Christopher Czarnecki (he/his)

Welcoming, Remembering, and Celebrating Together Hope and faith for a wider table this Sunday

This Sunday we are welcoming 8 new members into the church, we are celebrating World Communion Sunday, and recognizing the anniversary of Wholy Ground Spiritual Center's 6th anniversary! To read more, check out this week's Substack.

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The Power of a Reset Finding peace after losing control

My latest Substack is out. How many times this week did you need a reset?

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Learning from Mistakes What we might call our own fumbles of faith

The Carolina Panthers may have made a bunch of mistakes this past Sunday, but I think there's something we can learn from that. Check it out in this week's Substack.

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In the Potter’s Hands Nothing is ever wasted

My latest Substack blog is out this week, just giving folks time to reflect on our scripture before Sunday.

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I'll Take a Double Fish Sandwich Even on bad days we can still be Jesus

In my latest Substack I had an unexpected experience this week when I walked into a local McDonald’s, and it later reminded me how important it was not just to hear but to live out the good news.

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Give Yourself Permission When's the last time you did something just for you?

Reflecting on my first Carolina Panther’s game in my latest Substack.

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Prophets and Pride The Prophetic Word of God’s Wider Love

Just wanted to share my sermon from Sunday titled "Prophets and Pride" in light of Charlotte Pride.

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God Wants Justice, Not Another Offering When worship is something we do instead of following Jesus

We had some technical difficulties during Sunday’s worship service, so those joining us online weren’t able to hear my sermon. I’ve posted the full transcript and audio on my Substack for anyone who missed it.

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Review of "Paul of Dune" by Brian Herbert 3 out of 5 Stars!

Decided to share a little more about my reading journey and this book on my Substack.

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What Are You Living For? Reclaiming What Matters

My latest Substack article is out, and I finally added voiceover to one of my posts. Look at me working with technology and coming into the 21st century.

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Stitched in Love A Testament to Healing, Holiness, and Hope

I was so touched by the story shared this week by First Congregational UCC in Madison, Wisconsin, so I decided to write and offer a reflection on it in my Substack.

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Full Circle at Unity Village A Trip to a Place That Was Part of the Spiritual Journey

My newest Substack article is out as I reflect on my pause from General Synod to see a place that’s been a rich part of my spiritual journey.

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3rd Dispatches from 35th UCC General Synod A Day 3 Recap

A recap of my 3rd day at the UCC’s 35th General Synod here in Kansas City!
#UCCGeneralSynod #IntoTheDeep

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2nd Dispatches from 35th UCC General Synod A Day 2 Recap

A recap of my 2nd day at the UCC’s 35th General Synod.

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#UCCGeneralSynod #IntoTheDeep

Dispatches from the 35th UCC General Synod A Day 1 Recap

Sharing a day 1 recap of my time at the UCC’s 35th General Synod.

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A Litany for Justice in the Face of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" A Prayerful Response to the “One Big Beautiful Bill”

May these words help us remember our calling as follower of Christ to love, justice, compassion, and mercy.

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What Our New Church Logo and Slogan Mean to Me What do you see?

This is what our new church logo and slogan mean to me. What does it mean to you?

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Liturgy for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost What if maybe, just maybe, you've been standing in God's way?

If you are preaching on 2 Kings 5:1-14 this Sunday, I’ve got some liturgy that might be up your alley!

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It was an honor to preach at my church’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Service of being Open & Affirming.
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We Are All One Christ Preaching 25 Years of HCUCC being Open & Affirming (LGBTQ+)

It was an honor to preach at my church’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Service of being Open & Affirming.
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Celebrating 25 Years of being Open & Affirming Following Jesus' Way of Loving Others

My new Substack article is out. This weekend Holy Covenant UCC is celebrating 25 years of being Open & Affirming in the United Church of Christ!

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What Possesses You? The untold stories we bury and need to tell

Folks said they really enjoyed the sermon this Sunday, so I shared the full text in light of our screening of the PBS Documentary “America Coup: Wilmington 1898”. Our RJ&E Team did an outstanding job promoting and hosting this event for the community.

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Why We Must Keep Telling the Truth: Learning from the Past and Seeing it in the Present

My newest Substack article is out, highlighting the screening of the important and timely PBS Film “American Coup: Wilmington 1898” that we’ll be showing this Sunday at Holy Covenant. Details and registration links are in the article.

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Thank You Walter Brueggemann Honoring the scholar who taught us to name the powers of empire and reimagine God’s Kin-dom.

My new Substack article is out! Not a lot from me this week with it being a busy and hectic Friday, but still, check it out, share, subscribe!

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In the Mystery of Your Holy Movement We Pray Liturgy for this Trinity Sunday

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Resisting Hate How knowing Jesus calls us to confront antisemitism and be in solidarity with our Jewish Neighbors

My new Substack article is out!

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I watched LOST every week after it first premiered and continued to follow it every season. As a young man out of high school and in college wrestling through difficulties in life I found its themes of redemption, personal transformation, and hope to be both comforting and inspiring.

When the Walls Shake: Faithful Resistance in a Time of Crisis What Paul and Silas teach us about courage, compassion, and standing with the oppressed

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Communion Liturgy for Heretics this Sunday Let your people know: God loves you and is always with you.

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What Faith Aid and Relief Groups Lose in Trump’s Funding Freeze Before Trump and Musk’s baseless accusations, aid and relief work was a steady partnership between religious charity and federal government.

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