Shows
Clackamas United Church of ChristThe Wilderness Survival GuideWelcome - Adam EricksenPrelude Music - Jean HerreraPeace Candle - Raleen and CliffScripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-6, 11; Luke 4:1-13Call to Action and ContemplationOne: After his baptism, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness.All: Will the Spirit lead us into uncomfortable places?One: We already are in an uncomfortable place.All: God is with us in uncomfortable places.One: May we be with each other in uncomfortable places, too. AmenPeaceSongOfferingPrayersSermon: The Wilderness Survival GuideBenedictionMay God bless you and keep you.May God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you.May God look upon you with kindness an...2025-03-1040 minRev. Adam Ericksen Archives - Clackamas United Church of ChristThe Wilderness Survival GuideWelcome - Adam EricksenPrelude Music - Jean HerreraPeace Candle - Raleen and CliffScripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-6, 11; Luke 4:1-13Call to Action and ContemplationOne: After his baptism, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness.All: Will the Spirit lead us into uncomfortable places?One: We already are in an uncomfortable place.All: God is with us in uncomfortable places.One: May we be with each other in uncomfortable places, too. AmenPeaceSongOffering...2025-03-1000 minClackamas United Church of ChristMeeting God in the Deep WaterWelcomePrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle - Cliff and PrincessWe pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our communities,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 5:1-11Call to Action and ContemplationOne: We have gathered together in hopes for a better world.All: We have gathered to hear God’s call.One: This is the God of hope and liberation.All: The God who met Simon in his despair and filled his net…One: … is the same God who meets us in our despair and fills our net.All: May we fill o...2025-02-091h 15Rev. Adam Ericksen Archives - Clackamas United Church of ChristMeeting God in the Deep WaterWelcomePrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle - Cliff and PrincessWe pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our communities,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 5:1-11Call to Action and ContemplationOne: We have gathered together in hopes for a better world.All: We have gathered to hear God’s call.One: This is the God of hope and liberation.All: The God who me...2025-02-0900 minClackamas United Church of ChristGod Has No VengeanceWelcomePrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle - April and CliffAll: We pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our communities,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: 1 Kings 17:13-16; Luke 4:16-27Call to Action and ContemplationOne: We gather today to share God's love for all people...All: Outsiders and insiders.One: Old-timers and new-comers.All: The young, old, and in between.One: Nonbinary, transgender, female, and male All: Black, brown, Indigenous, Asian, or white.One: Come as you are.All: For this is God’s house, a house of prayer for all people, and Go...2025-01-201h 05Rev. Adam Ericksen Archives - Clackamas United Church of ChristGod Has No VengeanceWelcomePrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle - April and CliffAll: We pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our communities,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: 1 Kings 17:13-16; Luke 4:16-27Call to Action and ContemplationOne: We gather today to share God's love for all people...All: Outsiders and insiders.One: Old-timers and new-comers.All: The young, old, and in between.One: Nonbinary, transgender, female...2025-01-2000 minClackamas United Church of ChristThe Receiving End of Prayer, Rev. Charlie HinklePrelude - Jean HerreraOpening Words - Charlie HinkleWelcome & AnnouncementsLighting of the Peace Candle - Jeff PrattOpening Hymn - God of Change and GloryScripture: Philippians 1:1-11; Luke 22:31-37 - Jeff Pratt, Rhonda Frick-WrightCall to Action and to ContemplationPassing of the PeaceAnthem - In the Bleak Midwinter, choirInvitation to the Offering - Grown-up Christmas List, choirPrayer of DedicationPrayers of the PeopleCommunity PrayerLord's PrayerPrayer Hymn - Sweet Hour of PrayerSermon: The Receiving End of Prayer, Rev. Charlie HinkleClosing Hymn - Not my Brother nor My SisterBenedictionPostludeThe post The Receiving End of Prayer, Rev. Charlie Hinkle appeared first on Clackamas United Church...2024-12-3056 minClackamas United Church of ChristOnline Christmas Eve ServiceWelcomePrelude – Jean HerreraInvocationLighting of the Christ CandleMatthew 1:18-25Song: O Come All Ye FaithfulLuke 2:1-7Song: Angels We Have Heard on HighOfferingChristmas PrayerSong: Do You Hear What I Hear? – Christine FoghHomily – For God So Loved the WorldSong: Joy To the WorldBenediction**You can watch our on-campus Christmas Eve Service and Candlelight Caroling at this link.The post Online Christ...2024-12-2540 minClackamas United Church of ChristYou Have Found Favor With GodPrelude Music - Jean HerreraWelcome - AdamPeace Candle - April and CliffAdvent Candle of PeaceWhen the world seems scaryWhen we try to escape and hideThe Holy invites us to confront fearThat we may find hope and peace. Amen.Scripture - Isaiah 41:17-20; Luke 1:26-38Call to Action and ContemplationOne: We come to prepare the way;All: The way for Christ –One: the hope of Christ, the peace of Christ –All: to enter our world,to enter our hearts.One: We cry out together in the wilderness:All: The kingdom of heaven has come near.One: We come to be part of t...2024-12-0858 minClackamas United Church of ChristWhat Makes Jesus So Scandalous?Welcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle - Cliff and PrincessScripture: 2 Kings 24:8-12b, 14; Luke 7:11-23Call to Action and Contemplation One: We gather today to share God’s love for all people…All: Outsiders and insiders.One: Old-timers and new-comers.All: The young, old, and in between.One: Nonbinary, transgender, female, and male All: Black, brown, Indigenous, Asian, or white.One: Come as you are.All: For this is God’s house, a house of prayer for all people, and God welcomes us all. Amen.Passing of the PeaceSongOfferingPrayersWhat Makes Jesus So Scandalous?BenedictionMay God bless you an...2024-11-1754 minClackamas United Church of ChristRevelation as Resistance – Q&A about the Book of RevelationPrelude - Jean HerreraWelcome - AdamPeace Candle - April and CliffWe pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: John 1:5; 1 John 4:7-8; Revelation 21:1-4Call to Action and ContemplationOne: Sisters, brothers, siblings: let us rejoice in the vision of John: I saw a new heaven and a new earth!All: The old heaven and the old earth and the sea have been renewed.One: Then I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, descending from God out of heaven.All: A great voice thundered from heaven:One: “See, God is making all th...2024-11-111h 02Clackamas United Church of ChristRevelation Part 4: How To Defeat the DragonPrelude - Jean HerreraWelcome and AnnouncementsPeace Candle - April and PrincessScripture: Revelation 12:7-12; Revelation 13:9-10Call to Action and ContemplationOne: Children of God: welcome!All: Welcome to this place of love and grace,One: Welcome to this place of hope and perseverance.All: God invites all of us to be a part of the beloved community,One: God invites all of us to share in the good news:All: We are welcome, just as we are. We are loved, just as we are. Amen.Passing of the PeaceSongOfferingPrayersSermon: Revelation Pt 4 - How To Defeat the DragonBenedictionMay God bless you and...2024-10-2156 minClackamas United Church of ChristRevelation Part 3: The Four Horsemen of the Evil EmpireWelcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle - Micheal and CliffAll: We pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our communities,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8; Revelation 7:9-11Call to Action and ContemplationOne: God calls us to love our neighbor as ourselves;All: the one who is weak and the one who is strong, One: the one who is happy and the one who is sad, All: the one who is enjoying mental wellness todayOne: the one who is struggling with mental illness today,All: the one we understand...2024-10-061h 07Clackamas United Church of ChristControversial Opinions, a sermon by Rev. Ann DuffyThank you to Rev. Ann Duffy, who presented today’s sermon titled “Controversial Opinions” based on scripture reading, Mark 9:38-50. The post Controversial Opinions, a sermon by Rev. Ann Duffy appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.2024-10-0148 minClackamas United Church of ChristControversial Opinions, a sermon by Rev. Ann DuffyThank you to Rev. Ann Duffy, who presented today’s sermon titled “Controversial Opinions” based on scripture reading, Mark 9:38-50. The post Controversial Opinions, a sermon by Rev. Ann Duffy appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.2024-09-3048 minClackamas United Church of ChristGod, The One Constant in LifeThank you to Jean Herrera for leading worship using a meditation she prepared in the aftermath of her daughter’s sudden death in 1997, “God, The One Constant in Life.” Pastor Adam is on bereavement leave this week after a sudden death in the family.
