UCC Cast

"Truth, Trouble and Fear" for Day of Pentecost in Year C,  June 8, 2025 Based on John 14:8-17, 25-27.Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3ZDSdMU "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the...

On the episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Rev. Jason Coulter, Senior Pastor of First Congregational church in Evanston, IL, and a board member and activist with Arise Chicago! Citations: 1. “Way Out of No Way”  Written by Tracy Howe and Osagyefo Sekou Performed by Stop Cop City Choir Recorded in Tucson, Arizona Used with permission Listen/Download/Donate/Purchase: https://stopcopcitychoir.bandc...

"Opened Minds" for Ascension Sunday Year C,  June 1, 2025 Based on Luke 24:44-53Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/43Fkjd0 "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lec...

"A Sabbath" for the Sixth Sunday of Easter in Year C,  May 25, 2025 Based on John 5:1-9.Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/4jXz0hy "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Co...

On this episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Peggy Matteson, Chair of Wellness Ministries! Citations: 1. “Way Out of No Way”  Written by Tracy Howe and Osagyefo Sekou Performed by Stop Cop City Choir Recorded in Tucson, Arizona Used with permission Listen/Download/Donate/Purchase: https://stopcopcitychoir.bandcamp.com This Toolkit will assist you in understanding the basis for Wellness Ministries...

"Looking for Love" for the FIfth Sunday of Easter in Year C,  May 18, 2025 Based on John 13:31-35.Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/43nz0kW "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the...

"The Works Testify" for the Fourth Sunday of Easter in Year C,  May 11, 2025 Based on John 10: 22-30. Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/4m2pcEs "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from...

On this episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Julie Taylor, Executive Director of National Farmworker Ministry. National Farm Worker Ministry is a faith-based organization committed to social, economic, and racial justice for farm workers. Grounded in faith, NFWM works side by side with farm workers and their organizing groups throughout the country, to organize vigils, picket, coordinate boycotts...

"Cast the Net" for the Third Sunday of Easter in Year C,  May 4, 2025 Based on John 21: 1-19. Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/4lPPbik "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revi...

"Locked Doors" for the Second Sunday of Easter in Year C,  April 27, 2025 Based on John 20:19-31. Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/4iphxg5 "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the...

On this episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Rev. Ryan Downing of Faith UCC in Iowa City, and Chuck Hauck, a member there and leader on the Faith UCC Faith Works committee. We discuss ways for churches to embody solidarity with workers that are both accessible AND powerful for community and congregation alike. Enjoy! Citations: 1. “Way Out of No Way”  Written by Tracy Howe and Osagyefo Sekou Perf...

"At Early Dawn" for the Resurrection Sunday in Easter Year C,  April 20, 2025 Based on Luke 24:1–12 Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/42a6nY2 "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from th...

"Sent" for the Palm/Passion Sunday in Year C,  April 13, 2025 Based on Luke 19:28–40. Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/42v54mo "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Comm...

On this episode of Fill the JAR, we join Rev. Laura Cannata in conversation about her life, economic injustices baked into society that disable people and impoverish people with disabilities, and her work on the United Church of Christ Disability Ministries board. Learn how your congregation can and must become Accessible 2 All! ⁠https://uccdm.org/a2a/⁠ Thank you for listening. Citations: 1. “Way...

"Reclining" for the fifth Sunday in Lent in Year C,  April 6, 2025 Based on John 12:1–8. "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week. "Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small gro...

"Squandered" for the Fourth Sunday in Lent in Year C,  March 30, 2025 Based on Luke 15:1–3, 11b-32. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/4hoGlEE "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Rev...

"Cut Down" for the Third Sunday in Lent in Year C,  March 23, 2025 Based on Luke 13:1-9 Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3XPFmGs "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common...

"Warning" for Second Sunday in Lent in Year C,  March 16, 2025 Based on Luke 13:31-35. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/43ox6Rp "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common L...

"Famished" for First Sunday in Year C,  March 9, 2025 Based on Luke 4:1-13."Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week. "Weekly Se...

On this episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund, the Minister for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice with the United Church of Christ. https://sarahgriffithlund.com/about/ Citations: 1. “Way Out of No Way”  Written by Tracy Howe and Osagyefo Sekou Performed by Stop Cop City Choir Recorded in Tucson, Arizona Used with permission “Stop Copy City Choir is wherever people gather...

"On the Mountain to Pray" for Transfiguration Sunday Year C,  March 2, 2025 from the Series "Posted Sentinels” based on Luke 9:28-43a. "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised...

"A Good Measure" for the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany Year C, February 23, 2025 from the Series "Posted Sentinels” based on Luke 6:27-38. "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week. "Week...

“Down with Them" - Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 Based on Luke 6:17-26. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/4hpuVkZ Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for w...

On this episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Rev. Michael Neuroth, Director of the United Church of Christ’s Office of Public Policy and Advocacy, located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The  United Church of Christ Office of Public Policy & Advocacy  is dedicated to uplifting the prophetic voice of the UCC on Capitol Hill on a range of social justice issues as determined by General Synod...

“Into the Deep" - Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 Based on Luke 5: 1-11. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3WKyM3B Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for wor...