https://www.spreaker.com/show/sermons-from-castlegar-united-churchIn most of these you'll hear the voice of Rev. Greg Powell.]]>enReligion & SpiritualityCopyright Castlegar United Churchhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/46c15a723caeeb6f9c7823b632d9456a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/sermons-from-castlegar-united-churchSat, 12 Mar 2022 18:25:15 +0000Castlegar United ChurchCastlegar United Churchoffice@castlegarunited.caThese reflections from Castlegar United Church proclaim the freedom to love, strive for justice, and seek wholeness rooted in God. In most of these you'll hear the voice of Rev. Greg Powell.In most of these you'll hear the voice of Rev. Greg Powell.]]>cleanepisodicCastlegar United Churchoffice@castlegarunited.caThese reflections from Castlegar United Church proclaim the freedom to love, strive for justice, and seek wholeness rooted in God. In most of these you'll hear the voice of Rev. Greg Powell.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/7857650/joy-a-deep-engagement-with-lifehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/13616099Mon, 18 Dec 2017 17:10:23 +0000Castlegar United ChurchJoy, which differs from but is connected to happiness and meaning in life, is the result of practice. Even for those who are joy-filled seemingly by nature, nurturing the possibility for joy in one's life is important.858advent,happiness,joy,meaningcleanfullCastlegar United ChurchJoy, which differs from but is connected to happiness and meaning in life, is the result of practice. Even for those who are joy-filled seemingly by nature, nurturing the possibility for joy in one's life is important.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/7857650/peace-in-gods-namehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/13552000Sun, 10 Dec 2017 19:55:52 +0000Castlegar United ChurchVignettes of ongoing peace work supported by the United Church of Canada's Mission and Service Fund.864advent,church,missionandservice,peace,reconciliation,unitedchurchcanadacleanfullCastlegar United ChurchVignettes of ongoing peace work supported by the United Church of Canada's Mission and Service Fund.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/7857650/hope-feeds-on-courage-and-commitmenthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/13512370Tue, 05 Dec 2017 14:08:31 +0000Castlegar United ChurchFinding hope isn't always easy. Like faith, it is less air an individual belief that things will get better, but rather a collective commitment to see that things will get better. When we aren't feeling the hope, that's when we lean on each other and...583advent,collective,community,hopecleanfullCastlegar United ChurchFinding hope isn't always easy. Like faith, it is less air an individual belief that things will get better, but rather a collective commitment to see that things will get better. When we aren't feeling the hope, that's when we lean on each other and on God.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/7857650/social-justice-in-the-churchhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/13307314Sun, 12 Nov 2017 20:06:06 +0000Castlegar United ChurchGod mends the world. Jesus resisted injustice. The social justice folks among us have a very clear understanding of the core of Christianity. And they're right, for the most part.1279equity,liberation,socialjustice,theologicalbuffetcleanfullCastlegar United ChurchGod mends the world. Jesus resisted injustice. The social justice folks among us have a very clear understanding of the core of Christianity. And they're right, for the most part.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/7857650/sermon-series-missionhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/13254308Mon, 06 Nov 2017 06:15:34 +0000Castlegar United ChurchThis is part 3 of the 5-part series looking at what Janet Gear calls the "Theological Buffet". Many of us are inspired to be the church because of a theology rooted in mission. Each of us is "sent out" to take love and healing to the world -- this is...833mission,proselytize,theologicalbuffet,transformcleanfullCastlegar United ChurchThis is part 3 of the 5-part series looking at what Janet Gear calls the "Theological Buffet". Many of us are inspired to be the church because of a theology rooted in mission. Each of us is "sent out" to take love and healing to the world -- this is what good mission looks like.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/7857650/jesus-alive-in-the-churchhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/13155982Sun, 29 Oct 2017 19:14:54 +0000Castlegar United Church1072cleanfullCastlegar United ChurchNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/7857650/humans-creating-godhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/12840425Tue, 19 Sep 2017 19:24:52 +0000Castlegar United ChurchThe ongoing race to develop artificial intelligence looks a lot like a race to create God, in the classic sense. What are the implications for humanity? How can we ensure artificial intelligence will do net good with humanity for Creation? Rev Greg...695artificialintelligence,creation,ethics,godcleanfullCastlegar United ChurchThe ongoing race to develop artificial intelligence looks a lot like a race to create God, in the classic sense. What are the implications for humanity? How can we ensure artificial intelligence will do net good with humanity for Creation? Rev Greg reflects on these...unsure, really, of where it's going.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/7857650/the-universes-version-of-the-creation-sthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/12784611Tue, 12 Sep 2017 18:09:41 +0000Castlegar United ChurchRev Greg reflects on the 15-billion-year version of the creation story, as told by the universe. Our role is to fully participate in the ongoing creation.588berry,creation,ecosystems,purpose,universecleanfullCastlegar United ChurchRev Greg reflects on the 15-billion-year version of the creation story, as told by the universe. Our role is to fully participate in the ongoing creation.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/7857650/ears-to-listen-hearts-to-hearhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/12630326Mon, 21 Aug 2017 17:30:00 +0000Castlegar United ChurchRecent events in Charlottesville and in Google highlight the polarization happening in North America. And how willing are so-called progressives to actually listen? Jesus changed his mind in a heart beat... Are we willing to do the same if confronted...1041charlottesville,echo-chamber,feminism,racism,syrophoeneciancleanfullCastlegar United ChurchRecent events in Charlottesville and in Google highlight the polarization happening in North America. And how willing are so-called progressives to actually listen? Jesus changed his mind in a heart beat... Are we willing to do the same if confronted with new evidence?Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/7857650/first-stepshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/12566932Sun, 13 Aug 2017 19:32:55 +0000Castlegar United ChurchPeter's first steps outside the boat are faithful and awe-inspiring. We also need to step out of our proverbial boats to have encounters with the divine.851cleanfullCastlegar United ChurchPeter's first steps outside the boat are faithful and awe-inspiring. We also need to step out of our proverbial boats to have encounters with the divine.No