Prelude – Jean Herrera
Welcome & Announcements
Lighting of the Peace Candle – Rhonda Frick-Wright
All: We pray for peace,
In our hearts,
In our homes,
In our communities,
In our nations,
And in our worlds.
Opening Hymn: Be Thou My Vision, #451 NCH
Scripture: Palm 23; Romans 8:18-28, 38-39
Rhonda Fric...2024-09-2340 minClackamas United Church of ChristThe Cost & Joy of the Beloved CommunityThe post The Cost & Joy of the Beloved Community appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.2024-08-181h 00Clackamas United Church of ChristThe Surprising Role of Women in the Early ChurchWelcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace CandleScripture - Genesis 16:13-16; Romans 16:1-7Call to Action and ContemplationOne: We come for a time of wonder.All: We come to see something bigger than ourselves.One: We come to see the God who inspires compassion and hospitality.All: We come to see the God who meets us in our hope and in our despair.One: Like God met Hagar with compassion,All: Let us meet one another with compassion. Amen.Passing of the PeaceSong: In Christ there is No East or WestOfferingPrayersSermon: The Surprising Role of Women in the...2024-07-2955 minClackamas United Church of ChristFaith Means Relaxing Into God’s LoveWelcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace CandleScripture - Ruth 1:11-14; Mark 12:41-44Call to Action and ContemplationApril: Here in this place, there are no foreigners,Cliff/All: For all are welcome in God’s house.April: Here in this worship, there is only acceptanceCliff/All: For love is the language of faith.April: Here in our lives, there are no divisions,Cliff/All: For we seek the unity of God’s love and justice.April: Here in this place, all are welcome,Cliff/All: For God dwells in each of us. Amen.*Passing of the PeaceSong: In All...2024-07-2256 minClackamas United Church of ChristSunday Worship 7/14/24Welcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace CandleScripture - Esther 1:1-12; Mark 10:17-27Call to Action and ContemplationMelanie: God, come to us today and heal our wounds.Micheal/All: Be in our hearts and our spirits.Melanie: Give us courage to put aside the greed and selfishness in our hearts.Micheal/All: Heal our spirits and help us to follow you. Amen.Passing of the PeaceSong: My Heart Goes OnOfferingPrayersSermonBenedictionMelanie: May God bless you and keep you.Micheal: May God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you.Melanie: May God look upon you with kindness an...2024-07-1453 minClackamas United Church of ChristOpen & Affirming – Part 5Today we welcomed the Rev. Charlie Hinkle as he led worship and preached a wonderful sermon concluding our Open and Affirming series with a reflection on the United Church of Christ’s historic commitment to justice, including our open and affirming stance. The post Open & Affirming – Part 5 appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.2024-07-0152 minClackamas United Church of ChristOpen and Affirming Part 2: God’s Original Design for MarriageWelcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraPeace CandleWe pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: Genesis 2; Matthew 19Call to Action & ContemplationOne: We come from many different places to gather today.All: For wide is God’s welcome, and you are welcome here.One: If you are young, or old, or in the middle, you are welcome here.All: No matter the shade of your skin, you are welcome here.One: If you are married, never married, widowed, or divorced, you are welcome here.All: If you are gay or straight, you ar...2024-06-101h 20Clackamas United Church of ChristOpen and Affirming Series, Part 1 The Goodness of CreationWelcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace CandleScripture: Genesis 1:1-5; Mark 1:9-12Call to WorshipMicheal Garcia: In the beginning God created all things,Princess Lyle/All: and God saw