"Cast the Net" - Third Sunday in Year C - Seeds & Ways

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"Cast the Net" for the Third Sunday of Easter in Year C, May 4, 2025

Based on John 21: 1-19.

Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/4lPPbik

"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.

"Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.

-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YYtccu⁠

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"Cast the Net" - Third Sunday in Year C - Seeds & Ways

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"Cast the Net" for the Third Sunday of Easter in Year C, May 4, 2025

Based on John 21: 1-19.

Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/4lPPbik

"Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.

-Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YYtccu⁠

-Sermon Seeds on Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz

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"Worker Solidarity from the Pulpit to the Streets" - Fill the JAR - Episode 011 46:40

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On the episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Rev. Jason Coulter, Senior Pastor of First Congregational church in Evanston, IL, and a board member and activist with Arise Chicago! Citations: 1. “Way Out of No Way” Written by Tracy Howe and Osagyefo Sekou Performed by Stop Cop City Choir Recorded in Tucson, Arizona Used with permission Listen/Download/Donate/Purchase: https://stopcopcitychoir.bandcamp.com…

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"Opened Minds" - Ascension Sunday - Seeds & Ways 12:50

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"Opened Minds" for Ascension Sunday Year C, June 1, 2025 Based on Luke 24:44-53Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/43Fkjd0 "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week. "Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion. -Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YYtccu⁠ -Sermon Seeds on Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz…

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"A Sabbath" - Sixth Sunday in Year C - Seeds & Ways 12:39

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"A Sabbath" for the Sixth Sunday of Easter in Year C, May 25, 2025 Based on John 5:1-9.Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/4jXz0hy "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week. "Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion. -Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YYtccu⁠ -Sermon Seeds on Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz…

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"Wellness Ministries" - Fill the JAR - Episode 010 45:46

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On this episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Peggy Matteson, Chair of Wellness Ministries! Citations: 1. “Way Out of No Way” Written by Tracy Howe and Osagyefo Sekou Performed by Stop Cop City Choir Recorded in Tucson, Arizona Used with permission Listen/Download/Donate/Purchase: https://stopcopcitychoir.bandcamp.com This Toolkit will assist you in understanding the basis for Wellness Ministries and their role as we strive to care for all God’s children. It is meant to assist the process as your congregation develops its programs based on the resources and needs of its congregation and the community it serves. We hope you find it useful as you develop creative, new ways to best meet the healing and health needs of your congregation and the community you serve.…

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"Looking for Love" - Fifth Sunday in Year C - Seeds & Ways 11:28

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"Looking for Love" for the FIfth Sunday of Easter in Year C, May 18, 2025 Based on John 13:31-35.Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/43nz0kW "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week. "Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion. -Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YYtccu⁠ -Sermon Seeds on Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz…

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"The Works Testify" - Fourth Sunday in Year C - "Seeds & Ways 12:44

26 days ago12:44

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"The Works Testify" for the Fourth Sunday of Easter in Year C, May 11, 2025 Based on John 10: 22-30. Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/4m2pcEs "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week. "Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion. -Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YYtccu⁠ -Sermon Seeds on Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz…

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"Solidarity with Farmworkers" - Fill the JAR - Episode 009 1:00:18

4 weeks ago1:00:18

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On this episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Julie Taylor, Executive Director of National Farmworker Ministry. National Farm Worker Ministry is a faith-based organization committed to social, economic, and racial justice for farm workers. Grounded in faith, NFWM works side by side with farm workers and their organizing groups throughout the country, to organize vigils, picket, coordinate boycotts and educate constituents. NFWM brings together national denominations, religious orders and congregations, regional groups and concerned individuals to act with the farm workers to achieve fundamental change in their living and working conditions. Citations: 1. “Way Out of No Way” Written by Tracy Howe and Osagyefo Sekou Performed by Stop Cop City Choir Recorded in Tucson, Arizona Used with permission Listen/Download/Donate/Purchase: https://stopcopcitychoir.bandcamp.com 2. National Farmworker Ministry - https://nfwm.org…

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"Cast the Net" - Third Sunday in Year C - Seeds & Ways 13:55

5 weeks ago13:55

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"Cast the Net" for the Third Sunday of Easter in Year C, May 4, 2025 Based on John 21: 1-19. Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/4lPPbik "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week. "Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion. -Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YYtccu⁠ -Sermon Seeds on Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz…

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"Locked Doors" - Second Sunday of Easter in Year C - "Seeds & Ways" 15:36

6 weeks ago15:36

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"Locked Doors" for the Second Sunday of Easter in Year C, April 27, 2025 Based on John 20:19-31. Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/4iphxg5 "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week. "Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion. -Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YYtccu⁠ -Sermon Seeds on Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz…

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"Faith Works in Solidarity With Workers" - Fill the JAR - Episode 008 48:28

