UCC Cast

The Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer (General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ) gives his impressions of Ash Wednesday and sacrifice. Listen to this week's podcast. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3YV7ZR3 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." "Sermon Seeds" is...

First Sunday in Lent, Year A: Sunday, February 26, 2023. "What Have You Done?" Based on Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 (see also Matthew 4:1-11). Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3lwlSGD "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Se...

We all have God's simple pleasures that we enjoy. Sometimes age or other circumstances make us pivot to replace one pleasure with another. The Rev. John C. Dorhauer reflects on his simple pleasure that needed replacing, Listen to the podcast. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3IPYywX NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT! "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly...

In this podcast, the Rev. John C. Dorhauer says that he is going to commit to doing one thing daily this Lent, and wonders what the world would be like if everyone else did it too. What is it?  Listen to the podcast. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3J9SwHn NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT! "Seeds and Ways" is a new podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Se...

Have you ever noticed that as an adult you can look at things quite differently than when you were a kid? What brought you joy then maybe doesn't so much now. But if you stop long enough to contemplate, you may catch a moment even now of what brought you joy then, and be thankful. Listen to the podcast. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3KTQufZ NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT! "Seeds and Ways" is a new...

Do you have a physical place you like to go to where you can just relax your spirit? In this podcast, the Rev. John C. Dorhauer reflects on one of the places he enjoys... Listen to the podcast. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3kGwmTO 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." "Se...

In this podcast, the Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer reflects on his "sprint to the finish line" of his term as UCC General Minister and President.  Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/3kL0sWc 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." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and include...

Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer (UCC General Minister and President) offers reflections on Christmas and good tidings in this, his last podcast of 2022. Listen to the podcast, and have a Merry Christmas! Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3moIxW5 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."...

The Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer reflects on a line he heard at a concert recently: "Every saint has a past, and every sinner a future." He has thoughts on this. Listen to the podcast. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/41LmvwW 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." "Sermon Seeds"...

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.