The Very Real Challenges of Uniting in Christ (Rev. John MacIver Gage: August 10, 2025)

"How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity," sings the Psalmist (Psalm 133:1). Sure, it can be, but it's also really hard. In fact, sometimes the closer we are with our family, the harder it can be to "live together." But finding ways to live together in unity--not uniformity-- with our wider church family is an important part of following Jesus and a sign of the way and reign of God he preached and embodied. This Sunday we'll reflect on that work in light of decisions made at General Synod this summer to move into closer relationship with churches around the world and right next door. (Psalm 133)In Worship 7/27-8/24" "Big Picture: Themes from General SynodWe'll spend these five Sundays exploring themes and issues informing the work of General Synod, the triennial national meeting of our United Church of Christ denominational family, held in Kansas City, MO in July.Join us for worship Sundays @ 10am EDT, on-site & online via Zoom. Connect at www.NeedhamUCC.org—-The Congregational Church of Needham strives to be a justice-seeking, peace-making, LGBTQ+ affirming, radically inclusive congregation of the United Church of Christ in Needham, MA. www.NeedhamUCC.orgChurch is the practice.Love is the point.