What’s not to Love about the UCC
Sitting in worship at First Congregational, UCC in Southington, Connecticut , we were surrounded by Congregational history and tradition. As Rev. Dr. Gordon Ellis preached the word … he told us of his love of Congregational history, traditions, spoke of our denomination’s historic leadership … with so many cutting edge firsts … that eventually became culturally normative … and the cost of being a justice seeking community. At the end of each historic turning point we remembered … yes … there had been discomfort and discontent. It is our tradition not to leave our brains at the door … making us who we are. What’s not to Love about the UCC?
Sitting in a traditional Connecticut , Congregational narrow wooden pew we sang songs lead by a six piece band and seven voice group singing none traditional praise music. In the heart of traditional New England , land of our forbearers came the lead guitar licks and driving base founded on the drum of Rock and Roll. Rocking side to side and tapping to the beat … we were asked … What’s not to love about the UCC?
Clearly in the congregations voice came … We love the UCC. In the heart land of tradition and history came the experience of Change … is … why we are here … God is Still Speaking and calling us beyond our selves to ever seek and become a just and including people.
Wish I had preached the word … After all What’s not to love about the UCC. Maybe I will.
