UCC Cast

Sixth Sunday of Easter in Year A: Sunday, May 14, 2023. “Coming to You” Based on John 14:15-21. Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3nETZxs The Strengthen the Church Special Mission Offering is an opportunity to sustain our local churches. It ensures that churches can embody the extravagant welcome of Jesus...

The Rev. Jess Chancey (they/them) continues filling in for the Rev. John Dorhauer as John travels the Middle East. Chiaroscuro. It’s a word associated with art, with reference to the interplay of light and dark. In this podcast, Jess talks about how the intermingling of light and dark is essential in the appreciation of life's beauty in all things that God has created...even though "dark&...

Fifth Sunday of Easter in Year A: Sunday, May 7, 2023. “The Way” Based on John 14:1-14. Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3oQHOhx The Strengthen the Church Special Mission Offering is an opportunity to sustain our local churches. It ensures that churches can embody the extravagant welcome of Jesus Christ a...

The Rev. Jess Chancey (they/them) fills in for the Rev. John C. Dorhauer this week as John travels the Middle East. Jess talks about the "small world" that our denomination can sometimes be, where connections seem to happen everywhere. Listen to what UCC connections and "run intos" Jess says they have experienced and the joys those connections bring. Read the transcript: https:...

Fourth Sunday of Easter in Year A: Sunday, April 30, 2023. “By the Gate” Based on John 10:1-10. Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3KO2HRy "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." &q...

In this podcast, the Rev. John C. Dorhauer says, "Too many of our beautiful children are contemplating or choosing to die by suicide than to live another day with the vitriol, judgment, condemnation, and scapegoating that they are targeted with every day. That any of that is defended using Christ as the source of their hatred is--in its truest form--heresy of the highest order." Listen t...

Third Sunday of Easter in Year A: Sunday, April 23, 2023. “While You Walk” Based on Luke 24:13-35. Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3KZPE0P "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."...

Christ is Risen! The National Setting of the United Church of Christ wishes you a blessed and joyous Easter! After a Lenten Season and Holy Week of Courageous Conversations and learning how to intervene during moments of racial harm, let's continue to listen, speak, and live courageously! We hope you will take a few minutes to listen to the miraculous story of the empty tomb on Easter morning...

Blessings to you this Good Friday. The United Church of Christ and Join The Movement present: "Living Courageously: A Journey from Bystander to Upriser." Today, learn the fifth and final step of intervening in moments of racial harm: Taking action. This limited podcast series is an opportunity to continue the brave work of our Lenten Courageous Conversations. We hope you will take a few...

Second Sunday of Easter in Year A: Sunday, April 16, 2023. “Peace Be With You” Based on John 20:19-31. Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3ZOzUBS "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds.&q...

Blessings to you this Maundy Thursday. The United Church of Christ and Join The Movement present: "Living Courageously: A Journey from Bystander to Upriser." Today, learn the fourth step of intervening in moments of racial harm: Knowing and discerning how to help. This limited podcast series is an opportunity to continue the brave work of our Lenten Courageous Conversations. We hope you...

Blessings to you this Holy Wednesday. The United Church of Christ and Join The Movement present: "Living Courageously: A Journey from Bystander to Upriser." Today, learn the third step of intervening in moments of racial harm: Assume personal responsibility. This limited podcast series is an opportunity to continue the brave work of our Lenten Courageous Conversations. We hope you will t...

In this podcast, the Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer challenges all of us to be like Jesus... to embody love, even when it comes with a heavy price. Listen to the podcast. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3m5dKO6 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.&quo...

Blessings to you this Holy Tuesday. The United Church of Christ and Join The Movement present: "Living Courageously: A Journey from Bystander to Upriser." Today, learn the second step of intervening in moments of racial harm: Interpret what's happening as a problem. This limited podcast series is an opportunity to continue the brave work of our Lenten Courageous Conversations. We hop...

Blessings to you this Holy Monday. The United Church of Christ and Join The Movement present: "Living Courageously: A Journey from Bystander to Upriser." Today, learn the first step of intervening in moments of racial harm: Notice the situation. This limited podcast series is an opportunity to continue the brave work of our Lenten Courageous Conversations. We hope you will take a few min...

Blessings on this Palm Sunday! The United Church of Christ and Join The Movement present: "Living Courageously: A Journey from Bystander to Upriser." This limited podcast series is an opportunity to continue the brave work of our Lenten Courageous Conversations by deepening our skills for intervening in moments of racial harm. We hope you will take a few minutes to meditate and learn wit...

The United Church of Christ and Join The Movement present: "Living Courageously: A Journey from Bystander to Upriser." This limited podcast series is an opportunity to continue the brave work of our Lenten Courageous Conversations by deepening our skills for intervening in moments of racial harm. We hope you will take a few minutes to meditate and learn with us as we await the Resurrecti...

Easter Sunday in Year A: Sunday, April 9, 2023. “Toward the Tomb” Based on John 20:1-18. Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3K17G0P "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Ser...

Sixth Sunday in Lent Year A: Sunday, April 2, 2023. “Open the Gates” Based on Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 (see also Matthew 21:1-11). Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3z4wXm0 "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" a...

In this podcast, the Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer talks about a hymn that is poignant to him. It explains through its lyrics how the work of the church is never done, even though there may have been some successes in the past to be grateful for. Listen to the podcast. Read the transcript: ⁠ http://bit.ly/3ltslma NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT! "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series based on the...

Fifth Sunday in Lent Year A: Sunday, March 26, 2023. “Prophesy to the Bones” Based on Ezekiel 37:1-14 (see also John 11:1-45). Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/42hyZwr "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Serm...

Fourth Sunday in Lent Year A: Sunday, March 19, 2023. "Come Peaceably" Based on Exodus 17:1-7 (see also John 4:5-42). Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3YBIvHM "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds"...

In this podcast, The Rev. John C. Dorhauer says: "Faith and politics not only mix, at times they collide. When oppression demeans – show up. When bullies persist – speak up. When injustice threatens – act out. And let the abiding Spirit of the living God and the Risen Christ shine through you as your actions make liberation possible." Listen to the podcast. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/3Lbuq...

Third Sunday in Lent, Year A: Sunday, March 12, 2023. "Give Us Water" Based on Exodus 17:1-7 (see also John 4:5-42). Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3ZzH9Oz "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds"...

Second Sunday in Lent, Year A: Sunday, March 5, 2023. "Called to Go" Based on Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 (see also John 3:1-17). Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3IuqbtM "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon...