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Bask in the Light

We celebrate the shortest day of the year by reminding ourselves to pass on the light of Christ and bask in the light that came in the darkness. The real sermon text is “The Shortest Day” by Susan Cooper.

Published December 21, 2014
Categorized as Sermons Tagged Dark, Jesus, Light, love, Revels, Susan Cooper, The Shortest Day

Still Here, in the Wilderness

Sometimes the burden of being perfect is a little much. Let’s listen to John’s words that you need not be the prophet or the king. You can just be there person in the wilderness, baking cookies.

Published December 14, 2014
Categorized as Sermons Tagged anxiety, Christmas, Jesus, Marzipan, Saved, Stress

The Kingdom and Keo Way

We are reminded in this commonly-cited passage that Christianity is a religion that speaks frequently of a judgement in the kingdom of God, even if we leave such judgements up to God. But as we try to build the kingdom of God, we also need to remember what Jesus has told us the kingdom will… Continue reading The Kingdom and Keo Way

Published November 23, 2014
Categorized as Sermons Tagged Advent, Challenge, Jesus, Judgement, love, Outcast

Love Is Not Passive

We talk about exploring Progressive Christian Theology every week in Ankeny UCC. What does that mean? What does that look like? It looks like expanding the kingdom of God and looking for expansive views of forgiveness and love even when we could find ways to shut the door on others. note: I’m a little unfair… Continue reading Love Is Not Passive

Published November 9, 2014
Categorized as Sermons Tagged Jesus, Kingdom, love, Progressive, Victory

Joined in the Light

A celebration of All Saints’ Day.

Published November 2, 2014
Categorized as Sermons Tagged All Saints, eternal life, Jesus, Light, love, memory

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  • About

    Nathan Willard is an MDiv candidate aiming for ordination in the UCC. He used to sell software. All over the place. 

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  • The United Church of Christ
  • Ankeny UCC
  • North Prospect Union UCC
  • Second Congregational Church of Beverly UCC
  • Congregational United Church of Christ in Iowa City
  • First Congregational UCC of Asheville
  • Cullowhee Baptist Church (CBF)
  • Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA)

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