2026-05-24 We Embrace: YOU!

2026-05-24 We Embrace: YOU!

From Hummelstown UCC Podcast by Hummelstown UCC

May 28, 2026 · 10 min · Season 26 · Episode 22

About this episode

The episode discusses the principles of faith and community within the United Church of Christ, emphasizing the importance of covenantal relationships.

Acts 2:1-8, 12-14, 22-24, 43-47; OPENING MEDITATION From the Constitution of the UCC Preamble The United Church of Christ acknowledges as its sole head, Jesus Christ, Son of Godand Savior. It acknowledges as kindred in Christ all who share in this confession. Itlooks to the Word of God in the Scriptures, and to the presence and power of theHoly Spirit, to prosper its creative and redemptive work in the world. It claims as itsown the faith of the historic Church expressed in the ancient creeds and reclaimedin the basic insights of the Protestant Reformers. It affirms the responsibility of theChurch in each generation to make this faith its own in reality of worship, in honestyof thought and expression, and in purity of heart before God. Article III. Covenantal Relationships Within the United Church of Christ, the various expressions of the church relate toeach other in a covenantal manner. Each expression of the church hasresponsibilities and rights in relation to the others, to the end that the whole churchwill seek God’s will and be faithful to God’s mission. Decisions are made inconsultation and collaboration among the various parts of the structure. As membersof the Body of…

Topics covered

  • faith
  • covenantal relationships
  • worship
  • community
  • Holy Spirit

Keywords

  • UCC
  • Acts 2
  • covenant
  • faith
  • worship
  • Holy Spirit
  • community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: United Church of Christ

Books & works: Acts

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