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February 13th, 2022 from 2022-02-14T16:05:01
What keeps you up at night? Storyteller Pam Faro joins us in Worship as we hear Jesus' teaching on worry and its surprising connection to the things we own.
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February 6th, 2022 - Love of Enemies from 2022-02-07T17:28:26
When Jesus told his students to love their enemies there's a good chance his words caught them by surprise. Who exactly are the enemies and how would one go about loving them?
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January 30th, 2022 - The Heart of the Matter from 2022-02-01T17:18:47
This week were are joined by Storyteller Pam Faro who shares a special story for all ages. Following Pam, Rev. Sarah reflects as we take a close look at Jesus' teaching around anger and retaliation.
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January 23rd, 2022 - Good As Your Word from 2022-02-01T17:12:17
This week we join Rev. Amelia as we continue with the Sermon on the Mount, and see what Jesus has to say about making promises. If you've ever made a pinkie promise, crossed your heart or sworn on ...
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January 16th, 2022 from 2022-01-24T18:03:30
Have you ever wondered why there are no writings attributed directly to Jesus? This week are joined by Rev. Sarah as we reflect on this thought.
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January 9th, 2022 from 2022-01-10T16:26:32
This week we are joined by Rev. Amelia as we reflect on some familiar words, "Let it Shine". As we hear Jesus' instruction to be salt for the earth and light for the world, we'll try a different ki...
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January 2nd, 2022 - Sermon on the Mount from 2022-01-05T17:07:13
On this first Sunday of 2022 we are joined by Rev. Sarah. Following the devastating grassfires in Boulder County, we reflect on God's story as we enter the new year.
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December 24th, 2021 - Christmas Eve from 2021-12-28T19:04:02
Christmas Eve scripture and reflection. No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.
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December 19th, 2021 - Advent 4 - Reimagine from 2021-12-20T16:22:47
This last Sunday of advent we explore the connection between the birth of justice and the practice of reimagining. Eric Hozempa from the Longmont Community Foundation joins us to explore and encour...
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December 5th, 2021 - Advent 2 - Grieve from 2021-12-06T18:26:42
This week we are joined by Rev. Sarah as we continue our Advent reflection series with the topic of Grieving. Together we will explore grieving as a practice that is part of exploring God's justice.
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November 28th, 2021 - Advent 1 - Listen from 2021-11-29T16:08:47
In this week's worship, we are joined by Rev. Sarah as we begin the journey of Advent and a four part reflection series that connects the birth of Jesus and the birth of God's justice.
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November 21st, 2021 - Gratitude from 2021-11-24T18:38:15
“Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity: It must be produced and discharged and used up in order to exist at all.” -William Faulkner
This week we are joined by Rev. Amelia as we t...
November 14th, 2021 - Isaiah from 2021-11-15T15:45:46
"...those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
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November 7th, 2021 - Jeremiah from 2021-11-08T17:32:40
This week we are joined by Rev. Sarah as we continue or sermon series on prophets. We take a deeper exploration of the prophet Jeremiah.
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October 24th, 2021 from 2021-10-25T15:41:42
This week we are joined by Rev. Amelia as we continue our worship series on Prophets. Together, we'll delve into the book of Hosea, the only prophet to have inspired a bestselling romance novel.
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October 17th, 2021 - Amos from 2021-10-18T18:32:48
After exploring 5 characteristics found in the life and writings of Prophets, this week we turn to the writings of Amos and a little Bible trivia for those who are so inclined.
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October 10th, 2021 - Compassion from 2021-10-11T16:20:05
This week we are joined by Rev. Sarah and are asked to contemplate some questions. If you had to select an image to convey the blessing of compassion, what would you pick? On a related note, how m...
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October 3rd, 2021 from 2021-10-04T15:20:11
This week we are joined by Rev. Amelia as we continue our exploration of the prophets. With inspiration from Amos, Jonah and Ezekiel, we'll look at the gifts and limits of tolerance.
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September 26th, 2021 from 2021-09-27T16:31:32
This week, were joined by a special guest, the Reverend Dr. Anthony L. D. Scott who serves as Associate Conference Minister in the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Church of Christ. A passio...
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September 5th, 2021 from 2021-09-08T18:20:28
Parker Palmer says, "Vocation does not mean a goal that I pursue, it means a calling that I hear." What calling is speaking to you, amidst the vast needs of the world? This week we are joined by Re...
