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Claremont United Church of Christ

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Down and Dirty: The Real Nativity Story

The nativity displays in our churches often depict a quaint, cozy scene with Baby Jesus quietly cooing and Mary wrapped in a blue satin ballgown. But the real nativity story is not so sanitized. Join Pastors Jen and Jacob in this Advent series as they explore the real aspects of the story in all of its dirtiness and messiness and learn how Christ comes into the midst of our own messy lives.

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Dec 23, 2018 2:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Down & Dirty: Who Invited Him to the Party?

The nativity story fast forwards to John the Baptist emerging from the wilderness as an adult, dressed in clothes made of camel hair and eating locusts. What does it mean that God's Word comes to this weirdo in the wilderness? Are we able to hear God's vo

Dec 16, 2018 2:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Down & Dirty: A Deranged Man in Power

As we look at the messy reality of Jesus' birth, we can't forget the frightening stories of King Herod, the unhinged, paranoid tyrant in power at the time. Join Pastor Jen as we take a look at this ruthless leader and ask ourselves how he might still be i

Dec 9, 2018 2:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Down & Dirty: A Complicated Relationship

One aspect of the nativity story vexes many Christians: Could Mary truly have been a virgin when she gave birth to Christ? Does that question even matter?

Dec 2, 2018 2:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Down and Dirty: A Messy Family Tree

As we dig deeper into the real nativity story, we find that Jesus' family tree is not full of saints. Instead, it is as messy, and weird, and uncomfortable as any other family tree. Join Pastor Jen as she explores the family stories Jesus would have heard