on an average sunday, do you write a call to worship? a prayer of approach? a call to confession? a prayer of confession? a declaration of forgiveness? an invitation to offering? an invitation to communion? communion prayers? prayers of dedication? … [Continue reading] about sharing: what do you do?
CTW: God has called
One: God has called us together to worship and work All: young and old, men and women, newcomer and charter member. One: God has called us together to love and to serve All: introverts and extroverts, leaders and followers. One: God has … [Continue reading] about CTW: God has called
Sunday’s Coming: working toward January 20
How did things go yesterday? Did you do a ritual of reaffirmation of baptism? If so, how wet did people get? Did you use a particularly excellent (or terrible) prayer? Did a hymn work spectacularly or fall flat? ... Now that we've let go a bit … [Continue reading] about Sunday’s Coming: working toward January 20
POP: Baptism of the Lord
Your voice, O Lord…your voice is powerful and sweet, tender yet awe-inspiring, sometimes overwhelming, sometimes unheard. We give you thanks that you spoke the world into being, and that you continue to speak through your people and your … [Continue reading] about POP: Baptism of the Lord
confession: afraid
Let us join together in confessing our sins and our faith: You call us out, Lord. You call us by name. You call us to bring redemption and hope to desolate places and ____ people. We confess that we are afraid. We are afraid of what others will … [Continue reading] about confession: afraid
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