Browse the full set of series published inside Claremont United Church of Christ.
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In Luke 15, Jesus tells a series of three parables about people or objects that were lost and subsequently found. Join Pastors Jen and Jacob as they explore these stories of redemption and reflect on what it means to be...
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On March 13th, very few of us thought we should still be in the throes of a global pandemic come Labor Day. One of the greatest challenges of this time has been the uncertainty. As we look at our other global pandemic, i...
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Pastors Jen and Jacob are approaching their four year anniversary as co-pastors of Claremont United Church of Christ. During their time at the church, they have exposed the congregation to a wide variety of obscure passa...
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Join us for an exploration of interesting and important figures from the history of Christianity. Often we don't know as much about saints in our protestant tradition, but these are people worth knowing about!
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This year, our Stewardship theme is "Seeing 2020". As Claremont United Church of Christ enters its next year of ministry for 2020-2021, what can we learn from some of the great visions of the Scripture for how we can liv...
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House flipping, the act of buying dilapidated or neglected homes and quickly turning them into a desirable property, has become a popular hobby of both amateur and professional renovation enthusiasts. Is spiritual restor...
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Wine and vineyards were important elements of the ancient Pales-tinian culture and as a result are prevalent themes in Scripture. As Californians, we have a long storied history of winemaking dating back to the Spanish...
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Join us for our next sermon series beginning December 29 and continuing through January 2020, "New Year's Resolutions: This Year I Will..." Together we will explore Scripture's guidance for our lives and how it might le...
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The "Real Housewives" TV franchise has led to over a dozen spinoffs as people watch the drama and escapades of modern day women. Likewise, the central women of the Gospel story are no mere idol housewives--the dramatic e...
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The songs that we sing together in church shape us. The lyrics teach us about our faith and the melodies stay inside of us for years to come. At the end of our lives, sometimes all we can remember are the songs we have s...
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They say sometimes good things come in small packages, and that is certainly true when it comes to the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs. In just a few sentences, the author teaches us, corrects us, empowers us, comfo...
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Tune-in to this special presentation from one of our country's most powerful speakers and activists. The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III speaks on, "Speaking Up Instead of Shutting Down: Maintaining Dialogue Across the Divide."
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Did you know the Bible contains stories of colorful coats, healing hemlines, and salvation-seeking sandals? Our holy text is a veritable closet full of clothing-related tales! Join us for our new sermon series, "Biblical...
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The issue of immigration has become a hotly debated topic in our society which provokes emotions ranging from anger and defensiveness to compassion and inspiration. While it is certainly a complex, multilayered issue, it...
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We all know and love a few one-hit wonders: musicians with only one top-20 hit single in their career. In the Hebrew Bible, we find twelve minor prophets whose short works were valued enough to make into the Bible but...
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Jesus was one of the most brilliant and profound teachers and preachers of all time. However, not everything he said and did makes sense 2,000+ years later. Cursing a fig tree? Claiming that the poor will always be with...
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The world tells us there is a lot to be afraid of these days: climate change, immigrants, mass shootings, the safety of our children, losing our financial stability, religious fanatics, and people of the “other” politica...
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The poet Marie Howe says, "There’s a silence in the center of everything." Silence can be bright and loud. Silence can be dark and wide. Silence can be frightening or calming. It can make us uncomfortable or rejuvenate u...
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Join Pastors Jen and Jacob as they take a look at the narrative of scripture through the eyes of women known and unknown!
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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 Jaco...
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We asked our congregation, "What keeps you up at night?" Together, we explore the fears, anxieties, and worries that plague our lives.