Sermon by Berry French from Luke 3:2-14: John the Baptist’s message is simple, demanding, and unsettling: share what you have, and stop misusing your power. This Advent, are we ready to listen?

This Advent, we explore how small roles make a big difference in God’s unfolding story. From quiet voices to unexpected witnesses, every part matters in the drama of God’s incarnate love. Join us each week as we discover our place in the story.

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from Psalm 85 for Christ the King Sunday.

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from Ezekiel 34:1-6, 10-16

Sermon by Meg Peery McLaughlin from Jeremiah 36

Sermon by Meg Peery McLaughlin from Genesis 32:22-31

In our sermon series, 'In Good Company,' we'll explore the lives of four remarkable saints of the church —Ella Baker, Mother Teresa, Mr. Rogers, and Oscar Romero —and consider how we live as God's saints. Saints are, quite simply, those through whom God's light shines. The word "saint" literally means one who is "set apart." At UPC, we trust that we are set apart not for perfection but for God's purposes. During this stewardship season, we will ask how God is inviting us to steward the good we've inherited for the sake of others.

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from Mark 9:33-37

In our sermon series, 'In Good Company,' we'll explore the lives of four remarkable saints of the church —Ella Baker, Mother Teresa, Mr. Rogers, and Oscar Romero —and consider how we live as God's saints. Saints are, quite simply, those through whom God's light shines. The word "saint" literally means one who is "set apart." At UPC, we trust that we are set apart not for perfection but for God's purposes. During this stewardship season, we will ask how God is inviting us to steward the good we've inherited for the sake of others.

This episode includes a version of "Won't You Be My Neighbor" sung first by our children's choirs, then by the whole congregation. The laughter happens when Jarrett and Nancy put on and zip up their robes, Mr. Rogers style :)

Join us for a five-week study of church history, tracing our roots from the beginnings of Christianity to Presbyterianism to UPC today.

This session: "The Myths and Moments that Made Us" led by UPC Pastor Emeritus Bob Dunham

Sermon by Jarrett McLaughlin from John 19:23-30

In our sermon series, 'In Good Company,' we'll explore the lives of four remarkable saints of the church —Ella Baker, Mother Teresa, Mr. Rogers, and Oscar Romero —and consider how we live as God's saints. Saints are, quite simply, those through whom God's light shines. The word "saint" literally means one who is "set apart." At UPC, we trust that we are set apart not for perfection but for God's purposes. During this stewardship season, we will ask how God is inviting us to steward the good we've inherited for the sake of others.

Join us for a five-week study of church history, tracing our roots from the beginnings of Christianity to Presbyterianism to UPC today.

This session: "UPC and UNC: Faith on Franklin Street" led by UPC member John Blythe

Sermon by Meg Peery McLaughlin from Exodus 1:8-22

In our sermon series, 'In Good Company,' we'll explore the lives of four remarkable saints of the church —Ella Baker, Mother Teresa, Mr. Rogers, and Oscar Romero —and consider how we live as God's saints. Saints are, quite simply, those through whom God's light shines. The word "saint" literally means one who is "set apart." At UPC, we trust that we are set apart not for perfection but for God's purposes. During this stewardship season, we will ask how God is inviting us to steward the good we've inherited for the sake of others.

This podcast includes an arrangement of Sweet Honey and the Rock's "Ella's Song," sung by our chancel choir and youth choir, with guest soloist Mary D. Williams.