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Claremont United Church of Christ

Join Pastors Jen and Jacob at Claremont United Church of Christ for sermons that are engaging, inspiring, and challenging. Claremont UCC is an open and affirming congregation that welcomes ALL people regardless of race,...

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Sep 8, 2019 Rev. Dr. Jennifer Strickland 17:45 Biblical Couture: Hot Clothing Trends in Ancient Palestine

Biblical Couture: The Bespoke Blessing Collection

What pairs perfectly with the first sin? God’s first act of mercy, of course! Join Pastor Jen as she reads the infamous story of Adam and Eve’s exit from Eden and invites us to examine an often overlooked detail: the moment when God becomes a seamstre

Sep 1, 2019 Rev. Dr. Jacob Buchholz 18:18 Biblical Couture: Hot Clothing Trends in Ancient Palestine

Biblical Couture: Freedom Footwear Collection

Jesus gives his disciples an outlandish charge: cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. Who does that?! And why does Jesus tell the disciples not to wear any shoes when they do it? Join Pastors Jen and Jacob as they launch

Aug 25, 2019 Rev. Dr. Jennifer Strickland 20:03 Why Don't They Go Back?

Stories of Migration and Home: Keeping a Family Together

Usually the Pharaohs of Egypt are portrayed as oppressive enslavers of the Israelites. But in the story of Joseph, this Pharaoh is pro-immigration and full of hospitality for Joseph’s estranged brothers. Join Pastor Jen as she explores what we can learn

Aug 18, 2019 Rev. Dr. Jacob Buchholz 20:56 Why Don't They Go Back?

Stories of Migration and Home: Finding a Place to Call Home

Sometimes we respond to the news of our world by oscillating between denial and despair. But in a letter sent by the Prophet Jeremiah to the exiles in Babylon who were feeling both denial and despair, Jeremiah provides a third option. Join Pastor Jacob as

Aug 11, 2019 Rev. Dr. Jennifer Strickland 15:55 Why Don't They Go Back?

Stories of Migration and Home: Vaya Con Dios (Go With God)

Many of us today don't think of ourselves as migrants because we have the means and privilege of putting down roots and calling it home. But did you know that we are, all a species, migratory beings? What does it mean that our God ordains and blesses migr

Aug 4, 2019 Rev. Dr. Jacob Buchholz 22:07 Why Don't They Go Back?

Stories of Migration and Home: Mic Drop

Our new series comes at a poignant time a day after a hate crime against immigrants. People often wonder what the Bible has to say about modern issues and in today's sermon Pastor Jacob outlines God's instructions for how to love the "alien" in your land

Jul 28, 2019 Rev. Dr. Jennifer Strickland 22:24 One-Hit Wonders

One-Hit Wonders: Everlasting Love (Micah)

Micah is best known for his question, “What does the Lord require of you?” But he also paints a wonderful vision of the future in which we will trade our warrior mentalities for gardener mentalities! Join Pastor Jen for our last One-Hit Wonder as she

Jul 21, 2019 Rev. Dr. Jacob Buchholz 25:38 One-Hit Wonders

One-Hit Wonders: Spirit In the Sky (Zechariah)

In the Book of Zechariah, the prophet Zechariah has a series of eight visions about rebuilding the city of Jerusalem. What does it mean for us to have a vision today for ourselves and for our world?

Jul 14, 2019 Rev. Dr. Jennifer Strickland 16:55 One-Hit Wonders

One Hit Wonders: Video Killed the Radio Star (Joel)

What does the song “Video Killed the Radio Star” have to do with Joel’s prophecy about a locust swarm? As we continue our "One Hit Wonders" sermon series, join Pastor Jen for a surprising look at these two seemingly disparate works and find out what

Jul 7, 2019 Rev. Dr. Jacob Buchholz One-Hit Wonders

One Hit Wonders: Tainted Love (Amos)

We kick-off our One-Hit Wonders sermon series with a look at the prophet Amos. Amos is obsessed with the concepts of justice and righteousness, but what do these words mean for him, and what do they mean today in a world where the idea of justice has beco