Sermons

This is one of the big questions on everyone’s mind. Especially in this time of physical distancing, when the best thing we can do is stay home. This is true, but it isn’t the only thing we can do. This post is not meant to guilt or shame anyone, but to encourage those of us who are wondering what to… Read More »

First Congregational U.C.C. Charlevoix – Weekly Newsletter May 28, 2020 Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash Welcome to our weekly newsletter! With the changes in our life because of the COVID 19 virus, we need to develop new ways to communicate to replace what used to happen naturally when we gathered together. So, we are giving a weekly newsletter by… Read More »

Spiritual Understanding Written by Kathryn Matthews Sunday, May 31, 2020 Pentecost Sunday Year A Focus Theme: Spiritual Understanding Focus Prayer: Perplexing, Pentecostal God, you infuse us with your Spirit, urging us to vision and dream. May the gift of your presence find voice in our lives, that our babbling may be transformed into discernment and the flickering of many tongues… Read More »

Sunday May 24, 2020 Ascension of Our Lord Sunday Welcome to First Congregational, United Church of Christ in Charlevoix’s online worship experience. Though we are separated physically for one another’s physical health, we still join together to worship God, be inspired, and care for our mental, emotional, and spiritual health. You are invited to find a comfortable place in your… Read More »

First Congregational U.C.C. Charlevoix – Weekly Newsletter May 21, 2020 Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash Welcome to our weekly newsletter! With the changes in our life because of the COVID 19 virus, we need to develop new ways to communicate to replace what used to happen naturally when we gathered together. So, we are giving a weekly newsletter by… Read More »

In It Together Written by Kathryn Matthews Sunday, May 24, 2020 Seventh Sunday of Easter Year A Focus Theme: In It Together Focus Prayer: O God of glory, your son Jesus Christ suffered for us and ascended to your right hand. Unite us with Christ and each other, in suffering and in joy, that all your children may be drawn… Read More »

Sunday May 17, 2020 Sixth Sunday of Easter  Mental Health Sunday Welcome to First Congregational, United Church of Christ in Charlevoix’s online worship experience. Though we are separated physically for one another’s physical health, we still join together to worship God, be inspired, and care for our mental, emotional, and spiritual health. You are invited to find a comfortable place… Read More »

First Congregational U.C.C. Charlevoix – Weekly Newsletter May 14, 2020 Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash Welcome to our weekly newsletter! With the changes in our life because of the COVID 19 virus, we need to develop new ways to communicate to replace what used to happen naturally when we gathered together. So, we are giving a weekly newsletter by… Read More »

To See Is to Love Written by Kathryn Matthews Sunday, May 17, 2020 Sixth Sunday of Easter Year A Focus Theme: To See Is to Love Focus Prayer: Living and gracious God, through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ you have brought us out to a spacious place where we are called to live as those redeemed. Empower us… Read More »

Sunday May 10, 2020 Fifth Sunday of Easter – Mother’s Day Welcome to First Congregational, United Church of Christ in Charlevoix’s online worship experience. Though we are separated physically for one another’s physical health, we still join together to worship God, be inspired, and care for our mental, emotional, and spiritual health. You are invited to find a comfortable place… Read More »

Strengthen the Church Special Offering  The Strengthen the Church offering supports the expansion of ministry and growth of UCC local congregations. Your support of this offering will help the UCC fulfill on its commitment to creating a just world for all by investing in new ministries and practices that meet the emerging needs of local communities. As God calls our… Read More »