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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.
June 24, 2018Being Gay is a Gift From GodRev. Salvatore Sapienza, author of "Gay is a Gift" and pastor of Douglas UCC, gives an inspiring message for Gay Pride Sunday....more21minPlay
May 27, 2018How the Christian Left is Reclaiming JesusBishop Michael Curry, Fr. Richard Rohr, and other Progressive Christians expressed concern over our nation’s moral state at a candlelight vigil in front of the White House. This week, Pastor Sal talks about how the Christian Left is "Reclaiming Jesus."...more18minPlay
May 13, 2018God is Non-Binary[Note: there are brief gaps in this recording] God is not a he, and God is not a she. Maybe we should use the pronoun 'they' for God? Pastor Sal Sapienza of Douglas UCC talks about gender inclusivity when it comes to God and one another....more16minPlay
April 15, 2018Divine WitnessWe hear a lot about witnessing. In order to witness, you need more than second-hand information. How do we get first-hand knowledge of the Risen Christ? Where can we witness the Divine Presence? Pastor Sal Sapienza of Douglas UCC preaches on Luke 24:36....more13minPlay
April 01, 2018Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead?"The same Power that raised Jesus from the dead is within you" (Romans 8:11). Rev. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, speaks about what it truly means to be Easter People....more14minPlay
March 11, 2018A Progressive Christian Look at John 3:16What is it about John 3:16 that has made it the "go-to" Bible chapter and verse for Evangelical Christians? Rev. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, gives us a Progressive Christian view of that famous verse....more14minPlay
February 18, 2018Jesus Without the MiraclesIn order for someone to be canonized as a saint, they must have miracles attributed to them. Why are miracles so important in establishing one's divine nature? Pastor Sal Sapienza of Douglas UCC gives a message for Transfiguration Sunday....more18minPlay
February 04, 2018You Can Heal Your LifeJesus said, ‘It is done to you as you believe.’ Rev. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, speaks about how we can heal our lives through the power of our minds....more15minPlay
December 31, 2017Burning Bowl CeremonyThe Burning Bowl is a longstanding end-of-the-year ritual. ‘Old things are passed away, and all things are being made new!’ Pastor Sal Sapienza, pastor of Douglas UCC explains this sacred practice of releasing the old and welcoming in the new....more11minPlay
December 10, 2017Jesus Wasn’t WhiteIn Matthew 16, Jesus asks, "Who do you say that I am?" How do you see Jesus? As a white guy with long blonde hair? As a conservative preaching 'family values'? Pastor Sal Sapienza of Douglas UCC gives us another view and a deeper understanding of Jesus....more13minPlay
FAQs about Messages from Douglas UCC:How many episodes does Messages from Douglas UCC have?The podcast currently has 347 episodes available.