Podcasts about First Congregational Church

Crispian Mills knew he'd be onstage as he's from a “family of professional show-offs” but they begged him not to be an actor. He talks here about his extraordinary showbusiness childhood and the band that emerged from it full of psychedelia, echoes of the East and warm invitations to join the First Congregational Church of Eternal Love and Free Hugs. Along with … … his mother Hayley Mills playing him Tubular Bells to get him to sleep - “profoundly scary” … Roman Polanski's ‘special' Marlboro cigarettes when filming Tess in Brittany … grandfather John Mills being “discovered” by Noel Coward in Singapore and memories of him playing Gershwin and Cole Porter on the piano … “you need talent and hard work but nobody makes it without luck” … what the record store hippie told him when he bought Deep Purple In Rock aged 12 … leather jacket, polka dot shirt, Brian Jones bowl haircut, My Bloody Valentine gig – “I'd found my tribe!” … supporting Oasis at Knebworth – “I couldn't see how they were going to cut it” … Adam and the Ants, Rock Me Amadeus and playing Ramones songs in the school band … returning from Rishikesh in 1995 and watching the Beatles' Super-8 clips: “as if we'd been on the same holiday” … nostalgia for the big TV and radio events of the ‘90s … Shirley Manson's speech about the “tragedy” of the 21st C music business … and Kula Shaker's Mad Alchemy Liquid Light Show – “oil slides, pure analogue!” Tickets for their 2026 tour here: https://kulashaker.co.uk/pages/liveHelp us to keep The Longest Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crispian Mills knew he'd be onstage as he's from a “family of professional show-offs” but they begged him not to be an actor. He talks here about his extraordinary showbusiness childhood and the band that emerged from it full of psychedelia, echoes of the East and warm invitations to join the First Congregational Church of Eternal Love and Free Hugs. Along with … … his mother Hayley Mills playing him Tubular Bells to get him to sleep - “profoundly scary” … Roman Polanski's ‘special' Marlboro cigarettes when filming Tess in Brittany … grandfather John Mills being “discovered” by Noel Coward in Singapore and memories of him playing Gershwin and Cole Porter on the piano … “you need talent and hard work but nobody makes it without luck” … what the record store hippie told him when he bought Deep Purple In Rock aged 12 … leather jacket, polka dot shirt, Brian Jones bowl haircut, My Bloody Valentine gig – “I'd found my tribe!” … supporting Oasis at Knebworth – “I couldn't see how they were going to cut it” … Adam and the Ants, Rock Me Amadeus and playing Ramones songs in the school band … returning from Rishikesh in 1995 and watching the Beatles' Super-8 clips: “as if we'd been on the same holiday” … nostalgia for the big TV and radio events of the ‘90s … Shirley Manson's speech about the “tragedy” of the 21st C music business … and Kula Shaker's Mad Alchemy Liquid Light Show – “oil slides, pure analogue!” Tickets for their 2026 tour here: https://kulashaker.co.uk/pages/liveHelp us to keep The Longest Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Weekend Whassup for Friday, 11/14/2025! The Point keeps you connected to the top 20 things happening around Sheboygan this weekend powered by Pleasant View Realty’s Kelly Killian! Illusionist Blagg will take you on a magical journey you’ll never forget tonight (Friday) at 7 on stage at The Weill Center For The Performing Arts in Downtown Sheboygan! https://wxerfm.com/events/494594/ The Kiel Municipal Bands presents their annual fall scholarship concert tonight (Friday) at 7 at Kiel High School. https://cur8.com/schedule/item/22567/342531 Celebrate the season with the “Light Up the Night Art Show” at 3 Sheeps Brewing! Hosted by Sheboygan Visual Artists tonight (Friday) from 4-9pm. https://wxerfm.com/events/514195/ Howards Grove and Kohler Schools present The Sound Of Music on stage at The Kohler Memorial Theater with showtimes through this weekend! https://www.facebook.com/events/1179726780670496 Sheboygan Evangelical Free Church hosts a Christmas Marketplace tonight (Friday) and tomorrow. Unique, handcrafted items, home decor, and a selection of baked goods. FREE admission! https://www.facebook.com/events/1526825795302212 Sheboygan’s Lakers Ice Center invites you to open public skating tonight (Friday) at 8:00 and Sunday afternoon at 2! https://www.sheboyganlakershockey.com/page/show/76849-calendar The HUGE Sheboygan South High Booster Club Fall Craft and Vendor Fair is tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-2 at South High School! https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10106749600355778&set=gm.24548291574820070 Dare To Dream Theater presents Disney Descendants on stage at Sheboygan Area Lutheran High School with showtimes through this weekend! https://www.facebook.com/events/1054919552471041/1054923402470656 The S.C.I.O. Sheboygan Winter Market happens the 1st and 3rd Saturdays November-April at First Congregational Church in Sheboygan. Support local farmers by buying direct! https://www.sheboygancountyinterfaith.org/farmers-market/ The Sheboygan Theater Company invites you to their “Embodying Creativity” workshops tomorrow from 10:30-2. Learn all about the magical world of acting, theater and behind the scenes production! https://wxerfm.com/events/515269/ Sheboygan Lutheran High School presents their fall sage production of The Magician’s Nephew with showtimes tonight (Friday) and tomorrow at the PAC. https://www.lutheranhigh.com/pac.html M&T's Gibbsville Orchard invites you to their Christmas Open House both days this weekend! Samples of goodies, gifts and FRESH HOT APPLE CIDER! https://gibbsvilleorchard.com/events Sheboygan’s North and South High Schools present the fall musical “The Lightning Thief” with showtimes through this weekend at Sheboygan’s North High School. https://www.sheboygan.k12.wi.us/news-details/~board/district-news/post/northsouth-drama-presents-the-lightning-thief The 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball is tomorrow (Saturday) from 5-10 at The Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake. Come hungry and bring your dancing shoes! https://wxerfm.com/events/514667/ Turkey Bingo is back from 1-4 tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at Racer’s Hall in Plymouth! Fifty cents per card! Play as many cards as you want! It’s to benefit the Plymouth Food Pantry! https://www.facebook.com/events/w4408-cr-c-plymouth-wi/turkey-bingo-2025/1714982672520280/ Thielmann's Athletic Club’s Annual Brat Fry and Mini Bowling Tournament is tomorrow (Saturday) after 10am at Butch and Anne’s Pine Grove. https://www.facebook.com/events/732480406321537 Sheboygan Service Club invites you to their Enchanted Evening Charity Gala tomorrow (Saturday) night at The American Club in Kohler. Dinner, auction items, entertainment and more! https://www.sheboyganserviceclub.org/copy-of-charity-ball Project Pink is North America’s premier Pink Floyd tribute band performing their greatest hits tomorrow (Saturday) at 7:30 on stage at The Weill Center For The Performing Arts in Downtown Sheboygan. https://wxerfm.com/events/482778/ See Sherlock Jr. with the Carthage Wind Orchestra Sunday at 2pm at The Weill Center For The Performing Arts in Downtown Sheboygan. See this famous silent film with music from a live orchestra! https://wxerfm.com/events/494593/ Pet Photos With Santa at Healthy Paws Vet Clinic in Sheboygan Falls happens SUNDAY from 10-1 at the clinic in Falls. Donations for the humane society! https://www.facebook.com/events/787265894204768 An Afternoon With Psychic Medium Mollie Morning Star, Sunday from 3-5 at The Manor at The Bull At Pinehurst Farms. https://www.molliemorningstar.com/events/2025/6/23/sheboyganfalls-tsyhh-rep5c-zm8bf-e986z See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25.11.09 "Jesus and Nonviolence: Pilgrimage and Practice During Turbulent Times" by Kathleen Macferran, Guest Preacher by First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn

