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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 392 episodes available.
February 28, 2021The Fullness of LifeJesus came so that we might live life to the fullest. To do this, we must give up the illusion of our false ‘ego-self.’ Pastor Sal talks about using Lent to awaken the Divine Self within and to change whatever blocks us from experiencing abundance....more10minPlay
February 21, 2021Into the WildernessBefore Jesus began his ministry he spent forty days and nights in the wilderness. Lent invites us to venture into our own wilderness and wrestle with the things that keep us from living life to the fullest. Pastor Sal talks about "tidying up" our spiritual lives during this season of spiritual preparation....more9minPlay
February 14, 2021Transfiguration SundayOn the mountaintop, his clothes became a dazzling white and Jesus underwent a spiritual change -- a transfiguration. People in our time can also have experiences that lead them to become more attuned to the Divine Light. Pastor Sal explores how to spiritually transform our lives and our world....more13minPlay
February 07, 2021Awaken the Healer WithinIn today's Gospel, Jesus begins his healing ministry, curing many who were sick. He said that we have been given the power to heal, and came to show us the way. Pastor Sal shares wisdom from Louise Hay and Eckhart Tolle....more11minPlay
January 31, 2021Spiritual FreedomAs Jesus begins to teach, everyone is amazed at his inner authority. Spiritual growth requires that we develop an inner knowing. We must wrestle with an inner “devil” on our way to recognizing the Divine Light inside. Pastor Sal talks about overcoming the ego and living a life of spiritual freedom....more13minPlay
January 24, 2021Called to LoveJesus told fishermen Simon and Andrew that he would make them “fishers of men." Was he saying we should go catch people for God, or did he have something deeper in mind? Pastor Sal explains what the fish symbol meant to the early church and what evangelism means to today’s Progressive Christians....more10minPlay
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
FAQs about Messages from Douglas UCC:How many episodes does Messages from Douglas UCC have?The podcast currently has 392 episodes available.