Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ Our world feels heavy right now; I am saying nothing new. Political conversations are tense, friendships have been strained, and the news seems filled with anger and fear. Maybe you have felt it, too. I know you feel the tension in the air, because…
Tag: Worship
Religion, April 2025
The Gift of Music and Worship: Full to the Brim
Reverend Jennifer Lambert “Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth” (Psalm 96:1). Music is a vessel that carries us into the presence of God, filling our hearts and souls with grace beyond measure. In this season of Lent and Easter, we are invited to recognize the abundant love…
Religion, March 2025
Honoring God with Our Whole Selves
Reverend Jennifer Lambert “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own” (1 Corinthians 6:19). When Paul wrote these words to the church in Corinth, he was reminding them of a profound truth: Our bodies…
Religion, April 2024
April Fools’ Day and Unity
Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ April Fools’ Day, a day traditionally filled with harmless pranks and laughter, may seem at first glance to be far removed from the teachings of Jesus Christ and the profound themes of unity and compassion in humanity. However, a closer examination reveals that this day,…