Messages from Douglas UCC

Pastor Sal reflects on the meaning and significance of Maundy Thursday.

A message for the beginning of Holy Week.

While it's important that we reach out and connect with one another at this time, it's also important that we reach IN and connect with God. Pastor Sal explains his daily prayer practice.

Pastor Sal is back!

Pastor Sal will be on sabbatical from January 6 until the first Sunday in April. We will resume posting messages at that time.

The Burning Bowl is a very powerful end-of-year ritual. Rev. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, talks about the importance of letting old things pass away, so that all things can be made new.

We've come to know Mary, the mother of Jesus, as the meek, mild, obedient handmaiden, but the real Mary was brave, bold, and radical. Pastor Sal Sapienza of Douglas UCC gives an inspiring message about Mary for the 4th Sunday of Advent.

Why the focus on John the Baptist during the season of Advent? Rev. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, talks about "John, Jesus, and Justice" for the 3rd Sunday of Advent.

This Christmas, we remember that Jesus was a refugee. Rev. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, gives a message for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.

‘Advent is not about a sentimental waiting for the Baby Jesus. Advent is a time for us to focus our expectations and anticipation on the Cosmic Christ,’ says Fr. Richard Rohr. Pastor Sal Sapienza of Douglas UCC gives a message for the 1st Sunday of Advent.