Call to Confession The kingdom of heaven is a realm of reconciling love. Trusting in the promise of reconciliation, let us acknowledge our sin before God. Prayer of Confession O God, King of glory and Lord of justice, we confess … [Continue reading] about confession: everyone except ourselves
confession: quite a mess
Prayer of Confession We come to you conflicted, Lord. We want to be people who love well, turn the other cheek and generously share what you have given us. But we find ourselves needing to be right, striving to win the argument and keeping a tight … [Continue reading] about confession: quite a mess
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving: all that is, all that was, all that shall be
Great God of all that is, and was, and yet may be - by your Word the cosmos became you called for light, and light was and it was good, many times over, good. You are the one in whom we stand, the rock on which we build, the wave that levels … [Continue reading] about Great Prayer of Thanksgiving: all that is, all that was, all that shall be
dedication: filled with your goodness
Jesus, our Teacher and Savior, truly you are God’s Son, and you provide for us all at the table of your grace. Fed and filled with your goodness, we offer our gifts and our lives in gratitude for your love. Receive what we present and bless us so we … [Continue reading] about dedication: filled with your goodness
benediction: the kingdom of heaven
Do not be afraid. The kingdom of heaven comes to change and transform us, to reshape the world according to God’s reconciling will. Go forth to bear witness to this community of love. May the living presence of Christ be with you, the … [Continue reading] about benediction: the kingdom of heaven
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