Welcome - Adam EricksenPrelude Music - Jean HerreraPeace Candle - Raleen and CliffScripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-6, 11; Luke 4:1-13Call to Action and ContemplationOne: After his baptism, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness.All: Will the Spirit lead us into uncomfortable places?One: We already are in an uncomfortable place.All: God is with us in uncomfortable places.One: May we be with each other… The post The Wilderness Survival Guide appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.
WelcomePrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle - Cliff and PrincessWe pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our communities,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 5:1-11Call to Action and ContemplationOne: We have gathered together in hopes for a better world.All: We have gathered to hear God’s call.One: This is the God of hope and liberation.All: The God who… The post Meeting God in the Deep Water appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.
WelcomePrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle - April and CliffAll: We pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our communities,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: 1 Kings 17:13-16; Luke 4:16-27Call to Action and ContemplationOne: We gather today to share God's love for all people...All: Outsiders and insiders.One: Old-timers and new-comers.All: The young, old, and in between.One: Nonbinary, transgender, female, and… The post God Has No Vengeance appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.
Welcome Prelude – Jean Herrera Invocation Lighting of the Christ Candle Matthew 1:18-25 Song: O Come All Ye Faithful Luke 2:1-7 Song: Angels We Have Heard on High Offering Christmas Prayer Song: Do You Hear What I Hear? – Christine Fogh Homily – For God So Loved the World Song: Joy To the World Benediction **You can watch our on-campus Christmas Eve… The post Online Christmas Eve Service appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.
Prelude Music - Jean HerreraWelcome - AdamPeace Candle - April and CliffAdvent Candle of PeaceWhen the world seems scaryWhen we try to escape and hideThe Holy invites us to confront fearThat we may find hope and peace. Amen.Scripture - Isaiah 41:17-20; Luke 1:26-38Call to Action and ContemplationOne: We come to prepare the way;All: The way for Christ –One: the hope of Christ,… The post You Have Found Favor With God appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.
Welcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle - Cliff and PrincessScripture: 2 Kings 24:8-12b, 14; Luke 7:11-23Call to Action and Contemplation One: We gather today to share God’s love for all people…All: Outsiders and insiders.One: Old-timers and new-comers.All: The young, old, and in between.One: Nonbinary, transgender, female, and male All: Black, brown, Indigenous, Asian, or white.One: Come as you… The post What Makes Jesus So Scandalous? appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.
Prelude - Jean HerreraWelcome - AdamPeace Candle - April and CliffWe pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: John 1:5; 1 John 4:7-8; Revelation 21:1-4Call to Action and ContemplationOne: Sisters, brothers, siblings: let us rejoice in the vision of John: I saw a new heaven and a new earth!All: The old heaven and the old earth and… The post Revelation as Resistance – Q&A about the Book of Revelation appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.
Prelude - Jean HerreraWelcome and AnnouncementsPeace Candle - April and PrincessScripture: Revelation 12:7-12; Revelation 13:9-10Call to Action and ContemplationOne: Children of God: welcome!All: Welcome to this place of love and grace,One: Welcome to this place of hope and perseverance.All: God invites all of us to be a part of the beloved community,One: God invites all of us to share in the good… The post Revelation Part 4: How To Defeat the Dragon appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.
Welcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle - Micheal and CliffAll: We pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our communities,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8; Revelation 7:9-11Call to Action and ContemplationOne: God calls us to love our neighbor as ourselves;All: the one who is weak and the one who is strong, One: the one who is… The post Revelation Part 3: The Four Horsemen of the Evil Empire appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.
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Welcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace CandleScripture - Genesis 16:13-16; Romans 16:1-7Call to Action and ContemplationOne: We come for a time of wonder.All: We come to see something bigger than ourselves.One: We come to see the God who inspires compassion and hospitality.All: We come to see the God who meets us in our hope and in our despair.One: Like… The post The Surprising Role of Women in the Early Church appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.
Welcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace CandleScripture - Ruth 1:11-14; Mark 12:41-44Call to Action and ContemplationApril: Here in this place, there are no foreigners,Cliff/All: For all are welcome in God’s house.April: Here in this worship, there is only acceptanceCliff/All: For love is the language of faith.April: Here in our lives, there are no divisions,Cliff/All: For we seek the unity… The post Faith Means Relaxing Into God’s Love appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.
Welcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace CandleScripture - Esther 1:1-12; Mark 10:17-27Call to Action and ContemplationMelanie: God, come to us today and heal our wounds.Micheal/All: Be in our hearts and our spirits.Melanie: Give us courage to put aside the greed and selfishness in our hearts.Micheal/All: Heal our spirits and help us to follow you. Amen.Passing of the PeaceSong: My… The post Sunday Worship 7/14/24 appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.
Welcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraPeace CandleWe pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: Genesis 2; Matthew 19Call to Action & ContemplationOne: We come from many different places to gather today.All: For wide is God’s welcome, and you are welcome here.One: If you are young, or old, or in the middle, you are welcome here.All: No matter… The post Open and Affirming Part 2: God’s Original Design for Marriage appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.
Welcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace CandleScripture: Genesis 1:1-5; Mark 1:9-12Call to WorshipMicheal Garcia: In the beginning God created all things,Princess Lyle/All: and God saw that they were good.Micheal: At our beginning, God created usPrincess/All: unique and irreplaceable, loved and wanted by God,known and treasured by God.Micheal: In all our new beginnings, God creates something newPrincess/All: so we will… The post Open and Affirming Series, Part 1 The Goodness of Creation appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.
Prelude - Jean HerreraWelcomePeace Candle - Raleen Hungate and Micheal GarciaAll: We pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our communities,In our nations,And in our worlds.Acts 8:26-39 Call to Action and Contemplation One: We come from many different places to gather today.All: For wide is God’s welcome, and you are welcome here.One: If you are young, or old, or in the middle,… The post Holy Glue appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.
Welcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle - Melanie and CliffAll: We pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10; John 4:24-29Isaiah 52:7-10Call to Action and ContemplationOne: Isaiah proclaimed the salvation of all the earthAll: Let us participate in that salvation.One: Let us care for the earth.All: Let us seek to change systems… The post For the Healing of the Earth appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.
Welcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle - April and MichealAll: We pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-7; John 14:18-22Micheal: We gather today to share God’s love for all people…April/All: Outsiders and insiders.Micheal: Old-timers and new-comers.April/All: The young, old, and in between.Micheal: Nonbinary, transgender, female, and male April/All: Black, brown, Indigenous,… The post God is Woke: Prophetic Love and Prophetic Justice appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.
Welcome and Announcements Prelude - Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle - Jessica and Cliff Cliff/All: We pray for peace, In our hearts, In our homes, In our nations, And in our worlds. Scripture - John 20:11-18 Song - Christ the Lord Is Risen Today Call to Community Cliff: Come to me, all you… The post Easter Sunday – How to See the Resurrected Jesus appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.
Welcome - Adam Ericksen Prelude - Jean Herrera Peace Candle - April Ramhit and Cliff Rogers Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 Song - All Glory Laud and Honor Call to Worship One: Jesus was beloved by the poor and the outcast All: but he was a threat to people with power. One: Jesus stood against the Temple, All: so he was a threat to… The post Palm Sunday and Donkey Politics appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.