Evergreen Christian Church, an open and affirming church in Evergreen, Colorado welcome all to join us in life's faith journey, to serve together, and to create a safe haven for the marginalized. We also welcome all to listen to this podcast to listen to sermons, reflections, prayers, and meditations made by folks at Evergreen Christian Church.
In his last Sermon at ECC, Pastor Jack says goodbye.
We need a Pentecost Understanding Learn More about ECC: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Bless ECC Here: https://www.givelify.com/donate/evergreen-christian-church-evergreen-co-2j7wy5ODg4OTEy/donation/amount
Now it is the Sabbath Learn More about ECC: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Bless ECC Here: https://www.givelify.com/donate/evergreen-christian-church-evergreen-co-2j7wy5ODg4OTEy/donation/amount
Where will you meet Christ? Learn More about ECC: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Bless ECC Here: https://www.givelify.com/donate/evergreen-christian-church-evergreen-co-2j7wy5ODg4OTEy/donation/amount
What does it mean if the resurrection has a hold on your life? Learn More about ECC: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Bless ECC Here: https://www.givelify.com/donate/evergreen-christian-church-evergreen-co-2j7wy5ODg4OTEy/donation/amount
He has risen! Where is the resurrection in your life? Learn More about ECC: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Bless ECC Here: https://www.givelify.com/donate/evergreen-christian-church-evergreen-co-2j7wy5ODg4OTEy/donation/amount
We must abide in love for one another. Learn More about ECC: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Bless ECC Here: https://www.givelify.com/donate/evergreen-christian-church-evergreen-co-2j7wy5ODg4OTEy/donation/amount
What does it mean to welcome Jesus in our lives? Learn More about ECC: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Bless ECC Here: https://www.givelify.com/donate/evergreen-christian-church-evergreen-co-2j7wy5ODg4OTEy/donation/amount
Sometimes we just need a break. Learn More about ECC: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Bless ECC Here: https://www.givelify.com/donate/evergreen-christian-church-evergreen-co-2j7wy5ODg4OTEy/donation/amount
God seeks us without ceasing, what does that mean for us? Learn More about ECC: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Bless ECC Here: https://www.givelify.com/donate/evergreen-christian-church-evergreen-co-2j7wy5ODg4OTEy/donation/amount
We need to tend to the gardens of our lives, taking care to make sure we can grow and thrive. Learn More about ECC: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Bless ECC Here: https://www.givelify.com/donate/evergreen-christian-church-evergreen-co-2j7wy5ODg4OTEy/donation/amount
In all things, we are called to go together. Learn More about ECC: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Bless ECC Here: https://www.givelify.com/donate/evergreen-christian-church-evergreen-co-2j7wy5ODg4OTEy/donation/amount
Have you taken the time to be in silence and listen for God's still, small voice? Learn More about ECC: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Bless ECC Here: https://www.givelify.com/donate/evergreen-christian-church-evergreen-co-2j7wy5ODg4OTEy/donation/amount
You can go before God, face unveiled, exactly who you are. Learn More about ECC: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Bless ECC Here: https://www.givelify.com/donate/evergreen-christian-church-evergreen-co-2j7wy5ODg4OTEy/donation/amount
What does it mean to have genuine love for one another? And how will we know? Learn More about ECC: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Bless ECC Here: https://www.givelify.com/donate/evergreen-christian-church-evergreen-co-2j7wy5ODg4OTEy/donation/amount
A reinterpretation of the beatitudes for those who feel as though they can't reconcile their identities. Learn More about ECC: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Bless ECC Here: https://www.givelify.com/donate/evergreen-christian-church-evergreen-co-2j7wy5ODg4OTEy/donation/amount
To see the possibilities of where we can go, we have to see who we are. Learn More about ECC: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Bless ECC Here: https://www.givelify.com/donate/evergreen-christian-church-evergreen-co-2j7wy5ODg4OTEy/donation/amount
You are God's beloved and you don't have to be anything else. Learn More about ECC: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Bless ECC Here: https://www.givelify.com/donate/evergreen-christian-church-evergreen-co-2j7wy5ODg4OTEy/donation/amount
Be liberated from the shackles of "me" by the responsibility of "us." Apologies for muffled audio, Pastor Jack was wearing a mask during the sermon. Learn More about ECC: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Bless ECC Here: https://www.givelify.com/donate/evergreen-christian-church-evergreen-co-2j7wy5ODg4OTEy/donation/amount
Sometimes great revelations and images of God's love for us come in boring packages. Learn More about ECC: Bless ECC Here:
Doing something a little different, we abide in a moment of peace - guided by Aneesah Ettress.
