Holy and gracious God, you have called us through your saving waters into new life, yet we confess we cling to the old ways of death. We doubt your promises and refuse your guidance; we choose the power and privilege of empire over the justice … [Continue reading] about confession: we cling
confession: turn us forward
Lord, you are before and behind us, whether we stand in the midst of a crowd or the edge of the wilderness. We look at your path, but sometimes we are afraid and we turn our eyes back instead; we long for what is comfortable and familiar. We hear … [Continue reading] about confession: turn us forward
confession: if only…
The whole congregation complained in the wilderness, saying “If only we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of [insert your town here], where we gathered up our wealth and ate our fill every day; for you have brought us out into this … [Continue reading] about confession: if only…
call to worship: welcome
Welcome, you who are weak - here may you find a sanctuary. Welcome, you who are certain - here may you be challenged. Welcome, you who are unconvinced - here may your questions be heard. Welcome, you who honor God by abstaining - here … [Continue reading] about call to worship: welcome
confession: So far…
So far, O God – we are so far from what you have called us to be. We are eaten up with judgment and self-righteousness. We are buried in selfishness, ego, and pride. We have let your world be full of war and violence. We allow some to go without … [Continue reading] about confession: So far…
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