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August 29th, 2021 from 2021-08-30T15:12:14
This week we close our sermon series on blessing with the priestly blessing taught to the Hebrew people as they prepared to leave Mt. Sinai. With this framework of "blessings for the journey," we'l...
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August 22nd, 2021 - Original Blessing from 2021-08-23T14:47:43
This week we continue our series on blessings. We take a look at a classic blessing which helps lay the foundation for us to look at blessings from a different perspective.
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August 15th, 2021 from 2021-08-16T15:22:14
This week's worship is in the form of a mini-retreat. Poetry and simple reflections will work together with the Spirit as we explore 3 qualities of BLESSINGS.
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August 8th, 2021 - Mike Martin from 2021-08-09T15:44:38
This week we are joined by special guest speaker Mike Martin. Mike is the Founder of Raw Tools, and organization that focuses on the repurposing of firearms for safe and useful means. In this podca...
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August 1st, 2021 - Words of Blessings from 2021-08-02T15:17:53
In this worship service we begin a new sermon series on Blessings- both blessings found in scripture and the practice of blessing. Spoiler alert, the practice of blessing is not just for sneezes! :)
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July 25th, 2021 from 2021-08-02T15:06:15
For everything there is a season...
This Sunday is our last Sunday in our Ecclesiastes series, where we'll appropriately think about beginnings and endings.
July 18th, 2021 from 2021-07-19T17:05:02
Mike Martin joins us for his final guest sermon of the summer to share his reflections on a verse from Ecclesiastes.
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July 11th, 2021 - Turn, Turn, Turn from 2021-07-12T16:29:15
The book of Ecclesiastes is well known for its list of (what seems like) polarities: a time for birth and time for death; a time for destroying and building; crying and laughing, finding and losing...
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July 4th, 2021 from 2021-07-06T14:20:58
This week we are joined by Rev. Amelia, Rev. Sarah and our Pianist Robert as we turn to our July sermon series focused on the book of Ecclesiastes.
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June 27th, 2021 - Music City from 2021-06-28T17:37:56
This week we wrap up our June sermon series on music and scripture. We are joined by Rev. Sarah as we reflect on different hymns and their relation to scripture.
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June 20th, 2021 - Mike Martin Part 2 from 2021-06-21T14:54:17
This week we are joined by Mike Martin, founder of RAW Tools. Mike joins us for his second of four appearances this summer as he shares his favorite hymn and the scripture that inspired it.
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June 13th, 2021 from 2021-06-14T15:03:01
During this Worship Service, we are joined by Rev. Sarah as we continue our series on scripture and music AND share in worship with our partner churches in the Rocky Mountain Conference.
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June 6th, 2021 from 2021-06-08T17:19:49
Have you ever thought about the connection between scripture and hymns? This week we'll explore the gift of music as a well being practice and a conveyor of Christian teachings.
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May 30th, 2021 from 2021-06-01T14:49:03
What does it mean to live well, and how has the past year and a half shaped your understanding of happiness? In this podcast, we are joined by Rev. Amelia as we reflect on that question with inspir...
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May 23rd, 2021 - Mike Martin Part 1 from 2021-05-24T14:50:02
This Pentecost, we are joined by a guest member of our Worship Team, Mike Martin, Founder of RAWtools. Mike shares his relationship with God and his heart for service. This is the first of four ser...
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May 16th, 2021 - Acts One from 2021-05-17T15:42:41
As we walk towards Pentecost on May 23rd, we are joined by Rev. Sarah as we hear a story about American Idol (yes, the tv show) and the Spirit at work in community. It's like a combined Pentecost...
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May 9th, 2021 - Fierce Love from 2021-05-10T15:57:59
In this reflection we continue to explore community life through the lens of a long-standing metaphor for Church. We are joined by Rev. Sarah as we reflect on the fierce love of a mama bear to her ...
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May 2nd, 2021 - Community Covenant from 2021-05-03T16:33:56
What does UCC Longmont have in common with a monastery? This week we are joined by Rev. Amelia as we think about what it means to be an "intentional Christian community." We draw on the monastic tr...
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April 18th, 2021 from 2021-04-26T15:38:29
Still unsure what to make of the whole resurrection thing? Doubts and doubters are welcome! Join Rev. Sarah as we take one more look at a resurrection passage and then begin to explore the Book of...
