May 14, 2021
Sermon. May 16, 2021 Rev. John Steitz The beginning of the book of Acts focuses on leadership change and transition. Judas betrayed Jesus and is no longer one of the Twelve. A new minister, a new apostle is to be selected. On the surface the selection of this new minister and apostle might make some… Read More »
April 30, 2021
Sermon. May 2, 2021 Rev. John Steitz God is love. This theological affirmation in 1 John 4 is at the heart of the Christian faith. Love is at the center of Jesus’ teaching and ministry. Love is the essence of our core values as disciples of Jesus here at UCC Norwich. Each of our… Read More »
April 23, 2021
Sermon. April 25, 2021 Rev. John Steitz Our focus today is on Lectio divina, which is Latin for “holy reading.” This is ancient form of prayer that is based on a slow and careful reading of Scripture. Focusing on one Scripture passage we go through a four stage prayer process. The four stages of Lectio divina or holy reading are: Reading, Meditation, Prayer, and Contemplation. We will look at… Read More »
April 16, 2021
Sermon. April 18, 2021 Rev. John Steitz Our text this week is 1 John 3:16 – 24. This passage lifts up the importance of love. It advocates for love, not in words or speech, but in action and truth (verse 18). It joins together faith and love: believe in the name of Jesus Christ and love one… Read More »
April 9, 2021
Sermon. April 11, 2021 Rev. John Steitz Richard Osmer in his book, Practical Theology shares that practical theology has four key questions and tasks. These are: What is going on? (descriptive task) Why is this going on? (interpretative task) What ought to be going on? (normative task) How might we respond? (pragmatic task) Now let us apply… Read More »