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
CTW: look forward in faith
One: Look forward in faith, for God’s word will light the path. All: God’s promise is trustworthy and true! One: Look forward in hope, for God is always doing a new thing. All: God’s steadfast love will lead the way. One: Look forward in … [Continue reading] about CTW: look forward in faith
confession: under cover of darkness
Your light shines in the darkness, O God, and we confess that sometimes we prefer to hide under cover of darkness, where we are free to participate in injustice, to hurt others and ourselves, to do whatever it takes to get ahead, to operate only in … [Continue reading] about confession: under cover of darkness
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