This podcast features homilies delivered by Pastor Sal Sapienza at Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ -- a progressive, inclusive, open and affirming faith community located in Saugatuck/Douglas, Michigan. To learn more, visit https://www.douglasucc.org
What did Jesus say to make people try to push him off a cliff? Sometimes, when we speak Truth, people will push us away. It's why many people remain s...
We are all one, but oneness is not sameness. Pastor Sal talks about Bishop John Shelby Spong's book, ‘Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy,’ and shar...
Today we hear the story of Jesus's first miracle, which symbolizes the union of humanity and the Christ. We also celebrate the life and spirit of name...
Do we need to be baptized in order to be saved? Most Christians have been baptized, either as infants or as adults. Pastor Sal explores the purpose of...
Three wise men, following the Star of Wonder, were guided to that Perfect Light. Pastor Sal talks about who the magi were, and how their journey symbo...
On the final Sunday of the year, we take part in The Burning Bowl ceremony, a ritual of purification, transformation, and renewal. Pastor Sal talks ab...
Upon learning she will give birth to the Light of the World, Mary proclaims a song of resistance. Tyrants now ban that song, fearing it will stir up t...
For two Sundays, our scripture readings have focused on John the Baptist. Pastor Sal talks about who he was and what does he has to with preparing for...
As we light our first Advent candle, Pastor Sal gives an inspiring Progressive Christian message on the power of hope. The season of Advent is not jus...