From our Ordination of Pastor Chris Uttke. Here is the charge to Pastor Chris Uttke from Pastor Joe Marlin, and a charge to the Church from Pastor Layne Mershimer from First Congregational Church of Chester NJ.

25.11.02 "Talk to Me" by Rev. Seth Ethan Carey by First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn

[Elijah] answered, “I have been very zealous for the Lord, the God of hosts, for the Israelites have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away.”5 Then the Lord said to him, “Go…I will leave seven thousand in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him.”. ~1 Kings 19:14-18 We have lots of special things happening this week. It is All Saints Sunday, the Sunday nearest All Saints Day (November 1), when we remember members of First Congregational Church who have departed this past year for God's eternal shores. We will light candles and ring a bell in memory of five of our beloved members. We also begin our Season of Generosity. Our theme this year is A Chorus of Generosity. We will hear from members of our Generosity Team as they introduce our annual pledge drive. And we continue our fall journey through the Old Testament, turning now to the prophetic voices we find there. Elijah thought he was alone, the only one left in Israel who was faithful to God. Have you ever felt that way? Well, maybe not that you were the only faithful person left in the world, but maybe that God wasn't who you expected God to be. In the story we read on Sunday, Elijah discovers that he isn't alone, but he doesn't hear God's voice in the wind, earthquake, or fire—he hears it in the sound of sheer silence. We will explore the sound of silence during this week's sermon.

