Given by Anna Runion February 23, 2020 The health of the world is on the forefront of our minds. We need to understand the relationship between God, the world, and global warming. From the chair we sit in, to fish, to humans, we all live in God. God connects us all. As Paul reminds us, ...
Given by Ann Runion November 3, 2019 It is not uncommon to wonder where God is when we see suffering in the world. Why does God not intervene? In today's reading, the prophet, Habakkuk, asked these same questions. He is clinging to the ramparts waiting for God to answer him. Like us, he has an ...
Given By Rev. Ann Runion May 19, 2019 Today, we reflect on what does our heart long for and what we believe are the strengths and weaknesses of Pilgrim. We are continuing on our journey of discovery as we work on our church profile. We each bring something new and different to the table. By ...
Given By Youth Minister Anna Runion March 31, 2019 Our Youth Minister, Anna, is contemplating the changes that will occur in her and her husband's life as they raise their first child. In addition, what will the world be like in the unknowable forever? What will the world be like for this child? During the ...
Given By Rev Anna Runion on November 11, 2018 On this Stewardship Sunday, we celebrate our congregation's use of their time and talents. We share with the entire North County community as well as the global community. It is a testament of our faith. Our reading speaks of the early church as they gather together ...
Given By Rev Anna Runion on November 4, 2018 Our text today is not about resurrection or Jesus. It is about restoration of a grieving people. They had lost family, friends, their country, and the presence of God. The temple had been destroyed. Like us, they had lost much. Many wonder where was God? They ...
Given By Rev Anna Runion on October 14, 2018 Today is Coming Out Sunday. The reading today tells the story of Esther. She is taking control of her life. Mordechai orders her to reveal her heritage and save her people. She has done everything her guardian has asked up to this point. Now she balks at ...
Given by Anna Runion on September 30, 2018 Due to recent events, the topic of sexual assault is on the fore-front of our minds. Most people have been touched by this, either personally or through friends/family. We are a community that cannot remain silent. We seek justice. While we are tempted to rage against the ...
Given By Rev Anna Runion on September 23, 2018 Building on last week's sermon, we continue the discussion of shaking up our daily lives. We must renounce our privilege, resist evil, and rebel. What now? What sort of rebellion and how far should it go? The reading today tells us about Jesus doing things on ...
Given By Anna Runion April 8, 2018 Recently, we have seen women, teens, immigrants, people of color, LGBT community, and their allies march for our lives. These marches have been powerful. Some people are reminded of the civil rights marches. Some of us felt at ease while marching with those who share our views. Others ...
Given By Ann Runion January 7, 2018 at Pilgrim UCC in Carlsbad CA pilgrimucc.org According to the church calendar, we are suppose to talk about Jesus's baptism today. Baptism is connected to vocation. It marked the beginning of Jesus's ministry. When we affirm our own baptism, we are saying we are ready to follow in ...
https://vimeo.com/243354862 Given By Rev. Anna Runion on October 29, 2017 As the day of the dead draws near, we remember our loved ones who have passed. The reading today tells the story about when some of the disciples were out walking as they grieved Jesus's death. They were working through their sadness, anger, and confusion. ...
https://vimeo.com/240930434 The coming out story of TeQuetia "Te" Haskell. October 15, 2017 Our fellow church member, Te, recounted her powerful story. She brought us both tears and laughter. She offers encouragement with her message of hope.
This is a moment of concern relating to the executive order on immigration by the chairman of the North County Immigration Task Force, Patricia Serrano. She speak of her personal experiences with immigrants who are now dealing with the fallout from our country's new policy on immigration.
Our reading brings us news that Jacob's family is now vast and strong. Unfortunately, the new king feels threatened that the Hebrews, foreigners, are now more numerous than his people. He orders his people to treat them harshly, hoping to decrease their numbers.
https://vimeo.com/201087746 Given By Sami Emmons On this Welcoming Sunday, one of our fellow Pilgrims shares her story. She has been coming to this church for the last three years. This is why she feels a welcoming church is so important. Growing up, she went to a Christian Science church with her grandparents and became very ...
