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Dec 14 2007

Advent Videos

Published by ORUCC under Church announcements

Each Sunday of Advent, we are showing a short video reflection on the theme of the week. Watch and listen.

 
 First Sunday of Advent - We Celebrate Peace: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
 Second Sunday of Advent - We Celebrate Hope: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
 Third Sunday of Advent - We Celebrate Love: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
 Fourth Sunday of Advent - We Celebrate Joy: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Dec 12 2007

The Meaning of our Christological Language

Published by ORUCC under Church announcements

We had a lively conversation about many things in Java and Jesus at ORUCC on Sunday, December 9th, including the meaning of the title “son of God.” I thought it would be good to follow up the conversation with some further reading and writing on the issue. This post contains some scholarly insight I have found helpful. While I appreciate the historical and sociological understanding, I do hold hope that they lead, most of all, to deeper proclamations of faith in our lives. I am deeply committed to helping us claim or reclaim Jesus at the core of our Christian faith. I think Borg and Crossan, in their own ways, help us see beyond just language. Following these two short readings are some questions for consideration.

Winton Boyd
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Dec 09 2007

What We Thought Was History Is Actually Mystery

Published by ORUCC under Sermons

Preached by Winton Boyd Sunday, December 9, 2007
Matthew 1:18-22; Luke 1:26-35

The content of these two Christmas stories have many differences. Continue Reading »

Dec 02 2007

If This Isn’t a Time for Prophets of Peace and Light, When is?

Published by ORUCC under Sermons

Preached by Winton Boyd on Sunday , December 2, 2007
Few things are more complicated than trying to erect a new monument in the heart of Washington, D.C. Local committees, federal investigators, landmark boards, and one commission after another must approve each project. But on September 9, 1997, a gigantic crane cut through the red tape of Judiciary Square and lowered a four-ton sculpture to its permanent cement base. Continue Reading »

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