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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.
January 17, 2021Building the Beloved CommunityWith the words "come and see," Jesus call the first apostles to help him build a kin-dom that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called “the beloved community." During this dark time, we take a moment to celebrate King’s life. He reminded us that only light can drive out darkness and only love can drive out hate....more9minPlay
January 10, 2021The Baptism of JesusOn the Sunday after Epiphany, we celebrate the day Christ was baptized in the River Jordan. Does our baptism remove Original Sin? Is it necessary for salvation? Pastor Sal addresses these questions, sharing wisdom from Bishop John Shelby Spong....more10minPlay
January 03, 2021The Journey of the MagiOn Epiphany Sunday we remember the wise ones who followed a star and were guided to the Perfect Light. Pastor Sal talks about how their journey can inform and transform our own spiritual journeys....more8minPlay
December 27, 2020The Holy Family and Our FamilyOn the first Sunday after Christmas, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family - Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Pastor Sal talks about "Faith and Family."...more7minPlay
December 20, 2020The Power of LoveOn Advent’s last Sunday, we light a candle for love, celebrating our gift of love from God’s very self. For Christianity and other faith traditions, December is a time to celebrate the light. Pastor Sal talks about the birth of love’s light in us....more6minPlay
December 13, 2020The Real MaryToday’s Gospel focuses on Mary. Many see Jesus’ mother as meek, but she was courageous - even revolutionary. Her “Magnificat” is a protest song, a manifesto proclaiming that the lowly will be lifted up. Political authorities over the years have feared it would stir up the masses. Mary’s spirit is alive today!...more13minPlay
December 06, 2020Prepare the Way of the LordJohn the Baptist proclaims, "Prepare ye the way of the Lord!" Advent is a time to get ready for the coming of the Light. After lighting the candle for peace, Pastor Sal explores what it means to prepare the way and reminds us that Jesus was a refugee....more10minPlay
November 29, 2020What Are We Waiting For?With great expectation on the first Sunday of Advent, we begin to prepare for the birth of the Christ Light within us. Pastor Sal's message on the power of hope follows on the theme of the first Advent candle and includes wisdom from Meister Eckhart, Thomas Merton, and Richard Rohr....more8minPlay
November 22, 2020Reign of Christ SundayThe last Sunday before Advent, called ‘Christ the King’ or ‘Reign of Christ’ Sunday, is a day to celebrate Jesus as fully human and fully divine. Pastor Sal talks about Jesus as man, myth, and Messiah, sharing wisdom from John Pavlovitz and others....more8minPlay
November 15, 2020Gifts and TalentsThis Sunday we heard the parable of the talents. Leo Buscaglia said, "Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God." Are you sharing your God-given talents with the world? today Pastor Sal tells us that it's never too late to bring our gifts and talents to light....more7minPlay
FAQs about Messages from Douglas UCC:How many episodes does Messages from Douglas UCC have?The podcast currently has 346 episodes available.