Christ Congregational United Church of Christ Miami

Sharing Sunday--May 17, 2020.

Sharing Joy, Hope, Comfort, Peace, and Love In the time of COVID-19, Coronavirus. During the Pandemic Lock down, Join our Worship Service Live Streaming Here at 10:30 Sunday Mornings . Our Vision: A church that listens, praises God, inspires, and serves others. CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: We long for community and the Presence of God. People: In whom we live and move and have our being. Leader: This day Christ tells us that we will never be alone. An Advocate--spirit of Truth--will share our journey. People: With whom we will live and create community and celebrate being. Leader: May love of God be with you. People: And the joy of... 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 →

Labyrilnth For The Soul: A Spiritual Journey

Everyone is invited to share our gift of an 11-circuit Meditative Labyrinth. Our Labyrinth is one of many across the globe whose constructions follow the design of the famous Chartres Cathedral Labyrinth in Chartres, France. Located on the grounds of the church sanctuary at 14920 SW 67 Avenue, Palmetto Bay, Florida; the labyrinth is easily accessible from 67th avenue. The better entry is from the southern most driveway to the church campus. The labyrinth is free for members and non-members alike. The Labyrinth at Chartres, France dates back to 1205 when monks used it for serenity, prayer, and contemplation. The experience one receives from walking the labyrinth is a personal... Read more →

A Mother's Day Litany

We recited this litany to celebrate mothers on Mother's Day Leader: Mothers come in many different forms, and today we celebrate them all! People: We confess ourselves as the children of God: each of us is a son or a daughter. L. Bless those who are mothering in strange ways and times, for we know that God is with them. P: We remember Elizabeth who had a child in old age, we remember Mary who had a child as a teenager. L. For all those mothering people who are not here, for whatever reason, and help us to take some time today to give thanks for their lives, and to... Read more →

Restoring Beauty: Racial Justice Sunday

In the approximately 5,000 churches across the United Church of Christ denomination, thousands of church members have been impacted in the past decade by the adult education curriculum , A Sacred Conversation on Race, which has had an immeasurable impact on many church members' thinking about race and white privilege. While the conversation continues, some are discovering that action can move their congregations beyond merely talking, and into action. Sacred Conversations to End Racism (SC2ER) is a restorative justice curriculum which builds on the work that has been done and takes it a step further under the guidance of trained facilitators. Unlike its predecessors, Sacred Conversations to End Racism is... Read more →

Christ Congregational United church Of Church-All That We Are

This is the symbol of the United Church of Christ. More than a logo, our symbol imparts the meaning not only of all that we are in the present as a denomination, but all that we yearn to be in the future. At the top of the symbol is a crown. By the use of the crown, we remind ourselves that Christ is the ruler, the head of all, greater that any earthly power or authority. Below the crown is a cross. The cross reminds us of Christ's suffering in solidarity with the pain of victims of violence in all times and places. For many, the cross is a reminder... Read more →

Church Worship After The Coronavirus Pandemic

It is evident that life may be different after the Covid-19 pandemic. The congregation of Christ Congregational Church acknowledges that early on there may be changes in our church life. But the Coronavirus lock down has also shown is that we don't have to share the same space in the church sanctuary to worship God and commune in fellowship. The time we share in the Kelsey Building before service, during service in the sanctuary, and sharing refreshment after service in the Kelsey Building is an important part of communal fellowship for many of our members. For others, communal worship is enough and except for special celebrations, before service and after... Read more →

Our Church Sancturary In The Year Of Novel Covid -19 Pandemic.

For more than 60 years, Christ Congregational United Church Of Christ has enjoyed our role as a beacon of love, hope, fellowship and charity for homes and families in Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Cutler Bay, Kendall, South Miami, Homestead and surrounding communities. Every Sunday Mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 our church has been a sanctuary that welcomes members and visitors to join us as we seek to embrace the grace and presence of God and the ever present love of Jesus Christ in communal fellowship and worship. Unfortunately, in the year of the Covid-19 Virus we are unable to gather in the flesh for worship. The Coronavirus Pandemic lock down has... Read more →