The Clergy Corner
This upcoming Sunday afternoon, Ankeny UCC will be hosting the Central Association's Spring Meeting, followed by the installation service for Pastor Arik. Join him this week as he looks at what an installation service is all about, and why he finds it so special.
info_outline Episode 274: The Importance of DoubtThe Clergy Corner
With Easter now behind us, this upcoming Sunday we will hear the story of doubting Thomas. Join Pastor Arik this week as he explores a different approach to the story, and why doubt is so important to us as people of faith.
info_outline Episode 273: A Poem for Holy WeekThe Clergy Corner
With Holy Week upon us, this week Pastor Arik shares one of his favorite poems by the poet Sh'maya, titled, "The Shattered Grave"
info_outline Episode 272: The Journey Series Revisited: Ronald GibsonThe Clergy Corner
With the upcoming Holy Week events taking much of Pastor Arik's time and focus, this week he releases an old interview from years ago when he sat down with a dear friend and coworker. Join us this week as Pastor Arik sits down with Ronald Gibson, an incredibly intelligent man and a talented organist, as they discuss Ron's life journey and his passion for music
info_outline Episode 271: St. Patrick's DayThe Clergy Corner
With St. Patrick's Day approaching on Sunday, this week Pastor Arik looks at the origins of the holiday and how it has transformed into the celebration we have here, today.
info_outline Episode 270: MetamorphasisThe Clergy Corner
As new life returns to our world, this week Pastor Arik examines the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Join him as he explores how painful moments of deconstruction can create fertile ground for the new life that is coming next.
info_outline Episode 269: The Journey Series Revisited: Dr. Michael SinklierThe Clergy Corner
This week Pastor Arik revisits an old interview he did with his best friend, Dr. Michael Sinklier, from eight years ago. Listen in to this old episode where they discussed Michael's faith journey, his passions, and some of his more memorable medical stories.
info_outline Episode 268: Ruts of RoutineThe Clergy Corner
This week Pastor Arik examines how our routines can sometimes leave us feeling in a rut. As he explores an example in his own life, he encourages us to find ways to live intentionally in the present moment, and to live every day to the fullest.
info_outline Episode 267: Ashes and ValentinesThe Clergy Corner
Today is Ash Wednesday AND Valentine's Day! This week Pastor Arik looks at how these seemingly opposite holidays actually work well when brought together. Join him as he explores how embracing our mortality makes those relationships in our lives, even better.
info_outline Episode 266: A Guided MeditationThe Clergy Corner
As Lent approaches next week, this week Pastor Arik centers himself (and hopefully the listeners!) by leading a guided meditation. Find some time and a place to get comfortable before listening in to this week's episode!
info_outlineThe words we use matter. This week, join Pastor Arik as he takes a closer look at the power of the words we wield