Late May & Early June 2012 Newsletter
May 15, 2012
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“Universal Spirit”
May 14, 2012
“Universal Spirit”
Peter has a vision and discovers that, “truly God shows no partiality.” Are the lines of who’s in and who’s out simply human constructs? Are we blocking the Holy Spirit or withholding the baptismal waters despite God’s universal love and grace? Podcast Powered By Podbean Read More →
“Abiding Love”
May 7, 2012
“Abiding Love”
What does it mean when we say we “love” someone or something? What kind of love do we have for God or for each other? What kind of love does God have for us? (I John 4:7-21; John 15:1-17) Podcast Powered By Podbean Read More →
“The Bad Girls of the Bible”
April 30, 2012
“The Bad Girls of the Bible”
They are scandalized, demonized, put down and sometimes not even given names, but they have their own stories to tell and their own impact on our faith: they are the “Bad Girls of the Bible.” Hear the stories of Miriam, Bathsheba, Mary & Martha, and others in this pairing of scripture and reflections for our annual Women’s Celebration... [Read More]
Imagine What’s Possible!
April 23, 2012
Imagine What’s Possible!
Some lovely photos of Central St. Matthew UCC past, present and future. Just a glimpse of who we are! Read More →
“Dominion VS Stewardship”
April 23, 2012
“Dominion VS Stewardship”
Are we to hold dominion over creation, or are we tasked to be stewards - - to “till and keep” the garden? Why has it taken so long for American Christianity to take on the cause of environmental action? (Genesis 1:24-31; Psalm 8) Podcast Powered By Podbean Read More →
Dillard Concert Choir @ CSM
April 23, 2012
Dillard Concert Choir @ CSM
What a blessing it was to host the Dillard Concert Choir in our sanctuary on Sunday, April 22, 2012. We have been blessed to hear a number of these young people as soloists during our worship services, and we proudly share our Music Director, Dr. Lucian Zidaru, who serves as the accompanist for the Dillard Choir. Read More →
Easter Sunday 2012
April 16, 2012
Easter Sunday 2012
Easter Sunday baptism, Flowering of the Cross, and Easter Egg Hunt. Read More →
“Render Unto Caesar”
April 16, 2012
“Render Unto Caesar”
A special sermon for “Tax Day” delivered by Deacon John Etter. What does scripture tells us about taxes and how do present day tax policies impact the poorest among us? Podcast Powered By Podbean Read More →
Dillard Concert Choir Performance: April 22 @ 2:00pm
April 13, 2012
Dillard Concert Choir Performance: April 22 @ 2:00pm
Join us for this special performance by the Dillard University Concert Choir in the sanctuary of Central St. Matthew United Church of Christ! The historic connections between Dillard and the United Church of Christ go back to 1896 with the founding of Straight University (present day Dillard) by the American Missionary Association of the Congregational... [Read More]
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