Goldylocks Productions presents Musical Life with Elif AhmadElif Ahmad studied classical piano starting at an early age at the New School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, along with one year of duet at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Including in her ten years of music education, Elif also included 3 years of singing. Then, at the age of 17, after performing at the honor's recital at the New School of Music, Elif's life took a drastic turn resulting in her inability to continue playing piano. It was only during the covid pandemic that Elif made the decision to return to playing piano after continuous “pulls” from her soul. Currently, Elif studies under the care of the Music Director of the First Congregational Church of Madison, in Connecticut. Elif is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has incorporated Sound Healing into her Reiki Sessions, using tuning forks, and Tibetan Bowls to help people with their own healing. https://www.facebook.com/musicalLife2025 Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/goldylocksproductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Musical Life with Elif AhmadElif Ahmad studied classical piano starting at an early age at the New School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, along with one year of duet at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Including in her ten years of music education, Elif also included 3 years of singing. Then, at the age of 17, after performing at the honor's recital at the New School of Music, Elif's life took a drastic turn resulting in her inability to continue playing piano. It was only during the covid pandemic that Elif made the decision to return to playing piano after continuous “pulls” from her soul. Currently, Elif studies under the care of the Music Director of the First Congregational Church of Madison, in Connecticut. Elif is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has incorporated Sound Healing into her Reiki Sessions, using tuning forks, and Tibetan Bowls to help people with their own healing. https://www.facebook.com/musicalLife2025 Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/goldylocksproductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25.10.26 "Truth or Algorithms?" by Rev. Kyle Roggenbuck by First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn

Before Charlevoix was known for yachts and fudge shops, it had a half-ton bell, stained glass older than your grandma, and a church that dared to rock Stick Style architecture. In this episode, we uncover the story behind the First Congregational Church, built in 1885, expanded with bake sale proceeds, and still standing proud. From the women who raised the funds to the Michigan copper in its bell, this church isn't just a place of worship; it's a living museum of northern Michigan grit.

Pastor Jake Dell joins the show to talk about how we can revive the Protestant mainline and save historic churches from the Left.    Jake Dell is the pastor of the First Congregational Church of Woodbury, Connecticut, and a former Episcopal priest.   Learn more about Jake Dell's work: https://www.firstchurchwoodbury.org/ https://substack.com/@jwdell https://americanreformer.org/author/jake-dell/   ––––––   Follow American Reformer across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/amreformer Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmericanReformer/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanReformer Rumble – https://rumble.com/user/AmReformer Website – https://americanreformer.org/   Promote a vigorous Christian approach to the cultural challenges of our day, by donating to The American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/donate/   Follow Us on Twitter: Josh Abbotoy – https://twitter.com/Byzness Timon Cline – https://twitter.com/tlloydcline   The American Reformer Podcast is  hosted by Josh Abbotoy and Timon Cline, recorded remotely in the United States, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to our Podcast, "The American Reformer" Get our RSS Feed – https://americanreformerpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-reformer-podcast/id1677193347 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1V2dH5vhfogPIv0X8ux9Gm?si=a19db9dc271c4ce5

25.10.19 "The Way of the Sword" by Rev. Seth Ethan Carey by First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn

25.10.12 Made Well by Delaney Beh, Seminarian by First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn

25.10.05 "Who Puts Food On Your Table?" by Rev. Kyle Roggenbuck by First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn

