One: God calls us to lives of hope, All: looking forward yet living now, working for God’s kingdom to come. One: God calls us to lives of peace, All: acting on God’s word in every moment, defying the world’s tendency to violence. One: God … [Continue reading] about CTW: hope, peace, joy, love
elemental Advent Candles
One: Deeply planted in the mystery of life is God’s love gracing the world with presence and purpose. All: We wait, longing for the dawning of God’s new day. We prepare, trying to make room, expectant yet despairing, hopeful yet wondering. … [Continue reading] about elemental Advent Candles
christ the king communion
Blessed are you, O Lord our God, ruler of the universe, for you created all things, and called them good. You called for yourself a people, and called us good. You show us the way to live in your kingdom, and even when we turn away or lose sight … [Continue reading] about christ the king communion
CTW: the kingdom is at hand (a sung liturgy)
the congregational responses are from the hymns Rejoice, the Lord is King! and Come Sing, O Church, in Joy! both to the tune Darwall's 148th. One: Come, people of God! With open hearts and open hands, let us worship! All sung: Rejoice, the … [Continue reading] about CTW: the kingdom is at hand (a sung liturgy)
call to confession: put down the baggage
God is faithful and asks us to be faithful as well. We seek God’s way, recognizing that we are hindered by the baggage we carry along on the journey. When we confess our sin, we offer that burden to Christ, and make room for the Spirit’s work in our … [Continue reading] about call to confession: put down the baggage
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