Joy is holy, but how do we find hoy in an often joyless world?
After a testimony from Vanessa, a parent whose child is part of Beyond the Rainbow, Pastor Jack details ways in which the Bible is a little gayer and a little queerer than it may first appear.
God hears us, even when we don't have words.
Where we go, we do not go alone.
God calls us to be active in the world. What kind of miracles can we receive when we leave our places of comfort?
We gave blessings to our animals and we ponder what it means to live with creation.
We are called to be one in Christ, but what gives us the ability to do so?
Join us in praying over the feast we share together.
What makes you, you? How can you be salt to the world without being you?
Words have power. What will you say? Support Evergreen Christian Church: Paypal Givelify
Sometimes the rules intend to break us, oftentimes we are called to break the rules. As Christians, we must avoid violence for the rules and instead break the rules to end violence.
How do we walk in the paths of the Lord when the chaos around us is so complicated?
Elijah wanted to die until her partook and that which gave him life. What gives you life?
In celebration of Disability Pride Month, the leader of the Evergreen chapter of the Parkinson's Association fo the Rockies, Mary Bendelow, speaks to us about Parkinson's and her group and Pastor Jack gives a sermon on "Divine Difference"
As ECC prepared to host an Ice Cream Social, Pastor Jack gives a sermon inviting us to welcome and hospitality.
What do you say to those who won't listen?
God does not look at what humans look at.
We think about our rest in a time of re-openings where there is much to do.
Join us in prayer as we consider what it means to have our time and life change post-vaccine.
Backgrounded by the scripture of Isaiah, we dwell upon our work and our calling.
Join in prayer over the work of doing God's will, and the work we do in order to live.
We look at the faith of Zacchaeus this week.
On Ascension Sunday, Pastor Jack reflects on the risen, resurrected, and ascended Jesus who is still present here with us. You can find all of our sermons on our website Youtube Support Evergreen Christian Church
On this Mother's Day Sunday, Pastor Jack reflects on Jesus making Mary and the Beloved Disciple family to one another. You can find all of our sermons on our website: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxkF3bpucekvLMJyTRIJb9A Support Evergreen Christian Church: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=KE7F4PV4N5WJJ
We continue in Luke 18 reading about the Rich and the Kingdom of Heaven You can find all of our sermons on our website: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxkF3bpucekvLMJyTRIJb9A Support Evergreen Christian Church: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=KE7F4PV4N5WJJ
The task of a Christian is to love. You can find all of our sermons on our website: http://www.evergreenchristianchurch.org/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxkF3bpucekvLMJyTRIJb9A Support Evergreen Christian Church: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=KE7F4PV4N5WJJ
The resurrection meant that people had to choose to follow Jesus despite the risks associated with that choice. What will you do, in light of the resurrection?
A large majority of our service for this week has been provided by Bethany Fellows to help facilitate Rev. Jack Veatch taking a retreat. Liturgy of Remembrance: Rev. Liz Myer Founder & Creative Director SALT Project (https://www.saltproject.org/) Rev. Mark Briley Senior Minister Broadway Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Columbia, MO Song: “One Foot Out”: Rev. Ryan Otto Pastor, Songwriter & Guitarist The United Church of Christ Pastoral Prayer: Rev. Dr. John Myers Minister of Church Affairs Eastern Virginia Association of the Southern Conference of the United Church of Christ Sermon: “Bring the Brave”: Rev. Dr. Dara Cobb Lewis Regional Minister The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in South Carolina
Dwelling on the community of believers as detailed in Acts 4, Pastor Jack reflects on what it would look like if we let the resurrection change our lives.