First Congregational United Church of Christ » Sermons (Archived) http://www.fccuccdc.org community in the heart of the city Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:31:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 “The Gifts That Cannot Be Returned” – Kay Rodgers http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/12/26/the-gifts-that-cannot-be-returned-kay-rodgers/ http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/12/26/the-gifts-that-cannot-be-returned-kay-rodgers/#comments Sun, 26 Dec 2010 13:31:25 +0000 webeditor http://www.fccuccdc.org/?p=2542 Preached by Kay Rodgers
December 26th, 2010
First Sunday After Christmas
First Day Of Kwanzaa

Lectionary Text:
Ephesians 3:1-12
Hebrews 2:10-18
Isaiah 60: 1-6; 63:7-9
Matthew 2:1-12; 2:13-23
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; 148

Sermon by: Kay Rodgers is a native Virginian who grew up in the South Norfolk Christian Church in what is now Chesapeake, VA. She attended the College of William & Mary and received a B.S. in Biology. She also received a Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) from the Catholic University of American. Kay is retired from the Library of Congress after working there for 31 years. Kay entered Wesley Theological Seminary in the summer of 2009 and now she in her second year there.

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Dennebaum is a 43 year old passionate Christian. His conversion to Protestantism and coming out irritated his family system 20 years, but finally brought the family closer together. He likes to develop things together with other people and focuses therefore on teamwork. His ministerial goal is the creation of a system of “love without power”.

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Worship Folder 12-26-10

Bible Workbench Materials 12/26/10

]]> http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/12/26/the-gifts-that-cannot-be-returned-kay-rodgers/feed/ 0 “Lessons & Carols – Christmas Eve” – Rev. Peter Dennebaum http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/12/24/lessons-carols-christmas-eve-rev-peter-dennebaum/ http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/12/24/lessons-carols-christmas-eve-rev-peter-dennebaum/#comments Fri, 24 Dec 2010 17:34:52 +0000 webeditor http://www.fccuccdc.org/?p=2545 Lead by Rev. Peter Dennebaum
December 24th, 2010
Christmas Eve

Lectionary Text:
Isaiah 62:6-12
Luke 2:1-7, 8-20
Psalm 97
Titus 3:4-7

Service by: Rev. Peter Dennebaum dreams about our possibilities we will have, when we are in our new building. He dreams about developing our space to a spiritual place for the residents and workers in our new/old neighborhood – during the week as on weekends. He invites the congregation to think more about it and how we can make this happen.

Worship Folder 12-24-10

]]> http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/12/24/lessons-carols-christmas-eve-rev-peter-dennebaum/feed/ 0 “God With Us” – Rev. Peter Dennebaum http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/12/19/god-with-us-rev-peter-dennebaum/ http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/12/19/god-with-us-rev-peter-dennebaum/#comments Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:31:11 +0000 webeditor http://www.fccuccdc.org/?p=2539 Preached by Rev. Peter Dennebaum
December 19th, 2010
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Christmas Fund Special Mission Offering

Lectionary Text:
Isaiah 7:10-16
Matthew 1:18-25
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Romans 1:1-7

Sermon by: Rev. Peter Dennebaum dreams about our possibilities we will have, when we are in our new building. He dreams about developing our space to a spiritual place for the residents and workers in our new/old neighborhood – during the week as on weekends. He invites the congregation to think more about it and how we can make this happen.

Worship Leader: Dwan Reece

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God With Us 12/19/10

Bible Workbench Materials 12/19/10

]]> http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/12/19/god-with-us-rev-peter-dennebaum/feed/ 0 “Heartbeat Of Justice” – Mari Castellanos http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/12/12/heartbeat-of-justice-mari-castellanos/ http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/12/12/heartbeat-of-justice-mari-castellanos/#comments Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:31:41 +0000 webeditor http://www.fccuccdc.org/?p=2537 Preached by Mari Castellanos
December 12th, 2010
Third Sunday of Advent

Lectionary Text:
Isaiah 35:1-10
James 5:7-10
Luke 1:47-55
Matthew 11:2-11
Psalm 146:5-10

Sermon by: Mari Castellanos

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Dennebaumdreams about our possibilities we will have, when we are in our new building. He dreams about developing our space to a spiritual place for the residents and workers in our new/old neighborhood – during the week as on weekends. He invites the congregation to think more about it and how we can make this happen.

