April 5th, 2026
In a pair of brief homilies, Megan and Jeremiah unpack the end of Luke 23 and beginning of Luke 24. What does the resurrection teach us about preparing, resting, and then joining in the work of God?
Apr 09, 2026•15 min
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Episodes
March 29th, 2026
Palm Sunday invites us into rejoicing as Christ comes into the Jerusalem at the beginning of Holy Week. As the crowds cheer and sing from Psalm 118, Jeremiah examines that psalm and what it means for us to enter the gates of righteousness.
Mar 31, 2026•21 min
March 22nd, 2026
Dr. Katie Ranum finishes our lenten series with a look at Amos 8 & 9.
Mar 23, 2026•27 min
March 15th, 2026
Coninuing in the book of Amos, Jeremiah talks about Amos’s vision of the plumb line in chapter 7. How does Amos’s confrontation with the priest Amaziah in the immediate aftermath of this vision call us to be better listeners to the voice of God?
Mar 16, 2026•28 min
March 8th, 2026
As we continue our journey through Lent, Megan explores Amos 5 and helps us examine what we’re seeking and longing for.
Mar 09, 2026•29 min
March 1st, 2026
How do we perpetuate and participate in injustice today, and how are lament and repentance antidotes to that injustice. Jeremiah continues our lenten series with a look at Amos 2:6-8.
Mar 02, 2026•35 min
February 22nd, 2026
As we journey through Lent, we’re talking about confronting our sins. With the book of Amos as our guide, Jeremiah begins by discussing the sin of hatred.
Feb 23, 2026•27 min
February 15th, 2026
We wrap up our Pray Hurt series as Jeremiah dives into Psalm 74, discussing what it means to pray when we’re confused and how we can still discover a God who does good and loves us when our plans fall apart.
Feb 19, 2026•22 min
February 8th, 2026
Megan continues our Pray Hurt series with an exploration of Psalm 109 as she examines what the Bible calls us to do with our anger when we experience it. Note: This message begins with a reading of Psalm 109, but that reading was accidentally cut off and begins at the end of verse 5.
Feb 19, 2026•29 min
February 1st, 2026
After a week off because of snow, “Pray Hurt” continues. In this message, Marty dives into Psalm 106 and discusses the difference between shame and guilt.
Feb 19, 2026•26 min
January 11th, 2026
This week begins a new series in the Psalms titled “Pray Hurt.” Jeremiah starts us off with a look at Psalm 22 and what it means to pray when we feel alone and abandoned.
Jan 18, 2026•24 min
January 4th, 2025
As we end the Christmas season with the celebration of Epiphany, Megan shares with us what it looks like for God to come searching for us even as we’re searching for him.
Jan 12, 2026•24 min
December 28th, 2025
On the final Sunday of the year, Megan and Jeremiah invite the UCC community to share stories about seeing the goodness of God in 2025. All stories are shared with permission.
Jan 05, 2026•41 min
December 21st, 2025
Our 2025 Advent series closes as Jeremiah shares with us from Isaiah 7. This verses, which Matthew later uses to describe the birth of Christ, show us a love that doesn’t look like we expect.
Dec 25, 2025•27 min
December 14th, 2025
Mitch Lavender continues our Advent series with reflections on real joy. Because UCC’s regular services were cancelled due to weather, Mitch’s sermon was recorded at home for upload to the podcast.
Dec 19, 2025•34 min
December 7th, 2025
Our Advent series continues as Dr. Katie Ranum shares a message of peace from Isaiah and Matthew.
Dec 11, 2025•18 min
November 30th, 2025
The new liturgical year always begins with Advent, and the first Sunday of Advent always focuses on hope. This week, Marty shares with the community how the presence of God, in both good times and hard times, produces a hope that does not disappoint us.
Dec 03, 2025•23 min
November 23rd, 2025
The church’s liturgical year ends with Christ the King Sunday and Megan explores what it means for Christ to be king in a nation that rejects kings.
Nov 30, 2025•26 min
November 16th, 2025
Mitch Lavender closes our series on the communal habits of discipleship with a look at what it means to read the scriptures together, and the dangerous ways we have sometimes abused this practice.
Nov 19, 2025•43 min
October 19, 2025
In a sermon in 4 parts, Jeremiah shares how the community singing together helps the church proclaim, reflect, instruct, and praise. (This sermon was interspersed with congregational singing, which is not included in this recording.)
Oct 21, 2025•27 min
October 12th, 2025
As we continue our series on habits that help form us as disciples, Marty shares how praying together - especially praying the text - can help us be more like Jesus.
Oct 16, 2025•29 min
October 5th, 2025
What do disciples do together? Jeremiah begins a new 7-week series that looks at the communal rhythms and habits that help disciples become more like Jesus.
Oct 08, 2025•24 min
September 28th, 2025
As we wrap up our series on our Core Practices, Jeremiah shares how the practice of developing patient rhythms that reflect the life of Jesus can help lead us toward justice.
Sep 29, 2025•28 min
September 21st, 2025
How does looking back help us move forward? As we continue our series on UCC’s core practices, Marty shares about what it really means to remember, and how confession is deeply tied to it.
Sep 22, 2025•33 min
September 14th, 2025
What does it mean to seek reconciliation in a world wracked by division? In part 2 of our Core Practices series, Jeremiah shares how reconciliation begins with God and calls us to unity.
Sep 18, 2025•25 min
August 31st, 2025
What does it mean to be a people of love? The author of Hebrews helps us answer this question in a series of seemingly disconnected instructions in Hebrews 13.
Sep 02, 2025•26 min
August 24th, 2025
How do we become a curious people? About what (or about whom?) are we called to stay curious about? We look at a story from Luke's Gospel today to see what we can learn from Jesus' posture and practice.
Aug 27, 2025•27 min
August 10th, 2025
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom." Marty shared a poignant message with us this week, preaching from Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 and Luke 12:32-40. What might God be trying to say to you this week?
Aug 27, 2025•26 min
August 3rd, 2025
We continue our journey through Luke's gospel, giving our attention, once again, to Jesus' powerful teaching and storytelling. Caitlin offered us three questions to take before God in further reflection this week: (1) Lord, what’s one thing I can do (today) to practice generosity towards you? (2) Lord, what’s one thing I can do (today) to practice generosity towards myself? (3) Lord, what’s one thing I can do (today) to practice generosity towards another?
Aug 27, 2025•26 min
July 27th, 2025
Keeping with our theme of “slowing down,” we take a closer look at Jesus’ teaching on prayer—line by line.
Aug 27, 2025•29 min
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