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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...

Neighbors on the Way – Week 4 – SACRIFICE – When Love Costs Something

by Tami Spindler | Mar 16, 2026 | News

By: Rev. Jeff Hagaman, Rev. Roberto Ochoa, and Rev. Robin Blakemore Jesus[…] said, “If you wish to come after me, you must deny your very self, take up your cross and follow in my footsteps. If you would save your life, you’ll lose it, but if you lose your life...

Neighbors on the Way – Week 3 – REMAINING – Staying at the Table

by Tami Spindler | Mar 9, 2026 | News

By: Revs. Coral & Les Parameter, Rev. Roberto Ochoa, and Rev. Robin Blakemore With that their eyes were opened… and they’d come to know Jesus in the breaking of the bread. — Luke 24:31 Week 3 — REMAININGStaying at the Table Scriptural Focus: Luke...

Neighbors on the Way – Week 2 – LISTENING – Hearing Before Speaking

by Tami Spindler | Mar 2, 2026 | News

by Rev. Kara Hillhouse, Rev. Roberto Ochoa, and Rev. Robin Blakemore Remember this, my dear sisters and brothers: be quick to listen, but slow to speak, and slow to anger[.]— James 1:19 Week 2 — LISTENINGHearing Before Speaking Scriptural Focus:John 4:1-16 — Jesus and...
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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
  • Hospitality – UCC Rural Style – The Potluck Casserole Feast – Musings of a Traveling South Dakota Nebraska Iowa Conferences Minister
  • The Day After Resurrection – A Reflection – Musings of a Traveling Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Conferences Minister
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