http://www.centralstmatthewucc.com Central St Matthew UCC New Orleans Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:51:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sunday, February 26th @ 2pm Join us for this time of worship as we install Chris as our first Senior Pastor. This service is a confirmation and celebration of the covenant between Central St. Matthew and Pastor Chris, which reaffirms the covenantal relationship of all the churches in ... http://www.centralstmatthewucc.com/2012/news-and-events/service-of-installation-for-rev-chris-mereschuk/ Ash Wednesday Services Wednesday, February 22, 2012 There will be two opportunities to receive ashes at the Central St. Matthew Carrollton Campus (1333 S. Carrollton Ave.) on this day of atonement. 12 Noon – 1pm:A simple, contemplative “drop-in” option (Come anytime during this hour). 7-8pm: A service of ... http://www.centralstmatthewucc.com/2012/news-and-events/ash-wednesday-services/ Music has the power to express protest and praise. We reflect on the legacy of spirituals and look at music in scripture. (Psalm 149) Podcast Powered By Podbean http://www.centralstmatthewucc.com/2012/sermons/the-reason-why-we-sing/ As we begin our celebration of Black History Month, we take a look at the role that cross-racial friendships play in racial reconciliation. Podcast Powered By Podbean http://www.centralstmatthewucc.com/2012/sermons/face-to-face-2/ February 2012 Newsletter ... http://www.centralstmatthewucc.com/2012/our-newsletter/february-2012/ Paul's conversion set in motion the conversion of generations of people. How does the message of the "authentic" Apostle Paul resonate with us today? Podcast Powered By Podbean http://www.centralstmatthewucc.com/2012/sermons/paul-from-persecutor-to-proclaimer/ "In my Father's house there are many rooms" - - just how many rooms are we talking about? During this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, we explore how we came to have 38,000 Christian denominations in the world, and ask if it is possible to be in unity. Podcast Powered ... http://www.centralstmatthewucc.com/2012/sermons/oikos/ Rev. Dr Martin Luther King Jr.'s message was, at its heart, a proclamation of the Gospel. In this episode, we offer King's words paired with a scripture reflection. Podcast Powered By Podbean http://www.centralstmatthewucc.com/2012/sermons/a-testament-of-hope/ Sometimes the journey changes the destination. Podcast Powered By Podbean http://www.centralstmatthewucc.com/2012/sermons/home-by-another-road/ The Central St. Matthew Choir, led by Music Director Dr. Lucian Zidaru, brings us into the Christmas spirit with a host of classical and contemporary selections. http://www.centralstmatthewucc.com/2011/sermons/advent-christmas-music-celebration/