God of all mercy and compassion,We confess that violence done to one of your children is violence...
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A Joyous Baptism
It was a great joy and honor to be invited to celebrate the sacrament of baptism for a sweet...
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Holy and loving God,We come before you with open hearts.We pray for peace in our world where there...
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Please pray for all the inmates at Delaney Hall in Newark NJ. They are on a hunger strike due to...
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Volunteers Sought To Assemble Safe Sleep Packages For Hospitals Community rallies for 5...
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What was religion in the United States really like in 1776? The pastor who wants to repeal...
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Rooted in Community
When I taught United Church of Christ History and Polity as a local church pastor, I began by...
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Fund Care Not ICE: We deserve a Moral Budget
As we approach a devastating period for millions of people who will soon lose food benefits...
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Papa, Mother, First Love,Our hearts long for your peace and presence. Our minds are so distracted...
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Holy One, we give you thanks for all we have and all we are. You created us in your image....
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Holy One, we come before You with hearts that own the deep pain carried through generations...
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Redeemer,We thank you for the radiant light of your love that you’ve shown us.Help us to be...
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The peace that passes all understanding, Paul tells us in the letter to the Philippians.An...
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The Spoils of War
War has often been an exercise in taking. Throughout history, nations have fought for land,...
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In poorest Vermont community, a church teen center ‘rocks’ God’s love for all
Club West for Teens opened in the basement of First Congregational UCC in West Brattleboro,...
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God of the rainbow,thank You for Pride Monthand for the beautiful diversity of humanity.Bless...
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Gentle & Holy One,We thank you for the many Ways you have nurtured us, raised us,...
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Creator God: We hear the wailing of your people in war torn lands. People are dying at the...
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NO ICE in the (World) Cup
“Of all the unimportant things, football is the most important.” ― St. John Paul...
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Clergy Power, Church Power
Clergy power is an interesting thing in a tradition like the United Church of Christ. On the...
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