The Rev. Marvin Silver, guest preacher, speaks on Faith and Democracy on the Sunday of MLK weekend.
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This Sunday Pastor Shelli calls us to remember our baptisms and to celebrate the joy to which we belong.
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Sermon from the Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 24, 2023, by the Rev. Dr. Shelli M. Poe: “Love Has Come for You.”
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This Sunday Pastor Shelli led us in reflecting on what brings us true peace. As war and violence hem us in on every side, join us to express and experience Christ's peace.
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This Sunday we observe Christ the King, or Reign of Christ, Sunday. Pastor Shelli leads us in reflecting on the identity of this Christ, whose reign is unlike other reigns.
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Today we welcome the Rev. Drew Ensz as our guest preacher! Since 2016, Drew has served as the Ministry Director of Arise Campus Ministry, a.k.a. United College Ministries in Northern Virginia. He is a graduate of Eastern Mennonite Seminary and has served as a youth director and student ministry consultant for a number of years.
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This Sunday, the lectionary text from the Wisdom of Solomon introduces us to Sophia, Divine Wisdom. Pastor Shelli will lead us in interpreting this female personification of God given in Hebrew Scripture and the New Testament, and encouraging us to hear her call anew.
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Pastor Shelli leads us in commemorating all of the saints of the church and those in our own lives. Our worship includes a remembrance of the indigenous peoples on whose land we worship, the enslaved peoples who are buried on this land, and those we've recently lost. Pastor Shelli preaches on the blessings of being part of community.
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Guest preacher Jerrold Foltz preaches on “The Reformation Spirit with Us” on Reformation-Reconciliation Sunday.
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Pastor Shelli leads us in reflection on Jesus' claim that we ought to give to the emperor what is the emperor's, and give to God what is God's. What does this mean for us today, and what does it mean particularly on Commitment Sunday?
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On Faith and Democracy Sunday, Pastor Shelli reflects on the relationship between Church and State in light of Jesus' anointing to bring good news to the poor.
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Pastor Shelli’s sermon offers an opportunity to learn more about the Doctrine of Discovery and to hear the historic words of Chief Red Jacket (1750-1830) regarding his experience of Christians.
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Former member Julie Holm preaches on “:Gathered” on World Communion Sunday.
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Pastor Shelli reflects on the Jonah story and the parable of the landowner in this Sunday's sermon, and does so in conversation with American ethicist John Rawls. As we enter the upcoming voting season, reflect on justice in the kin-dom of God.
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Pastor Shelli shares part of her personal story in experiencing divine grace. She encourages each of us to reflect on our own personal journeys as we commit to supporting the work of Little River.
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On Welcome Sunday and Rally Day, Pastor Shelli reflects with us on what it means to be in covenant community with one another. Although there will be times when we misunderstand and/or hurt each other, in this spiritual community we can be transformed to live by grace.
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Pastor Shelli reflects on the courage it takes to face what seem like impossible conditions. She encourages us to resist injustice and to keep hope alive.
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Pastor Shelli explores the interaction of Jesus with the Canaanite woman who persisted in seeking healing for her daughter. In this story, we see the learning of Christ and we receive hope for our own continued learning.
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Pastor Shelli’s absence this week gives us an opportunity to showcase some of Little River’s ministries before we enter our Stewardship Campaign. This Sunday, we will hear three ministries answer the question “How is our work changing lives in Fairfax County?”
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Sermon by the Rev. Hubert S. Beckwith originally delivered on January 18, 1987, and read by David Roach on the tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 6, 2023, at Little River United Church of Christ in Annandale, Virginia.
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