Thanksgiving is meant to be a time for gathering and taking stock of what we are thankful for. The Rev. John C. Dorhauer offers up his Top 10 List of things he is thankful for.

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Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3Zh6eOB

NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT!

"Seeds and Ways" is a new 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.

Learn more about the new podcast and its host, Rev. Cheryl Lindsay (UCC Minister for Worship and Theology): https://bit.ly/3m198rX

More worship planning resources from the UCC:

-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).

On this week's podcast, last Tuesday's vote is what is on the Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer's mind. As he reflects, "May freedom abide, and the casting of our votes lead us closer to the day when there will be justice for all."

Listen to the podcast.

Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3YgdKIc

NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT!

"Seeds and Ways" is a new 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.

Learn more about the new podcast and its host, Rev. Cheryl Lindsay (UCC Minister for Worship and Theology): https://bit.ly/3m198rX

More worship planning resources from the UCC:

-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).

In this week's podcast, the Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer asks that you see yourself as part of a bubble of life, in which what you do affects the whole, and what the smallest part of the system does affects you.

This is the world we live in – one that debunks the myth that we are all independent and autonomous bodies, accountable only to ourselves, our congregation, and our community. 

Listen to the podcast.

Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3SMC970

NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT!

"Seeds and Ways" is a new 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.

Learn more about the new podcast and its host, Rev. Cheryl Lindsay (UCC Minister for Worship and Theology): https://bit.ly/3m198rX

More worship planning resources from the UCC:

-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).

Parks are a common place where people can go to feel connected - to share the beauty of God's green earth with people from all walks of life. The Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer lives across the street from such a park and gives his reflections.

Listen to the podcast.

Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3KTnq8l

NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT!

"Seeds and Ways" is a new 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.

Learn more about the new podcast and its host, Rev. Dr. Cheryl Lindsay (UCC Minister for Worship and Theology): https://bit.ly/3m198rX

More worship planning resources from the UCC:

-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).

The Rev. John C. Dorhauer reflects in this podcast that there will be tears aplenty on this journey we take through life. May we all discover pathways to joy when the tears fall.

Listen to this week's podcast.

Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3IojwS4

NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT!

"Seeds and Ways" is a new 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.

Learn more about the new podcast and its host, Rev. Cheryl Lindsay (UCC Minister for Worship and Theology): https://bit.ly/3m198rX

More worship planning resources from the UCC:

-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).

Boundaries are often debated. It is sometimes argued that boundaries can inhibit relationship building. But sometimes boundaries are good - and needed. The relationships between church ministers and their congregants are examples of needed boundaries.

The Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer reflects on these and other boundaries. 

Listen to the podcast.

Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3EDLWq8

NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT!

"Seeds and Ways" is a new 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.

Learn more about the new podcast and its host, Rev. Cheryl Lindsay (UCC Minister for Worship and Theology): https://bit.ly/3m198rX

More worship planning resources from the UCC:

-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).

In this podcast, the Rev. John C. Dorhauer describes the awe-striking moments he experienced at the World Council of Churches worship services he attended while in Germany, recently.

Experiences that he will never forget, he says. 

Listen to the podcast.

Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3EFf7Jg

NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT!

"Seeds and Ways" is a new 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.

Learn more about the new podcast and its host, Rev. Cheryl Lindsay (UCC Minister for Worship and Theology): https://bit.ly/3m198rX

More worship planning resources from the UCC:

-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).

In this podcast, UCC General Minister and President, the Rev. John C. Dorhauer, offers reflections on the continuing work of redeeming the Church from the evil of racism and white supremacy, so that there is no longer any profaning of the religion Christ began.

Listen to the podcast.

Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/41scdkX

NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT!

"Seeds and Ways" is a new 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.

Learn more about the new podcast and its host, Rev. Cheryl Lindsay (UCC Minister for Worship and Theology): https://bit.ly/3m198rX

More worship planning resources from the UCC:

-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).

In this podcast, the Rev. John C. Dorhauer explains why, after studying for years for the Catholic priesthood, he left Catholicism and went into ministry with the United Church of Christ.

Listen to his thought-provoking story.

Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3EURNaK

NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT!

"Seeds and Ways" is a new 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.

Learn more about the new podcast and its host, Rev. Cheryl Lindsay (UCC Minister for Worship and Theology): https://bit.ly/3m198rX

More worship planning resources from the UCC:

-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).

In this week's podcast, Rev. Jess Chancey talks about how their service dog Macy's "cuteness" can sometimes be problematic.

Listen to the Podcast.

Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3JbXljM

We are so grateful to Rev. Chancey for filling in for John while he was out of the country at the 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches! https://bit.ly/3EPws2w

Learn more about the World Council of Churches: https://bit.ly/3YgzLXd

Learn about the outcomes of the Assembly: https://bit.ly/41JLBMi