United Church of Rowayton Podcast

On this second Sunday in Advent, Pastor Sal Sapienza explains The Way and encourages us to make way for it.

Today is the first Sunday in Advent, and Pastor Sal Sapienza tells us to get ready for the birth of the Christ Light in us, and a member of the congregation talks about Hope.

We share this Thanksgiving service with our friends from the Rowayton United Methodist Church, and we are reminded to say thank you throughout the day and pay attention to our blessings.

Pastor Sal Sapienza describes the Reign of Christ Sunday and shares a miracle story.

Today is Veterans Day Sunday, and we honor those who served.  It is also Stewardship Sunday, and Pastor Sal Sapienza calls on us to have a vision, to be willing to dream, and to be stewards for the future.

Pastor Sal Sapienza explains why we celebrate All Saints Day and helps us see the Christ Light, which is salvation.

Pastor Sal Sapienza explains the Protestant Reformation, saying our denomination comes from a tradition of reform and protest and calling us to be the change makers and speak truth to power.

Pastor Sal Sapienza calls on us to pray persistently, not to give up on prayer.  It reminds us of our constant connection with God.

Pastor Sal Sapienza encourages us to develop and attitude of gratitude, which will change our thinking.

Today is World Communion Sunday.  There are 40,000 Christian churches worldwide, and Pastor Sal sapienza explains that today is the day they all may be one.

Today is our Blessing of the Animals service, and Pastor Sal Sapienza encourages us to listen to animals and let them teach us.

This is World Peace Sunday, and Pastor Sal Sapienza talks about the dedication of our Peace Pole.  He also explains the Parable of the Shrewd Manager.

Pastor Sal Sapienza explains the story of the lost sheep and says we need to be still and listen to the voice of the Shepherd.

Today is Rally Day, the first day in the church's program year, and Pastor Sal Sapienza sets the stage for the exciting year to come and talks about what makes this church unique.

Pastor Sal Sapienza tells us we are called to see the Light in others, to practice a healing love, and to remove our personal demons.

How can "the one God" be three-in-one?  Pastor Sal Sapienza expands our thinking and helps us understand the Trinity in new ways.

The Pentecost story tells us the Christ Light came into the Apostles and went out into the world for everyone.

Pastor Sal Sapienza helps us understand the Ascension metaphorically.  Ascension, he says, is really our story.  We are supposed to be growing spiritually and arise into the Kingdom of Heaven within us.

As Jesus tried to empower us, Pastor Sal Sapienza tells us, he wanted us to take responsibility for healing, which is not the same as curing.

Jesus gave us a New Commandment - to love one another.  Pastor Sal Sapienza explains this calls for a selfless, sacrifical love.

On this Mother's Day, Pastor Sal Sapienza explains why Jesus referred to himself as a shepherd.

Jesus appears to his disciples.  Pastor Sal Sapienza tells us Jesus was trying to establish a new way of living, and we need to convert to that new way.

Pastor Sal Sapienza says we are a church that values questioning and doubt because they are a part of faith.  Doubting Thomas was not wrong to doubt.

Pastor Sal Sapienza tells us the Resurrection is real and that Jesus' presence and power lives on in us.

Pastor Sal Sapienza explains why we have to go from Palm Sunday's celebration through the darkness of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday to get to Easter's joy.