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April 25th, 2021 - Community Covenant from 2021-04-26T15:11:35
Have you ever wondered what it's like to start a church community? As we gather both virtually and in-person, we are joined by Rev. Sarah, as we consider scripture passages that speak to the ongoin...
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April 4th, 2021 - Easter Sunday from 2021-04-12T16:15:17
Join Rev. Sarah as we reflect on the story of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. One of the greatest gifts of the Christian tradition is the beautiful truth that, in the end, there is resurrection and ...
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March 28th, 2021 - Palm Sunday from 2021-03-29T16:18:04
During this Worship Service we begin Holy Week with our Palm Sunday celebration. As we light our last candle for Lent, we join Rev. Amelia as we reflect on how the early Jesus followers invite us t...
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March 21st, 2021 - The Fifth Sunday of Lent from 2021-03-22T15:36:12
On this Fifth Sunday of Lent we are joined by Rev. Sarah as we light the way for recalculating. We take a look at how recalculating is much more than just a tool for your GPS.
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March 7th, 2021 - Third Week of Lent from 2021-03-08T16:15:18
On this third week of Lent, we are joined by Rev. Amelia. We take a look at the "Parable of Lost Things" from the book of Luke and are asked to reflect on how God's grace how can show up when we le...
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February 28th, 2021 - Second Week of Lent from 2021-03-01T16:30:56
On this second week of Lent, we are joined by Rev. Amelia. We take a look at scripture from Luke and take a deeper look to reflect on what God and a hen have in common.
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February 21st, 2021 - First Sunday of Lent - Mercy from 2021-02-22T16:14:33
On this first Sunday of Lent, we will continue making our way through the Gospel of Luke this week with 2 stories that, at first blush, seem to give conflicting messages. Join Rev. Sarah for a time...
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February 7th, 2021 - Healing from 2021-02-08T16:41:16
While we wrapped up our January Sermon Series last week, we continue the trend this week with the word "Healing". We are joined by Rev. Sarah as we begin our journey through the Gospel of Luke, sta...
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January 31st, 2021 - Heaven from 2021-02-01T16:35:08
This Sunday we will conclude our January sermon series on "words," with an exploration of Heaven. We are joined by Rev. Sarah as we reflect on where reflect on the topic both in scripture and our l...
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January 24th, 2021 - Apocalypse from 2021-01-25T16:58:36
This week we continue our sermon series on words focused on "Apocalypse" or "unveiling". We are joined by Rev. Amelia as we look at a few of the apocalyptic texts in the Bible, and think about what...
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January 17th, 2021 - Sin from 2021-01-19T17:15:52
In this Worship Service we are joined by Rev. Sarah as we continue our January sermon series on "words," where we'll explore some of the more challenging ideas and teachings throughout Christian hi...
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January 10th, 2021 - Redemption and Salvation from 2021-01-11T16:11:13
In this Worship Service continue our January sermon series on "words," where we explore some of the more challenging (but hope-filled) ideas throughout Christian history. We are joined by Rev. Sara...
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January 3rd, 2021 - Epiphany from 2021-01-04T16:12:50
In this week's service we are joined by Rev. Amelia as we take a look at a reading from the Gospel of Luke. We are asked to reflect on our Christology, or for each of us, "who do we say Jesus is?" ...
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December 24th, 2020 - Christmas Eve from 2020-12-28T17:56:51
We gather together virtually on this most unique Christmas Eve. We are joined by Rev. Sarah and Rev. Amelia as we reflect upon the birth of Christ and ask ourselves when we will know his coming.
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December 20th, 2020 - Love from 2020-12-28T17:33:15
In this week's worship service alongside Rev. Sarah we reflect on scripture from Luke. We delve into the word of love and what it means to love courageously. What have you learned or noticed about ...
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December 6th, 2020 - Peace from 2020-12-07T16:00:50
In the second weekend of Advent we are joined by Rev. Sarah. We are reflect on the feeling and idea of peace, as we delve into what the word means for each of us.
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November 22nd, 2020 - Gratitude Sunday from 2020-11-23T15:41:57
This week we try something new! We are joined by Rev. Amelia, our Keyboardist Robert Hjelmstad, and our Music Director Parker Steinmetz as we practice gratitude meditation. Moving into Thanksgiving...
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November 15th, 2020 - Great Cloud of Witnesses from 2020-11-16T18:45:49
This week we continue our sermon series on the Great Cloud of Witnesses. We are joined by Rev. Sarah as we reflect on scripture from the perspective of an outsider. We are asked to be introspective...
