Creator of the universe, you made the world in beauty, and restore all things in glory through the victory of Jesus Christ. We pray that, wherever your image is still disfigured by poverty, sickness, selfishness, war and greed, the new creation in Jesus Christ may appear in justice, love, and peace, to the glory of […]

Psalms in the form of words and art, reborn in the specific contexts of our world, privileging the voices of historically marginalized communities and those acting in solidarity with them.   Praise God! Praise our God from the highest of heavens, Praise God from the valleys of shadows. Praise God, all who walk with the […]

Dear Congregation, The Peace of Christ to you! I hope it is well with your soul. Many of you who attended last Saturday’s Benefit Concert for the UCC Ukraine Relief Fund have shared with me what a beautiful and meaningful spiritual experience it was for you. As a result of the performances of our church […]

Dear Congregation, The peace of Christ to you! As I write this, things are very busy at CCC with preparations for Saturday’s planned concert to benefit the UCC Ukraine Relief Fund. In the church office Miriam has been readying the program for printing (as well as taking care of several other benefit tasks!). Musicians have […]

Dear Congregation, What a glorious Easter Sunday it was here at CCC! It was great to have the choir return after two years absence, with both former and new singers. The Alleluias filled the worship space as Hermes Morell walked the banner in and placed it across the front of the communion table. The chancel […]

Dear Congregation, Grace and peace to you on this Good Friday. I pray that it is well with your soul. A pastor tells the story of a church that came together on Easter Sunday only to find their sanctuary vandalized, with the word, “NOWHERE” spray-painted across the altar. Of course, it somewhat dimmed the service. […]

Dear Congregation, Grace and peace to each of you. I hope you are doing well as we look forward to Palm/Passion Sunday in two days, then begin our journey through Holy Week. The season of Lent has gone by quickly. I hope it has been a meaningful time of reflection and spiritual nourishment for you. […]

Dear Congregation,   Today is April Fools’ Day. I think of my dad on this day because he always recognized the day with corny jokes and pranks, laughing uproariously when we kids fell for them. In this post-Covid Pandemic shut-down time with all its worries, I have much more respect for the gift of laughter […]

Dear Congregation, Spring greetings to you! On Sunday we’ll be receiving the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering. This year’s theme is Love Remains, based on 1 Corinthians 13. The Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson writes, “In the theme scripture the Apostle Paul helped the newly converted Christians at Corinth embrace the virtue of love. Love is […]

Dear Congregation, The peace of Christ be with you! Last Sunday before worship choir practice resumed in Kelsey Hall before worship. The goal of Music Director Jay Harrigan and the choir is to be ready to sing on Easter Sunday. As I heard them singing the “Three-fold Alleluia” the sound of their voices gladdened my […]