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Bluegrass United Church of Christ

Bluegrass United Church of Christ

Bluegrass United Church of Christ
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Bluegrass United Church of Christ is a congregation in Lexington, Kentucky. We see the value and worth of all God's creation and practice our understanding of God's love toward everyone that "No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here."

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  • 302 - "Blessed Are You: The Sunday After a Tough Election” by Kenny Bishop

    Our plan was to conclude our election-time series last Sunday. However, we've heard from a lot of people who are looking for assurance and hope after this past Tuesday's elections. A lot of folks are afraid, and many feel threatened.

    What do we do with our anger and anxiety?

    How do we respond to our fear and our grief?

    How committed are we to the good work of justice and righteousness in our world?

    MESSAGE: "Blessed Are You: The Sunday After a Tough Election” by Kenny Bishop

    SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5: 1-12

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    Mon, 11 Nov 2024 - 21min
  • 301 - "Malice Toward None" by Kenny Bishop

    As of this message, we are hours away from casting our final votes for who will be the next president of the United States. Getting here has been hard, emotional, and disconcerting. Families and friends have staked their territory and many have chosen not to listen to the other side, outside of the targeted parts and pieces their own side wants them to hear. Our nation is fractured, maybe not as drastically as it was in the mid-1800s, but probably as divided as it's been since. It would be a good time to be reminded of Jesus' words in Matthew 22 that loving our neighbor is not an option, and Abraham Lincoln's words to a broken nation as the Civil War was coming to an end... "With Malice Toward None."

    MESSAGE: “Malice Toward None” by Kenny Bishop

    SCRIPTURE: Matthew 22: 34-40

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    Mon, 04 Nov 2024 - 23min
  • 300 - “We are the Body-that’s who we are” by Pam Lee-Miller

    This Sunday we continue our worship series that invites us to extend ourselves beyond the divisions we feel in this world. We will consider what it means to respect each other, irrespective of our differences. "R.E.S.P.E.C.T., find out what it means to me." Aretha Franklin convinced us that it means a lot. Sometimes we think having respect means to agree or be the same, but that is not actually the depth of what respect is about. It comes from the Latin "respectus" which means "the act of looking at one often, to consider, to observe." We are called to respect by tending to one another. We'll see you this Sunday to continue our series, "Do Unto Others."

    MESSAGE: “We are the Body-that’s who we are” by Pam Lee-Miller

    SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 12: 1-31

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    Mon, 28 Oct 2024 - 23min
  • 299 - “One” by Kenny Bishop

    Today, we continue our worship series that points us toward connection in a world of divisions. The root of the word “human” is the same as the word “humility.” It all means literally “on the ground.” From dust we came, and to dust we shall return. When we hear each other’s fears, anxieties, and pain, we can return to the ground of hope… that we are all experiencing the pains of being human. This week, we remember to look first at our neighbor as a person, not a position. Beginning conversations this way may help us to stay human and “on the ground” with one another rather than needing to come out “on top.” MESSAGE: “One” by Kenny Bishop

    SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 4: 1-6 Learn more about us at ⁠bluegrasschurch.org⁠

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    Mon, 21 Oct 2024 - 18min
  • 298 - “Compassion” by Kenny Bishop

    Today, we continue our worship series that invites us to consider the qualities that will help us navigate the divisions we are experiencing in our world. This week, we consider compassion. Why do we need this quality more than ever now? Because we are complex beings living in a complex world. We sometimes deal with conflict within us in addition to the conflict between us. Research tells us that because we humans are desperate for a sense of cohesion and belonging in these confusing times, we are hanging onto ideological generalities instead of treating ourselves and each other with the compassion required to alleviate despair. Compassion grows when we are able to know ourselves and one another on a deeper level and act out of understanding. MESSAGE: “Compassion” by Kenny Bishop

    SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 11: 6-9 Learn more about us at ⁠bluegrasschurch.org⁠

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    Mon, 14 Oct 2024 - 16min
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