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November 1st, 2020 - All Saints Day from 2020-11-09T20:12:34
In this worship service we observe and celebrate All Saints Day. We are joined by Rev. Amelia as we reflect upon the lives of those who have passed and delve into the Great Cloud of Witnesses and t...
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November 8th, 2020 - Work of Spirit from 2020-11-09T18:50:45
In this week's Worship Service we continue to draw inspiration from the lessons we touched upon on All Saints Day. We are joined by Rev. Sarah as we reflect upon the lessons of the past as we try t...
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October 25th, 2020 - Stewardship Sunday from 2020-10-26T19:02:03
This Worship Service was Stewardship Sunday. We are joined by Rev. Sarah as we reflect upon gifts, community and the bond that we all hold to the ministries and missions active within UCC Longmont.
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October 18th, 2020 - New Members Sunday from 2020-10-23T16:42:19
This Sunday's Worship was New Member Sunday. We are joined by Rev. Sarah as welcome in several new members to our congregation. Rev. Sarah reflects on the value and purpose of community in these tr...
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October 11th, 2020 - Loaves and Fishes from 2020-10-12T18:34:12
This week we are joined by Rev. Amelia and Jennifer Peck. We revisit the story of the Loaves and Fishes through the perspective of a child. We reflect on what it means to able and inclusive.
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October 4th, 2020 - Gift of Community from 2020-10-05T17:05:27
In this week's service we are joined by Rev. Sarah and Rev. Amelia as we share in the gift of community. Fittingly in these times in which we all gather remotely we celebrate World Communion Sunday.
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September 27th, 2020 - Community Faith Formation Sunday from 2020-09-28T16:34:22
In this week's service we are joined by Rev. Amelia on Community Faith Formation Sunday. She reflects upon what community and faith look like in these times where so many of us are experiencing chu...
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September 13th, 2020 - Loaves and Fishes from 2020-09-14T16:27:52
This week we are joined by Rev. Sarah and Carol Matheis-Kraft. Carol walks us through the story of the Loaves and the Fishes. Rev. Sarah reflects upon the story and shares her own experience of mir...
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September 6th, 2020 - Labor Day from 2020-09-09T16:38:34
In this week's podcast we are joined by Rev. Sarah. In honor of Labor Day we reflect upon the holiday with a story from Matthew's Gospel - the Laborers in the Vineyard.
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August 30th, 2020 - Educating for Peace - People and Practices of Peace from 2020-08-31T15:42:45
This week we conclude our August sermon series, People and Practices of Peace with Rev. Amelia as we look into the topic of "Educating for Peace". Rev. Amelia shares the story of "Malala Yousafzai"...
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August 23rd, 2020 - Resisting for Peace - People and Practices of Peace from 2020-08-28T16:49:46
This week we continue or People and Practices of Peace series, with "Resisting for Peace". We will draws inspiration from the life and work of Rigoberta Menchu Tum for this week's theme. Taylor Da...
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August 16th, 2020 - Walking for Peace - People and Practices of Peace from 2020-08-17T15:58:13
This week we continue our August Sermon Series, People and Practices of Peace with the concept of Walking for Peace. Rev. Sarah and Beth Silkensen Zywicki reflect on the teachings of the Peace Pilg...
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August 9th, 2020 - Planting for Peace - People and Practices of Peace from 2020-08-10T15:02:02
In this week's service we continue our August sermon series, People and Practices of Peace. We are joined by Rev. Sarah and Kristen Wolslegel. Rev. Sarah reflects on the story of the humming bird t...
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August 2nd, 2020 - Storytelling for Peace - People and Practices of Peace from 2020-08-03T15:24:06
This week we are joined by Rev. Amelia as we move into our August sermon series, People and Practices of Peace. Building off the previous lessons in our June and July sermon series' we take a look ...
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July 19th, 2020 - Nonviolent Resistance - People of Peace from 2020-07-20T15:48:15
In this week's service we are joined by Rev. Sarah as we continue our Practices of Peace sermon series. We are asked to reflect on the power of non-violent resistance as Rev. Sarah shares numerous ...
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July 12th, 2020 - Practices of Peace - Hospitality from 2020-07-13T16:06:47
In this week's service we continue our Practices of Peace sermon series for July. We are joined by Rev. Amelia and Rev. Sarah in a conversation about hospitality. We join their discussion of experi...