that they were good.Micheal: At our beginning, God created usPrincess/All: unique and irreplaceable, loved and wanted by God,known and treasured by God.Micheal: In all our new beginnings, God creates something newPrincess/All: so we will seek God in the freshness of this morning,in the laughter of friends,in the colors of creation,and in this beautiful place. AmenPassing of the PeaceSong - Great is...2024-06-0457 minClackamas United Church of ChristHoly GluePrelude - Jean HerreraWelcomePeace Candle - Raleen Hungate and Micheal GarciaAll: We pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our communities,In our nations,And in our worlds.Acts 8:26-39 Call to Action and Contemplation One: We come from many different places to gather today.All: For wide is God’s welcome, and you are welcome here.One: If you are young, or old, or in the middle, you are welcome here.All: No matter the shade of your skin, you are welcome here.One: If you are married, never married, widowed, or divorced, you are welcome he...2024-05-2052 minClackamas United Church of ChristFor the Healing of the EarthWelcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle - Melanie and CliffAll: We pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10; John 4:24-29Isaiah 52:7-10Call to Action and ContemplationOne: Isaiah proclaimed the salvation of all the earthAll: Let us participate in that salvation.One: Let us care for the earth.All: Let us seek to change systems that have damaged the earth, the climate, and the lives of people and creatures.One: For God so loved the world.All: Let us love the world and participate...2024-04-2958 minClackamas United Church of ChristGod is Woke: Prophetic Love and Prophetic JusticeWelcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle - April and MichealAll: We pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-7; John 14:18-22Micheal: We gather today to share God’s love for all people…April/All: Outsiders and insiders.Micheal: Old-timers and new-comers.April/All: The young, old, and in between.Micheal: Nonbinary, transgender, female, and male April/All: Black, brown, Indigenous, Asian, or white.Micheal: Come as you are.April/All: For this is God’s house, a house of prayer for all people, and God we...2024-04-2255 minClackamas United Church of ChristEaster Sunday – How to See the Resurrected JesusWelcome and Announcements
Prelude - Jean Herrera
Lighting of the Peace Candle - Jessica and Cliff
Cliff/All: We pray for peace,
In our hearts,
In our homes,
In our nations,
And in our worlds.
Scripture - John 20:11-18
Song - Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Call to Community
Cliff: Come to me, all you who sit in darkness
and in the shadow of death!
Jessica/All: The light shines on you!
Cliff: For Jesus Christ is the light of the world
and this is the story;
Jessica/All: The light shines in the darkness and the darkness could...2024-04-0144 minClackamas United Church of ChristPalm Sunday and Donkey PoliticsWelcome - Adam Ericksen
Prelude - Jean Herrera
Peace Candle - April Ramhit and Cliff Rogers
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11
Song - All Glory Laud and Honor
Call to Worship
One: Jesus was beloved by the poor and the outcast
All: but he was a threat to people with power.
One: Jesus stood against the Temple,
All: so he was a threat to the Sadducees.
One: Jesus healed on the Sabbath and ate with sinners,
All: so he was a threat to the Pharisees.
One: Jesus took the titles of “Lord,” “Son of God,” and “King.”
All: those were the Caesar’s titles:
he w...2024-03-251h 00Clackamas United Church of ChristGod’s Original Design for MarriagePrelude - Jean Herrera
Lighting of the Peace Candle - Micheal and Cliff
All: We pray for peace,
In our hearts,
In our homes,
In our nations,
And in our worlds.
Genesis 4:17-24 and Matthew 10:1-12
One: We come from many different places to gather today.
