willis Pershey Scripture Reading - Mark 7:24-37 by Debbie Wagner Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for offsite worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience ( *recommended ): https://www.facebook.com/...

Episode 1: "Family Arguments and Kindred Hearts" 16.10.2024 19:30

Worship excerpts from 09/01/24. Sermon - "Family Arguments and Kindred Hearts" -Pastor Nick Hatch Scripture Reading - Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 by Faye Binsfeld Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for offsite worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience ( *recommended ):...