We light the candle of JOY for the last Sunday of Advent! Pastor Teresa’s sermon is entitled “Songs of the Season” and we’ll continue our theme Ancestral Knowledge with a look at the words spoken by Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist from Luke 1:67-79. Of all the Biblical characters appearing at this time of year, Zechariah is often overlooked. His story, however, is fascinating - including a God-mandated silent retreat! We’ll also hear a modern re-telling of The Magnificat by M. Barclay.

Join us as we celebrate the 2nd Sunday in Advent. Pastor Earl preaches. His sermon, entitled “Chosen Family,” uses Matthew 1:18-25 as its scripture.

Our Sermon Series for Advent this year is “Ancestral Knowledge.” Throughout the Advent and Christmas season, we recall the stories and traditions handed down through the generations that shape who we are. We will hear lessons about some of the less familiar characters in the Advent story including the genealogy of Jesus, Joseph, and Elizabeth and Zechariah. We will remember God still calls imperfect people to share the perfect love of Jesus with the world.

This Sunday, Pastor Teresa’s sermon is entitled “A Family Tree for All of Us.” The scripture lesson is Matthew 1:1-17 - the genealogy of Jesus. At first glance, this scripture lesson may seem nothing more than a long list of names. However, the stories told through the names are a fascinating reminder that God is at work through the lives of ordinary (and even imperfect!) people.

This Sunday Megan Otto shares a message about being thankful in the midst of all the things happening in the world. Paul tells us to rejoice and not be anxious about anything but that’s easier said than done.

We are excited to welcome Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey as our guest preacher this Sunday. Her sermon title is “A Matthew 25 Church!” and the scripture reading comes from Matthew 25:34-40. In this passage Jesus reminds the disciples, “I was hungry and you gave me food” and we look forward to the inspiring and challenging word Bishop Harvey brings to us.

Pastor Teresa’s sermon is entitled “Living the Dream” and she will be sharing highlights from the last year made possible because of UUMC’s generosity.

This Sunday we continue our Sermon Series for Stewardship Season “Dare to Dream.” The scripture reading is Genesis 15:1-6 and Pastor Teresa’s sermon is entitled “Star Gazing.”

As we continue Stewardship Season with our theme “Dare to Dream!” Pastor Teresa will be preaching and the sermon text is the story of Pentecost from Acts 2:14-21.

The sermon text is Matthew 8:23-27 of Jesus calming the storm and Pastor Teresa’s sermon is entitled “When Little Faith is Enough.” This Sunday begins our Stewardship/Commitment to Giving season and our theme this year is “Dare To Dream” - an invitation and challenge to strengthen our multigenerational community, dream of finding new ways to serve be in service to our neighbors, and dream of being a more persuasive greater voice against injustice in all its forms

We conclude our sermon series “Created for Community.” The sermon text is Romans 12:1-8 and Pastor Teresa’s sermon is “Better Together.”