Holy Spirit, Breathe now onto these gifts we offer. Bless and dedicate them for your work in this community of faith. Bless and dedicate us, the givers. As we give, help us also to receive your presence through the hands, words and actions of one … [Continue reading] about dedication: bless and dedicate
confession: called and promised
One: You have called us by name, and we belong to You. All: And we confess that sometimes we can’t hear, and sometimes we don’t want to belong to anyone. We like our independence. One: You called us through the water and into new life, into new … [Continue reading] about confession: called and promised
CTW: why?
Leader: Do not fear, for God has redeemed you! People: I hear God say: “I have called you by name; you are mine.” Leader: God gives all the treasures of the world in exchange for you! People: Why? Leader: The word of the Lord: “Because you are … [Continue reading] about CTW: why?
CTW: heavens open
One: We come as people filled with great expectation. All: We come filled with hopes and dreams. One: We come with serious questions. All: We come with doubts that weigh us down. One: We long for the heavens to open. All: We need to hear the … [Continue reading] about CTW: heavens open
Sunday’s Coming: working toward January 13
To those in Orthodox Traditions: Merry Christmas!! To those in Western traditions: Happy Epiphany! And to all of us: it may only be Monday, but Sunday's coming. This Sunday, many of us in western traditions will be celebrating Baptism of the … [Continue reading] about Sunday’s Coming: working toward January 13
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