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"Abiding in Courageous Connection" | Sermon on John 15:1-11

Remembering that Jesus is the vine, Rev. Kyle Walden explores what it means for us to be the branches. In a broken world, Jesus calls us to be the love of Resurrection embodied. — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org.give.

19:59

"Finding the Resurrection Again" | Sermon on John 10:10

Scripture: John 10, verse 10 In his first sermon at Union, Student Minister and Minister of Creative Engagement J.J. Martinez reminds us that all of us are worthy to be free from the thief and to remember that we too will be resurrected. — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org.give.

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"The Abundance of Christ's Table" | Sermon on Luke 24:13-35

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 On the road to Emmaus, Rev. Dr. Jay Williams reminds us of the abundance at Christ's Table where we partake of God's love. — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org.give.

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"The Loving Unsettling of Resurrection" | Sermon on John 20:11-31

Scripture: John 20, verses 11-31 As we journey into Eastertide, Rev. Kyle Walden reminds us that Jesus meets us where we are, and that in the Risen Christ, we are invited into life. We are to be Resurrection people—together. — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org.give.

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The Good News According to Mary

John 20:1-18. In this Easter Sermon, we are invited to listen to the women who were the first to bear the good news of Christ's resurrection. Reflecting on the gaslighting of Mary Magdalene, Pastor Jay excavates buried stories like The Gospel of Mary so we may we hear the resurrection message loud and clear: There is no sin, because Christ has come to restore us to our root, beloved, bearers of the image of God. – – – Union Combined Parish is a progressive, multicultural, multi-site United Methodist faith community in Boston with a 200-year history and commitment to Christian love, social justice, and radical hospitality. For more information about Union Combined Parish, visit us at http://www.unionboston.org To offer financial support our mission for love, justice, and service: http://www.unionboston.org/give

12:47

Into the Unknown: Pilgrimage through the Story

Mark 11:1-11. Pastor Kyle invites us to the spiritual practice of Pilgrimage through the story this Holy Week. By diving in deep and finding ourselves in the story, we will become witnesses to the glory of God in Christ. – – – Union Combined Parish is a progressive, multicultural, multi-site United Methodist faith community in Boston with a 200-year history and commitment to Christian love, social justice, and radical hospitality. For more information about Union Combined Parish, visit us at http://www.unionboston.org To offer financial support our mission for love, justice, and service: http://www.unionboston.org/give

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On Sabbath-Keeping and Embracing God's Time

Mark 2:23-3:6. Pastor Kyle helps us better understand the ancient spiritual practice of sabbath-keeping by seeing how Jesus himself approached sabbath — not as a rule to judge purity, but instead a practice to support life. We are invited into God's time of sabbath this week of Lent. – – – Union Combined Parish is a progressive, multicultural, multi-site United Methodist faith community in Boston with a 200-year history and commitment to Christian love, social justice, and radical hospitality. For more information about Union Combined Parish, visit us at http://www.unionboston.org To offer financial support our mission for love, justice, and service: http://www.unionboston.org/give

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Back Talking God (aka Prayer)

Luke 5:15-16, 6:12-23. Pastor Jay draws on the wisdom of bell hooks to think about prayer as the revolutionary act of "back talk" where we speak our experiences back to God. We pray to break silence in ways that resist patriarchal silencing and soporific "thoughts and prayers." – – – Union Combined Parish is a progressive, multicultural, multi-site United Methodist faith community in Boston with a 200-year history and commitment to Christian love, social justice, and radical hospitality. For more information about Union Combined Parish, visit us at http://www.unionboston.org To offer financial support our mission for love, justice, and service: http://www.unionboston.org/give

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01:26:30

April 28, 2024 | Worship at Union

Experience again our Sunday Worship on April 28, 2024, the Fifth Sunday of Easter, with moving music from our Praise Team and Gospel Ensemble, the sermon by Rev. Kyle Walden, and the celebration of Holy Communion. — 00:00 Welcome 07:13 Opening Praise + Prayer 20:20 Scripture Reading + Song of Preparation 31:40 Sermon 51:13 Song of Response + Invitation to Discipleship 55:51 Holy Communion 01:08:26 Sharing of Gifts (Offering) + Offertory 01:15:15 Announcements + Sending Forth — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org.give.

01:40:45

April 21, 2024 | Worship at Union

Experience again our Sunday Worship on April 21, 2024, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, with moving music from our Praise Team, a beautiful Song of Response, the sermon by Min. J.J. Martinez, and the celebration of Holy Communion. — 00:00 Welcome + Invitation to Communion 09:08 Opening Praise + Confession and Pardon 28:00 Scripture Reading + Song of Preparation 36:00 Sermon 56:40 Song of Response 01:01:52 Invitation to Discipleship + Holy Communion 01:12:33 Offering + Offertory 01:19:24 Announcements + Sending Forth — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org.give.

