University Presbyterian Church, Chapel Hill, NC

Sermon by Meg Peery McLaughlin from Psalm 139: 1-14 and Philippians 2: 1-11 The word heresy comes from a Greek word meaning “choice” or “thing chosen,” meaning a heretic was someone who made a theological choice that the wider church decided was invalid. There is so much we can learn about our own faith today by examining these “favorite” heresies of our church history. This sermon looks at Doceti...

Duke Divinity PhD student Katelyn Schiess, author of The Liturgy of Politics (2020) and The Ballot and the Bible (2023) spoke at UPC for a combined adult class reflecting on Scripture and politics.

Sermon by Meg Peery McLaughlin from Matthew 2:1-12 A sermon for the observance of Epiphany - the story of the Magi following the star.

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from Luke 2:1-20 A sermon for Christmas Eve, considering what the Christmas story might have looked like if things were different.

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from Matthew 1:18-25 A sermon for the fourth Sunday of Advent, considering what the Christmas story might have looked like if things were different.

Sermon by Meg Peery McLaughlin from Matthew 11:2-6 A sermon for the third Sunday of Advent, considering what the Christmas story might have looked like if things were different.

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from Luke 1:5-20 A sermon for the first Sunday of Advent, considering what the Christmas story might have looked like if things were different.

Jeff teaches Political Theory at UNC, as the Kenan Eminent Professor of Political Ethics. Recommended to UPC by Rabbi Feldman at the Kehiliah Synagogue, he will share the political history of the region and express a hope for peaceful coexistence in Israel-Palestine.

Sermon by Nancy Myer from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from Revelation 19:11-13, 15-16, 19-21

Jamil Kadoura owns the Mediterranean Deli on Franklin Street. Jamil grew up a Palestinian in Jerusalem, and during the Six Days War in 1967, was made a refugee, before living in the occupied West Bank. He comes to share his story, his love of this Chapel Hill community, and his hope for peace.

An opportunity to meet our mission partners and hear about the life-saving work they are doing throughout the world. This class features Pastor Leon D'Orleans from Haiti Outreach Ministries.

Sermon by Meg Peery McLaughlin from Ezekiel 37:1-14 A sermon reflecting on the story of Ezekiel and the valley of the dry bones

An opportunity to meet our mission partners and hear about the life-saving work they are doing throughout the world. This class features David Walmer of Family Health Ministries in Haiti.

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from Deuteronomy 34:1-12 A sermon from All Saints' Sunday

An opportunity to meet our mission partners and hear about the life-saving work they are doing throughout the world. This class features Karla Koll, a PCUSA Missionary in Central America, based in Costa Rica

Sermon by Meg Peery McLaughlin from Luke 19:1-10 In the Presbyterian tradition, everything begins with grace - freely given by God to all; no strings attached. EVERYthing we do is a response to that gift. We do not earn God’s favor, but we can say “thank you.” Join us for a three week series in the month of October called “A Life That Says Thank You.”

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from 1 Kings 17:8-24 In the Presbyterian tradition, everything begins with grace - freely given by God to all; no strings attached. EVERYthing we do is a response to that gift. We do not earn God’s favor, but we can say “thank you.” Join us for a three week series in the month of October called “A Life That Says Thank You.”

Sermon by Meg Peery McLaughlin from Luke 17:11-19 In the Presbyterian tradition, everything begins with grace - freely given by God to all; no strings attached. EVERYthing we do is a response to that gift. We do not earn God’s favor, but we can say “thank you.” Join us for a three week series in the month of October called “A Life That Says Thank You.”

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin and Michael Anello from Luke 13:1-9 For many of us, the new year isn't only tied to the first of January, but also the start of school. As we head back to the grind, we wonder: Does any of this even matter? Do I matter when you compare me to everyone else? How will I keep up? How about we begin this new season grounded in faith? Join us for a Sermon Series: ENOUGH. Thi...

Sermon by Meg Peery McLaughlin from Luke 5:1-11 For many of us, the new year isn't only tied to the first of January, but also the start of school. As we head back to the grind, we wonder: Does any of this even matter? Do I matter when you compare me to everyone else? How will I keep up? How about we begin this new season grounded in faith? Join us for a September Sermon Series: ENOUGH. This sermo...

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from Mark 1:1, 9-13 For many of us, the new year isn't only tied to the first of January, but also the start of school. As we head back to the grind, we wonder: Does any of this even matter? Do I matter when you compare me to everyone else? How will I keep up? How about we begin this new season grounded in faith? Join us for a September Sermon Series: ENOUGH. This serm...

Sermon by Kim Rubish from Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 Guest preacher Kim Rubish offers a word from Hebrews 1 & 2.

Sermon by Meg Peery McLaughlin from Revelation 3:14-22 Preached in the wake of gun violence on the UNC campus

Sermon by Meg Peery McLaughlin from Philippians 1: 3-11 and 4: 4-7 We're reflecting on some of our favorite hymns, as selected in our hymn bracket earlier this year. This sermon is inspired by "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee." (Audio includes the congregational singing of the hymn itself.)