Biblical Couture: The Healing Hem Line
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Claremont United Church of Christ
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Biblical Couture: Sackcloth-Clothes for the Mournful and Repentant
The ancient Israelites used sackcloth as an outward symbol of their inner transformation. What are ways that we can demonstrate outwardly the word of God's grace that takes place internally?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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