The Rev. Jonas Zanke preaches from John 15, where Jesus says: “I am the true vine.” We will talk about what making wine has to do with abiding in divine love.
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We love LOVE, don't we? But what is it, and how is it related to justice? This Sunday, Pastor Shelli introduces us to four historic options, reflecting on them in light of our scripture and our own context.
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Pastor Shelli reflects on the communal living of the early Christians, which weaves together images of Socialists, Republicans, and Democrats... Oh My! As we look to the future of Little River, how will we live into our mission to care for the under-resourced?
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Pastor Shelli will speak to the doubters, like herself, who need first-hand experience to have trust in the resurrection of Jesus. Doubters gonna doubt; and the table is big enough for us all.
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Pastor Shelli reflects on the political divisions that plague our country and the hostilities we see around the world. In this context, what might we glean from Jesus's words on the cross, "I thirst"?
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This Sunday is the midpoint in our season of Lent. Pastor Shelli will reflect with us on that famous and startling cry from Jesus on the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
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This Sunday, Pastor Shelli reflects with us on the scattering of the disciples at the beginning of Jesus' journey to the cross.
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This Sunday for the first reflection in a Lenten sermon series on a progressive view of the suffering and death of Christ, Pastor Shelli leads us in contemplating the glory of Christ and the connection between Jesus’ suffering and the forgiveness of sin. Sounds depressing -- is uplifting!
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Sermon from worship on Transfiguration Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Little River UCC in Annandale, VA. The Rev. Dr. Al Fuertes preaches on “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop.”
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Pastor Shelli reflects with us on setting boundaries and taking time to rest when we need it. This is a message for all, and is especially appropriate as we ordain new deacons, celebrate our new 2024 leaders, and receive new members into the community.
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This Sunday Pastor Shelli leads us in reflection on one of the apostle Paul's principles for making decisions and living together as a community. It's hard to be hungry, but it's even harder to make good choices while we're hungry!
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Sermon from worship on the Third Sunday in Epiphany, January 21, 2024, at Little River UCC in Annandale, VA. The Rev. Drew Nettinga preaches on “You Called?” for the installation of the Rev. Dr. Shelli M. Poe as Senior Minister at Little River UCC.
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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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