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.
Read MoreWorship on the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2025, at Little River UCC in Annandale, VA. Pastor Shelli reflects the meaning of Lydia’s story in the New Testament and how it connects with our own spiritual journeys.
Read MoreWorship on the Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 18, 2025, at Little River UCC in Annandale, VA. Pastor Shelli reflects on the unconditional, countercultural love of God.
Read MoreWorship 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.
Read MoreFestive 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.”
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreWe reflect on the parable of the prodigal son -- perhaps in a new light.
Read MoreOn Amistad Sunday, we reflect on Isaiah 55 and God's invitation to abundant life.
Read MoreOur scripture calls us citizens of heaven, but we are also very much citizens of earth. This Sunday we reflect on how our citizenship under the reign of God can ground us and motivate our activities on earth.
Read MoreThis Sunday we reflect together on the wilderness experiences of our lives.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to say that God is still speaking? And how will God's voice change our lives? Join us to celebrate Transfiguration Sunday this week as we look toward the Lenten season.
Read MoreGuest 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.
Read MoreWhat does joy have to do with resisting injustice? Pastor Shelli reflects on a surprising strategy for non-violent resistance in days like these.
Read MoreJesus 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."
Read MoreThis Sunday, we explored Jesus' synagogue sermon in Luke 4, which raises questions about the relationship between Jews and Christians. How can we faithfully interpret passages like these?
Read MoreThis Sunday we consider how we might be called to use our Spirit-given gifts to build up the body of Christ.
Read MoreSermon on MLK Sunday: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Call to Serve.
Read MoreWe reflect together on the good news that Christ brings.
Read MoreWe contemplate what it means to welcome incarnate Love into the world and into our lives.
Read MoreAs we enjoy this music, we reflect on how we might experience and express the love of God through joy.
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