Goldylocks Productions presents Musical Life with Elif AhmadElif Ahmad studied classical piano starting at an early age at the New School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, along with one year of duet at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Including in her ten years of music education, Elif also included 3 years of singing. Then, at the age of 17, after performing at the honor's recital at the New School of Music, Elif's life took a drastic turn resulting in her inability to continue playing piano. It was only during the covid pandemic that Elif made the decision to return to playing piano after continuous “pulls” from her soul. Currently, Elif studies under the care of the Music Director of the First Congregational Church of Madison, in Connecticut. Elif is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has incorporated Sound Healing into her Reiki Sessions, using tuning forks, and Tibetan Bowls to help people with their own healing. https://www.facebook.com/musicalLife2025 Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/goldylocksproductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Musical Life with Elif AhmadElif Ahmad studied classical piano starting at an early age at the New School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, along with one year of duet at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Including in her ten years of music education, Elif also included 3 years of singing. Then, at the age of 17, after performing at the honor's recital at the New School of Music, Elif's life took a drastic turn resulting in her inability to continue playing piano. It was only during the covid pandemic that Elif made the decision to return to playing piano after continuous “pulls” from her soul. Currently, Elif studies under the care of the Music Director of the First Congregational Church of Madison, in Connecticut. Elif is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has incorporated Sound Healing into her Reiki Sessions, using tuning forks, and Tibetan Bowls to help people with their own healing. https://www.facebook.com/musicalLife2025 Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/goldylocksproductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Musical Life with Elif AhmadElif Ahmad studied classical piano starting at an early age at the New School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, along with one year of duet at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Including in her ten years of music education, Elif also included 3 years of singing. Then, at the age of 17, after performing at the honor's recital at the New School of Music, Elif's life took a drastic turn resulting in her inability to continue playing piano. It was only during the covid pandemic that Elif made the decision to return to playing piano after continuous “pulls” from her soul. Currently, Elif studies under the care of the Music Director of the First Congregational Church of Madison, in Connecticut. Elif is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has incorporated Sound Healing into her Reiki Sessions, using tuning forks, and Tibetan Bowls to help people with their own healing. https://www.facebook.com/musicalLife2025 Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/goldylocksproductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Musical Life with Elif AhmadElif Ahmad studied classical piano starting at an early age at the New School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, along with one year of duet at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Including in her ten years of music education, Elif also included 3 years of singing. Then, at the age of 17, after performing at the honor's recital at the New School of Music, Elif's life took a drastic turn resulting in her inability to continue playing piano. It was only during the covid pandemic that Elif made the decision to return to playing piano after continuous “pulls” from her soul. Currently, Elif studies under the care of the Music Director of the First Congregational Church of Madison, in Connecticut. Elif is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has incorporated Sound Healing into her Reiki Sessions, using tuning forks, and Tibetan Bowls to help people with their own healing. https://www.facebook.com/musicalLife2025 Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/goldylocksproductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25.09.21 "Separation of Church and Hate" by Rev. Kyle Roggenbuck by First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn

25.09.14 The Gatekeepers by Rev. Seth Ethan Carey by First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn

25.09.07 "Wild God" by Rev. Seth Ethan Carey by First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn

25.08.31 "All of Us or None of Us" by Rev. Kyle Roggenbuck by First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn

Goldylocks Productions presents Musical Life with Elif AhmadElif Ahmad studied classical piano starting at an early age at the New School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, along with one year of duet at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Including in her ten years of music education, Elif also included 3 years of singing. Then, at the age of 17, after performing at the honor's recital at the New School of Music, Elif's life took a drastic turn resulting in her inability to continue playing piano. It was only during the covid pandemic that Elif made the decision to return to playing piano after continuous “pulls” from her soul. Currently, Elif studies under the care of the Music Director of the First Congregational Church of Madison, in Connecticut. Elif is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has incorporated Sound Healing into her Reiki Sessions, using tuning forks, and Tibetan Bowls to help people with their own healing. https://www.facebook.com/musicalLife2025 Elif's Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Elif2023 Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/goldylocksproductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Musical Life with Elif AhmadElif Ahmad studied classical piano starting at an early age at the New School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, along with one year of duet at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Including in her ten years of music education, Elif also included 3 years of singing. Then, at the age of 17, after performing at the honor's recital at the New School of Music, Elif's life took a drastic turn resulting in her inability to continue playing piano. It was only during the covid pandemic that Elif made the decision to return to playing piano after continuous “pulls” from her soul. Currently, Elif studies under the care of the Music Director of the First Congregational Church of Madison, in Connecticut. Elif is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has incorporated Sound Healing into her Reiki Sessions, using tuning forks, and Tibetan Bowls to help people with their own healing. https://www.facebook.com/musicalLife2025 Elif's Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Elif2023 Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/goldylocksproductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Musical Life with Elif AhmadElif Ahmad studied classical piano starting at an early age at the New School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, along with one year of duet at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Including in her ten years of music education, Elif also included 3 years of singing. Then, at the age of 17, after performing at the honor's recital at the New School of Music, Elif's life took a drastic turn resulting in her inability to continue playing piano. It was only during the covid pandemic that Elif made the decision to return to playing piano after continuous “pulls” from her soul. Currently, Elif studies under the care of the Music Director of the First Congregational Church of Madison, in Connecticut. Elif is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has incorporated Sound Healing into her Reiki Sessions, using tuning forks, and Tibetan Bowls to help people with their own healing. https://www.facebook.com/musicalLife2025 Elif's Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Elif2023 Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/goldylocksproductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Musical Life with Elif AhmadElif Ahmad studied classical piano starting at an early age at the New School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, along with one year of duet at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Including in her ten years of music education, Elif also included 3 years of singing. Then, at the age of 17, after performing at the honor's recital at the New School of Music, Elif's life took a drastic turn resulting in her inability to continue playing piano. It was only during the covid pandemic that Elif made the decision to return to playing piano after continuous “pulls” from her soul. Currently, Elif studies under the care of the Music Director of the First Congregational Church of Madison, in Connecticut. Elif is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has incorporated Sound Healing into her Reiki Sessions, using tuning forks, and Tibetan Bowls to help people with their own healing. https://www.facebook.com/musicalLife2025 Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/goldylocksproductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25.08.24 Where Atlas Stands by Rev. Seth Ethan Carey by First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn

