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"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.

Read the transcript here: https://www.ucc.org/sermon-seeds/sermon-seeds-the-one-who-showed-mercy/

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

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

"Like Lambs" for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost in Year C,  July 6, 2025.

Based on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20. 

Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3Ik5HYg

"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

"Along the Road" for the Third Sunday after Pentecost in Year C,  June 29, 2025

Based on Luke 9:51-62.Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3HNmQtk

"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

"From the Tombs" for Second Sunday after Pentecost in Year C,  June 22, 2025

Based on Luke 8:26-39.Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/442dt0m

"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

"Of Truth" for Trinity Sunday Year C,  June 15, 2025

Based on John 16:12-15. 

Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3FA7Nm7

"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

"Truth, Trouble and Fear" for Day of Pentecost in Year C,  June 8, 2025

Based on John 14:8-17, 25-27.Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3ZDSdMU

"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

On the episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Rev. Jason Coulter, Senior Pastor of First Congregational church in Evanston, IL, and a board member and activist with Arise Chicago!

Citations:

1. “Way Out of No Way” 

Written by Tracy Howe and Osagyefo Sekou

Performed by Stop Cop City Choir

Recorded in Tucson, Arizona

Used with permission

Listen/Download/Donate/Purchase: https://stopcopcitychoir.bandcamp.com

"Opened Minds" for Ascension Sunday Year C,  June 1, 2025

Based on Luke 24:44-53Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/43Fkjd0

"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

"A Sabbath" for the Sixth Sunday of Easter in Year C,  May 25, 2025

Based on John 5:1-9.Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/4jXz0hy

"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

On this episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Peggy Matteson, Chair of Wellness Ministries!

Citations:

1. “Way Out of No Way” 

Written by Tracy Howe and Osagyefo Sekou

Performed by Stop Cop City Choir

Recorded in Tucson, Arizona

Used with permission

Listen/Download/Donate/Purchase: https://stopcopcitychoir.bandcamp.com

This Toolkit will assist you in understanding the basis for Wellness Ministries and their role as we strive to care for all God’s children. It is meant to assist the process as your congregation develops its programs based on the resources and needs of its congregation and the community it serves. We hope you find it useful as you develop creative, new ways to best meet the healing and health needs of your congregation and the community you serve.