Tag: Inclusive Refuge

The Freedom to Open

 This week I had a call from someone who’s not part of the church, but has a lot of questions about the church, about what we believe, and about

The Freedom to Love

Sermon Given by UCC Conference Minister, Rev. William P. Worley Brothers and sisters in Christ from the 150 congregations that make up the Pennsylvania Southeast Conference of the United

The Freedom to Rise Again

 Today is Mother’s Day, and as I have talked to many people over the years, that can bring a wealth of emotion. I want to name that upfront because

A Life of Curiosity

Our theme today is “Cultivating a Life of Curiosity.“ As much as I thought about that, I could not get myself past the show, Ted Lasso on Apple TV.

A Life of Meaning

 As we start to talk about meaning, meaning answers the why. As I was thinking about this and the fact that it’s Lent, I’m wondering if any of you

Not What We Want to Hear

What brought you to church today? And I don’t mean your car or your spouse. You had a lot of other choices this morning and maybe going out for

The Beloved Community

I would like us to think about what God’s love looks like. How does that feel if you had to describe God’s love? What would you say about it?

Blessings

If I would ask you, who are those in our culture you would name as blessed? Think about that. Who does our culture say is blessed? I think about

Catching People?

When I approach scripture, I usually look for what is it that catches my eye, or what draws my attention. That phrase, catching people, was the phrase that stood

Promised Land

In the past two weeks we have had the opportunity to see some of the strongest, fastest and athletes who are at their best as we watch the Olympics.
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