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Find all United Church of Christ podcasts in one feed! -Seeds & Ways: Worship preparation to use with the UCC's Sermon Seeds & Weekly Seeds resources (based on the Revised Common Lectionary)

Episodes

July 10, 2025 11 mins

"Few Things are Needed" for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost in Year C,  July 20, 2025.

Based on Luke 10:38-42.Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3IBRq9v

"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 Lectionar...

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"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, add...

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"Like Lambs" for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost in Year C,  July 6, 2025.

Based on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20. 

  

Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3Ik5HYg

"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 ...

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"Along the Road" for the Third Sunday after Pentecost in Year C,  June 29, 2025

Based on Luke 9:51-62.Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3HNmQtk

"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 r...

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"From the Tombs" for Second Sunday after Pentecost in Year C,  June 22, 2025

Based on Luke 8:26-39.Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/442dt0m

"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 refl...

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"Of Truth" for Trinity Sunday Year C,  June 15, 2025

Based on John 16:12-15. 

Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3FA7Nm7

"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.

&q...

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"Truth, Trouble and Fear" for Day of Pentecost in Year C,  June 8, 2025

Based on John 14:8-17, 25-27.Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3ZDSdMU

"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 B...

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On the episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Rev. Jason Coulter, Senior Pastor of First Congregational church in Evanston, IL, and a board member and activist with Arise Chicago!


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


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





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"Opened Minds" for Ascension Sunday Year C,  June 1, 2025

Based on Luke 24:44-53Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/43Fkjd0

"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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"A Sabbath" for the Sixth Sunday of Easter in Year C,  May 25, 2025

Based on John 5:1-9.Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/4jXz0hy

"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 ...

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On this episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Peggy Matteson, Chair of Wellness Ministries!


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


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





This Toolkit will assist you in understanding the basis for Wellness Ministries and the...

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"Looking for Love" for the FIfth Sunday of Easter in Year C,  May 18, 2025

Based on John 13:31-35.Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/43nz0kW

"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 refle...

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"The Works Testify" for the Fourth Sunday of Easter in Year C,  May 11, 2025

Based on John 10: 22-30.

Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/4m2pcEs

"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 re...

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On this episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Julie Taylor, Executive Director of National Farmworker Ministry.

National Farm Worker Ministry is a faith-based organization committed to social, economic, and racial justice for farm workers.

Grounded in faith, NFWM works side by side with farm workers and their organizing groups throughout the country, to organize vigils, picket, coordinate boycotts and educate constituents.

NFWM brings...

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"Cast the Net" for the Third Sunday of Easter in Year C,  May 4, 2025

Based on John 21: 1-19.

Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/4lPPbik

"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...

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"Locked Doors" for the Second Sunday of Easter in Year C,  April 27, 2025

Based on John 20:19-31.

Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/4iphxg5

"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 reflec...

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On this episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Rev. Ryan Downing of Faith UCC in Iowa City, and Chuck Hauck, a member there and leader on the Faith UCC Faith Works committee. We discuss ways for churches to embody solidarity with workers that are both accessible AND powerful for community and congregation alike. Enjoy!


Citations:


1. “Way Out of No Way” 

Written by Tracy Howe and Osagyefo Sekou

Performed by Stop Cop City Choir

Rec...

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"At Early Dawn" for the Resurrection Sunday in Easter Year C,  April 20, 2025

Based on Luke 24:1–12

Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/42a6nY2

"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 refl...

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"Sent" for the Palm/Passion Sunday in Year C,  April 13, 2025

Based on Luke 19:28–40.

Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/42v54mo


"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...

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On this episode of Fill the JAR, we join Rev. Laura Cannata in conversation about her life, economic injustices baked into society that disable people and impoverish people with disabilities, and her work on the United Church of Christ Disability Ministries board. Learn how your congregation can and must become Accessible 2 All! ⁠https://uccdm.org/a2a/⁠


Thank you for listening.


Citations:


1. “Way Out of No Way” 

Written by Tracy Howe a...

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