All: For wide is God’s welcome, and you are welcome here.
One: If you are young, or old, or in the middle, you are welcome here.
All: No matter the shade of your skin, you are welcome here.
One: If you are married, never married, widowed, or divorced, you are welcome here.
All: If...2024-03-1858 minClackamas United Church of ChristHow To Manage AnxietyWelcome and Announcements
Prelude - Jean Herrera
Lighting of the Peace Candle - Micheal and Cliff
Scripture - I Kings 17:8-16 and Mark 8:6-10; 14-18
Call to Worship
Micheal: We come for a time of wonder.
Cliff/All: We come to see something bigger than ourselves.
Micheal: We come to see the God who inspires compassion and hospitality.
Cliff/All: We come to see the God who meets us in our hope and in our despair.
Micheal: Like God met the widow at Zarapheth with compassion,
Cliff/All: Let us meet one another with compassion. Amen.
Passing of the Peace
...2024-03-111h 04Clackamas United Church of ChristGod’s Prostitute, Also Let’s Deconstruct the Biblical Conquest NarrativeWelcome and Announcements
Prelude - Jean Herrera
Lighting of the Peace Candle - Micheal and Melanie
Scripture - Joshua 6:15-25; Mark 7:25-30
Call to Worship
One: God calls us to love our neighbor as ourselves;
All: the one who is weak and the one who is strong,
One: the one who is happy and the one who is sad,
All: the one who is enjoying mental wellness today
One: and the one who is struggling with mental illness today,
All: the one we understand and the one we don’t,
One: the one who is embraced and the one who is...2024-03-041h 04Clackamas United Church of ChristHow Jesus Deconstructed Purity CodesWelcome and Announcements
Prelude - Jean Herrera
Lighting of the Peace Candle - April and Cliff
All: We pray for peace,
In our hearts,
In our homes,
In our nations,
And in our worlds.
Scripture - Proverbs 28:20-25; Mark 7:1-15
Call to Worship
Cliff: To those who seek healing, Jesus says:
April/All: Come and receive God’s healing balm of love.
Cliff: To those who are hungry, he says:
April/All: “Come and eat! There’s more than enough for all!”
Cliff: To those who are thirsty, he says:
April/All: “Come and drink! It’s free for the taking!”
Cli...2024-02-2653 minClackamas United Church of ChristDangerous PoliticsWelcome
Prelude - Jean Herrera
Lighting of the Peace Candle - Cliff and Micheal
All: We pray for peace,
In our hearts,
In our homes,
In our nations,
And in our worlds.
Scripture - Judges 5:24-31 and Mark 6:21-29
Call to Worship
One: We gather today to share God’s love for all people…
All: Outsiders and insiders.
One: Old-timers and new-comers.
All: The young, old, and in between.
One: Nonbinary, transgender, female, and male
All: Black, brown, Indigenous, Asian, or white.
One: Come as you are.
All: For this is God’s house, a house of prayer for all people...2024-02-1958 minClackamas United Church of ChristYou Can’t Stay on the MountaintopWelcome and Announcements
Prelude - Jean Herrera
Lighting of the Peace Candle - Cliff and Micheal
All: We pray for peace,
In our hearts,
In our homes,
In our nations,
And in our worlds.
Scripture: II Kings 2:9-12 and Mark 9:2-9
One: It is easy to stand here in the valley of our comfort.
All: We know what to expect and what is expected of us.
One: But Christ calls us to the mountaintop to receive a new vision.
All: We are not sure we are ready for that.
One: Place your hope and trust in Christ, for He is...2024-02-1254 minClackamas United Church of ChristIs God Still Speaking?Welcome and Announcements
Prelude - Jean Herrera
Lighting of the Peace Candle - Lita and Cliff
All: We pray for peace,
In our hearts,
In our homes,
In our nations,
And in our worlds.
