'Into the Mystic' is the Rev. John C. Dorhauer's weekly podcast on UCC.org. The United Church of Christ General Minister and President is creating these weekly messages so that "the art and practice of spiritual reflection is modeled as a priority and not just a part time avocation."
“Enlightenment" - Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025
Based on John 1:1-18. Read the transcript:
Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology.
"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."
"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.
"Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.
-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: https://bit.ly/3YYtccu
-Sermon Seeds on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz
“Wisdom, Years, Favor" - Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024
Based on Luke 2:41-52. Read the transcript:
Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology.
"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."
"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.
"Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.
-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: https://bit.ly/3YYtccu
-Sermon Seeds on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz
“Abolish to Establish" - Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024
Based on Hebrews 10:5-10 in conversation with Luke 1:39-55. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/49GVv5V
Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology.
"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."
"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.
"Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.
-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: https://bit.ly/3YYtccu
-Sermon Seeds on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz
“Again Rejoice" - Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024
Based on Philippians 4:4-7 Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/4iffX1A
Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology.
"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."
"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.
"Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.
-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: https://bit.ly/3YYtccu
-Sermon Seeds on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz
“Praying for Joy" - Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024
Based on Philippians 1:3-11 Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3AJhpbT
Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology.
"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."
"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.
"Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.
-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: https://bit.ly/3YYtccu
-Sermon Seeds on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz
“For All the Joy" - Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024
Based on 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3YSjg64
Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology.
"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."
"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.
"Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.
-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: https://bit.ly/3YYtccu
-Sermon Seeds on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz
“Testify to the Truth" - Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024
Based on John 18:33-37. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/4eyniXd
Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology.
"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."
"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.
"Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.
-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: https://bit.ly/3YYtccu
-Sermon Seeds on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz
“All Throne Down" - Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024
Based on Mark 13: 1-8. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/4fHKX8p
Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology.
"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."
"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.
"Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.
-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: https://bit.ly/3YYtccu
-Sermon Seeds on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz
“Abundance and Poverty" - Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024
Based on Mark 12:38-44. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/4e9Qaos
Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology.
"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."
"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.
"Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.
-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: https://bit.ly/3YYtccu
-Sermon Seeds on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz
On this episode, we talk with Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt, Minister for Environmental Justice with the United Church of Christ! https://www.ucc.org/what-we-do/justice-local-church-ministries/efam/environmental-justice/getting_to_know_brooks_berndt/
Environmental Justice at the UCC (Sign up for The Pollinator!) - https://www.ucc.org/what-we-do/justice-local-church-ministries/efam/environmental-justice/
Creation Justice Webinars: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6VgfHt6zEy7rHppcZwDC-1-4sypdgsdz
Citations:
1. “Way Out of No Way”
Written by Tracy Howe and Osagyefo Sekou
Performed by Stop Cop City Choir
Recorded in Tucson, Arizona
Used with permission
“Stop Copy City Choir is wherever people gather to sing on behalf of the world we fight for, free of repression and abundant in life and love. Everything is donation based and all proceeds go to support the #StopCopCity and #DefendtheAtlantaForest global solidarity movement.”
Listen/Download/Donate/Purchase: https://stopcopcitychoir.bandcamp.com
2. “Why the World Cannot Afford the Rich” - https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00723-3
3. Fill the JAR - https://www.ucc.org/fillthejar
On this episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Hill Brown - Hill Brown (they/them), based in rural Western North Carolina, serves as the Southern Ambassador of Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention Ministries for the United Church of Christ and the Southern Director of Faith in Harm Reduction. Hill is a founding board member and the former executive director of Steady Collective, a community based Harm Reduction program in Asheville NC. Born and raised in Alabama, Hill is committed to speaking about and directly addressing the particular ways that gentrification and displacement; racial capitalism; and the war on people who use drugs manifest in the Southern United States.
Citations:
1. “Way Out of No Way”
Written by Tracy Howe and Osagyefo Sekou
Performed by Stop Cop City Choir
Recorded in Tucson, Arizona
Used with permission
“Stop Copy City Choir is wherever people gather to sing on behalf of the world we fight for, free of repression and abundant in life and love. Everything is donation based and all proceeds go to support the #StopCopCity and #DefendtheAtlantaForest global solidarity movement.”
Listen/Download/Donate/Purchase: https://stopcopcitychoir.bandcamp.com
2. Faith in Harm Reduction - https://faithinharmreduction.org
3. Harm Reduction & Overdose Prevention Ministries of the United Church of Christ - https://www.ucc.org/what-we-do/justice-local-church-ministries/efam/hrop/
4. Drug Policy Alliance - https://drugpolicy.org
5. Fill the JAR - https://www.ucc.org/fillthejar
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