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This podcast features homilies delivered at Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ -- a progressive, inclusive, open and affirming faith community located in Saugatuck/Douglas, Michigan. To le... more
FAQs about Messages from Douglas UCC:How many episodes does Messages from Douglas UCC have?The podcast currently has 346 episodes available.
August 28, 2022What is Unconditional Love?Jesus told us to take the lowest place at the table and to invite the poor to our parties rather than friends and relatives. Pastor Sal explores what it means to love unconditionally – to give without expecting something in return, just as God does....more11minPlay
August 21, 2022Lifted Up in LoveJesus heals a woman who has been bent over for years. With the power of his touch, she is ‘loosed’. Many of us feel burdens. Pastor Sal talks about how we can be lifted up by getting in touch with the power of the Christ inside of us...more14minPlay
August 14, 2022Jesus Came to Bring Division?!What did Jesus mean when he said he came to bring division, not peace to bring peace? Pastor Sal talks about the spiritual understandings of vision and division....more15minPlay
August 07, 2022Where is the Kingdom of Heaven?Jesus spoke of Heaven often. He gave lots of clues as to its whereabouts and said we have the keys. Pastor Sal talks about how to enter the Kingdom of Heaven....more13minPlay
July 31, 2022The Parable of the Rich FoolJesus tells of a man who keeps building storage units for his goods and calls the man a fool. Is money the root of all evil? Are material possessions a stumbling block on the way to Heaven? Pastor Sal explores how to manifest a prosperous, abundant life....more17minPlay
July 24, 2022Teach Us How to PrayThe disciples asked Jesus how to pray. Many of us are still unsure about prayer and how we are supposed to pray. In his message on prayer, Pastor Sal shares wisdom from Mother Teresa, Charles Fillmore, and David Steindl-Rast....more15minPlay
July 17, 2022Human Doing or Human Being?When Jesus visits their home, Martha is busy ‘doing’ and Mary is simply ‘being.’ Pastor Sal reminds us that we are human BE-ings. He encourages us to take time to be still and know, listening for the voice that has no words....more15minPlay
July 10, 2022Who is My Neighbor? The Spirituality of Mr. RogersA lawyer asks, ‘Who is my neighbor?’ and Jesus responds with the parable of the good Samaritan. While talking about how to show love for our neighbors, Pastor Sal shares wisdom from Fred Rogers, Marcus Borg, Thomas Merton, and Joan Chittister....more17minPlay
July 03, 2022The Separation of Church and StateWe celebrate freedom, but are all Americans free? Should churches be involved in politics? Is America a Christian nation? Pastor Sal answers these questions and explores the topic of freedom from both an earthly and spiritual perspective....more17minPlay
June 27, 2022Be Celebrated, Not ToleratedChurch should be a place where you are celebrated, not tolerated. Many Christian churches say they welcome LGBTQ+ people, yet refuse to include them fully in sacraments and leadership positions. Pastor Sal talks about Pride Month and Open & Affirming Sunday....more16minPlay
FAQs about Messages from Douglas UCC:How many episodes does Messages from Douglas UCC have?The podcast currently has 346 episodes available.