Messages from Douglas UCC

Messages from Douglas UCC

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Messages from Douglas UCC episodes

  • Until All Are Free – Juneteenth
    Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans but, in the words of Emma Lazarus on the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal, ‘Until we are all free, we are none of us free." Pastor Sal talks about how to create a just world for all people.
    15 min
  • Does the Trinity Make Sense?
    On Trinity Sunday we celebrate the three-in-one nature of God. Today Pastor Sal explores the metaphysical understanding of the Trinity, sharing wisdom from Cynthia Bourgeault and Richard Rohr.
    13 min
  • What is Pentecost?
    Pentecost takes place on the fiftieth day after Easter. Pastor Sal talks about how the apostles were filled with the flame of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost and what it means for us today.
    13 min
  • The Ascension: Did Jesus Defy Gravity?
    Luke tells how the disciples watched in astonishment as Jesus was lifted up into the heavens. Did Jesus really defy the Law of Gravity? Pastor Sal talks about spiritual ascension to a place of higher consciousness.
    12 min
  • God, Our Mother
    Religious teachings have led most of us to think of God as a man: an authoritative, judgmental Heavenly Father. How would our world be different if we viewed God as a nurturing Heavenly Mother? Pastor Sal continues to explore the question, ‘Who is God?’
    12 min
  • What is “One-ing”?

    Medieval mystic Julian of Norwich used the term ‘one-ing’ to describe our relationship with God. Pastor Sal talks about becoming one with the One, sharing wisdom from Eckhart Tolle, Marcus Borg, and Michael Berg.

    13 min
  • Road to Nowhere – The Emmaus Story

    Two confused and sad disciples encounter a stranger who enlightens and consoles them. Later, in the breaking of bread, they recognize the stranger as Jesus. How often on the road of life do we fail to recognize God’s presence in our midst?

    11 min
  • Why You Should Be a Doubting Thomas

    At first, the apostle Thomas didn’t believe that Jesus had risen from the dead. We’ve all been led to believe that doubting is an obstacle to faith, but the real obstacle is certainty.  Pastor Sal explores the benefits of doubt.

    14 min
  • Resurrection is Real!

    No matter what challenges we face, they can be transformed through the spirit and message of Easter. Pastor Sal explains how the Christ invites us to rise up and walk in the newness of life. This resurrecting power restores and uplifts us,

    14 min
  • A Different Kind of King

    On Palm Sunday we commemorate Jesus’s triumphant entrance into Jerusalem amid cheers and palms, but in less than a week there were jeers and pain on the way to the cross. Pastor Sal reminds us that both light and darkness are part of our spiritual journey.

    13 min

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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 learn more, visit https://www.douglasucc.org