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February 16th Worship

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

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February 9 Worship

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

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Annual Meeting

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

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February 2 Worship

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

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January 19th Worship

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

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Lessons in Meditation Series & Teacher Training Option

Dates: January 15, 22, 29, 2025 and February 5, 2025 Time:  7:00pm to 8:30pm Meeting  Online Do you want to share meditation in your church or spiritual community? Or simply want to develop your own personal meditation practice? Join Pastor Matt and others in the wider church on Zoom! Three additional sessions

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February Book Group

“Love is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times” by Bishop Michael CurryDates: Tuesday nights February 4, 11, 18, and 25 2025Times: 7:00pm – 8:30pmFebruary 4 and 25 will be in person at UPA; February 11 and 18 will be on Zoom As the descendant of slaves and

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January 12th Worship

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,

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January 5, 2025 Worship

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

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