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The Book of Ecclesiastes reminds us in a passage made famous by The Byrds that there is a season for everything under the sun: a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to weep and a time to laugh. Pastor Jacob welcomes us all together this Easter morni
In this powerful Tenebrae service, the Claremont UCC Chancel Choir is joined by the choirs of Whittier College and Chaffee College in a performance of Fauré's Requiem. Before the final movement, Pastor Jen shares a powerful message as we end our Lenten j
One of the only stories contained in all four Gospels is the story of an unnamed woman with an alabaster jar who blesses Jesus before his death and burial. Pastor Jacob reminds us that small acts of kindness can revolutionize our lives and in a powerful c
Pastor Jen reflects on the story of Jesus sleeping in the boat during a storm and considers how Tricia Hersey’s book Rest Is Resistance might help us understand the necessity of rest.
In the first letter from the Bible that he ever wrote, Paul tells the church he started in Thessaloniki that they should, "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances." Paul's words seem like pretty naïve advice if we have
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Jesus invites us to take his yoke upon us, for it is easy. But a better translation is “well-fitting.” What would it look and feel like to go through life yoked to Christ? How can we take steps towards leading a life that fits us well?
In the Gospels, Jesus is constantly enjoying meals with whoever will join him! In today's sermon, Pastor Jacob invites us to take on a new spiritual discipline during this Unhurried Lent--having slow meals with friends! Tune-in to discover how preparing a
In Psalm 46, the Psalmist tells us that God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in times of trouble. But what about those times when it feels like God isn't very much help at all, or that perhaps God has even abandoned us? Pastor Jacob helps
“We can sleep when we're dead,” Pastor Jen’s friend once jokingly said. But why don’t we rest while we live? Pastor Jen kicks off our Unhurried Lent with a reflection on why the obsessive productivity in our culture is toxic, and how we as people
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The Prophet Jeremiah has a seldom talked about sidekick: Baruch. Baruch is a scribe who is tasked with writing down the words of Jeremiah. He even has to do it twice after one of the evil kings of Israel throws the first scroll in the fire. Because of Bar