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July 5th, 2020 - Practices of Peace - Blessings from 2020-07-06T15:40:53
This week we begin our July Sermon Series, Practices of Peace. We are joined by Rev. Amelia as we search for God in challenging times. Rev. Amelia leads us through a guided meditation focusing on b...
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June 28th, 2020 - Psalms from 2020-06-29T15:06:56
We continue our People of Peace with Rev. Sarah this week as we take a look at selected verses from the book of Psalms. We reflect on how images, phrases and music are used as a way to alter the wa...
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June 21st, 2020 - People of Peace from 2020-06-22T15:59:39
This week we are joined by Rev. Amelia and Amy Ferrell as we continue our People of Peace series. Rev. Amelia shares the book "Emily's Idea" and reflects on the theme of dualism presented in it. Am...
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June 14th, 2020 - Interfaith Bridge Building from 2020-06-15T15:32:33
This week we are joined by Rev. Sarah as we reflect on the topic of interfaith bridge building. We listen to an interview of Eboo Patel, the founder of Interfaith Youth Core, and observe the common...
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June 7th, 2020 - People of Peace from 2020-06-08T15:08:14
This week we are joined by Rev. Amelia and guest speaker Julie Nosek. We begin our sermon series on the People of Peace which focuses on people and leaders who have inspired lasting peace in the wo...
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May 31st, 2020 - Penecost from 2020-06-01T18:36:39
In this week's service we are joined by Rev. Sarah as we reflect on the on-going events in our nation and around the world. In a reading from John we observe the parallels of the Disciples and tho...
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May 24th, 2020 - Memorial Day from 2020-05-26T16:10:28
This week as we observe Memorial Day we are joined by Rev. Sarah and Rev. Ron Wunsch, a former UCC Pastor and US Army Active Duty Chaplain. Rev. Ron reflects upon his time as Chaplain and the funer...
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May 17th, 2020 - Adoption from 2020-05-18T15:33:41
This week we are joined by Rev. Sarah and guest speaker Anna Wing. We take a look at a reading from John and the message delivered by Jesus to the Disciples reminding them that they will not be aba...
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May 10th, 2020 from 2020-05-11T14:54:58
This week join Rev. Sarah as we reflect on readings from John. We take a moment to analyze the parallels between Christ's teachings to the disciples and the lessons we all are taking from this limi...
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April 26th, 2020 - Earth Day from 2020-04-27T15:24
In this week's service Rev. Sarah reflects on Earth Day and the power of nature as a creator. We take a deeper look at how this creator can provide lessons of authenticity, resiliency, generosity a...
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April 19th, 2020 from 2020-04-20T15:30:32
In this week's Service we join Rev. Sarah as she reads from the Book of John. We reflect on the shared experience of shelter in place between ourselves and the Disciples, along with what it means t...
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April 10th, 2020 - Good Friday - Lenten Arts from 2020-04-14T15:36:36
Join Rev. Sarah and Rev. Amelia in this special podcast of our Good Friday Lenten Arts Worship Service. Listen to the full service as poems written by Congregation Members are read aloud and are ac...
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April 12th, 2020 - Easter Sunday from 2020-04-14T15:09:19
Join Rev. Amelia as she reflects on a reading from John in this Easter Sunday Service. We delve deeper into how the age old story of Easter plays into the reality of the life we are in.
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April 5th, 2020 - Palm Sunday from 2020-04-06T15:50:59
In this week's Palm Sunday Service we listen to a reading by the Linder Family from the Gospel of Matthew. Rev. Sarah reflects on Jesus' journey into Jerusalem for Passover and how this story relat...
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March 29th, 2020 - Hard Choices from 2020-03-30T15:48:16
This week we wrap up our Hard Choices series. Rev. Sarah reflects on the scripture from the book of Acts and asks us to use this time of solitude to observe what truly holds value in our lives.
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March 22nd, 2020 - Hard Choices from 2020-03-23T18:21:43
This week continue our Hard Choices series with Rev. Amelia. We take a look at a reading from Matthew and reflect on the choices made and how we can best apply these lessons to our own lives.
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March 15th, 2020 - Hard Choices - Spiritual Distancing from 2020-03-17T15:33:13
In this weeks podcast Rev. Sarah reflects on the scripture of Jonah and the Whale. In these times of social distancing we reflect on spiritual distancing and God's call to love just a little bit more.
