EPISODE · Apr 4, 2022 · 20 MIN
The Scent of Holiness
from Yes! We're Open: Living Faith with Needham UCC · host The Congregational Church of Needham
As his coming conflict with the authorities looms large, a woman spends the time and the money to anoint Jesus with precious oil in an act of pure devotion. Yet one of the disciples—let’s call him J.I.—objects on the grounds that her money should have been spent on something more productive. But sometimes the very best we can do is stop and smell the holiness. (John 12:1-8) Rev. John MacIver Gage, preacher.The Congregational Church of Needham strives to be a radically inclusive, justice-seeking, peace- making, love-affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ in Needham, MA. Join us for hybrid worship on-site and online LIVE! via Zoom, Sundays @ 10am EDT. Connection info and more at www.NeedhamUCC.org.
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As his coming conflict with the authorities looms large, a woman spends the time and the money to anoint Jesus with precious oil in an act of pure devotion. Yet one of the disciples—let’s call him J.I.—objects on the grounds that her money should have been spent on something more productive. But sometimes the very best we can do is stop and smell the holiness. (John 12:1-8) Rev. John MacIver Gage, preacher. The Congregational Church of Needham strives to be a radically inclusive, justi...
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