Scripture
1 Samuel 3:11-18; John 1:43-51
Call to Worship
One: Come and see, come and see!
All: We come to see for ourselves who this Jesus person is.
One: Come and see, come and see!
All: We come with open hearts to experience the Spirit.
One: Come and see, come and see!
All: We come to see how we can work together for a better world.
One...2024-01-1554 minClackamas United Church of ChristOn-Campus Christmas Eve Service & Candle Light CarolingDownload Christmas Eve BulletinThe post On-Campus Christmas Eve Service & Candle Light Caroling appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.2023-12-3157 minClackamas United Church of ChristOnline Christmas Eve GatheringWelcome – AdamPrelude – Joy to the World – Jean HerreraChristmas Invocation – April, Princess, Melanie, and AdamLighting of the Christ CandleFirst Reading Matthew 1:18-25Song – O Come All Ye FaithfulSecond Reading – Luke 2:1-7Song – O Little Town of BethlehemThird Reading: Luke 2:8-14Song – Angels We Have Heard on HighOffering/Offering PrayerChristmas PrayerSong – O Holy Night – Christine FoghHomilySong – Joy to the WorldBenedictionThe...2023-12-2540 minClackamas United Church of ChristOnline Christmas Pageant!Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Lighting of the Advent Candle of Joy
Passing of the Peace
Prayers of the People
Christmas Pageant!
Benediction
May God bless you and keep you
May God's face shine upon you be gracious unto you.
May God look upon you with kindness and give you peace.
This day and forevermore. Amen.The post Online Christmas Pageant! appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.2023-12-1847 minClackamas United Church of ChristRev. Charlie Hinkle SermonThis Sunday we have the pleasure of hearing from Rev. Charlie Hinkle during our worship service. Charlie has a long history at Clackamas UCC. He grew up in the church, was an associate pastor here as he also did important work as a lawyer for the Portland chapter of the ACLU. In 2005-2006, Charlie was selected by his peers as one of the best lawyers in the United States. It is always a joy to hear from Charlie, so thank you Charlie for bringing a good word this Sunday!The post Rev. Charlie Hinkle Sermon appeared first o...2023-12-1124 minClackamas United Church of ChristGod’s Economy of GraceWelcome and Announcements
Prelude - Jean Herrera
Lighting of the Peace Candle - Melanie
Scripture - Psalm 123:1-3; Matthew 25:14-30
Call to Worship
One: We gather today to share God’s love for all people…
All: Outsiders and insiders.
One: Old-timers and new-comers.
All: The young, old, and in between.
One: Nonbinary, transgender, female, and male
All: Black, brown, Indigenous, Asian, or white.
One: Come as you are.
All: For this is God’s house, a house of prayer for all people, and God welcomes us all. Amen.
Passing of the Peace
Song
Offering
Prayers
Homily - God's Economy of Grace
...2023-11-2052 minClackamas United Church of ChristThe Wisdom of God Is She Who Invites YouWelcome and Announcements
Prelude - Jean
Lighting of the Peace Candle - Melanie and April
We pray for peace,
In our hearts,
In our homes,
In our nations,
And in our worlds.
Scripture - Wisdom 6:12-16; Matthew 25:1-13
Call to Worship - April and Melanie
April: Please join us in the call to worship found in the description of your video…
One: Are you awake? Are you alert?
All: Christ is coming into our lives in a new way.
One: Are you watching the signs?
Are you interpreting what is happening today?
All: Christ is coming into our lives in a...2023-11-1352 minClackamas United Church of ChristSpiritual AikidoWelcome
Prelude - Jean Herrera
Lighting of the Peace Candle - April and Jessica
Scripture: Exodus 20:4; Matthew 22:15-22
Call to Worship - April and Jessica
April: We come from many different places to gather today.
All: For wide is God’s welcome, and you are welcome here.
Jessica: If you are young, or old, or in the middle, you are welcome here.