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Little Kids, Big Thinkers: Interview with Kelly Cowling from 2020-03-11T17:07:17
In this episode of In Other Words, Talking to Kids About Stuff That Matters, Rev. Amelia speaks with Kelly Cowling, Executive Director of Grey Havens, about doing philosophy with children. If you'v...
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March 8th, 2020 - Turn Back? from 2020-03-09T15:44:04
This week we continue our Hard Choices series as we move through Lent. Rev. Sarah reflects on a reading from Ruth and question of turning back.
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March 1st, 2020 - Hard Choices - Giving from 2020-03-02T16:12:45
As we move into Lent we face many hard choices. Join Rev. Amelia as we look at how a season where we traditionally give something up, can be a season where we give to. Additionally, we are joined b...
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February 23rd, 2020 from 2020-02-25T17:00:28
In this week's service Rev. Sarah reflects on a reading from the book of Matthew. As we move into Lent we face nervousness and fear that comes with times of transition, but we remember that communi...
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February 16th, 2020 - Lazarus and the Rich One from 2020-02-18T16:28:02
In this week's service Rev. Sarah takes a look at the Parable of the Lazarus and the Rich One. We reflect on that which divides us and realize the gap is never as wide as it might seem.
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February 9th, 2020 - The Parable of the Workers from 2020-02-10T16:31:15
In this week's service we take a look at the Parable of the Workers in a reading from Matthew. Rev. Amelia digs into the deeper meanings of the parable and asks us to reflect on our views.
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February 2nd, 2020 from 2020-02-03T19:37:43
In this week's service Rev. Sarah takes a look at the parable of the Pearl of Great Price. We reflect inwardly on taking responsibility for ourselves in all facets of life.
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January 26th, 2020 - The Parable of the Leaven from 2020-01-27T15:52:05
In this week's service, Rev. Sarah explores the Parable of the Leaven with us. We take a deeper look at how the bread we share is just a metaphor for greater aspects of life.
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January 19th, 2020 from 2020-01-21T16:27:31
This week we continue our series on parables. We take a look at the Parable of the Mustard Seed and dig a little deeper.
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January 12th, 2020 - Parables from 2020-01-13T17:48:48
Join Rev. Sarah as we reflect on a reading from Matthew and delve into the complexities of Parables. In this service we observe Parables can provide meaningful questions and insights to us at any age.
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January 5th, 2020 - Epiphany from 2020-01-13T17:00:38
Join Rev. Amelia as we explore reflect upon a reading from Matthew and the wonder that was the Epiphany. Together we explore how the events of the Epiphany demonstrates God's love for all.
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December 15th, 2019 - Christmas Pageant from 2019-12-16T18:10:45
Join Rev. Amelia as we read a word from Isaiah and set the stage for our Annual Christmas Pageant. As we move into the holidays it is valuable to reflect and go with the flow, no matter what challe...
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December 8th, 2019 - Peace from 2019-12-10T17:19:28
Our journey through Advent continues this week with an invitation to consider the gift of peace. Join Rev. Sarah as we look into the path of finding peace within ourselves.
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Katrina Pratt: Anything is Teachable Through the Lens of Curiousity from 2019-12-05T15:39:04
In this interview she talks with Katrina Pratt, an educational consultant and founder of Storycamp Dangercamp about the power of curiosity for kids and parents.
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December 1st, 2019 - Hope from 2019-12-02T18:07:40
Advent begins this week! In this week's podcast we read scripture from Matthew and Rev. Sarah reflects on the impact that hope has in our lives.
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November 24th, 2019 - Gratitude from 2019-11-25T16:52:47
In this week's service Rev. Amelia reads scripture from Luke and discusses the topic of Gratitude. We delve into what it means to have enough, be worthy and feel thankful for the things we do have.
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November 17th, 2019 - Love This Life from 2019-11-18T16:40:54
In this week's podcast, we reflect on what it means to "Love This Life". Krystal Erazo joins Rev. Sarah as we close out the Be The Church series.
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End of Life Decisions: Conversations for the Thanksgiving Holiday from 2019-11-13T18:12:49
In this episode Amelia talks with Amanda Meier, Project Coordinator for The Conversation Project in Boulder County , an organization that teaches and empowers people to have all important conversat...
