Provo Community Congregational United Church of Christ

Pastor William Davis reminds us that sometimes God gets frustrated when His people turn away—and yet, He never stops loving or seeking us.

Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 shows God’s sorrow and anger at a people who continually reject Him, bringing devastation on themselves. But Jesus, in Luke 15:1-10, shows us God’s deeper desire—not to condemn the lost, but to bring them home. He tells of a shepherd who leaves ninety-nine sheep to search for one who has wandered off, and of a woman who searches tirelessly for one lost coin.

We are all that one sheep at some point in our lives—wandering, stubborn, or far from God. And yet God still comes looking. Repentance is not about shame—it’s about turning back, letting ourselves be found, and being carried home on the Shepherd’s shoulders.

God’s frustration may sting for a moment, but His mercy endures forever.

Heaven doesn’t throw a party when we get everything right—it celebrates when just one heart turns back.

Provo Community Congregational United Church of Christ will join with thousands of churches nationwide for Back to Church Sunday on September 21st at 11am. The service will feature messages from Adrienne Rossetti and Alex Brown, with music by David Lewis, Adrienne Rossetti, Bret Pope, and Louise Johnson. Everyone is welcome—invite your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers!

You are invited to an evening of unique art experience at the Provo Community Congregational United Church of Christ on October 3rd 6-9pm.

About this artist: Born on a boat back in 78 to an artist mother and a poet father, Ryan Hymas has been creating since the beginning. Embracing the idea that there is art in everything, he has used found objects and everything from house paint to his kids crayons to create a massive amount of work in any space he occupies. In 2023 he rented an abandoned house and filled it with over 200 pieces for his “sad and beautiful world” exhibitions.

Ryan overcame alcohol and drug addiction in 2013 and now works in the recovery industry helping those who struggle with substance use disorder. Hope and depression can both be seen as major themes in his work.

Ryan’s work has been seen in various galleries across the state and he has been featured on Fox News, KUTV, as well as in The Tribune and The Daily Herald. He currently lives in Santaquin, UT with his fiancé Chantelle and their 8 kids where they all create music and art around the clock. 

This September 21st, Provo Community Congregational United Church of Christ will join with thousands of churches nationwide for Back to Church Sunday. Provo Community Congregational United Church of Christ is inviting everyone in the Utah Valley area to come for this special service that will feature a messages from Adrienne Rossetti and Alex Brown, with music by David Lewis, Adrienne Rossetti, Bret Pope, and Lousie Johnson. Everyone is welcome to attend.

With the recent statistics and studies showing that loneliness is a real issue in our culture, we want our community to know that our church, and really every church, is here as a resource and a place where people can connect, make friends and find support for when life gets hard.

This year’s Back to Church Sunday campaign is designed around a “Life is Better Together” theme, encouraging current church attenders to invite friends and neighbors to overcome loneliness and find connection, support, and hope available at a local church. As well as discovering the deeper, spiritual benefits that faith can provide.

National Back to Church Sunday is a day focused on uniting the church to equip and empower their members to be inviters. Eight out of ten people say they are open to visiting church if invited—they are just waiting for an invitation.

Join us Sunday, September 21st at 11am ! Invite your friends and family. We look forward to meeting you!

Join us for a Father’s Day Worship Service with message by Reverend William Davis, followed by a BBQ on the terrace including burgers and dawgs and pot-luck sides and desserts!

David “HABBENINK” Habben is an illustrator, artist, and educator based in Utah and known for his detailed, imaginative work that blends playfulness with a thoughtful sense of design. He received his education through Boise State University, Brigham Young University, and The University of Utah. David has received multiple awards for his work, including recognition from 3×3 Illustration Magazine, Creative Quarterly, Communication Arts, iJungle Illustration, Graphis Magazine, The Society of Illustrators New York, The Society of Illustrators Los Angeles, and the AIGA. He currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Design at Brigham Young University.

David will showcase a new original series of drawing for the Stations of the Cross. His intent with this project originated in an effort to create a Christ-centered work with an approach to the path of discipleship and pilgrimage through his art. The resulting effort is fifteen drawings which follow the traditional path of Christ from condemnation to crucifixion.

The artist will be available to speak about the process of creating this collection and the meaning behind the pieces with questions to follow.

Refreshments will be served.