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
ctw: let’s celebrate chipmunks
The earth… and everything on it, around it, in it, and beyond it… belongs to God! According to the creation hymn of Genesis, chapter 1, we have the distinct pleasure of being responsible for the earth’s care. So let’s celebrate creation… let’s … [Continue reading] about ctw: let’s celebrate chipmunks
illumination: beyond your words
As we read the words of scripture, we are pointed to your living Word who walked among us; and we are surrounded by your Spirit, who whispers words within our hearts and minds. Inspire us in our hearing and reflecting, that we may move beyond … [Continue reading] about illumination: beyond your words
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