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Welcome - Adam EricksenPrelude Music - Jean HerreraPeace Candle - Raleen and CliffScripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-6, 11; Luke 4:1-13Call to Action and ContemplationOne: After his baptism, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness.All: Will the Spirit lead us into uncomfortable places?One: We already are in an uncomfortable place.All: God is with us in uncomfortable places.One: May we be with each other… The post The Wilderness Survival Guide appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

WelcomePrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle - Cliff and PrincessWe pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our communities,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 5:1-11Call to Action and ContemplationOne: We have gathered together in hopes for a better world.All: We have gathered to hear God’s call.One: This is the God of hope and liberation.All: The God who… The post Meeting God in the Deep Water appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

WelcomePrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle - April and CliffAll: We pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our communities,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: 1 Kings 17:13-16; Luke 4:16-27Call to Action and ContemplationOne: We gather today to share Gods love for all people...All: Outsiders and insiders.One: Old-timers and new-comers.All: The young, old, and in between.One: Nonbinary, transgender, female, and… The post God Has No Vengeance appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Prelude - Jean HerreraOpening Words - Charlie HinkleWelcome & AnnouncementsLighting of the Peace Candle - Jeff PrattOpening Hymn - God of Change and GloryScripture: Philippians 1:1-11; Luke 22:31-37 - Jeff Pratt, Rhonda Frick-WrightCall to Action and to ContemplationPassing of the PeaceAnthem - In the Bleak Midwinter, choirInvitation to the Offering - Grown-up Christmas List, choirPrayer of DedicationPrayers of the PeopleCommunity PrayerLords PrayerPrayer… The post The Receiving End of Prayer, Rev. Charlie Hinkle appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Welcome Prelude – Jean Herrera Invocation Lighting of the Christ Candle Matthew 1:18-25 Song: O Come All Ye Faithful Luke 2:1-7 Song: Angels We Have Heard on High Offering Christmas Prayer Song: Do You Hear What I Hear? – Christine Fogh Homily – For God So Loved the World Song: Joy To the World Benediction **You can watch our on-campus Christmas Eve… The post Online Christmas Eve Service appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Prelude Music - Jean HerreraWelcome - AdamPeace Candle - April and CliffAdvent Candle of PeaceWhen the world seems scaryWhen we try to escape and hideThe Holy invites us to confront fearThat we may find hope and peace. Amen.Scripture - Isaiah 41:17-20; Luke 1:26-38Call to Action and ContemplationOne: We come to prepare the way;All: The way for Christ –One: the hope of Christ,… The post You Have Found Favor With God appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Welcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle - Cliff and PrincessScripture: 2 Kings 24:8-12b, 14; Luke 7:11-23Call to Action and Contemplation One: We gather today to share God’s love for all people…All: Outsiders and insiders.One: Old-timers and new-comers.All: The young, old, and in between.One: Nonbinary, transgender, female, and male All: Black, brown, Indigenous, Asian, or white.One: Come as you… The post What Makes Jesus So Scandalous? appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Prelude - Jean HerreraWelcome - AdamPeace Candle - April and CliffWe pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: John 1:5; 1 John 4:7-8; Revelation 21:1-4Call to Action and ContemplationOne: Sisters, brothers, siblings: let us rejoice in the vision of John: I saw a new heaven and a new earth!All: The old heaven and the old earth and… The post Revelation as Resistance – Q&A about the Book of Revelation appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Prelude - Jean HerreraWelcome and AnnouncementsPeace Candle - April and PrincessScripture: Revelation 12:7-12; Revelation 13:9-10Call to Action and ContemplationOne: Children of God: welcome!All: Welcome to this place of love and grace,One: Welcome to this place of hope and perseverance.All: God invites all of us to be a part of the beloved community,One: God invites all of us to share in the good… The post Revelation Part 4: How To Defeat the Dragon appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Welcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle - Micheal and CliffAll: We pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our communities,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8; Revelation 7:9-11Call to Action and ContemplationOne: God calls us to love our neighbor as ourselves;All: the one who is weak and the one who is strong, One: the one who is… The post Revelation Part 3: The Four Horsemen of the Evil Empire appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Thank you to Rev. Ann Duffy, who presented today’s sermon titled “Controversial Opinions” based on scripture reading, Mark 9:38-50.  The post Controversial Opinions, a sermon by Rev. Ann Duffy appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Thank you to Jean Herrera for leading worship using a meditation she prepared in the aftermath of her daughter’s sudden death in 1997, “God, The One Constant in Life.” Pastor Adam is on bereavement leave this week after a sudden death in the family. Prelude – Jean Herrera Welcome & Announcements Lighting of the Peace Candle – Rhonda Frick-Wright All: We pray for… The post God, The One Constant in Life appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

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Welcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace CandleScripture - Genesis 16:13-16; Romans 16:1-7Call to Action and ContemplationOne: We come for a time of wonder.All: We come to see something bigger than ourselves.One: We come to see the God who inspires compassion and hospitality.All: We come to see the God who meets us in our hope and in our despair.One: Like… The post The Surprising Role of Women in the Early Church appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.

Welcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace CandleScripture - Ruth 1:11-14; Mark 12:41-44Call to Action and ContemplationApril: Here in this place, there are no foreigners,Cliff/All: For all are welcome in God’s house.April: Here in this worship, there is only acceptanceCliff/All: For love is the language of faith.April: Here in our lives, there are no divisions,Cliff/All: For we seek the unity… The post Faith Means Relaxing Into God’s Love appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.