This is the official podcast of Urban Village Church in Chicago.
Episodes
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Throughout Lent we'll be looking at the spiritual practices of Jesus and how they got him ready for the events of Holy Week. Pastor Hannah speaks this morning about the details in between Jesus’ actions that we don't often consider. In between the miraculous healings and wise parables Jesus practiced his faith too! We’ll explore today his practice of regularly breaking bread with friends, and how sharing a meal with the people you love just might be the transformative spiritual practice you've been searching for.
Following her sermon, Pastor Hannah shares an update with the UVC community.
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Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
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Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
This Sunday in worship, we explored the text Job 33:12-16a:
Now you’re wrong about this; I’ll answer you,
for God is greater than anybody.
Why do you contend with him,
saying that he doesn’t answer all your words?[c]
God speaks in one way,
in two ways, but no one perceives it.
In the dream, a vision of the night,
when deep sleep falls upon humans,
during their slumber on a bed,
then he opens people’s ears…
Pastor D’Angelo reflects on the passage “then he opens people’s ears…” considering sleep alongside US history and current circumstances stemming from the pandemic. You’re encouraged to listen with a pillow and blanket!!
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Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
We hope this throwback meets you in a holy way. During our ‘Popcorn Gospel’ series, Pastor Emily spoke candidly about the realities of suicide with the all important, completely necessary reminder that YOU MATTER, and at UVC, you are always invited to come and be part of something that is inclusive, and relevant, and love-infused. Whether online or in-person, we can’t wait to see you
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Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Dreams inspire us, nourish us, and keep us moving towards a future we can’t see quite yet. This week’s dreamer, Ella Baker, once said “This may only be a dream of mine, but I think it can be made real.” We will follow her and Daniel of the Bible through their journeys to make dreams real in the midst of an oppressive, imperfect world, and in the process, hopefully get a little closer to making some of our dreams reality.
(At 4:40, we listen o Sweet Honey in the Rock’s ‘Ella's Song’ which you can access online here: youtu.be/S2T216XgiO0)
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Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
If you grew up with in a family with a strong Protestant work ethic, it may seem sacrilegious to talk about sleep, napping, and rest as powerful acts of faith. But Number Three in the Big Ten (of commandments) puts it right there: Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. Sabbath. Shabbat Which means "rest."
As we talk about dreams this month, it makes sense that we would also talk about sleep and rest and that's the focus of this Sunday. What does it mean to rest as an act of faith and resistance in a society that constantly asks more and more of us?
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
In scripture, God tells Joseph in a dream to flee Judea with Mary and Jesus and go to a town called Nazareth. At one of the most pivotal and courageous moments in our nation’s history, Harriet Tubman received dreams from God that directed and protected her on a perilous journey to freedom from slavery, freeing over 70 other enslaved people. In their dreams, Joseph and Harriet receive guidance on how to protect themselves and community.
This Black History Month we’ll explore all the ways God works through our dreams and invites us to be dreamers too: dreamers of grace, liberation, rest, and joy. Please join us! All are welcome and affirmed!
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Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Pastor of Emerging Ministries Christian Coon reflects on how God intercedes in our lives (including in our dreams) to provide guidance and protection. The Scripture focus is Matthew 2:19-23.
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
When Jesus enters the home of Mary and Martha, things happen! Raw emotions are expressed, people are calling people out, and Jesus brings to the surface the topic of care in a shocking way. This passage is both a favorite to many and also frustrating to many (are you Team Martha or Team Mary??).
This Sunday in online worship Pastors D’Angelo and Alexa will be in conversation with healthcare workers to explore this scripture from the lens of workers rights, exhaustion, and our healthcare system. There is much to say. Please join us! All are welcome and affirmed.
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Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Familiar with the Great Resignation? It’s a term to describe a current economic trend where millions of workers are leaving their jobs during the pandemic and redefining work in relation to one’s life, purpose, and meaning. In scripture, the first disciples Jesus calls have a similar experience! In worship, Pastor Chan discusses this “great acceptance” in conversation with South loop member Julie to explore this radical decision and how to re-evaluate our own relationships to work and how it defines us.
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