Sermons by Amy Brinkley

Where Is God in the Mayhem?

August 14, 2023
Amy Brinkley, Jennifer Yocum, Larry Kirk, Micheal Garcia, Princess Dallas Lyle, Rev. Adam Ericksen

Welcome and Announcements Prelude – Jean Lighting of the Peace Candle – Jen and Micheal Scripture Reading – Matthew 14:22-33 Call to Worship – April and Princess Song – Simple Gifts – Rhonda, Dave, and Jeff Invitation to the Offering Prayers of the People – Amy and Larry Sermon – Where Is God in the Mayhem? Benediction – Raleen ———- Links for…

The Spirituality of Weeds and Wheat

July 24, 2023
Amy Brinkley, April Ramhit, Melanie Horbert, Micheal Garcia, Rev. Adam Ericksen, Rev. Charlie Hinkle

Welcome and Announcements – Adam Prelude – Peace – Jean Lighting of the Peace Candle – Melanie Call to Worship – April and Micheal Invitation to the Offering – Adam Song – We Cannot Own the Sunlit Sky – Rhonda, Dave, and Jeff Prayers of the People – Amy and Charlie Sermon – The Spirituality…

Let’s Get Metaphysical

October 9, 2022
Amy Brinkley, Jeff Pratt, Jessica Gonzalez, Luke Zenker, Melanie Horbert, Raleen Hungate, Rev. Adam Ericksen, Rev. Charlie Hinkle

In today’s sermon, Jeff Pratt explores the cosmos that God so loves. Humans have had many different theories about the universe, from an earth centered universe to the Big Bang Theory, which Jeff calls the “Big Fizz.” Imagine the universe beginning more like the fizz of opening a soda can than like the bang of…

How To Bridge the Chasm Between Heaven and Hell

September 25, 2022
Amy Brinkley, Holly Blanchard, Jessica Gonzalez, Judy Boncaro, Luke Zenker, Melanie Horbert, Raleen Hungate, Rev. Adam Ericksen, Rev. Charlie Hinkle

Welcome and Announcements Prelude Music – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Melanie and Jessica All: We pray for peace, In our hearts, In our homes, In our nations, And in our worlds. Scripture: Amos 6:1a, 4-7, Luke 16:19-31 Call to Worship – Luke and Raleen Raleen: All are welcome in this place. Luke/All: We are a community that welcomes…

How [Not] to be Pro Life

July 3, 2022
Alison Gary, Amy Brinkley, Jessica Gonzalez, Luke Zenker, Raleen Hungate, Rev. Adam Ericksen, Rev. Charlie Hinkle

Print Bulletin Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Prelude – My Shepherd will Supply – by Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Jessica Gonzalez and Melanie Horbert Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the Peace of God. I…

God, History and the Clackamas First Peoples

May 29, 2022
Amy Brinkley, George & Donna Converse, Jean Herrera, Jeff Pratt, Larry Kirk, Micheal Garcia, Rev. Adam Ericksen

Print Bulletin Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Micheal Garcia Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the Peace of God. I invite you to join us in lighting the peace…

Even Jesus Needed to Rest

March 20, 2022
Amy Brinkley, Ellery & David Palanuk, Erika Beseda, Jean Herrera, Jessica Gonzalez, Judy Boncaro, Larry Kirk, Rev. Adam Ericksen

Print Bulletin Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Jessica Gonzales All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Call to Worship – Ellery and David Palanuk Children’s Moment – Erika Beseda Passing of the Peace – Jean Herrera One:…

The Most Godlike Thing You Can Do

February 20, 2022
Amy Brinkley, Jessica Gonzalez, Larry Kirk, Rev. Adam Ericksen, Rev. Charlie Hinkle

Print Bulletin What is your image of God? Most of us grew up with an image of God who was kind to believers and wrathful against the wicked. But Jesus says God is kind to everyone, including the ungrateful and the wicked. God is kind. You are loved. Prelude – Jean Herrera Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you.…

Jesus’ Nonviolent God of Social Justice

January 23, 2022
Amy Brinkley, Rev. Adam Ericksen, Rev. Charlie Hinkle

Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Welcome – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Amy Brinkley and Charlie Hinkle All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – Nehemiah 8 and Luke 4 Call to Worship Children’s Moment – Adam Passing of the Peace -…

Rise Up. Your Redemption Is Near.

November 28, 2021
Amy Brinkley, Holly Blanchard, Larry Kirk, Lynn Galliano, Michael Garcia, Raleen Hungate, Rev. Adam Ericksen, Sharon Dobbs

Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Prelude – Light One Candle – Jean Herrera and the Choir Lighting of the Peace Candle – Micheal Garcia Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the Peace of God. I invite you…