United Church of Rowayton Podcast

Rev. Sal Sapienza talks about World Communion Sunday, how we celebrate Communion, and some of the unique characteristics of the United Church of Christ.

This is our Blessing of the Animals service.  In his meditation, Pastor Sal Sapienza tells us animals help connect us to our souls and to God.

Jesus said, "If you want to be first, you must be last."  Pastor Sal Sapienza helps us to understand Jesus' confusing inversion.

Who is Jesus to you?  How has your understanding of Jesus changed over the years?  In today's service, Pastor Sal Sapienza challenges us to have a richer, more significant understanding of Jesus.

Rally Day marks the beginning of the church's program year.  Pastor Sal Sapienza helps us look back at last year and anticipates the year to come.

Pastor Sal Sapienza talks about the importance of rest and the role it plays in our spiritual growth.

Pastor Sal Sapienza reflects on recent national events and talks about John the Baptist.

We're in Pinkney Park with our Methodist friends, and Pastor Sal Sapienza talks about unbelief and how it gets in our way.

Starting with the story of the woman who was healed after touching Jesus' garment, Pastor Sal Sapienza talks about how our faith can make us well.

In the gospel reading, the apostles are in a boat in a storm, and they are gripped with fear. Jesus calms the storms with the words, "Peace, be still."  Pastor Sal Sapienza tells us how Jesus helps us through our own storms of life. 

Pastor Sal Sapienza helps us celebrate Father's Day and adds to our understanding of the mustard seed parable.

Today, we celebrate our high school graduates, and Pastor Sal Sapienza explains what Jesus meant when he said, "A house divided cannot stand," and what this means as we try to live Christian lives.

The church celebrates a year of great music and Pastor Sal Sapienza explains the true meaning of the Sabbath and what we should be doing on it.

On this Memorial Day Sunday, Pastor Sal Sapienza helps us understand the meaning of the Holy Trinity.

In his message, Pastor Sal Sapienza talks about the importance of Pentecost and the symbolism behind it.

On this last Sunday in the Easter season, Pastor Sal Sapienza helps us understand "Ascension" from a higher perspective, just as he celebrates Mother's Day from a broader perspective.

Pastor Sal Sapienza's message asks us to prune away undesirable behaviors.

On this Earth Day Sunday, Pastor Sal Sapienza helps us understand how, as Christians, are obligated to care for the Earth.

Pastor Sal Sapienza explains what "to witness Jesus" means.

We are excited to welcome new members to the United Church of Rowayton, and Pastor Sal Sapienza explains how Thomas' doubt was integral to his faith.

Pastor Sal Sapienza helps us celebrate Easter and explains resurrection.

Pastor Sal Sapienza explains the story of Palm Sunday and puts in perspective all of the events of Holy Week.

On this Patrick Day Sunday and Fifth Sunday in Lent, Pastor Sal Sapienza explains what Jesus meant when he said a grain of wheat has to die before it bears fruit

Pastor Sal Sapienza begins by suggesting< "God so loved the world," is the most important phrase and then helps us, as progressive Christians, to make sense of John 3:16.

Pastor Sal Sapienza helps us understand John2 13-22 and how controlled anger can be beneficial.