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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 374 episodes available.
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
June 19, 2022Until We Are All Free: A Message for JuneteenthEmma Lazarus wrote, ‘Until we are all free, we are none of us free.’ Today we celebrate Juneteenth, ‘Emancipation Day,’ and commemorate the freeing of enslaved Black Americans. Pastor Sal helps us celebrate freedom and recommit ourselves to building a just world for all....more13minPlay
June 12, 2022The Trinity: Love to the Third Power!On Trinity Sunday we celebrate the three-in-one aspect of God. Pastor Sal explores whether God is one or three, citing Cynthia Bourgeault’s ‘Law of Three’ and sharing wisdom from Richard Rohr....more12minPlay
FAQs about Messages from Douglas UCC:How many episodes does Messages from Douglas UCC have?The podcast currently has 374 episodes available.