Explore what it means to be 'children of God' and why this identity of ours is so important to remember as we begin our Lenten journeys.

First Reading: 1 John 3:1-2
Second Reading: Matthew 3:16-4:11

Special Music in this episode by our own Michael Bahmann (Piano) and Jennifer and Cooper Thomas (Violin and Cello, respectively):
Prelude: “Allegro from Trio VI in D Major” ― Haydn
Postlude (included in entirety): “Allegro Con Spirito” — Mozart

For Christians, loving our enemies is not an option, it is a command from our God.

First Reading: Micah 6:1-8
Second Reading: Matthew 5:38-48

Revolutionary Love TED Talk

Jesus' sermon on the mount, especially the litany of "Beatitudes," is one of the most well-known passages in Scripture.  Many of its lines are familiar to us:  "Blessed are the poor in Spirit..Blessed are those who hunger...Blessed are the peacemakers..." These blessings are not quaint platitudes, but a radical claim about the movement of God's Kingdom come.  Jesus intends for these blessings to disorient us, to disrupt the status quo, and turn everything on its head. In this message, we take a fresh look at Jesus' beatitudes. What blessing might we need to disrupt our old patterns and ways?

First Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Second Reading: Matthew 5:1-12

We have a choice in how we direct the movement of our lives. One option is to flee from the darkness of our world, to hide, letting fear guide us. The other is to turn toward the light, to follow its shining, letting faith guide us.

Alex steps in for this sermon to read Rev. Rebecca's words after she woke up with a stomach bug.

First Reading: Psalm 89:1-2, 13-15
Second Reading: Matthew 4:12-23

After a couple of weeks away, Rev. Rebecca is back, sharing reflections with us about the stars, her time at a conference in Arizona, and the season of Epiphany. Let's listen!

First Reading: Isaiah 40:26, 28-31
Second Reading: John 1:1-14

This week, we mark the third Sunday of Advent, waiting for Emanuel, God with Us, to come. Let's listen as Rev. Rebecca explores with us what it means for God to be with us in our time, to bend near and touch our earth, our lives, and our hearts.

First Reading: Genesis 26:23-25

Second Reading: Matthew 1:18-25

This week, we welcome back the Rev. Dr. Richard Floyd to share with us a sermon on the First Sunday of Advent. Let's listen as he invites us to consider how God may be working in our own lives and in the life of this broken and yearning world.
First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5
Second Reading: Matthew 24:36-44

This Sunday Rev. Rebecca returned to her sermon series about Mr. Rogers for All Saints Sunday. Let’s listen to a reflection on what it means to be a “Saint” in our Protestant tradition and how Fred Rogers was emblematic of this calling.

First Reading: Hebrews 13:1-3, 7-8, 15-16
Second Reading: Matthew 14:13-21

This Sunday: we had a children-and-youth led service and Alex gave our sermon and our confirmands did the readings. Let’s listen and reflect on the story of Jesus calling the disciples.

Video: Breaking News: Jesus Calls Disciples

First Reading: Luke 5:1-11
Second Reading: Matthew 9:9-13

This week is the beginning of our stewardship season here at UCC Little Compton, and so Pastor Rebecca discusses the most difficult topic for American Christians to talk about: money. Let's listen as she shares her own struggles with this topic and our faith's call to generosity.

First Reading: Malachi 3:1-5, 7-10
Second Reading: Matthew 6:19-34