Posts Tagged ‘off script’
What Child is This? Pt 1
This past Sunday, we kicked off our new advent series, “What Child is This?” In this episode, Ashley, Kristin, and Chris reflect on last Sunday’s sermon, Chris’ visit to the Church of the Nativity, and the story of Mary learning that she will be the mother of the Son of God. Tune in, dive deeper, and let’s…
Read MoreTransforming Lives
This past Sunday, we concluded our Stewardship series with an amazing Celebration Sunday! In this episode, Ashley, Kristin, and Chris reflect on last Sunday’s sermon, a few saints, our uniting mission, and how we all need some transformation in our own lives. Tune in, dig deeper, and let’s venture Off Script together. Discover more about our…
Read MoreServing Others
In this new episode, Chris and Ashley reflect on last Sunday’s sermon, discussing how impactful serving and missions can be, how we all need to find our own special place to serve others and our neighbors, and how we worship God with our lives – not just on Sundays. Tune in, dig deeper, and let’s…
Read MoreNow What? | Unity Beyond the Jerseys
This past Sunday, we kicked off our new series, “Now What? Christian Unity in a Tumultuous Age.” In this episode, Ashley, Kristin, and Ramsey reflect on last Sunday’s sermon, remaining united when differences arise, how the external world can affect us internally, and how God loves us equally, no matter our differences. Tune in, dig…
Read MoreHannah & Samuel: Sacrifice
This Sunday we continued our sermon series, Hannah & Samuel: a sermon series about dreams, sacrifice, and turning points. In this episode, Ashley, Chris and Kristin reflect on last Sunday’s sermon, first job stories, Samuel being called by the Lord, and how we all have to make sacrifices to follow God in our own lives.…
Read MoreHow To Read The Bible: Tradition
This past Sunday we talked about tradition, as a part of our new sermon series: How To Read The Bible: United Methodists and Scripture. In this episode, Ashley, Chris and Kristin reflect on last Sunday’s sermon, what we mean when we say “tradition”, how the early church continued their traditions, and how we all develop in our…
Read MoreSmall Choices: Clarity
As we journey through the Lenten season, we continue our sermon series, Small Choices Change Everything. This episode we reflected on Rev. Raegan Gilliland’s sermon from this past Sunday and discussed: the importance of prayer when seeking clarity, diverse perspectives on light and darkness, and the support we find in our community here at Christ United during…
Read MoreSmall Choices: Hope
As we journey through the Lenten season, we continue our sermon series, Small Choices Change Everything. This episode we reflected on last Sunday’s sermon and discussed: the importance of choosing God in the midst of suffering, some personal stories of lament, and how to sit well with those who are grieving. Tissue warning! We discuss some sad,…
Read MoreSmall Choices: Willingness
It’s the beginning of the season of Lent, and our Lenten sermon series, Small Choices Change Everything. This episode we reflected on last Sunday’s sermon and discussed: a little Lenten history, memes, times we each said yes to God, and a few Lenten practices that will help us prepare our hearts for Easter. Tune in,…
Read MoreOff Script: The Spirit of Christmas
Tune in this week, as Rev. Chris Dowd, Rev. Raegan Gilliland and Rev. Julie Henson recap our sermon series, The Spirit of Christmas. Off Script is a podcast where our ministers get to share their insights about the sermon series, and what ended up on the cutting floor.
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