Welcome – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Holly Blanchard All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – Luke 12:49-56 – Melanie Horbert Call to Worship – Holly Blanchard and Melanie Horbert Holly: In a world that often feels broken…
An Open & Affirming, Just Peace Church
15303 SE Webster Rd., Milwaukie, OR 97267
PO Box 2562, Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 652-6910
info@c-ucc.org
PO Box 2562, Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 652-6910
info@c-ucc.org
Sermons by Melanie Horbert (Page 4)
Print Bulletin Welcome – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Melanie Horbert and Jessica Gonzalez All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – Proverbs 8:1-4; 22-31 and John 16:12-15 Call to Worship One: God’s Wisdom calls out to us. All:…
Today we discuss the story of the Jesus resurrected – Jesus on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35). The disciples say they had hoped Jesus would be the one to save them, but after the religious and political powers killed him, their hope was gone. Despair. Grief. Sadness. We had hoped. Do you feel that?…
Today we welcome guest preacher, Jessica Gonzalez, who will reveal to us God’s always present love is like the best love parents have for their children. Just remember – God is love and God loves you! Print Bulletin Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Michael…
Print Bulletin He is risen! Have you ever noticed that in the west, most depictions of the resurrection just have Jesus rising up alone? Well, in the east, they depicted the resurrection not just with Jesus, but with others, too. That’s because the resurrection isn’t just about Jesus. It’s about Jesus and you and me…
Print Bulletin Today we will talk about feeling broken. Are you feeling broken right now? You are not alone. There’s a lot that is breaking many of us: -Family dynamics -Economic insecurity -Grief over a lost relationship -Political turmoil -Religious bigotry -Unemployment -Stagnant wages -Wars and rumors of war. If you are feeling broken, please remember this quote from @trentshelton: Broken crayons.Still…
It’s the first Sunday of Lent! Lent begins with the Holy Spirit leading Jesus into the wilderness to be tested by the devil. Which brings up all kinds of questions. Like, why did Jesus need to be tested? Who is the devil? What does this temptation story mean for us? Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Welcome – Adam Lighting of the…
Quick nongraded multiple choice quiz: In his first teachings to the disciples in Luke 6, Jesus says certain people are blessed. Which of the following does Jesus say are blessed in Luke 6: A. Those who believe in him.B. Those who believe the Bible is the Word of God.C. Those who are rich because wealth is a sign of God’s favor.D. The…
Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Announcements – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Joel Eckdahl 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 candle… Joel: We pray for peace in our hearts,…