Christ Congregational United Church of Christ Miami

Spirit Of Witness: Intercession of The Son of God

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Memorial Day Weekend--May 24, 2020 Spirit of Witness John 17: 1 - 11 This is Memorial Day weekend. You may remember that Memorial Day began as a day called Decoration Day.On Decoration Day, in decades and centuries past, beginning officially with the civil war, but probably going much further back than that, the graves of soldiers who'd perished in combat were covered in wreaths and flowers by their loved ones. Our God is with us when we mourn, and it is God who places within each of us the resurrection hope that we so need. God did not steal the lives of those soldiers who perished... 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 →

Witness of Love: Rural Life Sunday | Mental Health Sunday

Sunday May 17, 2020 is the "Sixth Sunday Of Easter". The Witness Of Love Motif recognizes Rural Life Sunday and Mental Life Sunday. The Resolution below from the Thirtieth General Synod of the United Church Of Christ addresses the Mental Health Issue in this Witness Of Love Sunday. Mental Health Sunday WHEREAS, most people believe that mental illnesses are rare and "happen to someone else," when in fact, mental illnesses are common and widespread with an estimated 61.5 million Americans (1 in 4) experiencing some form of mental illness in a given year; WHEREAS, there continues to be strong stigma and discrimination in society against people with these brain disorders... 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 →

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 →