Feb 2012 UPC Times

Better Together. Really?

We are on the cusp of Lent, a special time in our church calendar when we prepare for Easter. It’s a unique season, which we believe is even better when we experience it together.

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Nurturing the Seed of Hope in Exile

“Jesus is Lord” is our oldest and most basic confession. But that simple statement can put us at odds with the world we live in, essentially making us, as the Apostle Peter would call us, “exiles.”

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What’s in a [Celeb Baby] Name?

Pop Culture and Theology expert Janie Stuart reflects on the importance of names to both celebrity culture and our faith.

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Join the Sundays at UPC Conversation

An all-church dialouge about how we—as a church family—spend our time together on Sundays.

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A Light Unto My Feet

Beth Cardin found new hope in Christ through the Stephen Ministry program at UPC after emotional and physical trauma.

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Aha! Moments

As we delve deeper into the life of Christ, he takes us deeper into ourselves and into the lives of those around us. Didi Prentice—chaplain, artist, mother, friend, and servant—has experienced this firsthand as she lives the adventure that results from following Christ.

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Bloom Where You’re Planted

Longtime UPC member, Kelly Pook, tells the story of how God called her to use her unique resources for ministry.

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UPC Small Groups: We’re a Lot Like You…

Ever wondered what it’s like to be in a small group? Well, there’s no one right way to do it…

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Meet UPC’s Rock Stars-in-Residence

The Hills Beyond (formerly known as “the Convergence band”) has put out an album, creatively titled The Hills Beyond, with all original music recorded in UPC’s sanctuary.

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The Power of a Healing Prayer

Elder Jim Garras describes the power and hope of healing prayer services at UPC.

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