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Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay

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Minister for Worship and Theology @unitedchurch a free woman dedicated to helping all people be free. she/her 🔺🤍 @FaithfullyPoli1

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League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland @lwvgreatercle.bsky.social · 11m

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Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay @revdrcheryll.bsky.social · 4d

In this story, the Holy One is not in the apathetic judge. The Holy One is in her who believed that justice would prevail because she did not lose heart."

#SermonSeeds for October 19, 2025 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C are published:
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Sermon Seeds: Not to Lose Heart - United Church of Christ

Sermon Seeds for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C | October 19, 2025

Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay @revdrcheryll.bsky.social · 4d

"In times like these, the adversary's most power tools are apathy and defeatism. Both involve those with power not wielding it because they do not care about the circumstances or they cease to believe they can change them….

Sermon Seeds: Not to Lose Heart - United Church of Christ

Sermon Seeds for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C | October 19, 2025

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League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland @lwvgreatercle.bsky.social · 8d

Today, October 6, 2025 is the last day to register to vote for the November 4 General Election. Check your status or register here:
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 8d

I understand this. Please tell me you do, too.

Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay @revdrcheryll.bsky.social · 11d

for shalom. They have been restored and will not continue without giving thanks. Jesus receives their praise and releases them to live fully."

#SermonSeeds for October 12, 2025, Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C are published:
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Sermon Seeds: Return to Give Glory - United Church of Christ

Sermon Seeds for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C | October 12, 2025

Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay @revdrcheryll.bsky.social · 11d

"Whatever the case, there is one who does not forget, keeps their composure, and recognizes that gratitude is enough. That one was the least likely to be seen, heard, acknowledged, or welcomed. A ritualistically unclean foreigner breaks all barriers to give God glory for wellness, for wholeness,

Sermon Seeds: Return to Give Glory - United Church of Christ

Sermon Seeds for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C | October 12, 2025

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Katie Martin @katie0martin.ft.com · 11d

Please join me in congratulating Woman on her appointment

Sky News @news.sky.com · 11d

Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first

Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first

Bishop of London Dame Sarah Mullally, a former nurse, has been named as the next Archbishop of Canterbury - the first time a woman has been appointed to the role in the Church of England's history.

Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay @revdrcheryll.bsky.social · 12d

I wrote about this: www.ucc.org/naming-distr...

A Vocabulary Test

A Vocabulary Test

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 12d

Hertling: His comments about putting hands back on recruits… We moved away from that 30 years ago because it’s ineffective…

You know where it didn’t go away? The Russian army.

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League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland @lwvgreatercle.bsky.social · 12d

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Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay @revdrcheryll.bsky.social · 18d

#SermonSeeds for October 5, 2025, Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Year C are published:
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Sermon Seeds: Increase Our Faith - United Church of Christ

Sermon Seeds for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C | October 5, 2025

Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay @revdrcheryll.bsky.social · 18d

"While the lectionary omits the context of the request, it is worth noting that the disciples believe their faith is insufficient to the responsibility they have to one another. They want more faith to help them be accountable for each other. The plea is rooted in communal care and relationship."

Sermon Seeds: Increase Our Faith - United Church of Christ

Sermon Seeds for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C | October 5, 2025

Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay @revdrcheryll.bsky.social · 25d

#SermonSeeds for September 28, 2025, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C are published:
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Sermon Seeds: Comfort and Agony - United Church of Christ

Sermon Seeds for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C | September 28, 2025

Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay @revdrcheryll.bsky.social · 25d

This man is the lead character in the story but is the only one without a name because his identity is entirely encapsulated in being rich. Was it worth the cost?"

Sermon Seeds: Comfort and Agony - United Church of Christ

Sermon Seeds for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C | September 28, 2025

Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay @revdrcheryll.bsky.social · 25d

or a full life. He knew he was there but did not want to interrupt his decadent life to allow Lazarus to consume what he likely threw away. The chasm that Abraham mentioned was not enacted against him but erected by him and his attachment and veneration of his riches over everything else.

Sermon Seeds: Comfort and Agony - United Church of Christ

Sermon Seeds for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C | September 28, 2025

Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay @revdrcheryll.bsky.social · 25d

"The manner in which we live bears consequences that death does not erase….Justice is meant for this life. The time to repent for the rich man was any one of the occasions he noticed Lazarus at the gate in misery. He could have housed him, fed him, ensured he had care and the resources necessary

Sermon Seeds: Comfort and Agony - United Church of Christ

Sermon Seeds for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C | September 28, 2025

Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay @revdrcheryll.bsky.social · Sep 12

#SermonSeeds for September 21, 2025, Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C are published:
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Sermon Seeds: An Accounting - United Church of Christ

Sermon Seeds for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C | September 21, 2025

Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay @revdrcheryll.bsky.social · Sep 12

"This lesson offers more questions than answers, and perhaps that is the lesson Jesus imparts. Discipleship is complex and contextual, and we need to account for our decisions, actions, relationships, and outcomes."

Sermon Seeds: An Accounting - United Church of Christ

Sermon Seeds for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C | September 21, 2025

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League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland @lwvgreatercle.bsky.social · Sep 8

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League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland @lwvgreatercle.bsky.social · Sep 8

Tomorrow is election day in Ohio. Check Vote 411 for all the information you need.

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Ohio Voting Information

Ohio voting information, upcoming election dates and voter registration deadlines.

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Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay @revdrcheryll.bsky.social · Sep 5

esus is reaching those on the margins, respond with scorn, condemnation, and ridicule?"

#SermonSeeds for September 14, 2025, Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C are published:
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Sermon Seeds: Joy in Heaven - United Church of Christ

Sermon Seeds for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C | September 14, 2025

Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay @revdrcheryll.bsky.social · Sep 5

"The problem is not that the religious leaders have lost their divinely inspired aspirational perspective. The issue is that they have lost a core part of their humanity. Who is really lost in the story that frames the stories when the religious leaders, rather than delighting that J

Sermon Seeds: Joy in Heaven - United Church of Christ

Sermon Seeds for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C | September 14, 2025

Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay @revdrcheryll.bsky.social · Aug 28

#SermonSeeds for September 7, 2025, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C are published:
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Sermon Seeds: Estimate the Cost - United Church of Christ

Sermon Seeds for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C | September 7, 2025

Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay @revdrcheryll.bsky.social · Aug 28

His works have been recounted around the region. Yet, even miracles require something. Even though Jesus makes it seem effortless, he paid the price for it…and will continue to meet the demands of his ministry all the way to the cross."

Sermon Seeds: Estimate the Cost - United Church of Christ

Sermon Seeds for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Year C | September 7, 2025