"hospitality" Tagged Sermons (Page 2)
“the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you”
Your actions have to match your words, and God forgives us when we mess up and try to do better
General Synod 31
Jeff and Mindy share their thoughts on the 31st General Synod of the United Church of Christ which took place in Baltimore, MD, 30 June-4 July.
Being the Hands and Feet
Pastor Mindy’s reflections on being the hands and feet of Christ in the world.
The Road to Emmaus
Nicole Pickens reflects on hospitality and welcoming.
“I am the Bread of Life”
Pastor Mindy’s sermon for 20 Nov, what must we do to perform the works of God in the world?
From Heritage to Horizon
seeking with each new day to build a just world for all
Signature Moments
On the next-to-last Sunday of our yearlong celebration of 200 years of Grace UCC in Lancaster, OH, we had the privilege of hearing from our two living former called pastors. The second of those was Rev. Bob Tussing, he was pastor of Grace UCC from 1987-2006. Here is Rev. Tussing’s message for the 200th Anniversary of Grace UCC.
From Grace to Grace!
Unfortunately, due to the issues with the computer, we don’t have audio of Rev. Jim Cunningham’s sermon from 24 July, but he has graciously provided us with an approximate text.
“you are worried and distracted by many things”
Pastor Mindy’s reflection on Mary and Martha, being open to which role you need to play at any given time. When do we listen and when do we act?
“Go and do likewise.”
Pastor Mindy’s reflection on the story of “the good Samaritan.” Who is our neighbor? Everyone, even those who don’t look or act or think or believe like us.