Provo Community Congregational United Church of Christ
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Carols by Candlelight tickets are now live!
Join us December 14 & 15 at Provo Community Congregational United Church of Christ for our 47th Annual Carols by Candlelight featuring Cherie Call, the Utah Valley Interfaith Choir, the Provost Singers, and Miss Utah’s Teen Brynn Lindley.
Tickets: $5 – Get yours now: http://provocommunityucc.org/7139-2/
December Sanctuary Cinema Series
Featuring: Christmas Roses
Join us Monday, December 8th at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary of the Provo Community Congregational United Church of Christ (175 North University Avenue, Provo) for a truly heartwarming movie night!
We are delighted to present Christmas Roses—a touching story of a grieving young girl and a reclusive woman who form an unlikely bond during the Christmas season. Through compassion, courage, and the gentle magic of the holidays, they help one another rediscover joy and find healing.
This film holds special meaning for our congregation and community: several scenes were filmed right here at the church, making this screening an especially meaningful homecoming moment for all who gather.
Rediscover the magic of believing in yourself, the power of imagination, and the importance of family bonds in this timeless tale that reminds us it’s never too late to reconnect with our inner child.
Family-friendly event – Popcorn and holiday treats will be provided!
Bring your friends, your family, or someone who could use a little holiday cheer.
All are welcome—come as you are, settle into the glow of the sanctuary, and let the season lift your spirit.
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Reverend George Lower continued his two-part series on The Core of the Christian Faith today with a sermon titled “The Life of Jesus.” Drawing from Luke 2:41–52 and Luke 24:13–31, Reverend Lower explored the life and ministry of Jesus—from his early years of learning and teaching in the temple to the powerful and transformative acts of healing that defined his public ministry.
Jesus began his ministry at the age of 30, touching countless lives through compassion, healing, and truth. Yet, as Reverend Lower reminded us, not everyone accepted his message. Many rejected him precisely because of his power to heal and his willingness to challenge the status quo. That rejection ultimately led to the cross.
Even so, Christ’s life and resurrection remind us that God’s work continues through us. We, too, have been given gifts—spiritual, creative, and practical—to use in service to others. The ministry of Christ does not end with his earthly life; it lives on whenever we bring hope, healing, and love into the world around us.
Join us next Sunday! Reverend Topher Mehlhoff will lead us in exploring Faith and Jesus Walking on Water, reflecting on Matthew 14:22–33. Worship begins at 11:00 a.m., followed by fellowship. All are welcome!
But the biblical version stands apart because of how it ends—with God choosing not to destroy again, making a covenant of peace and hanging up the “bow,” a symbol of divine disarmament. The story transforms from one of wrath into one of love—a radical vision of a God who chooses compassion over control, mercy over might, and relationship over retribution.
As we honored the saints and souls who light our way, we were reminded that God’s promise of love endures through them—and through us. In every act of kindness, forgiveness, and courage, the rainbow still shines.
Join us next Sunday, November 9 at 11:00 a.m. as Reverend George Lower continues The Life of Jesus with Luke 2:41–52 and Luke 24:13–31. All are welcome.