6 weeks ago48:28

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On this episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Rev. Ryan Downing of Faith UCC in Iowa City, and Chuck Hauck, a member there and leader on the Faith UCC Faith Works committee. We discuss ways for churches to embody solidarity with workers that are both accessible AND powerful for community and congregation alike. Enjoy! Citations: 1. “Way Out of No Way” Written by Tracy Howe and Osagyefo Sekou Performed by Stop Cop City Choir Recorded in Tucson, Arizona Used with permission Listen/Download/Donate/Purchase: https://stopcopcitychoir.bandcamp.com 2. Faith UCC - When in Iowa City, be sure to visit! - https://www.faithuccic.org/ 3. Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa - https://cwjiowa.org/ 4. Fill the JAR (where you can find the resolution that among other things encouraged congregations to establish an Economic Justice Covenant) Also, sign up for the 2025 Fill the JAR campaign! - https://www.ucc.org/fillthejar…

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"At Early Dawn" Easter Sunday in Year C - "Seeds & Ways" 16:10

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"Sent" - Palm Sunday in Year C - "Seeds & Ways" 13:18

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"Sent" for the Palm/Passion Sunday in Year C, April 13, 2025 Based on Luke 19:28–40. Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/42v54mo "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week. "Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion. -Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YYtccu⁠ -Sermon Seeds on Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz…

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"Accessible to All" - Fill the JAR - Episode 007 58:48

8 weeks ago58:48

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On this episode of Fill the JAR, we join Rev. Laura Cannata in conversation about her life, economic injustices baked into society that disable people and impoverish people with disabilities, and her work on the United Church of Christ Disability Ministries board. Learn how your congregation can and must become Accessible 2 All! ⁠https://uccdm.org/a2a/⁠ Thank you for listening. Citations: 1. “Way Out of No Way” Written by Tracy Howe and Osagyefo Sekou Performed by Stop Cop City Choir Recorded in Tucson, Arizona Used with permission Listen/Download/Donate/Purchase: https://stopcopcitychoir.bandcamp.com 2. United Church of Christ Disabilities Ministries - https://uccdm.org/ 3. Become an Accessible 2 All Congregation! https://uccdm.org/a2a/ 4. Capitalism & Disability, by Marta Russell - https://bookshop.org/p/books/capitalism-and-disability-selected-writings-by-marta-russell-marta-russell/10916356?ean=9781608466863&next=t 5. Poem - "Eugenics, Megenics and Genocide” by Rev. Laura Cannata Eugenics is alive and well Society makes being disabled a living hell I wish I could write a cute little rhyme or an easy pneumonic, but this subject is too important For frivolity So, here’s the facts: Sometimes we are an eyesore How dare we leave the house?! People don’t want to see our disfigurements and deformities And they don’t mind saying so either And what’s the point of leaving home when most buildings are closed to us And if by some act of kindness, we do get in The rest of the building is unnavigable Disabled people lose their health insurance and monthly government pittance if we get married This is a roundabout way to ensure that we don’t procreate It’s forced sterilization without the inconvenience of paying a doctor Sometimes we are seen as useless burdens and yet not only is there no incentive for productivity, it is in fact actively discouraged with financial penalties We are not allowed to own a home or any assets, constantly enforcing dependency and financial ruin If we can’t afford to rent, we must choose between a group home or homelessness Forced incarceration or death from independence Either way it is a slow genocide It is a rare opportunity to find employment Bottom line why should they pay us and pay for our accommodations It’s not cost effective and in a capitalistic society money means more than people We are routinely denied lifesaving treatment (all the more so if you are a Person Of Color) Even more during a pandemic Because cost of treatment and resources are not worth it for the quality of life you deem us to have But if we don’t get to determine your quality, why should you get to determine ours As a disabled person we have the choice of one of two roles (Either anger and bitterness, Being the troublemaker The rabble rouser always asking for change) Or we can be the innocent object of pity The act of charity abled people do to feel better about themselves And if we are not properly grateful for basic rights (IE accommodations to be able to pee, etc.) then we have obviously chosen option number one There is no in-between Just a flipside of the same coin Being disabled doesn’t hinder me Society has placed the stumbling blocks So, thanks for asking but no I don’t hate my body But why should I care for a nation that both actively and passively wants me dead Being disabled, not a disaster Being a member of society, come back when you give a damn 6. Fill the JAR - https://www.ucc.org/fillthejar…

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"Reclining" - Fifth Sunday in Lent Year C - "Seeds & Ways" 13:19

9 weeks ago13:19

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"Reclining" for the fifth Sunday in Lent in Year C, April 6, 2025 Based on John 12:1–8. "Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week. "Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion. -Sermon Seeds and Weekly Seeds archive: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YYtccu⁠ -Sermon Seeds on Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/3k9AQSz…

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"Squandered" - Fourth Sunday in Lent Year C - "Seeds & Ways" 17:20

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