25.08.17 Stump the Pastors by Revs. Seth Ethan Carey and Kyle Roggenbuck by First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn

25.08.10 "Beyond the White Church" by Rev. Doug Cunningham by First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn

Goldylocks Productions presents Musical Life with Elif AhmadElif Ahmad studied classical piano starting at an early age at the New School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, along with one year of duet at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Including in her ten years of music education, Elif also included 3 years of singing. Then, at the age of 17, after performing at the honor's recital at the New School of Music, Elif's life took a drastic turn resulting in her inability to continue playing piano. It was only during the covid pandemic that Elif made the decision to return to playing piano after continuous “pulls” from her soul. Currently, Elif studies under the care of the Music Director of the First Congregational Church of Madison, in Connecticut. Elif is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has incorporated Sound Healing into her Reiki Sessions, using tuning forks, and Tibetan Bowls to help people with their own healing. https://www.facebook.com/musicalLife2025 Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/goldylocksproductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Musical Life with Elif AhmadElif Ahmad studied classical piano starting at an early age at the New School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, along with one year of duet at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Including in her ten years of music education, Elif also included 3 years of singing. Then, at the age of 17, after performing at the honor's recital at the New School of Music, Elif's life took a drastic turn resulting in her inability to continue playing piano. It was only during the covid pandemic that Elif made the decision to return to playing piano after continuous “pulls” from her soul. Currently, Elif studies under the care of the Music Director of the First Congregational Church of Madison, in Connecticut. Elif is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has incorporated Sound Healing into her Reiki Sessions, using tuning forks, and Tibetan Bowls to help people with their own healing. https://www.facebook.com/musicalLife2025 Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/goldylocksproductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Musical Life with Elif AhmadElif Ahmad studied classical piano starting at an early age at the New School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, along with one year of duet at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Including in her ten years of music education, Elif also included 3 years of singing. Then, at the age of 17, after performing at the honor's recital at the New School of Music, Elif's life took a drastic turn resulting in her inability to continue playing piano. It was only during the covid pandemic that Elif made the decision to return to playing piano after continuous “pulls” from her soul. Currently, Elif studies under the care of the Music Director of the First Congregational Church of Madison, in Connecticut. Elif is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has incorporated Sound Healing into her Reiki Sessions, using tuning forks, and Tibetan Bowls to help people with their own healing. https://www.facebook.com/musicalLife2025 Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/goldylocksproductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, we hear selections from Pulitzer-prize winning author Chris Hedges in celebration of the release of his most recent book, A Genocide Foretold: Reporting on Survival and Resistance in Occupied Palestine at the First Congregational Church of Oakland on Thursday, May 29th with host Cat Brooks. FUND DRIVE SPECIAL – Pledge $120 and receive Chris Hedges new book, A Genocide Foretold: Reporting on Survival and Resistance in Occupied Palestine. In it, the Pulitzer Prize–winning former Middle East Bureau Chief for The New York Times, explores Zionist settler colonialism in Gaza with a powerful emotional depth. A Genocide Foretold confronts the stark realities of life under siege in Gaza and the heroic effort ordinary Palestinians are waging to resist and survive. Weaving together personal stories, historical context, and unflinching journalism, Chris Hedges provides an intimate portrait of systemic oppression, occupation, and violence. —- Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Chris Hedges Live in Oakland w/ Cat Brooks appeared first on KPFA.