All: No matter the shade of your skin, you are welcome here.
April: If you are married, never married, widowed, or divorced, you are welcome here.
All: If you are gay or straight, you are welcome here.
Jessica: If...2023-10-231h 07Clackamas United Church of ChristThe Universal Realm of GodWelcome and Announcements
Prelude - Jean Herrera
Lighting of the Peace Candle - Melanie and Raleen
Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9; Matthew 22:1-14
Call to Worship - Raleen and Melanie
One: Please join us in the call to worship found in your bulletin…
One: Come, the banquet of hope and praise is ready.
All: We come on your invitation, seeking to be fed.
One: Feed on the love of God in Jesus Christ.
All: We come on your invitation, needing healing.
One: Be healed by God’s gracious mercy.
All: We come on your invitation, longing for forgiveness.
One: Friends, God loves us...2023-10-161h 04Clackamas United Church of ChristWho Gets Into Heaven?Welcome and Announcements - Adam
Prelude - Jean Herrera
Lighting of the Peace Candle - April and Princess
Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32
Call to Worship - April and Princess
April: We gather in the name of the One who bids us come.
Princess/All: We gather together to hear the words of the One who is Love.
April: We gather together to follow the One who teaches peace.
Princess/All: Come, let us worship together. Amen.
Passing of the Peace
Song - I Woke Up This Morning, Dave & Rhonda Frick-Wright, Debbie Meyer, Jeff Pratt
Invitation to the Offering
Community Prayers
Sermon...2023-10-0155 minClackamas United Church of ChristJust Peace SundayWelcome and Announcements
Prelude - Jean Herrera
Lighting of the Peace Candle - April and Princess
Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26 and Matthew 22:37
Call to Worship - April and Princess
One: We invite you to join us in the Call to Worship…
One: We gather in the name of the One who bids us come.
All: We gather together to hear the words of the One who is Love.
One: We gather together to follow the One who teaches peace.
All:Come, let us worship together. Amen.
Passing of the Peace
Song
Offering
Prayers
Sermon: What Is a Just Peace Church?
Benediction
April: Ma...2023-09-1858 minClackamas United Church of ChristHow to Respond to Chicken ManureWorship at Clackamas UCC
Welcome
Prelude - Jean
Lighting of the Candle
Scripture - Matt 18:15-20; Romans 13:8
Call to Worship
One: Jesus says, “Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven.”
All: May we be bound in love.
One: We are bound up with so many things like: aging parents and partners. School. Work. Church.
All: May we be bound with love.
One: Sometimes it can feel so overwhelming
All: the one we understand and the one we don’t,
One: What will we take with us into eternity? Our wealth? Politics? Relationships?
All: Whatever we take, may we be...2023-09-1154 minClackamas United Church of ChristJesus Did Not Come to Save Us From God’s Wrath. He Came To Reveal God’s Love.Welcome and Announcements - Adam
Prelude - Children of the Heavenly Father - Jean
Lighting of the Peace Candle - Jessica and Melanie
Scripture - Matthew 16:21-28
Call to Worship - Donna and George
Passing of the Peace - April
Invitation to the Offering
Song - We Cannot Own the Sunlit Sky - Rhonda, Dave, and Jeff
Prayers of the People - Raleen and Micheal
Homily - Jesus Did Not Come to Save Us From God’s Wrath. He Came to Show Us God’s Love. - Adam
Communion - Alison and Adam
Benediction - Sung by Judy
—-----
The po...2023-09-0436 minClackamas United Church of ChristThe Keys to the Kingdom of GodWelcome and Announcements
Prelude - Jean
Lighting of the Peace Candle - Jeff and Raleen
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20
Call to Worship
Raleen: God calls us to love our neighbor as ourselves;
Jeff/All: the one who is weak and the one who is strong,
Raleen: the one who is happy and the one who is sad,
Jeff/All: the one who is enjoying mental wellness today
Raleen: and the one who is struggling with mental illness today,
Jeff/All: the one we understand and the one we don’t,
Raleen: the one who is embraced and the one who is sh...2023-08-281h 04Clackamas United Church of ChristThe Un-Holiness of GodWelcome and Announcements
Prelude - Jean
Lighting of the Peace Candle - April and Melanie
Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28
Call to Worship
One: We gather today to share God’s love for all people…
All: Outsiders and insiders.
