And the Best Supporting Actor/Actress Award Goes to...Miriam!
“The Best Supporting Actress Award goes to….Miriam! Pastor Jen reminds us why the first prophet in the Bible is critical to the story of the Israelites’ liberation."
Claremont United Church of Christ
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Plot Twist: Intended for Good
In the story of Joseph, he experiences mishap after mishap and yet still is able to do good in the world. Pastor Jacob explores how God does not cause the misfortunes in our lives but still works through us in the midst of tragedy to bring something good
Plot Twist: Just One Voice
The story of Moses is full of plot twists before he is even able to walk! Join Pastor Jen as she paints a vivid picture of one of the most powerful stories in the Old Testament.
Plot Twist: His Eyes Were Open
In our current sermon series, we are exploring the big reveals and plot twists of Scripture, beginning with perhaps the biggest one of all: the conversion of Saul, the great persecutor of the Christian faith. Pastor Jacob helps to walk us through the stor
The Gospel According to Gabriel: Do It Scared
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Services, 2022
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The Gospel According to Gabriel: The Appearance to the Shepherds
"The angels' final appearance in the Nativity story is to a group of shepherds watching their flocks at night. But it's an interesting choice since shepherds were not even allowed to give eyewitness testimony in a court of law. Why would God choose them t
The Gospel According to Gabriel-Joseph Just Rolled With It
When Joseph receives the news of Mary’s unplanned pregnancy, he wants to quietly extricate himself from the story. But an angel tells him not to be afraid, and he decides to roll with it. What if we all did the same with the unexpected news in our lives
The Gospel According to Gabriel: Appearance of Mary
In today's Scripture passage, Gabriel shows up at Mary's home and declares, "Greetings favored one! The Lord is with with you!" It's a strange message, especially when the angel informs her that she will bear God's son into the world. In a situation where
The Gospel According to Gabriel: "The Appearance of Zechariah"
This Sunday we begin our journey to discover the Gospel According to Gabriel by looking at the parts of the Nativity story where Gabriel and the other angels burst onto the scene with an important message: "Be Not Afraid." Join Pastor Jacob as he explores
On the Run: A Small Good, Thing
Why does eating matter so much in our lives? Why does sharing a meal nourish s both in body and spirit? Pastor Jen tells the story of the prophet Elijah and his journey, during which he is fed by and angel and encounters God inside the sheer sound of sile
On the Run: When All is Lost
Genesis 16 is classified as a "text of terror" for how horrifically Abram and Sarai treat their servant Hagar. But this story is not just about Abram and Sarai. Instead, Hagar takes control of her own life and learns that God has been with her all along.