Goldylocks Productions presents Musical Life with Elif AhmadElif Ahmad studied classical piano starting at an early age at the New School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, along with one year of duet at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Including in her ten years of music education, Elif also included 3 years of singing. Then, at the age of 17, after performing at the honor's recital at the New School of Music, Elif's life took a drastic turn resulting in her inability to continue playing piano. It was only during the covid pandemic that Elif made the decision to return to playing piano after continuous “pulls” from her soul. Currently, Elif studies under the care of the Music Director of the First Congregational Church of Madison, in Connecticut. Elif is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has incorporated Sound Healing into her Reiki Sessions, using tuning forks, and Tibetan Bowls to help people with their own healing. https://www.facebook.com/musicalLife2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Musical Life with Elif AhmadElif Ahmad studied classical piano starting at an early age at the New School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, along with one year of duet at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Including in her ten years of music education, Elif also included 3 years of singing. Then, at the age of 17, after performing at the honor's recital at the New School of Music, Elif's life took a drastic turn resulting in her inability to continue playing piano. It was only during the covid pandemic that Elif made the decision to return to playing piano after continuous “pulls” from her soul. Currently, Elif studies under the care of the Music Director of the First Congregational Church of Madison, in Connecticut. Elif is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has incorporated Sound Healing into her Reiki Sessions, using tuning forks, and Tibetan Bowls to help people with their own healing. https://www.facebook.com/musicalLife2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An inspiring conversation with Reverend Jake Dell, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Woodbury, Connecticut, founded in 1659. Rev. Dell shares his journey to become an Episcopal priest, then to taking on leadership of a dying historic church in an attempt to revive a congregation with 355 year legacy. Also discover his bold vision for a donor intent litigation trust to hold mainline institutions accountable and revive America's Christian heritage. CHAPTERS:(00:00 Introduction)(01:04 Rev. Dell's Journey to Ministry)(05:02 The Need for Operation Reconquista)(08:51 What Is Operation Reconquista?)(12:29 Why Rev. Dell Is Optimistic About Revival)(14:31 Understanding Congregational Churches)(17:25 Reviving a 350-Year-Old Church)(27:52 Secrets to Growing a Congregation)(34:08 The Donor Intent Litigation Trust Idea)(47:58 Next Steps for the Litigation Trust)(50:01 Closing Thoughts)REV. DELL'S LINKS:

Goldylocks Productions presents Musical Life with Elif AhmadElif Ahmad studied classical piano starting at an early age at the New School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, along with one year of duet at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Including in her ten years of music education, Elif also included 3 years of singing. Then, at the age of 17, after performing at the honor's recital at the New School of Music, Elif's life took a drastic turn resulting in her inability to continue playing piano. It was only during the COVID pandemic that Elif made the decision to return to playing piano after continuous “pulls” from her soul. Currently, Elif studies under the care of the Music Director of the First Congregational Church of Madison, in Connecticut. Elif is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has incorporated Sound Healing into her Reiki Sessions, using tuning forks, and Tibetan Bowls to help people with their own healing. https://www.facebook.com/musicalLife2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Musical Life with Elif AhmadElif Ahmad studied classical piano starting at an early age at the New School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, along with one year of duet at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Including in her ten years of music education, Elif also included 3 years of singing. Then, at the age of 17, after performing at the honor's recital at the New School of Music, Elif's life took a drastic turn resulting in her inability to continue playing piano. It was only during the COVID pandemic that Elif made the decision to return to playing piano after continuous “pulls” from her soul. Currently, Elif studies under the care of the Music Director of the First Congregational Church of Madison, in Connecticut. Elif is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has incorporated Sound Healing into her Reiki Sessions, using tuning forks, and Tibetan Bowls to help people with their own healing. https://www.facebook.com/musicalLife2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today the Pugs welcome Jake Dell onto the show. Jake is the pastor of the historic First Congregational Church of Woodbury, Connecticut (est. 1659). But he's also a man with a dream and a plan to win back to orthodox Christianity mainline congregations from liberal denominations. Join us today for a fascinating conversation concerning how this seemingly impossible task actually isn't all that quixotic. Jake's plan has potential. Listen in to see if you agree. Project Return - Mission Brief https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Em4kSK74XFjs9vqtYmsRKDKf5kolmuW5HPLMAOxqOlU/edit?usp=sharing Case Study: Reclaiming Historic Protestant Churches Through a Donor Intent Litigation Trust https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yP5cWzuC4UyrRANecKkjglY0rD-TeMfTLZfaXzcFLyU/edit?usp=sharing The First Congregational Church of Woodbury, Connecticut http://www.firstchurchwoodbury.org/ Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8

