Claremont United Church of Christ

Claremont United Church of Christ

Join Pastors Jen and Jacob at Claremont United Church of Christ for sermons that are engaging, inspiring, and challenging. Claremont UCC is an open and affirming congregation that welcomes ALL people regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ability.

Episodes

Wicked: It Always Starts With an Other

October 12, 2025 • 14 mins
Welcome home! Regardless of your age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, abilities, or faith background, we are glad you’re worshiping with us today. You belong here.
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K-Pop Demon Hunters

October 5, 2025 • 18 mins
K-Pop Demon Hunters has become a global phenomenon as the most watched Netflix movie of all time with a soundtrack that became the fastest to 3 billion streams on spotify. In today's sermon, Pastor Jacob explores how the themes from the movie declare the message of the Gospel: we are all called to self-acceptance as recipients of God's unconditional love.
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Holy Friendships: David and Jonathan

September 28, 2025 • 20 mins
In our last installment of our "Holy Friendships" sermon series, Pastor Jacob explores the deep connection between David and Jonathan, a relationship so intimate that some scholars have suggested it goes beyond platonic friendship. Regardless of the nature of their relationship, how might we fight a connection as strong as the one these two men shared? Is it possible that in some ways, the church itself, and even God, mig...
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Holy Friendships: Jesus and Lazarus

September 21, 2025 • 17 mins
Welcome home! Regardless of your age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, abilities, or faith background, we are glad you’re worshiping with us today. You belong here.
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Holy Friendships: Paul and Barnabas

September 14, 2025 • 12 mins
In Acts 9, Barnabas vouches for a recently converted Paul, seeing the potential in him to become a better person. But by Acts 15, the friendship breaks down when Barnabas feels like Paul isn't acting in accordance with the Gospel he is preaching. Pastor Jacob explores the friendship between Paul and Barnabas, and weaves in the events of this week, to proclaim that Holy Friends keep us accountable to better live out the love of...
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Holy Friendships: Ruth and Naomi

September 7, 2025 • 20 mins
In a world with a notable loneliness epidemic, holy friendships are as critical to our health as a good diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep. What does it look like to intentionally cultivate and nurture the type of genuine relationships that help us reframe our past, hold space for our present, and give birth to a brighter future? This series uses Biblical examples of holy friendships to consider why these relationships are ...
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Z is For…Zelophehad's Daughter

August 31, 2025 • 22 mins
SUNDAY'S GUEST PASTOR Rev. Gabriel Lopez Co-Pastor of Iglesia Cristiana del Este de Whittier Gabriel is an immigrant from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He was brought to the U.S. at the age of 7. His parents planted a church in Huntington Park, California in the early 90's and the church is now in East Whittier, Ca. His experience as an immigrant and as a pastor's kid has shaped his passion for ministry for th...
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T is For…Tetragrammaton

August 24, 2025 • 20 mins
As our "A is for..." summer sermon series winds down, Pastor Jacob explores what is known as the Tetragrammaton, or the four letters that make up the Divine name that God uses when talking to Moses in Exodus. What does it mean when God says, "I Am Who I Am?"
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"S is for...Storm"

August 17, 2025 • 17 mins
Welcome home! Regardless of your age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, abilities, or faith background, we are glad you’re worshiping with us today. You belong here.
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R is for...Rebekah

August 10, 2025 • 17 mins
We often refer to God as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the 3 main patriarchs from the Book of Genesis, but in each of their stories, their spouses take center stage as well. So, perhaps it could be the God of Sarah, Rebekah, and Rachel. In this installment of our sermon series, it's R is for Rebekah as we take a look at a part of Rebekahs' story where she boldly steps into the unknown of her future trusting God to...
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