Clackamas United Church of Christ

Welcome and Announcements Prelude Music - Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle - Micheal All: We pray for peace, In our hearts, In our homes, In our nations, And in our worlds. Scripture: Joel Call to Worship - Heather and Larry Passing of the Peace - Holly Lighting of the Advent Candle - Adam Children's Sermon - Joel Song: Now Is… The post Looking for the Wrong Sign appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome Prelude Music Lighting of the Peace Candle - Melanie and Jessica All: We pray for peace, In our hearts, In our homes, In our nations, And in our worlds. Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 Call to Worship One: With the pressing crowd, searching for healing and hope…… The post Witches, Ghosts, and Tax Collectors – But Who is the Real Monster? appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Jessica Gonzalez and Melanie Horbert All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – Luke 13:10-17 Call to Worship – Heather Heath and Larry Kirk One: We come from many different… The post Healing on the Sabbath appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Welcome – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle - Holly Blanchard All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – Luke 12:49-56 - Melanie Horbert Call to Worship – Holly Blanchard and Melanie Horbert Holly: In a world that often feels broken… The post Jesus the Price of Conflict appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Ellery and David Palanuk Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the Peace of God. I invite you to join us in lighting… The post Breath and God appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Holly Blanchard Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the Peace of God. I invite you to join us in lighting the peace… The post Mysticism Light: Awe and Love appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Welcome – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – April Ramhit All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – Luke 8:26-39 Call to Worship – Jeff Pratt and April Ramhit Jeff/One: I… The post How to Inherit Eternal Life appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Prelude – My Shepherd will Supply – by Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Jessica Gonzalez and Melanie Horbert Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the Peace of God. I… The post How [Not] to be Pro Life appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Prelude – My Shepherd will Supply – by Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Jessica Gonzalez Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the Peace of God. I invite you to join us in lighting the peace candle.… The post Finding the Meaning of Transformation appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Welcome – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Raleen Hungate and Luke Zenker All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – Luke 8:26-39 Call to Worship Raleen: All are welcome in… The post Finding Your True Story appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Welcome – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Melanie Horbert and Jessica Gonzalez All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – Proverbs 8:1-4; 22-31 and John 16:12-15 Call to Worship One: God's Wisdom calls out to us. All:… The post God is She Who Delights in You appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Deana Cox and Jessica Gonzalez All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – Acts 2 Call to Worship Deana: Please join me in the call to worship…… The post The Spirit Poured Out Upon All Flesh appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Micheal Garcia Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the Peace of God. I invite you to join us in lighting the peace… The post God, History and the Clackamas First Peoples appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Today we discuss the story of the Jesus resurrected – Jesus on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35). The disciples say they had hoped Jesus would be the one to save them, but after the religious and political powers killed him, their hope was gone. Despair. Grief. Sadness. We had hoped. Do you feel that?… The post Recognizing God appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Adam: God be with you.All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Jessica GonzalezOur tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the Peace of God. I invite… The post Grace Through Sacrifice appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Welcome – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – John 21:1-19 Call to Worship Jessica: Mary was in the garden and she did not… The post The Mysterious Presence of the Resurrected Jesus appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Jean Welcome – Adam Lighting of the Peace Candle – Raleen All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Song: Christ the Lord is Risen Today Scripture Readings – Call to Worship One: Coming on the clouds… The post Doubts Are Welcome Here appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Today we welcome guest preacher, Jessica Gonzalez, who will reveal to us God's always present love is like the best love parents have for their children. Just remember – God is love and God loves you! Print Bulletin Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Michael… The post Home is Where God Is appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin He is risen! Have you ever noticed that in the west, most depictions of the resurrection just have Jesus rising up alone? Well, in the east, they depicted the resurrection not just with Jesus, but with others, too. That's because the resurrection isn't just about Jesus. It's about Jesus and you and me… The post Easter Sunday! Letting Go of Jesus appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Today is Palm Sunday. The beginning of Holy Week. Today we celebrate Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey. He is hailed as King. But what kind of King is he? And as King, is he sovereign? Many of us have had to deconstruct the image of a “sovereign” God because the teaching of God's… The post Deconstructing the “Sovereignty” of God – Palm Sunday appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Today we will talk about feeling broken. Are you feeling broken right now? You are not alone. There's a lot that is breaking many of us: -Family dynamics -Economic insecurity -Grief over a lost relationship -Political turmoil -Religious bigotry -Unemployment -Stagnant wages -Wars and rumors of war. If you are feeling broken, please… The post Finding a New Way appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Throughout the Gospel of Luke, God is shown to be kind and loving, often beyond our expectations. Today we explore God's kindness through Luke 15 and the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Prelude – Jean Herrera Welcome – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle - Amber Kearney All: We pray for peace… The post Deconstructing Toxic Christianity with the Prodigal Son appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Jessica Gonzales All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Call to Worship – Ellery and David Palanuk Children's Moment - Erika Beseda Passing… The post Even Jesus Needed to Rest appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

When Jesus uses metaphors from the animal kingdom, what animal does he use to describe himself? You might think a lion. After all, religions have a long history of associating divinity with the powerful lion. But Jesus compares himself not with a powerful lion who devours his enemies, but with a hen who loves her… The post God: Our Divine Mother appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

