Posts Tagged ‘UCC’
Book Review: The United Church of Christ in the Shenandoah Valley
Posted by: revjmk on: May 10, 2011
The United Church of Christ in the Shenandoah Valley: Liberal Church, Traditional Congregations by H. B. Cavalcanti, Lexington Books: 2010, 155 pp. It was a personal interest and an author’s generosity that led me to this book. I stumbled upon an article about it through my “Google Alerts” for the United Church of Christ. The [...]
New Evangelism Tool: Flash Mob
Posted by: revjmk on: November 8, 2010
- In: pop culture | Random | UCC | United Church of Christ
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I am addicted to flash mob videos, especially the ones that feature seemingly random groups of people coming together in public places to sing and dance. They just seem full of such joy and beauty and delight. Improv Everywhere does excellent pieces. Some of my other favorites are the Glee-inspired “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Do [...]
The God of Interruptions
Posted by: revjmk on: October 19, 2010
Yesterday was my first day back from a wonderful vacation. I met a friend at a mountain cabin for a week of reading, resting, writing, praying, singing, eating and enjoying God’s beautiful fall foliage. Although I returned to town on Saturday and even preached on Sunday, I did not yet feel ready to be back [...]
Wrestling the Angel
Posted by: revjmk on: June 13, 2010
- In: Sermon | UCC | United Church of Christ
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This is a sermon I preached at our United Church of Christ Conference Annual Meeting in June. The texts were 2 Peter 3:13 and Genesis 32:22-32, and the theme of the Annual Meeting was “Transformed Lives, Changing Church, Responsive God.” The pictures in the post were chosen by me and displayed on a screen behind [...]
The Meaning of Church Membership
Posted by: revjmk on: May 25, 2010
What does it mean to be a member? Why does it even matter? The question came from a woman who had returned to our church after an absence of more than 25 years. She had been baptized, confirmed and married at our church, and several of her children were baptized and even confirmed with us. [...]
The Language of God
Posted by: revjmk on: April 16, 2010
I love the United Church of Christ! This morning, they revealed the latest ad inviting people into our wondrous and wild and welcoming tribe. The message is entitled, “The Language of God,” and it moved me to tears the first time I saw it. Take a minute to watch. The images speak the language of [...]
Challenging Hospitality
Posted by: revjmk on: December 10, 2009
Last week, I got a call from a woman organizing a homeschool group to do some holiday baking. They were looking for a sizeable kitchen to rent for a couple of hours for a group of about 15 children & adults. We have a great kitchen for this purpose, and I was happy to rent [...]
Ecclesiastical Wounds
Posted by: revjmk on: December 6, 2009
We had an information session for potential new members at church today. I always begin by asking people to share a bit of their history and the spiritual journey that brought them to this place. In the UCC, people generally have a broad spectrum of history with the church. In nearly nine years of ministry, [...]
About Me
I am a full-time pastor in the United Church of Christ, mother of a preschooler (B.), married to an aspiring academic and curmudgeon (J.). I live by faith, intuition and intellect. I follow politics, football and the Boston Red Sox. I like to talk about progressive issues, theological concerns, church life, the impact of technology and media, pop culture and books.
- Aleada SIragusa: I am a member of United Church of Christ also. One of our pastors, Rev Victoria Long is also a woman. I am on the net searching for photographs I may
- Samantha R.: Hello, I work with a publication called The Traveler's Friend. We are a coupon book for hotels. I was wondering if I could get your permission to use
- Marilyn Holt: Thank you for your inspiring comments on the disaster in your neighborhood and the uplifting section from your sermon. This entry in your blog is maki