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12/12/10 Worship Folder

Bible Workbench Materials 12/12/10

]]> http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/12/12/heartbeat-of-justice-mari-castellanos/feed/ 0 “Vision Of Peace” – Susie Hayward http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/12/05/vision-of-peace-susie-hayward/ http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/12/05/vision-of-peace-susie-hayward/#comments Sun, 05 Dec 2010 13:31:50 +0000 webeditor http://www.fccuccdc.org/?p=2535 Preached by Susie Hayward
December 5th, 2010
Second Sunday of Advent

Lectionary Text:
Isaiah 11:1-10
Matthew 3:1-12
Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
Romans 15:4-13

Sermon by: Susie Hayward has been a member of FCUCCDC for three years, and was ordained with the church’s support in 2009. She currently works at the U.S. Institute of Peace, supporting the efforts of religious leaders in divided societies to build peace and reconciliation. At the end of the month, she’ll be taking a sabbatical from work in order to partake in a seven month long walkabout the world.

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Dennebaumdreams about our possibilities we will have, when we are in our new building. He dreams about developing our space to a spiritual place for the residents and workers in our new/old neighborhood – during the week as on weekends. He invites the congregation to think more about it and how we can make this happen.

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12-5-10 Worship Folder
 Bible Workbench Materials 12/5/10

]]> http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/12/05/vision-of-peace-susie-hayward/feed/ 0 TAIZE SERVICE – “Ready And Waiting” – Rev. Peter Dennebaum http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/11/28/taize-service-ready-and-waiting-rev-peter-dennebaum/ http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/11/28/taize-service-ready-and-waiting-rev-peter-dennebaum/#comments Sun, 28 Nov 2010 13:31:47 +0000 webeditor http://www.fccuccdc.org/?p=2491 Preached by Rev. Peter Dennebaum
November 28th, 2010
First Sunday Of Advent (Year A)
Taize Service

Lectionary Text:
Isaiah 2:1-5
Matthew 24:36-44
Psalm 122
Romans 13:11-14

Sermon by: Rev. Peter Dennebaum

Worship Leader: TBD

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Worship Folder 11-28-2010

Bible Workbench Materials 11-7-10

]]> http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/11/28/taize-service-ready-and-waiting-rev-peter-dennebaum/feed/ 0 “Stand Up And Be Counted!” – Rev. Bonnie Hardy http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/11/21/stand-up-and-be-counted-rev-bonnie-hardy/ http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/11/21/stand-up-and-be-counted-rev-bonnie-hardy/#comments Sun, 21 Nov 2010 13:35:00 +0000 webeditor http://www.fccuccdc.org/?p=2486 Preached by Rev. Bonnie Hardy
November 21st, 2010
Reign Of Christ
Thanksgiving Sunday
United Black Christians Anniversary

Lectionary Text:
Colossians 1:11-20
Jeremiah 23:1-6
Luke 1:68-79; 23:33-43
Psalm 46

Sermon by: Rev. Bonnie Hardy

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Dennebaum

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Sermon Text is not available at this time.

Bible Workbench Materials 11/21/10

]]> http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/11/21/stand-up-and-be-counted-rev-bonnie-hardy/feed/ 0 “Word In Edge Wise” – Sandy Sorensen http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/11/14/word-in-edge-wise-sandy-sorensen/ http://www.fccuccdc.org/2010/11/14/word-in-edge-wise-sandy-sorensen/#comments Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:31:25 +0000 webeditor http://www.fccuccdc.org/?p=2481 Preached by Sandy Sorensen
November 14th, 2010
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Stewardship Sunday

Lectionary Text:
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Isaiah 12; 65:17-25
Luke 21:5-19
Malaciah 4:1-2a
Psalm 98

Sermon by: Sandy Sorensen

Worship Leader: Marie Rietmann

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Bible Workbench Materials 11-14-10

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November 7th, 2010
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Laity Sunday
Daylight Savings Time Ends

Lectionary Text:
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
Hag 1:15b-2:9
Job 19:23-27a
Luke 20:27-38
Psalm 17:1-9; 98; 145:1-5, 17-21

Sermon by: Rev. Peter Dennebaum

Worship Leader: Barbara Hayes

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Worship Folder 11-7-10

Bible Workbench Materials 11-7-10

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October 31st, 2010
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reformation-Reconciliation Day
UCC Higher Education Sunday
Halloween

Lectionary Text:
Luke 6:20-31
Habbakuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4
Isaiah 1:10-18
Luke 19:1-10
Psalm 32:1-7; 119:137-144
2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12

“Saint Maybe”
“Saints are about God’s holy flirtation with the world.
God occasionally drops a handkerchief,
and these handkerchiefs are called saints.”
– Frederick Buechner

Sermon by: Rev. Bonnie Hardy

Worship Leader: Rev. Bill Middleton

Special Appearance by: Rejoice! (the Intergenerational Choir of First Congregational Church)

Sermon is not available

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Bible Workbench Materials 10-31-10

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