Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost in Year A - October 15, 2023

“Filled from the Streets” Based on Matthew 22: 1-14. Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3RMGk4d

"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."

"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.

"Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.

-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3YYtccu⁠⁠

-Sermon Seeds on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz⁠⁠

-More worship resources from the UCC: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3Xz9fYJ⁠

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost in Year A - October 8, 2023

“Producing Fruit” Based on Matthew 21:33-46. Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3RFNvuV

"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."

"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.

"Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.

-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3YYtccu⁠⁠

-Sermon Seeds on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz⁠⁠

-More worship resources from the UCC: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3Xz9fYJ⁠

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost in Year A - October 1, 2023

“Going Ahead” Based on Matthew 21: 23-32. Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/48lED3F

"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."

"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.

"Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.

-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YYtccu⁠

-Sermon Seeds on Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz⁠

-More worship resources from the UCC: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Xz9fYJ

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost in Year A - September 24, 2023

“Made Equal” Based on Matthew 20:1-16. Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/46aWIiP

"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."

"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.

"Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.

-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YYtccu⁠

-Sermon Seeds on Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz⁠

-More worship resources from the UCC: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Xz9fYJ

Don't miss these timely resources!

Just Peace Sunday [FREE]- September 17, 2023: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Rgeygo⁠

Neighbors In Need Special Mission Offering [FREE]- Sunday, October 1, 2023 (suggested offering date): ⁠https://bit.ly/3r32T9X⁠

Stewardship Theme Materials for 2023- "Because of you, our church changes lives": ⁠https://bit.ly/45IVj3k⁠

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost in Year A: Sunday, September 17, 2023.

“Forgiveness” Based on Matthew 18:21-35. Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Zhpk7V

"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week. "Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.

-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YYtccu⁠

-Sermon Seeds on Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz⁠

-More worship resources from the UCC: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Xz9fYJ

Don't miss these timely resources!

Just Peace Sunday [FREE]- September 17, 2023: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Rgeygo⁠

Neighbors In Need Special Mission Offering [FREE]- Sunday, October 1, 2023 (suggested offering date): ⁠https://bit.ly/3r32T9X⁠

Stewardship Theme Materials for 2023- "Because of you, our church changes lives": ⁠https://bit.ly/45IVj3k⁠

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost in Year A: Sunday, September 10, 2023.

“Accountability” Based on Matthew 18:15-20. Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3R4yLWk

"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week. "Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.

-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: https://bit.ly/3YYtccu

-Sermon Seeds on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz

-More worship resources from the UCC: https://bit.ly/3Xz9fYJ

Don't miss these timely resources!

Just Peace Sunday [FREE]- September 17, 2023: https://bit.ly/3Rgeygo

Neighbors In Need Special Mission Offering [FREE]- Sunday, October 1, 2023 (suggested offering date): https://bit.ly/3r32T9X

Stewardship Theme Materials for 2023- "Because of you, our church changes lives": https://bit.ly/45IVj3k

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost in Year A: Sunday, June 25, 2023.

“Life” Based on Matthew 10:24-39. Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript:

"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week. "Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.

-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: https://bit.ly/3YYtccu

-Sermon Seeds on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz

-More worship resources from the UCC: https://bit.ly/3Xz9fYJ

At General Synod 34 in Indianapolis, delegates will consider amendments to the UCC Bylaws that would change the frequency of General Synod from two years to three years. In order to engage in conversations and answer questions about the proposal, the "Task Force on General Synod Frequency, Form, and Function" held three Town Hall Events.

All three gatherings were recorded and edited to remove the empty space between questions, tech support moments, and duplicated introductions, opening presentations, and signoffs.

Each Town Hall Event had insightful moments about the history of the General Synod Frequency conversation and rationale for the resolution. We utilized the best of each recording to provide a chronological history and an easy-to-follow synthesis of the Committee's rationale.

Since there were three separate Town Hall Events, duplicate statements from the panelists were omitted to reduce runtime. All questions from the audience and subsequent answers are included.

Watch the video (includes auto-generated captions): https://bit.ly/3CmDfPy

Section Timestamps:

Q&A's:

Helpful links and resources:

Questions about the proposed resolutions? Contact Yvette Wynn: [email protected]

Third Sunday after Pentecost in Year A: Sunday, June 18, 2023.

“Kindom” Based on Matthew 9:35-10:8, (9-23). Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/43uC6RS

"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week. "Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.

-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: https://bit.ly/3YYtccu

-Sermon Seeds on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz

-More worship resources from the UCC: https://bit.ly/3Xz9fYJ

*Into the Mystic with the Rev. Dr. John Dorhauer isn't going anywhere! Keep tuning in for the General Minister and President's weekly reflections through the election of the next GMP at General Synod (June 30 - July 4, 2023).

Second Sunday after Pentecost in Year A: Sunday, June 11, 2023.

“Mercy” Based on Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26. Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3WMPFcA

"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week. "Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.

-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: https://bit.ly/3YYtccu

-Sermon Seeds on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz

-More worship resources from the UCC: https://bit.ly/3Xz9fYJ

*Into the Mystic with the Rev. Dr. John Dorhauer isn't going anywhere! Keep tuning in for the General Minister and President's weekly reflections through the election of the next GMP at General Synod (June 30 - July 4, 2023).