01:26:12

April 7, 2024 | Worship at Union

Experience again our Sunday Worship on April 7, 2024, the Second Sunday of Easter, with moving music from our Praise Team, the sermon by Rev. Kyle Walden, and the celebration of Holy Communion. — 00:00 Welcome 05:47 Opening Praise + Prayer 18:28 Scripture Reading + Song of Preparation 28:59 Sermon 49:19 Song of Response + Invitation to Discipleship 58:37 Holy Communion 01:12:52 Offering + Offertory 01:18:54 Announcements + Sending Forth — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org.give.

02:00:42

Easter Sunday Service – March 31, 2024

Easter Sunday — Resurrection of the Lord Service. Experience again our celebratory Easter Sunday Service from March 31, 2024. Joyous music from our Ensemble and Praise Team, poignant prayer and scriptrue reading, and a powerful resurrection message from Rev. Dr. Jay Williams. Order of worship 00:04 — Prelude 04:34 — Easter Proclamation — Luke 24:1-12 06:55 — Processional — "Christ, the Lord, is Risen Today" (UMH 302) + "He Got Up" 11:08 — Opening Litany — "Christ Is Risen, Christ Is Risen Indeed" 15:59 — Opening Praise — "Let the People Praise" 20:49 — Opening Prayer 22:22 — Scripture Reading — John 20:1-18 27:08 — Scripture Reading — John 10, selections 29:50 — Song of Preparation — "More Abundantly" 35:35 — Message — "The Good News According to Mary" by Rev. Dr. Jay Williams 01:09:55 — Song of Response — "More Than Able" 01:20:28 — Invitation to Discipleship — unionboston.org/join Offering — unionboston.org/give 01:24:50 — Offertory — "Anthem of Praise" Doxology — "Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow" (UMH 94) 01:33:16 — Holy Communion 01:39:05 — Musical Reflection — "Great is the Day" 01:48:45 — Announcements + Call to Action — unionboston.org/easterappeal 01:52:41 — Closing Music — "He Lives" (UMH 310) Benediction Threefold Amen — "Amen" (UMH 898) 01:56:30 — Postlude – – – Union Combined Parish is a progressive, multicultural, multi-site United Methodist faith community in Boston with a 200-year history and commitment to Christian love, social justice, and radical hospitality. For more information about Union Combined Parish, visit us at http://www.unionboston.org To offer financial support our mission for love, justice, and service: http://www.unionboston.org/give

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Palm/Passion Sunday Service – March 24, 2024

Palm/Passion Sunday. Sixth Sunday of Lent: "Into the Unknown." Women's History Month. Experience again our Palm/Passion Sunday Service from March 24, 2024 with moving music from our Praise Team, poignant prayer, and a powerful word from Rev. Kyle Walden. – – – Union Combined Parish is a progressive, multicultural, multi-site United Methodist faith community in Boston with a 200-year history and commitment to Christian love, social justice, and radical hospitality. For more information about Union Combined Parish, visit us at http://www.unionboston.org To offer financial support our mission for love, justice, and service: http://www.unionboston.org/give

01:21:26

Sunday Service – March 17, 2024

Fifth Sunday of Lent: "Into the Unknown." Women's History Month. Experience again our Sunday Service from March 17, 2024 with moving music from our Praise Team, special music by Aric Flemming, Jr., poignant prayer, and a powerful word from Rev. Kyle Walden. – – – Union Combined Parish is a progressive, multicultural, multi-site United Methodist faith community in Boston with a 200-year history and commitment to Christian love, social justice, and radical hospitality. For more information about Union Combined Parish, visit us at http://www.unionboston.org To offer financial support our mission for love, justice, and service: http://www.unionboston.org/give

01:24:04

Sunday Service – March 10, 2024

Fourth Sunday of Lent: "Into the Unknown." Women's History Month. Experience again our Sunday Service from March 10, 2024 with moving music from our Praise Team, special music by Tonia Barlow, poignant prayer, and a powerful word from Rev. Dr. Jay Williams. – – – Union Combined Parish is a progressive, multicultural, multi-site United Methodist faith community in Boston with a 200-year history and commitment to Christian love, social justice, and radical hospitality. For more information about Union Combined Parish, visit us at http://www.unionboston.org To offer financial support our mission for love, justice, and service: http://www.unionboston.org/give

01:35:43

Sunday Service – March 3, 2024

Third Sunday of Lent: "Into the Unknown." Beginning of Women's History Month. Experience again our Sunday Service from March 3, 2024 with moving music from our Praise Team, special music by Eddie Mallory, poignant prayer, and a powerful word from Peacher-in-Residence Rev. Nikki Renée. – – – Union Combined Parish is a progressive, multicultural, multi-site United Methodist faith community in Boston with a 200-year history and commitment to Christian love, social justice, and radical hospitality. For more information about Union Combined Parish, visit us at http://www.unionboston.org To offer financial support our mission for love, justice, and service: http://www.unionboston.org/give