Pastor Shelli will lead us in reflecting on our encounter with finitude and the power of lament, which we encounter in Psalm 88.

Little River UCCMay 5, 2024Little River UCC

On Grapevines and Love

The Rev. Jonas Zanke preaches from John 15, where Jesus says: “I am the true vine.” We will talk about what making wine has to do with abiding in divine love.

Little River UCCApril 28, 2024Little River UCC

What Is Love?

We love LOVE, don't we? But what is it, and how is it related to justice? This Sunday, Pastor Shelli introduces us to four historic options, reflecting on them in light of our scripture and our own context.

Little River UCCApril 14, 2024Little River UCC

Christian Political Ethics at Little River. Oh My!

Pastor Shelli reflects on the communal living of the early Christians, which weaves together images of Socialists, Republicans, and Democrats... Oh My! As we look to the future of Little River, how will we live into our mission to care for the under-resourced?

Little River UCCApril 7, 2024Little River UCC

Meeting Jesus Today

Pastor Shelli will speak to the doubters, like herself, who need first-hand experience to have trust in the resurrection of Jesus. Doubters gonna doubt; and the table is big enough for us all.

Little River UCCMarch 31, 2024Little River UCC

Thirsty

Pastor Shelli reflects on the political divisions that plague our country and the hostilities we see around the world. In this context, what might we glean from Jesus's words on the cross, "I thirst"?

Little River UCCMarch 17, 2024Little River UCC

Solidarity in Community

This Sunday is the midpoint in our season of Lent. Pastor Shelli will reflect with us on that famous and startling cry from Jesus on the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

Little River UCCMarch 3, 2024Little River UCC

Lonely but Never Alone

This Sunday, Pastor Shelli reflects with us on the scattering of the disciples at the beginning of Jesus' journey to the cross.

Little River UCCFebruary 25, 2024Little River UCC

Love, to the End

This Sunday for the first reflection in a Lenten sermon series on a progressive view of the suffering and death of Christ, Pastor Shelli leads us in contemplating the glory of Christ and the connection between Jesus’ suffering and the forgiveness of sin. Sounds depressing -- is uplifting!

Little River UCCFebruary 18, 2024Little River UCC

I’ve Been to the Mountaintop

Sermon from worship on Transfiguration Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Little River UCC in Annandale, VA. The Rev. Dr. Al Fuertes preaches on “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop.”

Little River UCCFebruary 11, 2024Little River UCC

Jesus Wandered Off

Pastor Shelli reflects with us on setting boundaries and taking time to rest when we need it. This is a message for all, and is especially appropriate as we ordain new deacons, celebrate our new 2024 leaders, and receive new members into the community.

Little River UCCFebruary 4, 2024Little River UCC

Hungry

This Sunday Pastor Shelli leads us in reflection on one of the apostle Paul's principles for making decisions and living together as a community. It's hard to be hungry, but it's even harder to make good choices while we're hungry!

Little River UCCJanuary 28, 2024Little River UCC

You Called?

Sermon from worship on the Third Sunday in Epiphany, January 21, 2024, at Little River UCC in Annandale, VA. The Rev. Drew Nettinga preaches on “You Called?” for the installation of the Rev. Dr. Shelli M. Poe as Senior Minister at Little River UCC.

Little River UCCJanuary 21, 2024Little River UCC

Faith and Democracy

The Rev. Marvin Silver, guest preacher, speaks on Faith and Democracy on the Sunday of MLK weekend.

Little River UCCJanuary 14, 2024Little River UCC

Who Are You?

This Sunday Pastor Shelli calls us to remember our baptisms and to celebrate the joy to which we belong.

Little River UCCJanuary 7, 2024Little River UCC

Love Has Come for You

Sermon from the Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 24, 2023, by the Rev. Dr. Shelli M. Poe: “Love Has Come for You.”

Little River UCCDecember 24, 2023Little River UCC

The Peace of Christmas

This Sunday Pastor Shelli led us in reflecting on what brings us true peace. As war and violence hem us in on every side, join us to express and experience Christ's peace.

Little River UCCDecember 13, 2023Little River UCC

Who Is Christ the King?

This Sunday we observe Christ the King, or Reign of Christ, Sunday. Pastor Shelli leads us in reflecting on the identity of this Christ, whose reign is unlike other reigns.

Little River UCCNovember 26, 2023Little River UCC

The Hot Air Balloon

Today we welcome the Rev. Drew Ensz as our guest preacher! Since 2016, Drew has served as the Ministry Director of Arise Campus Ministry, a.k.a. United College Ministries in Northern Virginia. He is a graduate of Eastern Mennonite Seminary and has served as a youth director and student ministry consultant for a number of years.

Little River UCCNovember 19, 2023Little River UCC

Sophia, Divine Wisdom

This Sunday, the lectionary text from the Wisdom of Solomon introduces us to Sophia, Divine Wisdom. Pastor Shelli will lead us in interpreting this female personification of God given in Hebrew Scripture and the New Testament, and encouraging us to hear her call anew.

Little River UCCNovember 12, 2023Little River UCC