“For Confirmation" - Sunday, August 25, 2024

Based on 1 Kings 8: (1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43 Read the transcript: bit.ly/3X5B1z6 Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology.

"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."

"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.

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“For Wisdom" - Sunday, August 18 2024

Based on 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3SHvWu8

Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology.

"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."

"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.

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“For Redemption" - Sunday, August 11, 2024

Based on 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3LT72DW

Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology.

"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."

"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.

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“For Mercy" - Sunday, August 4, 2024

Based on 2 Samuel 11:26 – 12:13a Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3WllFov

Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology.

"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."

"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.

"Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.

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“Gathering Fragments" - Sunday, July 28, 2024

Based on John 6:1-21. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3WqNYmQ

Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology.

"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."

"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.

"Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.

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“Coming and Going" - Sunday, July 21, 2024

Based on Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/4eVrv8D

Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology.

"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."

"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.

"Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.

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“Lawful, Righteous, Holy" - Sunday, July 14, 2024

Based on Mark 6:14-29 Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/3VScJ9M

Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology.

"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds."

"Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.

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Welcome to Fill the JAR!

A podcast where we prayerfully catch our breath, receive affirmation, and find a bit of nourishment to stay sustained as we fight for the better world we want to see - one with a foundation in God's economic justice.

Episode 001 - Published July 1, 2024

God commissions us to establish economies built around deeply-rooted justice, universal equity, and sustaining compassion so that all might thrive. We are to manifest jubilee, abundance, and reparations. Learn more about each jar in the JAR God calls us to fill. ucc.org/fillthejar

Credits and Citations:

1. “Way Out of No Way”

Written by Tracy Howe and Osagyefo Sekou

Performed by Stop Cop City Choir

Recorded in Tucson, Arizona

Used with permission

“Stop Copy City Choir is wherever people gather to sing on behalf of the world we fight for, free of repression and abundant in life and love. Everything is donation based and all proceeds go to support the #StopCopCity and #DefendtheAtlantaForest global solidarity movement.”

Listen/Download/Donate/Purchase: https://stopcopcitychoir.bandcamp.com

2. “Why the World Cannot Afford the Rich” - ⁠https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00723-3⁠

3. Learn more, contact, and join us at Fill the JAR - ⁠https://www.ucc.org/fillthejar