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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 328 episodes available.
July 21, 2024Water is LifeHow much of you is water? How many people don’t have clean water? How many times does the Bible mention water? How can we best raise concern for water for ourselves, our neighbors, and our planet? Rev. Jody explores the joys and sorrows of water....more26minPlay
July 14, 2024Two DancersDo you twirl around the house when you want to celebrate a life-giving event? Dancing is a way to move our bodies with joy. Rev. Jody considers separate stories that feature Kings David and Herodias, where dancers bring intrigue and emotion....more16minPlay
July 07, 2024Who Are Teachers Today?Do sources of wisdom look or talk a certain way? Must they have degrees or titles? Did you ever unexpectedly learn something? Rev. Jody explores three stories: a shepherd boy becomes king, an evangelist has a thorn in the flesh, and Jesus is not welcome....more17minPlay
June 30, 2024Reason to be ProudWe don’t have to ignore Scripture to affirm our queer friends and family. Rev. Jody explains that the Bible says good things about same-gender loving relationships. Today we celebrate all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations!...more17minPlay
June 23, 2024What is a Miracle?These are tenuous days. We face trouble in our lives, our relationships, and our world. We do the best we can and, somehow we get by. In two stories this week, where David fights Goliath and Jesus calms a storm, Rev. Jody sees a response to trouble....more13minPlay
June 16, 2024Only Kindness MattersRemember the warmth you felt when someone was kind to you. What did they do? Jesus says that faith the size of a mustard seed is all we need to make a difference in the world. Rev. Jodi Betten talks about how kindness makes a difference....more25minPlay
June 09, 2024Traditional Family Values?In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks who his family is. What does your family of choice like? Does it fit the phrase ‘traditional family values’?...more21minPlay
June 02, 2024What Is Our Why?Rev. Jody explores today’s all-important question for our church – and any church. Why do we have the Vision we have? Why do we do this church thing? Are we making choices that support our Why?...more16minPlay
May 26, 2024ConnectionsRev. Jody helps us explore all of our connections on this Memorial Day weekend. How are we connected to each other, our church, our sibling churches, other denominations and faith traditions, and the world, and God? Quite a big think, don’t you think?...more24minPlay
May 19, 2024Familiar Ways Are Hard to Give UpSystems and Structures and Leadership! Rev. Jody, our interim pastor, shares a Pentecost message: the world was shaken, and a new world order emerged. How have we been shaken, and how will it make our foundation stronger for our future?...more19minPlay
FAQs about Messages from Douglas UCC:How many episodes does Messages from Douglas UCC have?The podcast currently has 328 episodes available.