As I stand on the threshold of a life in ministry, my heart is full of hope, a deep love for Christ's teachings of compassion, and, I...

(Delivered Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Black Mountain United Church of Christ) Prayer: Heavenly God, Creator of all people, architect of...

A children's messaged delivered to First Church Phoenix UCC on 5/18/2025 based on the Book of Nehemiah. Good morning, wonderful kids!...

Rev. Sam Kinsman, a New York chaplain and Facebook friend, recently shared a news story that, frankly, wasn't surprising but remains...

Progressive Christianity is a vibrant and evolving spiritual path that resonates with many people, including myself, who seek a faith...

A Research Paper by Shristopher Schouten Abstract: Contemporary American society is grappling with pervasive xenophobia, tribalism,...

Funny what happens when you upload a bunch of documents - both "official" UCC discernment documents and personal documents about my...

We are part of a tradition that proudly proclaims, "God is still speaking." In these times of deep societal division, I believe one of...

In our shared journey within the United Church of Christ, we are called to foster spaces of radical hospitality, inclusion, and...

We live in fractured times. The political and cultural divides in America feel wider and deeper than many of us can remember. These...

As a future pastor in the United Church of Christ, a tradition rooted in extravagant welcome and the belief that "God is Still Speaking,"...

Let's be honest. The phrase "Artificial Intelligence" might conjure images from sci-fi movies or sound like something far removed from...

In every generation, the Church has wrestled with new technologies: the printing press, the radio, the internet, Zoom... Each time, we’ve...

The world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, a pontiff whose papacy was profoundly marked by humility, a deep concern for the poor and...

We live in deeply polarized times. If you're reading this, chances are you've felt bewildered, frustrated, or even angered by the...

Pathways Theological Education Learning Objectives To identify key elements of worship and its various expressions within the Christian...

When I read this year's Palm Sunday account from the Gospel of Luke, I was left wanting more. I ask myself what details were included in...

There are moments in life, often quiet ones, where a light flicks on. Suddenly, patterns you’ve lived with for decades snap into focus....

I didn’t grow up thinking much about angels. At least not seriously. In the churches I knew as a child, angels were either characters in...

As a progressive Christian, I’m often asked what I believe happens after we die. My answer is simple - but not simplistic. I don’t know...