Between Sundays

Between Sundays

Sermons, interviews, conversations, pastoral messages, and other faithful content to spark and delight from the pastors and people of United Church in Walpole (Walpole, MA)

Episodes

October 6, 2025 14 mins

Have you ever wished you believed more than you do? Who hasn't. But what if faith isn't something you accumulate, but rather just the spark that opens the door to a deeper practice?

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In this episode of Between Sundays, host Anna Flowers engages with Lois and Philip Czachorowski, long-time members of United Church, to discuss the upcoming pilgrimage to Selma and Montgomery. They share their personal journeys into justice work, the significance of the pilgrimage, and the importance of understanding history through immersive experiences at legacy sites. The conversation emphasizes the need for community engagement...

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September 29, 2025 15 mins

In the final week of our vision series, we’ll hear the call of scripture for unity in Christ and reflect on how a shared vision strengthens, sustains, and unites us as God’s people. Join us as we claim the vision God is planting in our life together at a church.

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September 24, 2025 14 mins

Sermon by Rev. Jasmine Buchanan

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September 17, 2025 20 mins

In this episode of Between Sundays, host Anna Flowers interviews Quinlan Facey, a doctoral student at Boston University and a musician at United Church in Walpole. They discuss Quinlan's background, his upcoming concert series focused on 'origin stories' in music, and the emotional connections that music can foster between performers and audiences. Quinlan shares insights into his musical journey, the challenges of tran...

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September 15, 2025 13 mins

We continue our vision series by zooming out to scripture’s overarching storyline. From Eden’s first tree to Christ mistaken as a gardener, from seeds that grow unseen to the Tree of Life at the world’s renewal—God’s vision has always been rooted in growth, restoration, and hope. Join us in worship as we explore God’s vision for humanity.

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September 10, 2025 9 mins

In this episode, Pastor Anna Flowers invites us into a heartfelt conversation about a deeply meaningful practice: end-of-life blessings. She shares the beauty and comfort that come from offering blessings to loved ones before passing, and encourages us to reflect on our own hopes and plans for life’s sacred closing moments. Along the way, she offers practical resources for scripture reading to help us stay rooted in faith each day.

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September 8, 2025 15 mins

In this week’s message, Pastor Anna dives into the story of the woman at the Samaritan well—a simple trip for water that became a life-changing encounter with Jesus. Together, we’ll explore how God often works through the ordinary, everyday tasks of our lives to reveal whether we’re moving in the right direction

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September 4, 2025 10 mins

United Church is entering a season of prayer, listening, and dreaming as we discern God’s vision for our next three years together. Watch Pastor Anna’s message and join the journey!

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September 3, 2025 25 mins

This week I sit down with our music director, Eithne, to talk about the exciting year ahead for our choir, bell choir, and band. We explore how making music together deepens faith, builds community, and brings new joy to worship. Whether you’re a lifelong musician or just curious about joining, this conversation will inspire you to see how music can open hearts and connect us more deeply with one another and with God.

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September 2, 2025 9 mins

Lori Celentano shares a deeply personal and thought-provoking testimony about her lifelong search for God — not just in belief, but through the senses: What does God look like? Smell like? Sound like?
Raised in a faith environment where questions were discouraged and fear was central, Lori spent years feeling disconnected from both Church and God. But as she looks back now, she sees that God was there all along — in three powerf...

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August 25, 2025 21 mins

Pastor Jaz and Pastor Anna dive into the topic of Faith Formation. What is it? Why have churches swapped the term "Christian Education" for "Faith Formation"? What approach do we take here at United Church? And what are we looking forward to this year for both Kids Ministry and Adult Faith Formation?


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A special conversational testimony, Marjorie Dold sits down with Pastor Anna to share the inspiring story of how God led her to mission work in Zimbabwe — and the incredible people and lessons that have shaped her journey along the way.

Marjorie will reflect on how saying “yes” to God’s call opened doors she never imagined, and she’ll share personal photos of the Zimbabwean communities who have become her teachers, friends, and spi...

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In this week's episode, Shantae Holmes bravely shares her journey through illness and fertility challenges—a story marked by struggle, faith, and resilience.

Shantae’s testimony invites us into the sacred space of vulnerability, where God’s presence can be found even in pain, waiting, and uncertainty. Her story is one of honesty and hope, and it reminds us that we’re never alone in our questions or our longing.

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Do you ever look back at a moment in your life and think, That couldn’t have been just a coincidence?

Mark Annati shares a heartfelt testimony titled “More Than Coincidence: God’s Anonymous Hand in My Life.” He shares personal stories of answered prayers, uncanny alignments, and unexpected blessings—moments that, in hindsight, reveal the quiet yet powerful presence of God at work.

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This week, we welcome a moving testimony from Eithne Stover, who will share a deeply personal story of caring for her grandmother as a teenager. That early experience awakened in her a profound spirituality of the body and presence—a way of encountering God through tender care and sacred attentiveness.

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This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Jane Claffey as our speaker. Jane shares a beautiful message on what she calls Grace Notes — those glimpses of God’s presence that show up in our everyday lives.

For over 40 years, Jane has been watching for these moments, and she believes they’re everywhere — if only we are alert and truly watch for God at work around us.

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Chris Bradt shares her personal testimony — a moving story that reveals why she no longer fears death and how her faith has transformed her perspective on life.

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We continue the series with a testimony from Rev. Anna Flowers. She’ll share one particular story of how she has seen God show up in a powerful way right here at United Church in Walpole.

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July 22, 2025 11 mins

We kick off the series with a moving testimony from Linda Sheehan. She’ll share the remarkable story of how she and John were led to dedicate their lives to serving children—a journey filled with purpose, faith, and unexpected grace.

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