Sermon | "Creating Life"

 

This was the sermon delivered at Peace UCC on May 31, 2026, Trinity Sunday. Offered by Joliene Wade Gatlin, MDIV. "Creating Life," based on Genesis 1:26-2:3.

Family Stories for Peace UCC | Intersection Allies

 

This week, we're sharing a favorite: "Intersection Allies" by Chelsea Johnson, LaToya Council, and Carolyn Choi. This story explores a group of friends from diverse backgrounds and how they each support each other in their passions and identities. It's an important message for PRIDE Month because it reminds us that no matter who we are, how we identify, or whom we love, that our authentic living and support of others helps others to live their fullest selves, too! You can find this week's story video by clicking this link!

This is a story for Children and Families at Peace UCC. This lesson is for Pride Sunday. This week we're reading "Intersection Allies" by Chelsea Johnson, LaToya Council, and Carolyn Choi. This book will be available at Kids' Night Out and during Family Worship! Please consider purchasing today's book using this link. Music by PulseBox on Pixabay. This video was made using iMovie, Pixabay, and Canva, using creative commons. Some media may be purchased and licensed by Igniter Media. #childrenstorieswithamoral #kidstorytime #christian #progressivechristian #progressivechristianity #progressivechurch #kidschurchonline #onlinechurch #kidschurch #sundayschoolstory #christianstories #biblestories #biblestoriesforkids

Family Stories for Peace UCC | The Truly Brave Princesses

 

This month our theme is "Hearts on Fire!" It is a nod to Pentecost, which was last Sunday.

Fire is a metaphor for passion and this month we are exploring what it means to follow our passions with books focused on individuals who have created beautiful lives following their own passions-- sometimes despite odds and nay-sayers!

This week our story is "The Truly Brave Princesses" by Dolores Brown. This story explores how each of us is a princess when we follow our passions! The characters in this book each follow their hearts in different ways, pursuing different careers and hobbies. Each of them finds joy and happiness, but also puts that joy into the world for others.

You can find this week's story video by clicking this link!

This is a story for Children and Families at Peace UCC. This lesson is for the Trinity Sunday. This week we're reading "The Truly Brave Princesses" by Dolores Brown. This book will be available at Kids' Night Out and during Family Worship! Please consider purchasing today's book using this link (it's also available in Spanish!) Music by PulseBox on Pixabay. This video was made using iMovie, Pixabay, and Canva, using creative commons. Some media may be purchased and licensed by Igniter Media. #childrenstorieswithamoral #kidstorytime #christian #progressivechristian #progressivechristianity #progressivechurch #kidschurchonline #onlinechurch #kidschurch #sundayschoolstory #christianstories #biblestories #biblestoriesforkids

Family Stories for Peace UCC | Beyonce: Shine Your Light

 

This month our theme is "Hearts on Fire!" It is a nod to Pentecost, which comes later this month. Fire is a metaphor for passion and this month we are exploring what it means to follow our passions with books focused on individuals who have created beautiful lives following their own passions-- sometimes despite odds and nay-sayers! This week our story is "Beyonce: Shine Your Light" by Sarah Warren. This story tells about the life of Beyonce Knowles-Carter and how her passion for music, singing, and performing led her to a unique and special life. Beyonce followed her passion, worked hard, and was able to create an inspirational, award winning career and legacy. We can all learn from the life of Beyonce that we should believe in ourselves and our passion, keep learning and giving effort, and to use our success and privilege to shine light on others. You can find this week's story video by clicking this link! This is a story for Children and Families at Peace UCC. This lesson is for the Seventh Sunday of Easter. This week we're reading "Beyonce: Shine Your Light" by Sarah Warren and Geneva Bowers. This book will be available at Kids' Night Out and during Family Worship! Please consider purchasing today's book using this link. Music by PulseBox on Pixabay. This video was made using iMovie, Pixabay, and Canva, using creative commons. Some media may be purchased and licensed by Igniter Media. #childrenstorieswithamoral #kidstorytime #christian #progressivechristian #progressivechristianity #progressivechurch #kidschurchonline #onlinechurch #kidschurch #sundayschoolstory #christianstories #biblestories #biblestoriesforkids

Buffy Guide | "Phases"

 

This is a discussion guide for season 2, episode 15 of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Phases." Stay tuned for future uploads! I'll be going through the whole series and the reboot, once available! #btvs #buffy #buffyverse #buffythevampireslayer #sarahmichellegellar #youthgroup #teenseries

Family Stories for Peace UCC | Oprah: The Little Speaker

 

This month our theme is "Hearts on Fire!" It is a nod to Pentecost, which comes later this month.

Fire is a metaphor for passion and this month we are exploring what it means to follow our passions with books focused on individuals who have created beautiful lives following their own passions-- sometimes despite odds and nay-sayers!

This week our story is "Oprah: The Little Speaker" by Carole Boston Weatherford, a great children's book author who focuses on black stories. This story tells about the young life of Oprah Winfrey and how her passion for speaking and words led her to a unique and special life that was unexpected for a black girl from the rural south at that time.

We can all learn from the life of Oprah that sometimes we need to believe in ourselves and our passion more than other people and remain faithful to our vision. Miss Oprah Winfrey has created a big life that gives back and inspires people in many ways. How can we be inspired by Oprah?

You can find this week's story video here.

This is a story for Children and Families at Peace UCC. This lesson is for the Sixth Sunday of Easter. This week we're reading "Oprah: The Little Speaker" by Carole Boston Weatherford. This book will be available at Kids' Night Out and during Family Worship! Please consider purchasing today's book using this link.

Music by PulseBox on Pixabay. This video was made using iMovie, Pixabay, and Canva, using creative commons. Some media may be purchased and licensed by Igniter Media. #childrenstorieswithamoral #kidstorytime #christian #progressivechristian #progressivechristianity #progressivechurch #kidschurchonline #onlinechurch #kidschurch #sundayschoolstory #christianstories #biblestories #biblestoriesforkids