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Recently, over a very nice dinner at Tiramisu Trattoria in La Mesa, California, Keith Clark, bemused by my equal opportunity involvement with science and religion, suggested I write about my many... >>> Read Article
Preaching The Movies Preaching The Movies

Rev. Quandt usually preaches from the Lectionary, but not in February. February is the time to preach on Academy Award nominated movies.

Desperate Times Call for Different Measures Desperate Times Call for Different Measures

Jennifer Oliver O'Connell shares the story of Congregational Church of Northridge’s Ministry for People Seeking New Careers.

»  Flying on One Wing

Keith encourages you to find ways for you and your church to contribute – through financial support and by volunteering...

»  What Can I Do To Help

Susan from United Church of Christ, La Mesa explains how she has discovered we can help make a difference by just being...

Church Vitality's BIG Numbers Church Vitality's BIG Numbers

In today’s stressed economy, in order to help others become their best, to be healed from past hurts that keep them from being free to be fully alive, it is critical that our churches provide healthy...

How Do YOU Define Prayer? How Do YOU Define Prayer?

Robinmarie McClement of Irvine United Congregational Church explains how prayer isn't easily defined and challenges us to think about how we define...

Good Morning God Good Morning God

a compilation of Ken Noltie's "Good Morning, God..." prayers, one of the most loved features in Joys & Concerns, UCC La Mesa's...

»  Board Chair Report from January 23rd Board Meeting

Ann Feaver, Board Chair reports on the work of the Board of Directors at their January Board Meeting.

»  Weeping and Hoping In The Holy Land; Reflections on A Visit to Palestine/Israel

From the September 2009 United Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ Global Ministries Trip led by Dr. Peter Makari,...

Enduring Connections - Book Introduction Enduring Connections - Book Introduction

Janice Haywood introduces her new book, Enduring Connections: Creating a Preschool and Children's Ministry

Things We’ve Learned While Teaching Things We’ve Learned While Teaching

Rev. Cheri Lovell from the Cornerstone Fund explains some of the things learned from the many training seminars the Cornerstone Fund conducts all around the United Church of Christ.

»  Consider a Narrative Budget

Rev. Cheri Lovell of the Cornerstone Fund explains how you can help your congregation connect the church finances to...

»  Facebook and The New Realities of Social Networking

Rev. Halverson describes how Facebook can be utilized as a tool to build community

Connecting Voices
Editorial Committee

 

Mr. Michael Barrett
Congregational Church of Northridge, UCC

Rev. Dr. Arthur Cribbs
San Marino Congregational UCC

Ms. Jeanne Halverson
Claremont United Church of Christ

Ms. Robinmarie McClement
Irvine United Congregational Church

Ms. Mary Domb Mikkelson
United Church of Christ of La Mesa

Mr. Keith Clark
Director of Finance, Administration & Communication

 

 

 
 
 

 
 

 
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Booker T. Washington and First Congregational Church: A Treasured History Booker T. Washington and First Congregational Church: A Treasured History

A look at the remarkable legacy of social justice at First Congregational Church of Riverside and the connection to Booker T. Washington

The Politics of "Crossing Borders:"  Borderlands, Culture and Traditions The Politics of "Crossing Borders:" Borderlands, Culture and Traditions

On April 23-24, 2010 at the First Congregational Church-UCC of Long Beach, Dr. Robert Orr, keynote speaker for our 2010 Romero Lectures Series will guide us through a discussion through which we will...

New Strategy Gives Hope To Affiliating Samoan Churches New Strategy Gives Hope To Affiliating Samoan Churches

Rev. Tanuvasa of The First Samoan Church of Los Angeles (U.C.C) expresses hope for the New Strategy for Church Development

»  Open and Affirming Reflections

Sherry Villanueva shares her “thoughts and experiences” regarding UCCLM’s Open and Affirming process

»  Celebrating Christmas in Unity and Diversity

Rev. Rosario Ibarra, member at El Buen Pastor explains how Christmas is celebrated in the various cultures within our...

What Did You Learn at the Church Vitality Event? What Did You Learn at the Church Vitality Event?

A sampler of email and Facebook responses to the Church Vitality Event held Friday & Saturday February 19 & 20, 2010 at First Congregational Church, Long Beach

Church Development?  Church Vitality?   What’s That to MY Church? Church Development? Church Vitality? What’s That to MY Church?

if developing a church involves attracting new people, teaching them about God’s good news and developing leaders and disciples, should not those activities be essential elements of any healthy...

The Center for Progressive Renewal in Southern California & Nevada The Center for Progressive Renewal in Southern California & Nevada

Gary Roberts, Associate for Church Development & Renewal explains how the Center for Progressive Renewal will impact the Southern California Nevada Conference.

»  Local Church Ministries board votes to create church development center

At its biennial meeting in Cleveland, the board of directors for Local Church Ministries (LCM) voted Oct. 24 to endorse...

»  What Must We Do

Gary Roberts, Associate for Church Development & Renewal addresses the question "What do we need to do to keep...

Feb Camp 2010 Feb Camp 2010

Neal Washburn, Youth & Young Adult Ministries Coordinator for the United Church of Christ shares the plan for Feb Camp 2010

 
FUN-tastic Festi-Fall 2009 FUN-tastic Festi-Fall 2009

Michelle Lampert, Secretary, Youth RoundTable shares about her experience at FUN-tastic Festi-Fall

Far From The Pineapple Fields Far From The Pineapple Fields

“Plant a seed, water it and watch it grow.”

»  Singing in the Rain: Summer Camp Reflections

Pilgrim Pines Camp is home to our youth - "There were no misfits, no outcasts, for everyone respected and...

»  A Tuning Fork in the Road

“Relationship, not Religion,” The Youth and Young Adult Ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ learn the...

 
If Christians Were Really Christians - Book Introduction If Christians Were Really Christians - Book Introduction

Chalice Press author, John Killinger introduces his new book If Christians Were Really Christian

»  An Optimistic ‘Don’t Know’

Mary Domb Mikkelson from UCC, La Mesa ponders the human concept of “Heaven” and our place in it.

»  Healing the Sexually Abused Heart: A Workbook for Survivors, Thrivers and Supporters - Why I Wrote...

Dr. Jaime Romo from Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Carlsbad introduces his new Workbook

 
 
 
 

 

 

 

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