Scripture describes how Jesus was tested for forty days in the wilderness. Church member Pamela Chappell helps us consider the tests in our lives with the help of a Zen proverb, ‘The Obstacle is the Path.’

Today’s gospel tells the story of a miraculous transfiguration. Congregational Care coordinator Lynne Snyder shares a transformational story from her career in special education that she believes was a minor miracle.

After teaching and healing in Capernaum, scripture tells us Jesus immediately continued His ministry in the surrounding villages. Congregation member Stan Green talks about the ‘somewhere else’ where we’re called to carry God’s love.

When Jesus begins to teach in the temple everyone is amazed by his inner authority. As part of our spiritual growth, we need to develop an inner knowing. 93-year-old Rev. Fred Hamlin shares his experiences along that line. A Q&A session with Fred begins at 11:20 in the recording.

On ‘Energy Sunday,’ sponsored by the Creation Justice Team, we focus our worship on the role of energy in caring for our planet. Rev. Linda Kniereman speaks to us in the voice of Mother Earth, talking about how it all started and what we need to do now.

Retired Navy chaplain Beth Stallinga is the first in a series of church members to preach as we seek a new pastor. Beth compares our situation to an all-hands activity on a ship, reminding us that a church is more than a pastor; it’s a community.

For his final message at Douglas UCC, Pastor Sal talks about endings and beginnings.

On the final Sunday of Advent, Pastor Sal focuses on Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her revolutionary song of love.

Henri Nouwen, wrote, ‘Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.’ This Sunday’s pink candle symbolizes joy – the good news that the Light is on its way!

John the Baptist proclaimed, ‘Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord!’  Rev. David Van Dyke explores the meaning of calling and how God continues to make all things new.