Clinton UMC

Worship and the Word from Clinton UMC

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Welcome to Clinton UMC! Glad that you are able to enjoy our worship service, in its entirety, right "here"...from wherever "here" is... in your car, on your porch swing, on your bike ride, strolling with a friend. We hope that you are uplifted just a little and feel right at home with us. If you are ever in the area, we invite you to join us LIVE at 11AM on Sunday Mornings. Clinton UMC: "Rooted in Tradition. Serving in the Present. Building God's Kingdom for the future by bringing the Good News of Christ to the community through word and deed."

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December 9, 2018 - Prepare the Way of the Lord 12.12.2018 14:17

As we move closer to Christmas, Rev. Blanchard contemplates the beginning of John the Baptist's message from Luke 3: 1-6 to explore the roadblocks in our spiritual lives.

December 2, 2018 04.12.2018 11:45

As we enter into Advent, Rev. Blanchard looks at Luke 21: 25-36 to reflect on the anticipation of the season and the hope of the Kingdom.

November 25, 2018 - A King in Truth 27.11.2018 13:52

For Christ the King Sunday, Rev. Blanchard reflects on what it means to truly call Jesus Lord through John 18: 33-37

November 18, 2018 - Hive Flow 20.11.2018 15:22

Guest preacher, Ginny Krauss, reflects on Mark 13: 1-8 and honey bees in order to understand how God frees us from anxiety.

November 11, 2018 - The Most Real Thing is Love 12.11.2018 22:07

In this Armistice Day message, Rev. Blanchard explores just how far we have (or haven't) come since the end of the Great War a century ago through the lens of Isaiah 2: 1-4.

November 4, 2018 - Be Glad and Rejoice Forever in What God is Creating 05.11.2018 18:12

For All Saints day we remember those who have died in the last year. Then Rev. Blanchard considers the words of Isaiah to imagine the Kingdom of God.

October 28, 2018 - Rethinking Covenantal Theology 30.10.2018 18:26

In response to the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue, Rev. Blanchard takes a look at chapter 8 of Hebrews to challenge the Antisemitism lurking in Christian theology.

October 21, 2018 - On Perfection 23.10.2018 16:45

This week Rev. Blanchard looks at Hebrews 5:7-6:12 in order to think about what it means to strive toward Christian perfection.

October 14, 2018 - The Word of God is Living and Active 16.10.2018 24:08

This week Rev. Blanchard talks about what it means to live a faithful life by looking at Mark 10: 17-31 and Hebrews 3:7 - 4:13. He also draws on the writings of Dr. Georgia Harkness and the Rev. Ernest Fremont Tittle to support his thoughts. Time Stamps: Gospel reading 0:05; Epistle Reading 2:35; Prayer for the Sermon 7:05; Sermon 7:27

October 7, 2018 - Jesus is not Ashamed to Call Us Brother and Sister 09.10.2018 13:52

We're back after a week away (so that Clinton UMC could participate in a community ecumenical service). This week Rev. Blanchard speaks about World Communion Sunday and Hebrews 1: 1-4 and 2:10-18.

Sept. 23 - Submit Yourselves to God 28.09.2018 7:43

As with any new endeavor we were bound to have learning curves. Unfortunately the audio for the last 1/3 of the sermon was lost. To summarize the Good News from the lost audio: We know that although we walk in the grace of God we have not yet reached perfection in God’s love. So we must die to our old selves continually. With every night we should hope to die to the self that seeks fulfillment out...

Sept. 16 2018 - Harvesting Peace 19.09.2018 16:39

A reflection on James 3 by Rev. Robert Blanchard