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A Season to Reflect Discern Re-Imagine – Musings of a Traveling Conferences Minister of Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Conferences of the United Church of Christ

by Tami Spindler | Apr 21, 2026 | News

By Rev. Roberto Ochoa “For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven:” ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1 – NRSVue Eastertide Greetings my friends of the Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Conferences of the United Church of Christ. Springtime always reminds me of...

Hospitality – UCC Rural Style – The Potluck Casserole Feast – Musings of a Traveling South Dakota Nebraska Iowa Conferences Minister

by Tami Spindler | Apr 13, 2026 | News

By Rev Roberto Ochoa “Do this in the remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19) Dear friends of the South Dakota Nebraska Iowa Conferences of the United Church of Christ: Spring is here! Christ Has Risen!  Christ Has Risen Indeed! It is my prayer that the Eastertide...

The Day After Resurrection – A Reflection – Musings of a Traveling Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Conferences Minister

by Tami Spindler | Apr 7, 2026 | News

By Rev Roberto Ochoa, Conference MinisterIowa Nebraska South Dakota Conferences of the United Church of ChristApril 6, 2026 While they were talking about this, Jesus[l] himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” Luke 24:36 (New Revised Standard...

Neighbors on the Way – Week 6 – SENT – Still Neighbors, Still One Body

by Tami Spindler | Mar 30, 2026 | News

By: Rev. Roberto Ochoa and Rev. Robin Blakemore Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, so I am sending you.” — John 20:21 Week 6 – SENT – Still Neighbors, Still One Body Scriptural Focus:John 20:19-23 / Matthew 28:16-20 A...

Neighbors on the Way – Week 5 – REPAIR – Healing the World God Loves

by Tami Spindler | Mar 23, 2026 | News

By: Rev. Brian Fredrick-Grey, Rev. Roberto Ochoa, and Rev. Robin Blakemore. What does the Lord require of youbut to do justice,love kindness,and walk humbly with your God?— Micah 6:8 Week 5 – REPAIR – Healing the World God Loves Scriptural Focus:Micah 6:8...
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