Messages from Douglas UCC

Messages from Douglas UCC

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Messages from Douglas UCC episodes

  • Upside Down Kingdom
    Many Christians are more concerned with protecting and maintaining their own kingdoms, rather than working to establish God's Kingdom. Pastor Sal Sapienza of Douglas UCC preaches on Jesus's instructions to serve the least of these in our midst.
    15 min
  • Many Paths, One Truth
    Is Jesus the ONLY way? Rev. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, talks about the Universal Truths shared by the world's major faith traditions.
    15 min
  • The Hills Are Alive
    Mountains provide the setting for God's revelations to Noah, Elijah, Moses, and Jesus. In the mountains, we encounter the presence of God. Pastor Sal Sapienza of Douglas UCC invites us to lift up our eyes to the mountains and do some spiritual climbing.
    13 min
  • The Cosmic Christ
    The Cosmic Christ existed billions of years before Jesus of Nazareth was even born. Rev. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, speaks about the Cosmic Christ.
    15 min
  • Living from the Inside Out
    The spiritual journey is not about acquiring something outside yourself. It's an inward journey. Rev. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, talks about finding the Divine within.
    15 min
  • Discover the Power Within You
    [Note: there are brief gaps in this recording] "There's a Power within you that's greater than anything the world can give." Pastor Sal Sapienza of Douglas UCC, talks about a book that Oprah Winfrey says changed her perspective on life and religion.
    18 min
  • How the Christian Left is Reclaiming Jesus
    Bishop 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."
    18 min
  • God 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.
    16 min

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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 learn more, visit https://www.douglasucc.org