The Spirit of God inspires… listen! The Spirit of God transforms… grow! The Spirit of God empowers… go…and be…and do! And may you… those you encounter… and those who are touched beyond that encounter… discover and know the grace, love, and … [Continue reading] about Charge & Benediction: the spirit of God
POP: on the wings of your Spirit
God of our awakening… we have named our fears; we have named those things that hold us back and keep us from moving beyond where we are. You have taken our fears… our inhibitions… and our complacencies… and you have invited … [Continue reading] about POP: on the wings of your Spirit
litany of affirmation: we have an Advocate
We are not alone, sliding through a mystery with no guidance. We have an Advocate who guides us with power and truth. We do not pray alone, worried about “getting it right” or being heard. We have an Advocate who prays with us, in deep, wordless … [Continue reading] about litany of affirmation: we have an Advocate
CTW: Come Holy Spirit!
A word about how this call to worship might work. This will require a bit of planning and knowing your congregation. I picture the congregation facing forward and the gifts of the Holy Spirit coming from behind the congregation toward the front of … [Continue reading] about CTW: Come Holy Spirit!
affirmation of faith: a litany for justice
Moses, Nehemiah, Jesus, and many other leaders in the stories of scripture brought hope with their courage to speak against injustice by calling out those responsible, and saying: “What you are doing isn’t good!” Susan B. Anthony, Martin Luther … [Continue reading] about affirmation of faith: a litany for justice
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