UCC Cast

Every year the Lenten season rolls around, and we are invited to contemplate the meaning of Lent. The prayer of Ignatius is a prayer of humility which reminds us that in the end, all we need is God's love and grace. nothing else in this world matters. What else does this prayer and this season of Lent mean to you?

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Read the transcript at ucc.org:

https://www.ucc.org/into_the_mystic_prayer_of_ignatius/

For centuries, white complicity in the United States has caused white privilege to become the norm in our nation, which has, in turn, caused non-whites undue oppression and injustices simply because of the color of their skin. It is time for whites to not only recognize this ut to do something about it.

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Read the transcript at ucc.org:

https://www.ucc.org/into_the_mystic_centuries_of_complicity/

Music has a way of touching one's soul like few things can. In these troubling times, what music gives you release from everyday stress?

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Read the transcript at ucc.org:

https://www.ucc.org/into_the_mystic_a_joyful_noise/

These days that we have been living through for at least the past year have been like no other time period in our lives. From a pandemic to racial strife to political chaos, the stress of the these days have been tough to handle. The Rev. Dr. John Dorhauer has a reflection on this based on a musical artist's song lyrics that he wants to share with you.

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Read the transcript at ucc.org:

https://www.ucc.org/into_the_mystic_these_days/

The Rev. John C. Dorhauer says that his heart "grew three sizes" while listening to the poem by Amanda Gorman during the 2021 Presidential Inauguration. Find out what part of the poem struck Rev. Dorhauer the most.

What struck you the most?

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Read the transcript at ucc.org:

https://www.ucc.org/into_the_mystic_their_burdens/

Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.

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Read the transcript at ucc.org:

https://www.ucc.org/only-love/

The troubling events at the Washington DC Capitol building this past week remind us that we must speak. We must speak against terror, we must speak against white supremacy, and we must not be silent. God is on our side.

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https://www.ucc.org/what-then-are-we-to-say/

May you find joy this Holiday season in the little things that bring a smile to your heart.

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There can only be Peace on Earth when there is Justice on Earth - and let it begin with me...

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Read the transcript at ucc.org: https://www.ucc.org/into_the_mystic_peace_12082020

During this Thanksgiving week, even if you are making painful sacrifices for the health of your family during this pandemic, there is still much to be grateful for.

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Read the transcript at ucc.org: https://www.ucc.org/into_the_mystic_give_thanks_in_all_circumstances