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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 347 episodes available.
April 28, 2019The Benefits of DoubtAnne Lamott writes, 'The opposite of faith isn't doubt. The opposite of faith is certainty.' Rev. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas UCC, talks about Doubting Thomas and the benefits of doubt....more20minPlay
April 21, 2019Come Alive! (Easter 2019)‘God has written the promise of resurrection...in every leaf in springtime.’ Pastor Sal Sapienza of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ gives an Easter Sunday message about resurrecting the Christ Light within....more14minPlay
April 14, 2019Two Processions – Palm SundayJesus's entrance into Jerusalem riding a donkey was a subversive act of resistance. Rev. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, gives a Palm Sunday message about two processions....more18minPlay
April 07, 2019Fragrance of LoveIn today's gospel passage, Jesus's friend, Mary, washes his feet in a very expensive perfume. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas UCC, talks about how this extravagance act of love serves as an example for us to "love wastefully."...more15minPlay
March 31, 2019Returning Home: The Prodigal SonGod's dwelling place is within us, and Lent is a time for us to make the journey home. Rev. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, talks about the "Parable of the Prodigal Son."...more14minPlay
March 24, 2019The Barren Fig TreeThe Parable of the Barren Fig Tree tells us that ‘Just as a fig tree's purpose is to bear figs, so our purpose is to produce the fruits of the Spirit.’ Pastor Sal Sapienza of Douglas UCC talks about what this means for our lives today....more15minPlay
March 17, 2019The Fox and the HenJesus describes King Herod as a fox and himself as a Mother Hen. Modern-day Herods and fox-like power systems prey upon the weak. Pastor Sal Sapienza of Douglas UCC talks about how we can protect "the least of these" and keep the foxes at bay....more14minPlay
March 10, 2019Tidying Up – The First Sunday in LentLent isn't about giving up the things that 'spark joy' for us. Lent is about giving up the things that are keeping us from our joy. Rev. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas UCC, gives a message for the 1st Sunday of Lent....more17minPlay
February 24, 2019Loving the EnemyTurning the other cheek isn't submissive. It's defiant. Pastor Sal Sapienza of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, talks about Jesus's call to turn the other cheek and to love your enemy....more17minPlay
February 13, 2019Remembering Carl JenningsRev. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, eulogizes Saugatuck/Douglas icon, Carl Jennings....more14minPlay
FAQs about Messages from Douglas UCC:How many episodes does Messages from Douglas UCC have?The podcast currently has 347 episodes available.