Pastor Unplugged

Short messages of hope and weekly sermons for our times from the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elmhurst, Illinois. We welcome all joyfully, we serve with compassion, and we seek to grow together in faith, allowing Christ to transform our thoughts, words, and actions. Join us in person in Elmhurst on Sundays at 10 a.m. for vibrant music and worship!

Episodes

Sarah Laughed

Jun 14, 2026

Jun 14, 2026

19 min

Sarah laughed when she heard the unlikely news that she would have a son. How many times do we laugh at the unlikely? A reminder to us all that the unlikely and the miraculous still occur.

Jun 14, 2026

19 min

Jun 7, 2026

17 min

A look at the importance of community in the life of following Jesus. Fortunately, we have the early disciples of Christ to guide us on our way.

Jun 7, 2026

17 min

God Our Mother?

Jun 1, 2026

Jun 1, 2026

18 min

Is it appropriate to refer to God the Creator, God "Our Father," as God Our Mother? What does Scripture say?  

Jun 1, 2026

18 min

May 25, 2026

13 min

The second week in the sermon series, "Why Are We Here?" gives us the answer, "To Share the Good News." Our congregation -- and every congregation for that matter -- is supposed to share the Good News.

May 25, 2026

13 min

May 18, 2026

17 min

The first in a mostly regular sermon series on why our congregation exists in this time in history and in this place. The series, "Why Are We Here?" will last through the end of June.

May 18, 2026

17 min

May 10, 2026

16 min

Sometimes scripture does a good job of encouraging us. Listen to find out how it is done in Psalm 66 and John 14:15-21.

May 10, 2026

16 min

Bad News

May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

17 min

Sometimes the news we get is not what we want to hear; and sometimes the news we deliver is rough too. A message about how to handle bad news...

May 4, 2026

17 min

A Life Abundant

Apr 26, 2026

Apr 26, 2026

15 min

A message about the abundant life in Christ and certainly not a prosperity gospel message in case you were wondering.

Apr 26, 2026

15 min

Apr 19, 2026

17 min

Caring for creation isn't just the right thing to do, it is what we are called to do by God. And "dominion" from Genesis doesn't mean we get to trash God's gift to us. 

Apr 19, 2026

17 min

Apr 12, 2026

18 min

"Peace be with you," Jesus said. A message on peace in relationships and a meditation on war amid the conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

Apr 12, 2026

18 min

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