Sermons by Rev. Charlie Hinkle

What to Remember. What to Forget.

January 15, 2023
Heather Heath, Jeff Pratt, Judy Boncaro, Larry Kirk, Melanie Horbert, Micheal Garcia, Rev. Adam Ericksen, Rev. Charlie Hinkle

Welcome and Announcements Prelude Music – Be Thou My Vision – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Micheal All: We pray for peace, In our hearts, In our homes, In our nations, And in our worlds. Scripture: Isaiah 43 & 46 Call to Worship – Heather and Larry Passing of the Peace – Melanie Song: They Will Know – Debbie,…

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…

What Does Love Require?

September 4, 2022
Alison Gary, April Ramhit, Emily Benfit, George & Donna Converse, Micheal Garcia, Raleen Hungate, Rev. Adam Ericksen, Rev. Charlie Hinkle

Spread love not hate. What does love require of us? This Sunday we will hear Jesus’ message of radical love, which is not passivity or weakness in the face of evil. It is a determination for justice. So let’s spread more love not hate. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Micheal Garcia…

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 the Meaning of Transformation

June 26, 2022
Emily Benfit, Heather Heath, Holly Blanchard, Jean Herrera, Jessica Gonzalez, Larry Kirk, 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 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.…

God and Ukraine

February 27, 2022
Rev. Adam Ericksen, Rev. Charlie Hinkle, Sharon Dobbs

Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Welcome – Adam Lighting of the Peace Candle – Sharon & Charlie All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – Luke 9:28-36 *Call to Worship One: Please join us in the call to worship… One: Something drew us together today.…

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 -…

Gospel of Misfits

December 19, 2021
Ellery & David Palanuk, Jean Herrera, Lynn Galliano, Michael Garcia, Rev. Adam Ericksen, Rev. Charlie Hinkle

Print Bulletin Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. 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…