Today the Pugs welcome Jake Dell onto the show. Jake is the pastor of the historic First Congregational Church of Woodbury, Connecticut (est. 1659). But he's also a man with a dream and a plan to win back to orthodox Christianity mainline congregations from liberal denominations. Join us today for a fascinating conversation concerning how this seemingly impossible task actually isn't all that quixotic. Jake's plan has potential. Listen in to see if you agree.Project Return - Mission Brief https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Em4kSK74XFjs9vqtYmsRKDKf5kolmuW5HPLMAOxqOlU/edit?usp=sharingCase Study: Reclaiming Historic Protestant Churches Through a Donor Intent Litigation Trust https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yP5cWzuC4UyrRANecKkjglY0rD-TeMfTLZfaXzcFLyU/edit?usp=sharingThe First Congregational Church of Woodbury, Connecticut http://www.firstchurchwoodbury.org/Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8

Today the Pugs welcome Jake Dell onto the show. Jake is the pastor of the historic First Congregational Church of Woodbury, Connecticut (est. 1659). But he's also a man with a dream and a plan to win back to orthodox Christianity mainline congregations from liberal denominations. Join us today for a fascinating conversation concerning how this seemingly impossible task actually isn't all that quixotic. Jake's plan has potential. Listen in to see if you agree. Project Return - Mission Brief https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Em4kSK74XFjs9vqtYmsRKDKf5kolmuW5HPLMAOxqOlU/edit?usp=sharing Case Study: Reclaiming Historic Protestant Churches Through a Donor Intent Litigation Trust https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yP5cWzuC4UyrRANecKkjglY0rD-TeMfTLZfaXzcFLyU/edit?usp=sharing The First Congregational Church of Woodbury, Connecticut http://www.firstchurchwoodbury.org/ Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8

Today the Pugs welcome Jake Dell onto the show. Jake is the pastor of the historic First Congregational Church of Woodbury, Connecticut (est. 1659). But he's also a man with a dream and a plan to win back to orthodox Christianity mainline congregations from liberal denominations. Join us today for a fascinating conversation concerning how this seemingly impossible task actually isn't all that quixotic. Jake's plan has potential. Listen in to see if you agree. Project Return - Mission Brief https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Em4kSK74XFjs9vqtYmsRKDKf5kolmuW5HPLMAOxqOlU/edit?usp=sharing Case Study: Reclaiming Historic Protestant Churches Through a Donor Intent Litigation Trust https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yP5cWzuC4UyrRANecKkjglY0rD-TeMfTLZfaXzcFLyU/edit?usp=sharing The First Congregational Church of Woodbury, Connecticut http://www.firstchurchwoodbury.org/ Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8

27 As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is no longer Jew or Greek; there is no longer slave or free; there is no longer male and female, for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. ~Galatians 3:27-28 This week, we celebrate PRIDE Sunday. While there are passages in the Bible that have been used to “clobber” our LGBTQIA+ siblings, there are also beautiful verses like the ones above that invite us to consider how the family of faith grows as God continues to speak to us. Paul writes to the church in Galatia about the inclusion of people not of Jewish faith in the early church. “There is no longer Jew or Greek,” he writes, challenging the binaries we impose on people. In 2025, our call to be an inclusive family of faith continues to grow as we listen to our still-speaking God, especially our growing need to affirm our LGBTQIA+ siblings. On Sunday, we will read Paul's passionate plea for inclusivity as we reflect on what it means for First Congregational Church to be an increasingly inclusive and affirming family of faith.

