Boundary-Breaking God, you call us to speak up on behalf of those whose voices have been silenced. You took on flesh and called us to stand with those who are pushed to the margins. You call us to serve you ahead of any earthly power. We confess that … [Continue reading] about confession: unwilling to risk
Advent Candles–Sabbath
[This is a candle-lighting sequence for Advent following a 4-week theme of Sabbath - preaching each week on "Sabbath Hope", "Sabbath Peace", "Sabbath Joy" and "Sabbath Love"] Advent 1 Today is the first Sunday in Advent - a four-week … [Continue reading] about Advent Candles–Sabbath
confession: painted with vision
Creator God, you paint the world with your vision, you whisper through our voices, you write on our hearts. Yet we turn our eyes away, close our ears, and harden our hearts. Where you have created, we have destroyed. Where you have brought together, … [Continue reading] about confession: painted with vision
Charge and Benediction: CtK
Jesus has told us who needs us to care. As you go out into God’s world, keep your eyes open for those who are hungry, thirsty, a stranger, naked, sick, or imprisoned. See Christ in them and help them. And remember you are God’s beloved. The Holy … [Continue reading] about Charge and Benediction: CtK
Thanksgiving Prayer
On this Thanksgiving Day, let us not forget to start by saying thank you to the Creator and Source of all for which we have to be thankful. Loving God, we thank you for those with whom we spend this day. Thank you for family, friends, and strangers. … [Continue reading] about Thanksgiving Prayer
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