Scripture: Luke 10:25-37Message: To Show Mercy And so it is Lent – a time for us to strip ourselves of the layers of culture and society’s expectations and presumptions seeking to know the child that is divinely made and utterly beloved by our Ultimate Creator. Maybe you think you know yourself pretty well
Scripture: Luke 9:28-36Message: Sacred Space This Sunday is our last before we enter into our sacred season of Lent which begins with Ash Wednesday, on March 5th. Speaking of… you do NOT want to miss our Ash Wednesday Service as 6 Newton protestant churches will be joining together in reflection, music, prayer
Scriptures: Luke 6:27-38Message: Loving The Unlovable Well if this scripture doesn’t speak right to us all… One of the hardest things to do right now in this current cultural and political space is to Love. I mean, we can love those who love us back and we can certainly shower the marginalized with
Scriptures: Luke 6:17-26Message: Blessed Are You This Sunday is Blessing Sunday – and not a minute too soon! As we mentioned last Sunday, it’s too easy to fall into the space of scarcity and miss the divine blessings that are all around us. Even – especially! – when we are overwhelmed with fear and
Scriptures: Luke 5:1-11Message: People Fishers I just need to say that I don’t fish. I’ve tried it and I never catch anything so it’s literally just me sitting in a boat wondering why everyone is catching fish and I’m just sitting in a boat. HOWEVER, my son, Ethan, is blessed with the fishing skill
February 2, 2025, following worship the United Parish of Auburndale’s Annual Meeting will be held in our Sanctuary. Please bring your fully charged laptop, tablets or phone to view the Annual Report. We will have a few printed copy for those who need a hard copy but we are encouraging everyone to view
Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:4-10 and Luke 4:21-30Message: “Do Not Be Afraid of Them” This Sunday is communion: a time when we are reminded of the importance of unity in all that we do. Why, then, is it that the word “Unity” feels trite to me. I’ve heard so many ministers and leaders stand on their
Message: 1 Corinthians 12: 1, 4-11 Scriptures: Truth and Love This weekend is both the nation’s annual memorial of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Inauguration Day. While some might consider the two carrying very different messages and meanings, I believe that they can both hold deep hope for the future
Message: Holy Water Holy Spirit Scriptures: Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 This Sunday we will celebrate the baptism of Jesus. Baptism, as we practice it here at UPA, is the affirmation of our commitment to faithfulness in the power of love to bring about justice. And, like Jesus,
Message: Lift Up Your Eyes Scriptures: Isaiah 60:1-6 and Matthew 2:1-12 Happy New Year!!!Traditionally the church has recognized “Epiphany” or the visit of the Magi on the 12th day of Christmas, which this year would be January 6th. SO! We’ll be celebrating this piece of the story of the birth of Jesus the Christ
