O Lord our rock, our hearts rejoice in you. Holy One, our strength rises up with joy in your deliverance! You know our every action, and you lift up those who stumble. We pray that your peace would shatter the weapons of war, that your … [Continue reading] about POP: strength rises up
Communion: We Praise your Greatness
We praise your greatness, O Lord, and our spirits rejoice in you, our Savior. You looked with favor on your unlikely servant Mary, and she delivered a blessing for all generations. You, the Almighty, have done great things, and your name is ever … [Continue reading] about Communion: We Praise your Greatness
Advent Candles 2020: hope, peace, joy, love
Hope: Sunday, November 29, 2020 Today we light the candle of hope. As the flame begins to burn on this first candle of Advent, we are reminded how far we’ve come. From our ancestors of the faith who walked in the wilderness for 40 years, to the year … [Continue reading] about Advent Candles 2020: hope, peace, joy, love
Advent Candles 2020
This year I am adapting the Narrative Lectionary slightly for Advent, so the readings/themes are: 29 November, Advent 1: Mercy & Gift (Joel 2.12-29) 6 December, Advent 2: Living Hope (Isaiah 61) 13 December, Advent 3: Possible (Luke … [Continue reading] about Advent Candles 2020
Confession: Genesis 11
Ever-creative God,you made us for relationship with each other and the world,but our connections with each other are broken.We have mistaken relationship for domination,and we have claimed status for ourselves rather than celebrating one … [Continue reading] about Confession: Genesis 11
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