Politics in the Pulpit / Rest / Genesis 1:1-2:4a

This week on the podcast, we return to our regular format! Pastor Chris is going to talk a little bit about politics in church, we’ll have podcast worship, and Pastor Chris will provide a little more context for this week’s scripture reading.

Here's the breakdown (all times are approximate): Pastor Chris talks about politics in the pulpit at 1:45. Worship begins at 12:56, with the scripture at 15:55, sermon at 21:42, and prayer at 34:11. Then Pastor Chris gives a little more context to this week’s scripture at 40:08.

You can learn more about First Congregational United Church of Christ at our website: uccdewitt.org.

Music in this episode includes: 

Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gymnopedie No. 1 by Erik Satie (performed by Kevin MacLeod)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gymnopedie No. 2 by Erik Satie (performed by Kevin MacLeod)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3838-gymnopedie-no-2
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Scripture readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Be a Blessing: Encourage Others

This week on the podcast, we are keeping it simple for the summer, so we only have podcast worship. 

Here's the breakdown (all times are approximate): Worship begins at 1:22, with the scripture at 3:40, sermon at 5:35, and prayer at 17:40.

You can learn more about First Congregational United Church of Christ at our website: uccdewitt.org.

Music in this episode includes: 

Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gymnopedie No. 1 by Erik Satie (performed by Kevin MacLeod)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gymnopedie No. 2 by Erik Satie (performed by Kevin MacLeod)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3838-gymnopedie-no-2
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Scripture readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Why Church? A Community Ruled by Love

This week on the podcast, we are keeping it simple for the summer, so we only have podcast worship. 

Here's the breakdown (all times are approximate): Worship begins at 1:34, with the scripture at 4:05, sermon at 6:44, and prayer at 20:16.

You can learn more about First Congregational United Church of Christ at our website: uccdewitt.org.

Music in this episode includes: 

Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gymnopedie No. 1 by Erik Satie (performed by Kevin MacLeod)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gymnopedie No. 2 by Erik Satie (performed by Kevin MacLeod)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3838-gymnopedie-no-2
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Scripture readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Be a Blessing: Be the Light

Be a Blessing: Work for Justice

This week on the podcast, we are keeping it simple for the summer, so we only have podcast worship. 

Here's the breakdown (all times are approximate): Worship begins at 1:56, with the scripture at 4:21, sermon at 5:52, and prayer at 20:08.

You can learn more about First Congregational United Church of Christ at our website: uccdewitt.org.

Music in this episode includes: 

Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gymnopedie No. 1 by Erik Satie (performed by Kevin MacLeod)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gymnopedie No. 2 by Erik Satie (performed by Kevin MacLeod)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3838-gymnopedie-no-2
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Scripture readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Be a Blessing: Have Courage

This week on the podcast, we are keeping it simple for the summer, so we only have podcast worship. 

Here's the breakdown (all times are approximate): Worship begins at 1:08, with the scripture at 3:28, sermon at 5:43, and prayer at 17:20.

You can learn more about First Congregational United Church of Christ at our website: uccdewitt.org.

Music in this episode includes: 

Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gymnopedie No. 1 by Erik Satie (performed by Kevin MacLeod)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gymnopedie No. 2 by Erik Satie (performed by Kevin MacLeod)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3838-gymnopedie-no-2
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Scripture readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Be a Blessing: Do Good

This week on the podcast, we are keeping it simple for the summer, so we only have podcast worship. 

Here's the breakdown (all times are approximate): Worship begins at 1:13, with the scripture at 3:26, sermon at 5:31, and prayer at 16:21.

You can learn more about First Congregational United Church of Christ at our website: uccdewitt.org.

Music in this episode includes: 

Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gymnopedie No. 1 by Erik Satie (performed by Kevin MacLeod)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gymnopedie No. 2 by Erik Satie (performed by Kevin MacLeod)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3838-gymnopedie-no-2
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Scripture readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Be a Blessing: Be Kind

This week on the podcast, we are keeping it simple for the summer, so we only have podcast worship. 

Here's the breakdown (all times are approximate): Worship begins at 1:13, with the scripture at 3:46, sermon at 5:28, and prayer at 17:54.

You can learn more about First Congregational United Church of Christ at our website: uccdewitt.org.

Music in this episode includes: 

Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gymnopedie No. 1 by Erik Satie (performed by Kevin MacLeod)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gymnopedie No. 2 by Erik Satie (performed by Kevin MacLeod)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3838-gymnopedie-no-2
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Scripture readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Why Church? A Community With a Purpose.

This week on the podcast, we are keeping it simple for the summer, so we only have podcast worship. 

Here's the breakdown (all times are approximate): Worship begins at 1:10, with the scripture at 3:25, sermon at 5:19, and prayer at 16:55.

You can learn more about First Congregational United Church of Christ at our website: uccdewitt.org.

Music in this episode includes: 

Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gymnopedie No. 1 by Erik Satie (performed by Kevin MacLeod)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gymnopedie No. 2 by Erik Satie (performed by Kevin MacLeod)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3838-gymnopedie-no-2
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Scripture readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Be a Blessing: Be Joyful

This week on the podcast, we are keeping it simple for the summer, so we only have podcast worship. 

Here's the breakdown (all times are approximate): Worship begins at 1:08, with the scripture at 3:36, sermon at 5:28, and prayer at 16:53.

You can learn more about First Congregational United Church of Christ at our website: uccdewitt.org.

Music in this episode includes: 

Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gymnopedie No. 1 by Erik Satie (performed by Kevin MacLeod)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Gymnopedie No. 2 by Erik Satie (performed by Kevin MacLeod)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3838-gymnopedie-no-2
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Scripture readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.