Sermons from September 2020

Confirmation of The Rev. Tyler Connoley!

September 27, 2020

We are celebrating the installation of our Conference Minister (like a Bishop) here in the Central Pacific Conference of the United Church of Christ! The Rev. Tyler Connoley will be officially installed today! He is a wonderful leader who happens to be an openly gay man. That’s right! In the United Church of Christ an opely LGBTQIA person can attain the highest…

Do Not Overly Spiritualize Jesus

September 20, 2020
Jeff Pratt, Rev. Adam Ericksen

One of the big problems with American Christianity is that we have overly spiritualized Jesus. From his teachings about the Kingdom of God to his parables to his miracles, American Christianity has trained us to believe Jesus was talking about a place you go after you die. Today is Just Peace Sunday throughout the United…

Hope and the Apocalypse

September 13, 2020
Alison Gary, Rev. Adam Ericksen

These times are tough. But together, we are tougher. Fires, pandemics, racism, corrupt politicians. Many are asking, “Is this the Apocalypse?” Maybe. But hope rises. “Because it’s Portland everyone is stepping up.” – Erika Beseda, Clackamas UCC member Prelude Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle –…

Jesus and Nonviolent Conflict Resolution

September 6, 2020
Rev. Adam Ericksen

Today we will hear Jesus’ teachings on nonviolent conflict resolution. Could you use a little conflict resolution these days? We will also celebrate Communion, so we invite you to get a piece of bread and juice (or whatever you’d like). Everyone is welcome to participate in Communion. For example, if you are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Straight, Atheist, Agnostic, Pagan, Jewish,…