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November 10th, 2019 - Love God from 2019-11-12T17:16
This week our "Be the Church" series will explore what it means to "Love God." What does "Love God" look like and sound like in community?
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Grief, Death and Faith: Spiritual Comfort without the Baggage from 2019-11-07T17:51:58
Interviews, resources and practical ideas for parents from a progressive Christian perspective. If you've ever had a question about how to talk about sex, death, race, LGTBQ equality or are looking...
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November 3rd, 2019 - All Saints Day Service from 2019-11-04T16:06:59
In this weeks service we observe All Saints Day. We remember those who have gone before us. In this moment we reflect on death and celebrate the lives of those who have gone before us.
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Grief, Parenting And The Failure Of Quick Fixes from 2019-10-31T16:47:36
A new podcast season of In Other Words: Talking to Kids About Stuff that Matters begins this week with an episode on Grief, Parenting and the Failure of the Quick Fix. Rev. Amelia interviewed Rev. ...
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October 27th, 2019 - Embrace Diversity from 2019-10-28T15:33:11
This week in our "Be the Church" series we're thinking about what it means to "Embrace Diversity." We've begun to think about this in various ways as we've committed to Reject Racism, Protect the E...
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October 20th, 2019 - Share Earthly and Spiritual Resources from 2019-10-21T15:56:15
This week's Be the Church focus is sharing earthly and spiritual resources. We delve into what these resources really are, what we have to offer and how we can share.
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October 5th, 2019 - Service of Installation, Rev. Amelia Richardson Dress from 2019-10-14T17:07:09
Take a listen to the official Service of Installation for Rev. Amelia Richardson Dress at UCC Longmont. We are joined by members of the Platte Valley Association in this joyful celebration of commu...
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October 13th, 2019 - Fight with the Powerless from 2019-10-14T15:33:33
This week's Be the Church invitation centers around power. Who has it? Who needs it? And how can you tell the difference?
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October 6th, 2019 - Reject Racism from 2019-10-07T15:19:42
This week we deepen our commitment to rejecting racism. Rev. Pedro Silva, Associate Pastor at First Congregational in Boulder joins us as our guest preacher. He brings a wealth of experience on ins...
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September 29th, 2019 - Forgive Often from 2019-09-30T15:16:59
When did you first learn to forgive? This week in worship we continue the Be the Church theme with "Forgive Often." We learn to strengthen our forgiveness muscles by exploring a process to forgiven...
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September 22nd, 2019 - Care for the Poor from 2019-09-23T15:08:52
During this week's service we invoke the wisdom of liberation theology and the teachings of Jesus from the perspective of the disadvantaged.
Community member, Christi Walker, shares how s...
September 15th, 2019 - Protect the Environment from 2019-09-16T15:45:20
This week we explore what it truly means to "Protect the Environment" as part of our Be the Church series.
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September 8th, 2019 - "Be the Church" from 2019-09-09T16:06:15
This Sunday we began to explore what it means to "Be the Church".
Can you imagine what a picture of being church would look like?
September 1st, 2019 - The Tenth Commandment from 2019-09-03T16:06:07
This week we finish our sermon series on the Ten Commandments. What's the harm in wanting more? And what's the cure when we find ourselves longing for something we don't have?
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August 25th, 2019 - Open and Affirming from 2019-08-26T15:54:10
In service this week we took a look at what it means to be Open and Affirming to all people in our lives.
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August 18th, 2019 - The 9th Commandment from 2019-08-20T16:14:56
This week we continue our reflection on the Ten Commandments with the 9th Commandment, thinking about how honesty or dishonesty shape the world and ourselves.
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August 11th, 2019 - The 8th Commandment from 2019-08-12T17:38:40
This week we take a look at the challenge of the 8th Commandment as it factors into our daily lives.
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06 09 19 Pentecost w/ Rev. Amelia from 2019-06-14T22:08:25
How do you experience the Spirit? This week was Pentecost Sunday, sometimes celebrated as the "birthday of the church" when we celebrate the Holy Spirit. It was another fun intergenerational servic...
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4 21 19 EASTER from 2019-04-30T21:40:59
Worship was intergenerational as we celebrated Easter together!
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03 17 19 Practicing Faith Rev Amelia from 2019-03-20T20:35:32
This week we continue our Lenten "spring training" sermon series on Ephesians 4:25-5:1. One of the widely held virtues is honesty. What could it mean to be truly honest with one another? Children'...
