I don’t know

I don’t know (Click on the sermon title for a .pdf copy)
Ecclesiastes 6:1-12
October 15, 2017

As of July 1 next summer, my life’s journey will take me into unknown territory.  I have never been retired before.  Some of you are retired and you’ve told me it’s a good thing, but I’ve never experienced it for myself.

My whole life has been impelled by clear duties: obey my parents, do well in school, do well at my job, and my identity and sense of self-worth have come in large part from fulfilling those duties. … Continue reading ...

Life in all its fullness

Life in all its fullness (Click on the sermon title for a .pdf copy)
John 10:1-10
May 7, 2017

Jonathan Yarngo has made his home among us.  He was born in Liberia, but he has lived for twelve years now in the United States, in Minnesota and in Iowa.  Four years ago, Jonathan became a naturalized citizen of this country.

Jonathan Yarngo has made his home among us, the members of the First Congregational United Church of Christ family. … Continue reading ...