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		<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sermons from First Congregational Church of Waterbury, CT]]></itunes:subtitle>
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				<title><![CDATA[What About Me? - August 02, 2026]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Jason Polaski]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This sermon is based on Matthew's Feeding of the 5000, and explores the pace of self in our own life, and making room. Preached August 02, 2026 at First Congregational church in Waterbury, CT.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sermon is based on Matthew's Feeding of the 5000, and explores the pace of self in our own life, and making room. Preached August 02, 2026 at First Congregational church in Waterbury, CT.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[This sermon is based on Matthew's Feeding of the 5000, and explores the pace of self in our own life, and making room. Preached August 02, 2026 at First Congregational church in Waterbury, CT.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Big Rocks - July 26, 2026]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Jason Polaski]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Based on Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 This sermon explores priorities, and the proper mindset at revelation of the kingdom of God. Preached Sunday, July 26, 2026 at First Congregational church, Waterbury, CT]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Based on Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

This sermon explores priorities, and the proper mindset at revelation of the kingdom of God. Preached Sunday, July 26, 2026 at First Congregational church, Waterbury, CT]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Based on Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

This sermon explores priorities, and the proper mindset at revelation of the kingdom of God. Preached Sunday, July 26, 2026 at First Congregational church, Waterbury, CT]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Glasses - July 19, 2026]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Jason Polaski]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Based on Romans 8:9-17, this sermon explores what it means to have the Spirit indwelling, and its ramifications for us. Preached at The First Congregational church of Waterbury, CT on July 19, 2026]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Based on Romans 8:9-17,  this sermon explores what it means to have the Spirit indwelling, and its ramifications for us. Preached at The First Congregational church of Waterbury, CT on July 19, 2026]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Based on Romans 8:9-17,  this sermon explores what it means to have the Spirit indwelling, and its ramifications for us. Preached at The First Congregational church of Waterbury, CT on July 19, 2026]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New England Soil - July 12, 2026]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Jason Polaski]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Based on Matthew 13:1-9, 13-23 the Parable of the Sower is one of the more known Parables Jesus taught, but something lies deeper in it... literally. Explore the depth of this lesson in today's Sermon. Preached at First Congregational church, Waterbury Co]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Based on Matthew 13:1-9, 13-23 the Parable of the Sower is one of the more known Parables Jesus taught, but something lies deeper in it... literally. Explore the depth of this lesson in today's Sermon. Preached at First Congregational church, Waterbury Connecticut on July 12, 2026]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Based on Matthew 13:1-9, 13-23 the Parable of the Sower is one of the more known Parables Jesus taught, but something lies deeper in it... literally. Explore the depth of this lesson in today's Sermon. Preached at First Congregational church, Waterbury Connecticut on July 12, 2026]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>14:35</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[In Facing the Future - June 14, 2026]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Jason Polaski]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Delivered June 14, 2026 to the recipients of our scholarships. First Congregational Church is blessed to give away $65,000 in scholarships annually to local children. This Sermon is based on 2 Timothy 3:12 - 4:5, and explores being let out into the world,]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Delivered June 14, 2026 to the recipients of our scholarships. First Congregational Church is blessed to give away $65,000 in scholarships annually to local children. 

This Sermon is based on 2 Timothy 3:12 - 4:5, and explores being let out into the world, and the very really need for a relationship with Christ and his word.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Delivered June 14, 2026 to the recipients of our scholarships. First Congregational Church is blessed to give away $65,000 in scholarships annually to local children. 

This Sermon is based on 2 Timothy 3:12 - 4:5, and explores being let out into the world, and the very really need for a relationship with Christ and his word.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[For Us, for Him - May 31, 2026]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We all know the story of creation, right? What if I told you it wasn't what you thought it was? Based on Genesis 1:1-2:3. Preached at First Congregational church of Waterbury, CT on May 313, 2026]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all know the story of creation, right? What if I told you it wasn't what you thought it was? Based on Genesis 1:1-2:3. Preached at First Congregational church of Waterbury, CT on May 313, 2026]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[We all know the story of creation, right? What if I told you it wasn't what you thought it was? Based on Genesis 1:1-2:3. Preached at First Congregational church of Waterbury, CT on May 313, 2026]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[We Were Meant to Be One - May 24, 2026]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Jason Polaski]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week we explore God's use of languages to slow the sins of mankind, their restoration on Pentecost, and how that has allowed for justice in the world. Based on Genesis 11:1-9 and Acts 2:1-12. Delivered at First Congregational church of Waterbury on M]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we explore God's use of languages to slow the sins of mankind, their restoration on Pentecost, and how that has allowed for justice in the world. Based on Genesis 11:1-9 and Acts 2:1-12.
Delivered at First Congregational church of Waterbury on May 24, 2026]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[This week we explore God's use of languages to slow the sins of mankind, their restoration on Pentecost, and how that has allowed for justice in the world. Based on Genesis 11:1-9 and Acts 2:1-12.
Delivered at First Congregational church of Waterbury on May 24, 2026]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Saving Us From Ourselves - May 10, 2026]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Jason Polaski]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week we explore God's creation, and His intent on our roles and design, and how we are meant to be incomplete alone. Preached at the First Congregational church, Waterbury, CT May 10, 2026. Based on 1 Samuel 25]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we explore God's creation, and His intent on our roles and design, and how we are meant to be incomplete alone. Preached at the First Congregational church, Waterbury, CT May 10, 2026.

Based on 1 Samuel 25]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[This week we explore God's creation, and His intent on our roles and design, and how we are meant to be incomplete alone. Preached at the First Congregational church, Waterbury, CT May 10, 2026.

Based on 1 Samuel 25]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:15:29 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Don't Look Back - May 03, 2026]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Jason Polaski]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Based on Acts 7:54-60, this sermon explores having faith in the face of fear, and courage to act as God has called us to.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Based on Acts 7:54-60, this sermon explores having faith in the face of fear, and courage to act as God has called us to.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Based on Acts 7:54-60, this sermon explores having faith in the face of fear, and courage to act as God has called us to.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:11:31 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Act of Being Church - April 26, 2026]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Jason Polaski]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Act of Being Church. Delivered at First Congregational church of Waterbury, April 26, 2026. Based on Acts 2:42-47]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Act of Being Church. Delivered at First Congregational church of Waterbury, April 26, 2026. Based on Acts 2:42-47]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Act of Being Church. Delivered at First Congregational church of Waterbury, April 26, 2026. Based on Acts 2:42-47]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:09:37 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[I Believe - April 19, 2026]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Jason Polaski]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Based on Luke 24:13-35 "The Road to Emmaus". This sermon explores the problem with replacing knowledge with belief, and how it can blind us to the true identity of Christ.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Based on Luke 24:13-35 "The Road to Emmaus".

This sermon explores the problem with replacing knowledge with belief, and how it can blind us to the true identity of Christ.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Based on Luke 24:13-35 "The Road to Emmaus".

This sermon explores the problem with replacing knowledge with belief, and how it can blind us to the true identity of Christ.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:47:38 +0000</pubDate>
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