Christ Congregational United Church of Christ Miami

Made In God's Image

June 7, 2020 Trinity Sunday. This Is Good. Genesis 1: 1 - 2:4a In this,the first creation story of our scripture, the first words are often translated "in the beginning..." A better translation would be "in a beginning...." From the very first words of our holy book, we receive a reminder that we always have the chance to try again. One of the most enduring and astonishing promises of our faith is that we are made in God's image. If that is so , we are also creators. and, if the scripture to be believed, then we have the chance to begin and begin, over and over again. Use (the... Read more →

A Good Life In A Good World

Trinity Sunday - June 7, 2020. Preparation for Worship: "If I had the influence of the good fairy who is supposed to preside offer the christening or all children I should ask that her gift to each child in the world wold be a sense of wonder so indestructible that it would last throughout life, as an unfailing antidote against the boredom and disenchantment of later years, the sterile preoccupation with things that are artificial, the alienation from the sources of our strength." Rachel Carson, 20th century CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Let us worship the eternal God, the Source of Love and Life. People: Let us worship Jesus Christ, the... Read more →

Pentecost Sunday: Strengthing the Church Offering

Pentecost Sunday------- May 31, 2020 THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES 2: 1 - 21 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues* as the spirit enabled them. Acts 2:4 You might have heard someone joke, "King James English was good enough Jesus and it's good enough for me." Today we tell the story about the first day this small ragtag group of followers of Jesus became a church, the church we still are today. It is our story. do you notice that this is not a story about everyone suddenly speaking the same language? It is a story about everyone speaking, all... Read more →

Christianity In Jerusalem: The Risen Lord Ascension

Our vision: A church that listens, praises God, inspires, and serves others. Memorial Weekend: The Seventh Sunday Of Easter. May 24, 2020, -10:30 A.M. Join or Watch Our Video Service Here. PRELUDE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE, WE REMEMBER GOD IS WITH US CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsive) Leader: We are called to be witnesses of God' s love. People: Call us to love one another, to love or neighbors as ourselves. Leader: We are called to be witnesses of God's Justice. People: Let us stand with the oppressed and speak out for those in need. Leader: We are called to be witnesses of God's peace. People: Keep us... Read more →

Finding Peace, Solitude, Renewal,and Strength In The Outdoor Chapel

Welcome to this place; a sanctuary of peace, renewal, reverence, and serenity in a quiet garden. In times of stress and uncertainty, having a place of peace, serenity, and reverence in the Presence Of God among the trees can be a prescription for renewal. So while the doors of the church sanctuary remains closed during the Covid-19 lock down the Outdoor Chapel remains open for solitude, meditation, and renewal. This view from the back of the outdoor chapel offers a view of The Cross in memory of the Crucifixion of Our Savior Jesus Christ and the two thieves who hung beside Him. Early Service With Communion When the doors of... Read more →

Who is Christ Congregational Church Miami UCC?

In a previous post we proclaimed our Statement of Faith to Defined who we are. While true, our Statement of Faith is a statement of the Global United church of Christ. Additionally, Christ Congregational United Church of Christ have our own statement that help define who we are. VISION STATEMENT We are a church that listens, praises God, inspires, and serves others. MISSION STATEMENT Christ congregational United Church of Christ is a community gathered for the worship and service of God, seeking to follow the way of Jesus in the world today under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We are a diverse and growing community where every person is... Read more →

We Believe In The Power Of Communal Prayer

Life can sometimes seem overwhelming. And the responsibilities of being a Christian can sometimes feel burdensome. But God has need for our success and sense of well being. For it is through us that, when we are willing to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and a servant of God, that His Will is done. When we seek communion with God through prayer we can trust God to send us His powerful energies to provide solace and comfort to help us through our heavy trials and our deepest pain. Nevertheless, we also understand that even though God may not answer our prayers exactly as we ask them, we know that... Read more →

Our Statement Of Faith Defines What We Believe and Who We Are.

We are The United Church of Christ. What we believe is defined in our Statement of Faith. There have been three versions of the United Church of Christ Statement of Faith. The original version was written in 1957 and ratified by the unified General Synod in 1959. The second version--(adapted by Robert V. Moss) was written in 1976. A third version was written in the form of a doxology in 1981. The Statement of Faith has also been translated into Spanish. What we believe is defined by the 1976 version. We welcome all our neighbors and friends in Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Cutler Bay, Kendall, Perrine, Homestead, South Miami and Miami... Read more →