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Sunday, April 5, 2026: "Resurrection Inclusio"

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  Watch the Sermon here The First United Presbyterian Church “Resurrection Inclusio” Rev. Amy Morgan April 5, 2026 Colossians 3:1-4 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory. Matthew 28: 1-10 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was cruci...
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Sunday, February 15, 2026 - "Beatitudes: Persecution"

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Watch the Sermon here The First United Presbyterian Church “Beatitudes: Persecution” Rev. Amy Morgan February 15, 2026 Matthew 5:10-12 Jesus taught them, saying: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” They were expelled from the faith community.   They were Jews, just like everyone else in the synagogue. They’d grown up together, learning the scriptures, songs and prayers of their tradition. They shared the same worries when news came from other parts of the world about Jewish rebellions violently quelled. But they’d had different reactions to a group of missionaries who told them about a Jewish messiah who’d been crucified but then raised from the dead. This good news, a...
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Sunday, February 8, 2026 - "Beatitudes: Mercy, Purity, Peace"

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Watch the Sermon here The First United Presbyterian Church “Beatitudes: Mercy, Purity, Peace” Rev. Amy Morgan February 8, 2026 Matthew 5:7-9 Jesus taught them, saying: “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Blessed are the arrogant, For theirs is the kingdom of their own company. Blessed are the superstars, For the magnificence;   in their light we understand better our own insignificance. Blessed are the filthy rich, For you can only truly own what you give away - Like your pain. Blessed are the bullies, For one day they will have to stand up to themselves. Blessed are the liars, For the truth can be awkward. These are the beatitudes that bridge two songs on the band U2’s 2017 album Songs of Experience. The first song is about fighting to reclaim love and liberty and the second is about the American dream and identity. The poem in between,...
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