It's the first Sunday of Lent! Lent begins with the Holy Spirit leading Jesus into the wilderness to be tested by the devil. Which brings up all kinds of questions. Like, why did Jesus need to be tested? Who is the devil? What does this temptation story mean for us? Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean… The post Jesus, Satan and Power appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin What is your image of God? Most of us grew up with an image of God who was kind to believers and wrathful against the wicked. But Jesus says God is kind to everyone, including the ungrateful and the wicked. God is kind. You are loved. Prelude – Jean Herrera Adam: God be… The post The Most Godlike Thing You Can Do appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Quick nongraded multiple choice quiz: In his first teachings to the disciples in Luke 6, Jesus says certain people are blessed. Which of the following does Jesus say are blessed in Luke 6: A. Those who believe in him.B. Those who believe the Bible is the Word of God.C. Those who are rich because wealth… The post The Scandalous Message of Jesus appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Is “total depravity” even Christian? When Jesus picks his disciples, he chooses fishermen. In Luke 5, Jesus picks Simon Peter, but Simon Peter tells Jesus to go away because he is a sinful man. Notice how Jesus *doesn't* respond. Jesus doesn't say, “Yes, Peter. You are worthless and totally depraved and stained with original sin.”… The post Why “Total Depravity” Is Not Christian  appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Jesus reveals that the day of the Lord's coming is not one of vengeance, but love and transformation. Print Bulletin Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Prelude – My Shepherd Will Supply My Every Need - Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Micheal… The post The Day of NonVengeance of Our Lord appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Welcome – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle - Amy Brinkley and Charlie Hinkle All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – Nehemiah 8 and Luke 4 Call to Worship Children's Moment… The post Jesus' Nonviolent God of Social Justice appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Welcome – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Sharon Dobbs All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – John 2:1-11 Call to Worship – Sharon and Joel One: Our Divine Parent… The post Gods of Wine appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Welcome - Adam Prelude – Peaceful Prelude – Jean Herrera Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Rachel Robinson Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center… The post The Magi & Nonviolent Civil Disobedience appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera - Precious Lord, Take My Hand Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Raleen Hungate Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center… The post The Divine Dance appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Announcements - Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Joel Eckdahl Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the Peace of God. I invite you to join us in lighting the peace candle… Joel:… The post Heaven Is Not a Meritocracy appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

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Print Bulletin* We apologize for technical issues in this video (audio ends at 25.31 minutes). For Pastor Adam's Christmas Message, please click here. Merry Christmas! Welcome - Adam Prelude – Go Tell It on the Mountain – Jean Herrera Invocation Prayer Reading Matthew 1:18-25 Song – O Come All Ye Faithful Reading – Luke 2:1-7… The post The Christmas Decision that Matters Most – Christmas Eve Service appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Prelude – Jean Herrera Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Lynn Galliano Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the Peace of God.… The post Peace in the Dark appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Jessica Gonzalez Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the Peace of God.… The post Christ the Antifascist King appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Prelude – My Shepherd Will Supply My Every Need - By Jean Herrera Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Raleen and Lauren Raleen: Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of… The post How to Survive the Apocalypse appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Jessica Gonzalez Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the Peace of God. I invite you to join us in lighting the peace… The post Jesus, a Widow's Gift, and Economic Justice appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Welcome and Announcements- Adam Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Ellery and David Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the Peace of God. I invite you to join us in lighting the peace candle…… The post Worship at Clackamas UCC – Halloween Edition – What Is Your Superpower appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Prelude –Wonderous Love by Jean Herrera Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Lita and Jeff Pratt Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around… The post You Are Worth It appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Lighting of the Peace Candle – Annalise Tana Friends, our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the Peace of God.… The post Jesus, Power, and Climate Change appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Prelude – On Eagles' Wings - Jean Herrera Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Lighting of the Peace Candle – Jessica and Joel Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around… The post Jesus, Power, and Manifest Destiny appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome – Adam Lighting of the Peace Candle – David and Ellery All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Meditation – Why the United Church of Christ Is Pro-Choice Passing of the… The post Why the United Church of Christ is Pro-Choice appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Prelude – Amazing Grace - Jean Herrera Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Emily Benfit Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the… The post You Can Choose Hell Now. But I'd Prefer You Choose Heaven. appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Youth homelessness is a crisis in Oregon and throughout the United States. Fortunately, there are ways we can solve it. Adam Jenkins (of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon) and Leon Burris presented the causes of youth homelessness and ways we can help solve it. Thank you Adam and Leon for your great work! If you are… The post Countering Youth Houselessness appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Jessica Gonzalez Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the Peace of God.… The post The Woman Who Changed Jesus appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Ellery and David Palanuk Ellery: Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the… The post Aint No Mountain High Enough Gods Love In a War-Torn World appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Anna Saeger Our tradition at CUCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the Peace of God.… The post Destigmatizing HIV/AIDS @ Clackamas UCC appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Jessica Gonzalez Our tradition at Clackamas UCC is to light a peace candle at the beginning of each worship service to center ourselves around the Peace of… The post How to Get the Life of God In You appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.