Formation Podcast

Formation returns for one final episode! For the last four years, Rev. Shannon Moore has talked to clergy, staff, and parishioners alike about various topics of faith. Although Formation has ran its course, we are thrilled to share with you a conversation with Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady, president of Brite Divinity School. Cady will be at UCC on September 14th as a guest preacher.

For the final week of Advent, Rev. Shannon Moore and Rev. Dr. Russ Peterman reflect on the upcoming sermon and UCC"s Advent theme "Begin Again." Formation will be taking a short hiatus, but look out for new episodes beginning in February 2025!

Rev. Shannon Moore and Rev. Mariah Newell discuss UCC's upcoming sermon for the third week of the Advent season.

In preparing for the second Sunday of the Advent season, Rev. Kera Watts joins Rev. Shannon Moore to reflect on the story of Ruth.

Rev. Shannon Moore and Harry Parker discuss spirituality, theatre, and TV shows in this latest episode of Formation.

On this week's Formation episode, Rev. Shannon Moore continues his conversation with Stephanie Hord.

In the first of a two-part episode, Rev. Shannon Moore talks with Stephanie Hord, UCC's TEN:10 Music Leader.

On this special episode of Formation, Rev. Dr. Russ Peterman interviews our usual host.

For the last "Love Your Neighbor" Formation episode, Rev. Shannon Moore talks with long-time friend Rev. Tiff Williams about childhood faith, the Imago Dei, and the Table.

Continuing in our "Love Your Neighbor" series, Rev. Shannon Moore hosts Rev. Monica Bradley, Director of Admissions at Brite Divinity School and Senior Associate Pastor of Justice at New Church. Together, they explore the importance of intentionality in loving those around us.

On this week's episode of Formation, Rev. Shannon Moore visits with long-time friend Rev. Peter Mitchell, Senior Minister of First Christian Church McKinney.

While the 'Love Your Neighbor' initiative is going on here at UCC, Formation is hosting leaders from the local community and beyond! In this first special episode, Rev. Shannon Moore sits down with Rev. Katie Meek, who shares the story of her ministerial calling and time as a missionary in Sierra Leone.

Rev. Shannon Moore and Stephanie Spradley, long-time member of UCC, discuss faith, family, and hymns.

UCC congregation member Elizabeth Wills shares how her faith has influenced her musical career.

On this week's Formation episode, Shannon's special guest happens to be his boss and UCC's Senior Minister, Rev. Dr. Russ Peterman.

On this week's episode of Formation, Rev. Shannon Moore and Pam Reeser discuss coordinating weddings, funerals, and other events at UCC.

Rev. Shannon Moore talks with UCC's Minister of Children and Families, Rev. Mariah Newell, about her journey into a ministerial career.

Formation returns with Rev. Shannon Moore interviewing UCC's new Director of Youth Ministry, Kyle Powell.