Today is World Communion Sunday. We believe that one of Jesus' most generous and radical acts was sitting at the table with those he knew would bend their knees to their own personal interest for their own protection. It was the model he wanted his followers to live by, and at BUCC, we take him up on his challenge. We are a place that always has room at the table.

MESSAGE: “Radical Inclusion: The Beauty of One Loaf” by Pam Lee-Miller

SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 10:17

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September is National Recovery Month. We are honored to be able to walk alongside some fellow BUCCers who are making their own journeys through addiction and recovery. This Sunday, church elder Stephen Holman shares his moving story of abuse, addiction, and recovery, and Tiffany Jones brings us a beautifully inspiring message that encourages us to listen past the noise and confusion of our world to hear God's voice, which provides the strength and courage we need as we face our own difficult battles.

MESSAGE: "The Shepherd's Voice" by Tiffany Jones

SCRIPTURE: John 10:27

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Bob Smart brought big joy and bigger hugs to church every Sunday. He loved to sing, and when he sang, his shoulders were back, his head was up, and he made his tired voice a beautiful instrument of worship. Bob was one of our cherished church elders, serving as a spiritual encourager for the people of his beloved church. It was his wish to make his life celebration one of happiness and joy. So that's what we did. Today's service honors and remembers our cherished friend.MESSAGE: "Changed By Love" by Pam Lee-Miller

SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a, 13Learn more about us at:

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The colors and fabric of our world are many and strong. Our diversity is part of our strength, as described in Paul's words when he says that our gifts, talents, and abilities are varied, but the source of those possessions is the Spirit of God. So what do we do with those gifts? What is their intention? Do we dare to use them for building God's kin-dom of hope and love?

MESSAGE: "BUCC, Do We Dare?" by Pam Lee-Miller

SCRIPTURE: I Corinthians 12:4-11

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One of the things we try to avoid at Bluegrass United Church of Christ is being overly legalistic. For some, it brings up past traumas of being involved in overly zealous and protective church experiences that bordered on abusive. But in the book of Romans, the Apostle Paul declared that in God's economy, love is not passive, or even optional. Paul said that all of the law and commandments were summed up in one saying, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Then he said that love does not harm the neighbor and is actually what fulfills God's law. We call it the Law of Love.

MESSAGE: "The Law of Love" by Kenny Bishop

SCRIPTURE: Romans 13:8-10

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There was never anyone like Dolly Parton. We lost her to eternity this week, and many in the church community felt the loss very deeply. Today, we spend some time remembering her and taking her at her word. Dolly had a lot to say; it often came in the form of something witty that drove the point home. Today we look at her words and apply them to Jesus' teachings when he warned his disciples of the dangerous mission they faced together.

MESSAGE: "Dolly Said" by Kenny Bishop

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 16:21-28

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Just as one body has many different parts, the Christian community is made up of people with different gifts, abilities, and roles. No one person can do everything, and every person has something valuable to contribute. Paul encourages believers to use their gifts faithfully, whether serving, teaching, encouraging, giving, leading, or showing mercy. We believe it is a message of diversity, interdependence, and shared purpose and the community becomes stronger when everyone brings their unique gifts and uses them for the good of others.

MESSAGE: "Finding the Sweet Spot" by Pam Lee-Miller

SCRIPTURE: Romans 12:4-8

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In the ancient text, there's an emotional moment when Joseph finally reveals his true identity to his brothers who had betrayed him and sold him into slavery years earlier. Overcome with emotion, Joseph sends everyone else from the room and weeps as he reveals his true identity to them. His brothers are terrified, but Joseph reassures them that he has no intention of taking revenge. At its heart, it's a story about reconciliation, forgiveness, and finding hope without denying the pain of the past.

MESSAGE: "An Unexpected Family Reunion" by Pam Lee-Miller

SCRIPTURE: Genesis 45:1-15

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