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Nov 13, 2025 14 min

The Small Temple Problem: Why We Fall Short of Peace

from Young UC Hosted by Tim Crouch

When we look back at the glory of the past or forward to an impossible ideal, it’s easy to feel like we've fallen short, much like the people rebuilding the Temple in Haggai's time. In this sermon, we reflect on this "small temple problem"—our collective failure to achieve lasting peace—as we observe Peace Sunday ahead of Remembrance Day. We explore atonement as not just saying "sorry," but as a commitment to live like we mean it, working for peace despite systemic violence. We find our strength in God's assurance: "Be strong... and work, for I am with you." Scripture Reading: Haggai 1:15b-2:9 Watch the full worship service: https://youtu.be/Ij9Ejwc4xwQ Learn more about us: www.youngunitedchurch.com

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