Star of Wonder

As I mentioned earlier, tomorrow is the official celebration of Epiphany which, in Western Christianity, celebrates the revelation of God incarnate in the person of Jesus.  Narratively, it is the day we celebrate the arrival of the Magi, who were …

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Tables of Love

We moved to Florida from Massachusetts when I was 8.  We didn’t have extended family nearby for most of my life.  On Thanksgiving Day, my parents, sister, and I could be found in the kitchen of Spring Hill United Church …

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Hope in a Minor Key

John 1:1-5, “In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The Word was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through the Word, and without the Word not …

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Thanksgiving to the Third Degree

SCRIPTURE – translated by Stephen Mitchell in A Book of Psalms From Psalm 1: Blessed are those who have grown beyond their greed, who have put an end to their hatred and no longer nourish illusions. They delight in the …

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Church on the Prairie Reflections

In this section of parable-telling by Jesus, a common practice of life is sketched out in a single sentence – a woman is preparing bread dough.  At the time this story was told and in the time in which it …

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Good Grief

This Sunday, we take some time in our services to remember all the saints of our lives who have passed away as we will be continue our theme of, “Happiness is…” with Andy Bachmann’s reflection on “Good Grief!” Special music …

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Pride Reflections

On June 12, 2016, I woke near dawn to my phone chiming so frequently that the chimes were interrupting each other. “Are you ok? Were you there tonight? I just need you to respond so I know you are ok.” …

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We Join Together

This Sunday we are thrilled to welcome 15 new members to our congregation. We also get to participate in a baptism of a sweet little baby. Andy Bachmann will be reflecting on the meaning of joining together; and we’ll be …

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What the Spider Caught

The Beatitudes II Corinthians 4:7-9 (TEV) Yet we who have this spiritual treasure are like common clay pots… We are often troubled, but not crushed; sometimes in doubt, but never in despair; there are many enemies, but we are never …

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Compact Conversations

During this service led by Andy and Talia, we will have time to celebrate, sing, reflect, and join together in Communion, and enjoy a special music piece from Lisa McElwee-White and Emily Humphreys-Behr.  Please join us as we continue together …

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Fish and Houseguests

They say that fish and houseguests are similar because they stink after 3 days, and you should get rid of them at that point. With a guest minister, it might just take just one time at the pulpit before you …

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Worship In Person or Online

Join us at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary or live-streamed on YouTube