One: Old-timers and new-comers.
All: The young, old, and in between.
One: Nonbinary, transgender, female, and male
All: Black, brown, Indigenous, Asian, or white.
One: Come as you are.
All: For this is God’s house, a house of prayer for all people, and God welcomes us all. Amen.
Passing of the Peace
Song - They Will Know
Invitation to the Offering
Prayer
Homily...2023-08-211h 01Clackamas United Church of ChristWhere Is God in the Mayhem?Welcome and Announcements
Prelude - Jean
Lighting of the Peace Candle - Jen and Micheal
Scripture Reading - Matthew 14:22-33
Call to Worship - April and Princess
Song - Simple Gifts - Rhonda, Dave, and Jeff
Invitation to the Offering
Prayers of the People - Amy and Larry
Sermon - Where Is God in the Mayhem?
Benediction - Raleen
----------
Links for Offerings, Connections Page, and Zoom Coffee Hour
You can donate to the ministries at Clackamas UCC here. Thank you so much! https://c-ucc.org/giving/
Christian t-shirts, mugs, music from our choir. - https://c-ucc.org/shop/
Clackamas...2023-08-1429 minClackamas United Church of ChristBlack People Did Not Benefit From SlaveryWelcome and Announcements
Prelude - Jean
Lighting of the Peace Candle - Juli and Melanie
Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21
Call to Worship - Juli and Melanie
One: To those who seek healing, Jesus says:
All: Come and received God’s healing balm of love.
One: To those who are hungry, he says:
All: “Come and eat! There’s more than enough for all!”
One: To those who are thirsty, he says:
All: “Come and drink! It’s free for the taking!”
One: To those who desire a more just and loving world, he says:
All: Let us work together for the Realm of God...2023-08-0656 minClackamas United Church of ChristJesus Is a Weed. And We Are, Too.Welcome and Announcements
Prelude - Este Es El Dia - Jean
Lighting of the Peace Candle - April and Melanie
Scripture: Matthew 13:31-43; 47-53
Call to Worship - April and Melanie
One: We invite you to join us in the Call to Worship found in the description of your video.
One: The Kingdom of God is here and coming.
All: It is like a farmer who plants seeds of love in our hearts.
One: The Kingdom of God is here and coming.
All: It is like a woman baking the bread that warms our hearts.
One: The Kingdom of God...2023-08-0158 minClackamas United Church of ChristThe Spirituality of Weeds and WheatWelcome and Announcements - Adam
Prelude - Peace - Jean
Lighting of the Peace Candle - Melanie
Call to Worship - April and Micheal
Invitation to the Offering - Adam
Song - We Cannot Own the Sunlit Sky - Rhonda, Dave, and Jeff
Prayers of the People - Amy and Charlie
Sermon - The Spirituality of Weeds and Wheat
Benediction - Judy
The post The Spirituality of Weeds and Wheat appeared first on Clackamas United Church of Christ.2023-07-2432 min
In The Den with Mama DragonsDeconstructing HomophobiaSend us a textIn this week’s episode of In the Den, Jen talks with Reverend Adam Ericksen as he breaks down some of the most common theology surrounding LGBTQ folks today. Reconciling theological beliefs with our desires to support our LGBTQ child is often a significant part of the journey for religious parents when their child comes out as LGBTQ. Deconstructing theology can be a big hurdle when it comes to loving and celebrating our kids. We have a large number of listeners who are processing religious trauma, and Pastor Ada...2023-06-0554 min