Spirituality and Worship

 

Spirituality/Worship




We all need company and inspiration on our spiritual journey - no matter where we start from. Possibilities and contributions from around the United Church of Christ...


We pray together every day 7 days a week 9 pm Eastern

To think about
Test the waters virtually
Thoughts on the spring 2006 "Ejector" ad
Would Jesus Do Standup?
Young Adults - check this


Deadly Sins and Lively Virtues
Know when to act, when to wait, seek contentment Jan. 2006
Greed is rampant — and deadly; how to 'want wisely' Nov. 2005
Communion, not gluttony, should feed Christian life Sept. 2005
When it comes to sex, 'holy eros' is virtue July 2005
Getting angry for the right reasons Apr. 2005
Christians should strive to emulate - but steer clear of envy Feb. 2005
In its sinful state, pride is not loving ourselves wisely or well Dec. 2004
The 'seven lively virtues' Nov. 2004


Poems/Short Stories/Essays
 breathe by Margaret Borrelli
 About Pride and Prejudice by Kathryn Ketchum
 Arigboya Lu by Caroline Bell
 The Most Peculiar Blossom
 Tapestry


Spiritual Reflections
 How do you get to heaven?
 The church of the misfits
 Does God really answer prayer?
 How does God get our attention?
 Yet more light and truth
 The road to Emmaus
 God has a great party going on
 Stay on message
 God's Comma

Sermons

SAMUEL weekly "Sermon Seeds"
Sermon Seeds includes weekly focus on the God is still speaking, theme for lectionary preachers.

 
Church Vitality
Vital Steps for churches


Music
 God is still speaking Especially fitting for Lent. Permission given for UCC use. By Deborah L. Patterson.

 Maybe God is Still Speaking by Jim Ahrend
Anthem can be heard and downloaded free to UCC musicians in connection with God is still speaking,
Never Put a Period by Jim Ahrend
This children's piece is free to UCC musicians in connection with God is Still Speaking.
 Holy God...Is Still Speaking Anthem with original words and music by Dr. J LanYe'.
 God Is Still Speaking Shorter version of anthem for liturgical use by Dr. J LanYe'.
 Never Place A Period by Chuck Marohnic is a 2 page, 26 bar accompaniment in F-minor with a soulful feel.
 God's Still Speaking by Jill Kirsten Warner
 God is Still Speaking by Barbara Hamm
God is Still Speaking is here for use by UCC congregations in connection with God is Still Speaking events. For further use, please contact Hope Publishing at www.hopepublishing.com
 UCC Statement of Faith Doxology version, words with music by Renate Hamer for Unison or choir, with piano or organ.
 God is Still Speaking by David Smith
 God is Still Speaking by Susan Huffstutler
 God is Still Speaking by Phil Wilhelm
 God is Still Speaking by Jean Lersch
 God's Still Speaking by Dosia Carlson
 God is Still Speaking by Kenneth G. Mesle, Sr.
 God Spoke in Ages Past by Robert Lewis

 Visit the Stillspeaking Music Page


Liturgies

A Litany of Celebration for All Seasons/All Saints
Prepared by Paul M. Ashby
Jazz Vespers: A Unique Worship Experience in Music & Meditation [PDF]
Bethany United Church of Christ
God is Still Speaking to Everyone [PDF]
Resources for hospitality and inclusion of persons who are often marginalized in churches

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