Sermons by Luke Zenker

Christmas Eve Gathering at CUCC

December 26, 2022
Luke Zenker, Melanie Horbert, Rev. Adam Ericksen

Welcome – Adam Prelude – Joy to the World – Jean Christmas Invocation – Matthew, Jessica, Melanie, Luke, and Adam Lighting of the Christ Candle Matthew 1:18-25 Song – O Come All Ye Faithful Luke 2:1-7 Song – Away in a Manger Luke 2:8-14 Song – Angels We Have Heard on High Matthew 2:1-12 Song – We Three Kings Offering/Offering Prayer Christmas…

Christmas Pageant!

December 18, 2022
April Ramhit, Deana Cox, Ebony Garcia, Jennifer Yocum, Jessica Gonzalez, Larry Kirk, Luke Zenker, Micheal Garcia, Princess Dallas Lyle, Rev. Adam Ericksen

Welcome and Announcements Prelude – Jean Herrera Scripture – Luke 1:26-38 Lighting of the Advent Candle of Love All: We rekindle the candles of Advent hope, peace, and joy. Today we light the candle of love. May this brighten our Advent season and remind us that as God was with Mary, so God is with us. In the Spirit of Jesus we…

Humility, Justification and the Principles of Prayer

October 23, 2022
Holly Blanchard, Joel Ekdahl, Judy Boncaro, Luke Zenker, Melanie Horbert, Micheal Garcia, Raleen Hungate, Rev. Adam Ericksen

Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements Prelude – Be Thou My Vision – Jean Lighting of the Peace Candle – Holly Holly: I invite you to join me in the lighting of the peace candle as it is found in your bulletin… All: We pray for peace, In our hearts, In our homes, In our…

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…

The Prophets Call to Social Justice

August 7, 2022
Holly Blanchard, Luke Zenker, Rev. Adam Ericksen

Welcome – Pastor Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – Isaiah 1:1; 10-20 and Luke 12:32-40 Call to Worship – Luke Zenker and Holly Blanchard Holly: The Creator resides in the midst of creation,…

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…

Finding Your True Story

June 19, 2022
Luke Zenker, Raleen Hungate, Rev. Adam Ericksen

Print Bulletin Welcome – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Raleen Hungate and Luke Zenker All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – Luke 8:26-39 Call to Worship Raleen: All are welcome in…