This Sunday, Pastor Shelli reflects on the power of prayer. She leads us in wondering about what prayer really is, how we pray, and why we pray each week together.
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The Rev. Dawn Jefferson preaches on “Going Steady” from Lamentations 3.
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This Sunday, Pastor Shelli reflects with us on the history of Israel/Palestine from the ancient period to the mid-20th century. We join our voices in prayer for peace and hope.
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Pastor Shelli preaches on “Chosen Family.”
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Pastor Shelli will explore the connections between Sabbath and Liberation.
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Carolyn C. Hart preaches from John 3 on the topic, “Love to the Nth Power.”
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Pastor Shelli reflects on the nation-wide phenomenon of "de-churching": people leaving the church in record numbers and at a record pace. As we approach Pentecost, our celebration of the birth and growth of the church, where can we find some hope amid this growing trend?
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Pastor Shelli will lead us in reflecting on our encounter with finitude and the power of lament, which we encounter in Psalm 88.
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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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