The Center of Hope Ministry serves Manhattan's homeless population as a warming shelter, providing dignity and safety during the harshest winter months. This volunteer-run organization now offers nightly cots, meals, and life-changing support to up to 30 guests.• 100% volunteer-operated with working board members covering overnight shifts• Recently moved from Vineyard Church to First Congregational Church downtown for better accessibility• Remained open 24/7 during a severe winter storm despite volunteer shortages• Community partnerships include Dara's providing breakfast sandwiches, support from Chick-fil-A, and Fort Riley• Helped a guest named Logan recover from cardiac arrest, who has since been accepted to K-State's anthropology program• Shelter now serves families with children, requiring more resources and space• The current goal is to raise funds to hire a part-time overnight facilitatorTo support the Center of Hope Ministry, donate through their website at thecenterofhopemhk.com or through the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. Foundation.GMCFCFAs

We welcome are 2025 Confirmation Class into our faith community at The First Congregational Church of Western Springs. Link to Livestream: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAHWV8oDjhI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAHWV8oDjhI&t=1425sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

On Friday, London McDaniel at the Antlers, a Stop Making Sense screening at the State Theatre, and WVBR Celebrates John Rudan’s 50 Years on the Radio at the Hangar Theatre! The Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival runs through April 13th at Cinemapolis! Don’t miss the free Ithaca Murals screening on Sunday. All weekend, Alice in Wonderland Jr. at the Trumansburg Middle School, and Winter Squabee with music and food at Stonecat Cafe to benefit the Ovid fire relief fund. For your Saturday, the annual Spring Fairy Fest in Downtown Ithaca, a Sea of Green film premiere at the Newfield High School Auditorium, Fiddlehead Frolic at Newfield Elementary School, Terrapin Station at Two Goats Brewing, and José González at the State Theatre. Sunday, Savoyards present the Prodigal Son at the First Congregational Church, Tom Green Comedy at the Hangar Theatre, and Modern Western Square Dancing at the Lansing Community Center. Monday, an Alzheimer’s Association program at the Newfield Public Library. Tuesday, a Southern Old Time String Band Jam at Deep Dive. Next Wednesday, Jazz Night at Brookton's Market, Wednesday open mic night at the Nocturnal Cafe, formerly Sacred Root, and the Canaan Jam Session at the Canaan Institute.  Thursday, Jazz Thursdays [...]

Most Americans go to church expecting to hear about salvation, morality and scripture. They don't anticipate hardball political endorsements. But some churches thrive on delivering politics from the pulpit. Sure, pastors are citizens, too. And so in other venues, such as op-eds, blogs, books, and other places of influence, a pastor may speak his mind. Even so, he must jealously guard that influence and always speak winsomely. As a gospel minister, he shouldn't make politics more important than his pastoral duties. The tax code prevents religious institutions from serving as political machines, a concept in keeping with the separation of church and state our founding fathers envisioned. Pastors cannot make declarations to favor or oppose any candidate from the pulpit. They cannot take money from the collection plate and give it to support a candidate. And if they want to participate in any partisan activity in their personal capacity, they must make sure it is done in a manner indicating it is separate from their religious institution.The Rev. Dr. Timothy C. Ahrens began his ministry as Senior Minister of First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ in downtown Columbus on January 23, 2000. A church known for its witness to social justice since its birth as an abolitionist congregation in 1852, Rev. Ahrens is the fifth consecutive senior minister from Yale Divinity School and is a lifelong member of the United Church of Christ. Rev. Ahrens is a 1980 graduate of Macalester College with a double major in Religious Studies and Political Science. Since January 2000, under his leadership, First Church has doubled in membership during an era when seven downtown churches have closed their doors. Rev. Ahrens earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from Chicago Theological Seminary in May 2015. His thesis was entitled: “Young and Growing Stronger: Creating a Model of 21st Century Prophetic Witness Leaders with a New Generation.” He is currently working on two books.

Etta LaFlora joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the upcoming Community Black History Extravaganza on February 16th at 2 PM at the First Congregational Church on West Prospect Street in Kewanee. Centered on the theme "Achieving more with togetherness and love," the event promises a vibrant celebration of culture and community. Highlights include performances by high school choirs, soul-stirring music from local churches, and educational displays that honor Black history. Local officials and community leaders will join in the festivities, making it a true gathering of unity and inspiration. The event celebrates the contributions of African Americans in the community and beyond. Attendees can enjoy educational displays, choir performances, and an essay contest with prizes sponsored by the Kewanee Commission on Human Relations. Refreshments will be served after the program.

Maggie Monroe-Cassel from the First Congregational Church of Claremont is here zoom'ing on as we talk about the Winter Market in February, the Well Collaborative, using the church's space, and lots more.