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Talking To Kids: Do The Next Right Thing Coping With School Lockdowns from 2019-03-14T19:53:29
The stress of lockdowns--whether a drill or for safety--takes it's toll on kids. In this week's episode, Amelia talks with Lena Hilder McCain about helping kids manage the stress of a lockdown.
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Mini Reflection on Preventing Sexual Abuse In Faith Communities from 2019-03-07T20:48:39
This week's podcast episode is a mini-episode on creating safe churches, following up on the conversation last week about preventing sexual abuse. Listen here for episode six in this eight week ser...
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Preventing Sexual Abuse with Ericka Anderson, LPC from 2019-02-28T21:19:39
Rev. Amelia's latest podcast episode "Preventing Abuse with Ericka Anderson, LPC is up. Listen here for easy, helpful tips for a hard-to-handle topic."
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Mini Episode Reflection on Interview with Dr. Amy Boele on discussing race with children from 2019-02-21T18:39:32
Rev. Amelia's new podcast episode is a mini-episode on faithful conversations about race. She talks about why race conversations matter in church and how embracing diversity shapes our faith.
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02 17 19 In The Dark from 2019-02-21T17:47:33
Are you afraid of the dark? Our book this week gives us a different perspective on being light for the world as we see darkness in a new way. The story of Lazlo’s encounter with the dark isn’t the ...
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Talking To Kids About Race And Racism With Dr. Amy Boele from 2019-02-14T21:12:21
The 3rd episode in our 8 week podcast series "In Other Words: Talking to Kids About Stuff that Matters" is up! This week Rev. Amelia and Dr. Amy Boele talk about why it's important to discuss race ...
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Mini - Episode with Rev. Amelia from 2019-02-07T21:29:46
Rev. Amelia's second podcast in the 8 week series "In Other Words: Talking to Kids About Stuff that Matters" is up on the website and in Soundcloud. This week is a mini-episode, reflecting on the q...
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2 3 19 The Day You Begin from 2019-02-04T22:24:07
When was the last time you felt like an outsider or were surrounded by people you didn't know? This Sunday, weexplored the Christian value of inclusion and how we are asked to create a community of...
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In Other Words: Talking to Kids About Stuff That Matters with Bethy from 2019-01-31T17:50:24
When was the last time you felt like an outsider or were surrounded by people you didn't know? This Sunday we will explore the Christian value of inclusion and how we are asked to create a communit...
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1 20 19 Sermon from 2019-01-29T19:00:29
We celebrated the dream of Martin Luther King Jr. as we re-commited to building the Beloved Community. We welcomed Strider Arkansas Benston to the pulpit and were inspired by his insights and exper...
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12 16 18 JOY from 2018-12-21T18:07:39
On the third Sunday of Advent, we are invited to explore JOY...When was the last time you jumped?
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12 09 18 PEACE from 2018-12-10T21:57:01
Our Advent journey continues this Sunday. Jane Ellen Combelic, a long-time student of Thich Nhat Hanh will share stories and reflections about PEACE.
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12 02 18 HOPE from 2018-12-03T23:07:50
The journey of Advent begins this Sunday. We HOPE to see you!
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11-18-18 Give Thanks from 2018-11-19T22:56:58
UCC Longmont is growing and there is much to be grateful for! This Sunday, we welcomed 17 new members to the community. Come join in the celebration and give thanks.
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11 11 18- Do Justice, Love Kindness, Walk Humbly from 2018-11-11T00:00
I'm guessing you've heard of the Golden Rule. Turns out there is also gold to be found in the Hebrew scriptures. Any ideas what this "Golden Text" might be?
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11 11 18 Let us run the race marked out for us from 2018-11-05T21:24:21
We celebrated All Saints Sunday this week. Service began with a special time of remembrance and candle lighting for those who died this past year. We continue to honor the saints in our lives as we...
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10 28 18 Anthem And Prayer from 2018-10-30T20:03:06
10 20 18's sermon was a guest. As such, we are only including the Anthem and prayers from Sunday.
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10 21 18 Peace Is Possible from 2018-10-23T20:43:38
Blessed are the peacemakers! In celebration of Laity Sunday, many voices will lead us in worship and offer glimpses of the breadth and depth of the peacemakers in our midst.
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10 14 18 Blessed Are The Clear Of Heart from 2018-10-15T20:43:44
Sermon and Scripture from October 14th, 2018 service.
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