Events for September 20, 2026 - September 20, 2026

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Dear friends in Christ, This Sunday we continue on our trek with Jacob on his journey and evolution from outcast to great leader. Last week we learned of God’s promise to Jacob which – considering Jacob’s situation and trouble that he caused - sounds outlandishly impossible. But God has plans for Jacob, and is determined to transform him into a…

Dear friends in Christ, In the third part of our 5-week series on Jacob’s transformation into the Father of Israel, this Sunday we will focus on Jacob’s wrestling all night with the Angel. This incident occurs at the eleventh hour in Jacob’s life, after years of avoiding his past. As Jacob is standing on the edge of the river, he…

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Rev. Rachael Pryor, Conference Minister, was raised at Sylvania United Church of Christ near Toledo, Ohio, where she developed an enduring commitment to extravagant welcome, faithful generosity, and advocacy for justice.  She holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan and an M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary. Before coming to the SCNC, Rachael served as Associate Conference…

Dear friends in Christ, When Jesus talks about polluted lips and how they can harm, He is not discussing a new concept. But the way he discusses it is shockingly new, and despite its simplicity, his disciples still don’t understand. This is not a unique scene, but what happens next changes everything. We see a Jesus immediately practicing what he…

In the Fellowship Hall after worship, In Bible Study this week we are studying Discipleship as described in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew, chapters 5-7. We look forward to seeing you there! Many blessings, Pastor Tracy

Dear friends in Christ, Every Sunday in churches around the world, candles are lit to represent the presence of the Holy Spirit. When Moses saw the burning bush, the Spirit of God appeared in the form of a flame. In this moment, Moses also hears God identify Godself and command Moses to liberate the Israelites from the yoke of the…