Justice Delayed, Justice Denied

Justice delayed, so the saying goes, is justice denied. It's always been the case, even more so today. As followers of Jesus, we know we’re to work for justice in the land. The Rev. Drew Nettinga looks at the prophecies of Amos and a parable of Jesus for inspiration to continue our quest.

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An Ascension Question

Worship on the Seventh Sunday of Easter, Ascension Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Little River UCC in Annandale, VA. Pastor Shelli preaches on "An Ascension Question” and reflects on where the risen Christ's departure from the earth leaves us as his community.

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Peace

Worship on the Second Sunday of Easter, April 27, 2025, at Little River UCC in Annandale, VA. The Rev. Dr. Shelli M. Poe preaches on “Peace,” inviting us to receive, in hope and trust, Jesus' message of God's presence with us in the midst of trying times.

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I Have Seen Jesus

Festive Easter worship service with brass, organ, timpani, and choir,scripture, and celebration of Holy Communion on April 20, 2025, at Little River UCC in Annandale, VA. The Rev. Dr. Shelli M. Poe preaches on “I Have Seen Jesus.”

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Into Jerusalem

This Palm Sunday we enter Jerusalem with Jesus during the Passover festival, which marks the beginning of his end. We consider together what Jesus’ “triumphant entry” meant and how we carry on Jesus’ vision even today.

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Do You Know Who I Am?

Guest preacher Peterson Toscano offers the sermon. Peterson is a playwright and actor who has presented his work at academic conferences, seminaries, universities, places of worship, and drag bars around the country. Peterson is a Quaker, gardener, and lover of all foods.

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Into the Deep

Jesus told Simon Peter to put out his nets one more time, in the Sea of Galilee. To Simon's surprise, the nets came back filled with an abundance of fish. How might God be speaking to us today through this story about Jesus' ministry? Pastor Shelli reflects on our call to go "into the deep."

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