UCC Cast

Thanksgiving is meant to be a time for gathering and taking stock of what we are thankful for. The Rev. John C. Dorhauer offers up his Top 10 List of things he is thankful for. Listen to the podcast. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3Zh6eOB NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT! "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds...

On this week's podcast, last Tuesday's vote is what is on the Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer's mind. As he reflects, "May freedom abide, and the casting of our votes lead us closer to the day when there will be justice for all." Listen to the podcast. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3YgdKIc NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT! "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's wee...

In this week's podcast, the Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer asks that you see yourself as part of a bubble of life, in which what you do affects the whole, and what the smallest part of the system does affects you. This is the world we live in – one that debunks the myth that we are all independent and autonomous bodies, accountable only to ourselves, our congregation, and our community.  Listen to...

Parks are a common place where people can go to feel connected - to share the beauty of God's green earth with people from all walks of life. The Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer lives across the street from such a park and gives his reflections. Listen to the podcast. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3KTnq8l NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT! "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series based on the United Church...

The Rev. John C. Dorhauer reflects in this podcast that there will be tears aplenty on this journey we take through life. May we all discover pathways to joy when the tears fall. Listen to this week's podcast. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3IojwS4 NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT! "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "We...

Boundaries are often debated. It is sometimes argued that boundaries can inhibit relationship building. But sometimes boundaries are good - and needed. The relationships between church ministers and their congregants are examples of needed boundaries. The Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer reflects on these and other boundaries.  Listen to the podcast. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3EDLWq8 NEW P...

In this podcast, the Rev. John C. Dorhauer describes the awe-striking moments he experienced at the World Council of Churches worship services he attended while in Germany, recently. Experiences that he will never forget, he says.  Listen to the podcast. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3EFf7Jg NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT! "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series based on the United Church of...

In this podcast, UCC General Minister and President, the Rev. John C. Dorhauer, offers reflections on the continuing work of redeeming the Church from the evil of racism and white supremacy, so that there is no longer any profaning of the religion Christ began. Listen to the podcast. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/41scdkX NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT! "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series base...

In this podcast, the Rev. John C. Dorhauer explains why, after studying for years for the Catholic priesthood, he left Catholicism and went into ministry with the United Church of Christ. Listen to his thought-provoking story. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3EURNaK NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT! "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Serm...

In this week's podcast, Rev. Jess Chancey talks about how their service dog Macy's "cuteness" can sometimes be problematic. Listen to the Podcast. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3JbXljM We are so grateful to Rev. Chancey for filling in for John while he was out of the country at the 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches! https://bit.ly/3EPws2w Learn more about the World Council of Ch...

The Rev. Jess Chancey fills in for John Dorhauer again this week! Homeownership is both a responsibility and a privilege. While we can benefit from the security of owning our residence, we are also responsible for things we didn't have to think about too much before. With a little know-how (like what kind of air filter we need), we can ensure our home is a place where we and our roommates (or pets...

We are stewards of God’s creation. That does not mean we have dominion over it- we are called to care for it. “Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” ~Thích Nhất Hạnh Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3ZFeAiP

When thinking about white privilege, what do you see? "Well-meaning" white people have the responsibility to be aware of their privilege and to do more than observe silently in the face of microaggressions against our BIPOC* neighbors. *BIPOC stands for "Black, Indigenous, People of Color." The acronym is used to refer to members of non-white communities. Listen to the podcast. Read the transcript...

May you explore God’s grandeur in ways that open up your soul and spirit, as John's was during this morning's sunrise over Star Island. Listen to the podcast.

Recrudescence - The Rev. John C. Dorhauer reflects on this new word that he just came across, and how it fully applies to what we've been living through these past couple of years - and how Faith will see us through it. Listen to the podcast.

In this week's podcast, the Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer discusses white privilege. He asks this same question to all groups when the subject is discussed: "What do you see?" Listen to the podcast.

Let there be peace on Earth as we walk together in the footsteps of the peacemaker we know as Jesus. And let it begin with me, says the Rev. John C. Dorhauer, as he explains his thoughts on war. Listen to this week's podcast.

In the many years' quest to find a new location for the National Office of the United Church of Christ, we finally moved in this week to our beautiful new space. In many ways, it was also a spiritual quest. Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer (UCC General Minister and President) spearheaded the move and now has reflections after the long, arduous journey. Listen to the podcast.

The Rev. Jess Chancey fills in for the vacationing John Dorhauer again this week. Jess' subject matter for this week deals with depression and discusses their own vulnerability to this lying disease. But Jess says that hope in God and Psalm 42 is part of what is therapeutic for them. Listen to the podcast to find out why.

We welcome the Rev. Chancey back to fill in this week while Rev. John Dorhauer is on vacation. In this podcast, Rev. Jess talks about compassion. In the midst of all the grim news of violence these past few weeks, they say, "Let’s water the seeds of compassion wherever we find them so that those seeds can grow and blossom into flowers of empathy and interbeing..." ...and hope that one day we can p...

Trumpery – by definition an attractive article of little value or use; something that is showy but worthless. The Rev. John C. Dorhauer has some thoughts on what should take priority as things of value in our lives vs things that might look valuable and worthy of time and/or money, but in the end - aren't. Listen to the podcast.

Modern Sporting Rifle or modern tool for killing people? Listen to the podcast.

Tears of compassion are a kind of baptism, washing away hate and arrogance, cleansing us of a desire to be proven better than. Though at times in short supply, they are nonetheless much in need these days, when racism and hate seem to fill the news every day. Listen to podcast, as the Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer reflects.

In your exploration of God, whatever path you find your soul longs after in your quest for the Sacred, do that, and always watch over your heart’s integrity

We are taught that we should always tell the truth. Yet, there are some truths that, when spoken, will do immediate damage. In this podcast, the Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer discusses how an argument can be made that "slanting" the truth can sometimes be better than full-on abrupt truth when talking to people. Listen to the podcast.