University Presbyterian Church, Chapel Hill, NC

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from 1 Corinthians 1:18, 21-29 We're reflecting on some of our favorite hymns, as selected in our hymn bracket earlier this year. This sermon is inspired by "Be Thou My Vision." (Audio includes the congregational singing of the hymn itself.)

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from Revelation 4:1-11 We're reflecting on some of our favorite hymns, as selected in our hymn bracket earlier this year. This sermon is inspired by "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling." (Audio includes the congregational singing of the hymn itself.)

Sermon by Meg Peery McLaughlin from John 6:1-14 We're reflecting on some of our favorite hymns, as selected in our hymn bracket earlier this year. This sermon is inspired by "For the Beauty of the Earth." (Audio includes the congregational singing of the hymn itself.)

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from Mark 2:23-3:5 A sermon reflecting on the idea of Sabbath.

Sermon by Berry French from Genesis 1 What is it that a child says after being read a favorite book? “Read It Again.” That’s what we’re doing with some favorite childhood stories to see what they have to say to us today. This sermon invites us to "read again" the story of creation.

Sermon by Hadley Kifner from Exodus 2:1-10 What is it that a child says after being read a favorite book? “Read It Again.” That’s what we’re doing with some favorite childhood stories to see what they have to say to us today. This sermon invites us to "read again" the story of Baby Moses in the Basket.

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from Exodus 2:11-15, 3:1-8 What is it that a child says after being read a favorite book? “Read It Again.” That’s what we’re doing with some favorite childhood stories to see what they have to say to us today. This sermon invites us to "read again" the story of Moses and the Burning Bush.

Sermon by Meg Peery McLaughlin from Joshua 6:1-21 What is it that a child says after being read a favorite book? “Read It Again.” That’s what we’re doing with some favorite childhood stories to see what they have to say to us today. This sermon invites us to "read again" the story of Joshua and the Battle of Jericho

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from 1 Samuel 17 What is it that a child says after being read a favorite book? “Read It Again.” That’s what we’re doing with some favorite childhood stories to see what they have to say to us today. This sermon invites us to "read again" the story of David & Goliath, including a communal re-telling of the story.

Sermon by Meg Peery McLaughlin from Genesis 6-9 What is it that a child says after being read a favorite book? “Read It Again.” That’s what we’re doing with some favorite childhood stories to see what they have to say to us today. This sermon invites us to "read again" the story of Noah's Ark.

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from Judges 13 & 16 What is it that a child says after being read a favorite book? “Read It Again.” That’s what we’re doing with some favorite childhood stories to see what they have to say to us today. This sermon invites us to "read again" the story of Samson and Delilah (with a little help from Johnny Cash).

Sermon by Meg Peery McLaughlin from Daniel 6 What is it that a child says after being read a favorite book? “Read It Again.” That’s what we’re doing with some favorite childhood stories to see what they have to say to us today. This sermon invites us to "read again" the story of Daniel and the Lion's Den.

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from Acts 2:37-47 A reflection on Pentecost Sunday about what it means to be the church

Sermon by Meg Peery McLaughlin from Isaiah 55 A sermon reflecting on promises, scripture, and the Word of God

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from Matthew 18:15-22 A sermon reflecting on how we engage conflict and disagreement with one another

UPC member Wood Burns shares his story of serving as a doctor, particularly as the ER doctor who treated James Cates on the night of his death in 1970. *Only the second half of this session was recorded*

UPC member Kris Parks shares her story of working as a lawyer and lobbying for better protections for the most vulnerable within the criminal justice system.

UPC member Lisa Lord shares her story of serving in Haiti.

UPC member Abby DeVries shares her story of growing up in a fundamentalist church and her journey to the PC(USA).

UPC members Ed & Nancy Preston share their story of grief and loss.

UPC member Tracy Woody shares her story of working in the field of opioid addiction.

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from John 14:1-14 Ever wondered what baggage you needed to drop in order to hold fast to the Gospel? Richard Rohr once said that "All mature spirituality, in one sense or another, is about letting go and unlearning." In this sermon, we ask the question, "Do I have to believe that Jesus is the only way?"

Sermon by Meg Peery McLaughlin from Genesis 3, selections Ever wondered what baggage you needed to drop in order to hold fast to the Gospel? Richard Rohr once said that "All mature spirituality, in one sense or another, is about letting go and unlearning." In this sermon, we ask, "Do I have to believe in original sin?"

Sermon by Meg Peery McLaughlin from Genesis 1:1-2:1 Ever wondered what baggage you needed to drop in order to hold fast to the Gospel? Richard Rohr once said that "All mature spirituality, in one sense or another, is about letting go and unlearning." In this sermon, we ask the question, "Do I have to believe in creationism?"

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from Revelation 21:9-12, 22-27 Ever wondered what baggage you needed to drop in order to hold fast to the Gospel? Richard Rohr once said that "All mature spirituality, in one sense or another, is about letting go and unlearning." In this sermon, we ask the question, "Do I have to believe in hell and judgment?"