This is one of those weeks in the lectionary that, when perused on Monday morning, makes you wish for a different lectionary. Perhaps the Narrative Lectionary. Or a nice sermon series on something fun and easy. Or maybe preaching through Ezekiel or … [Continue reading] about Sunday’s Coming: working toward September 23
POP–not our way, but your way
Loving God, we come this day with gratitude for the gift of life, for the beauty of your world and your people around us. We also come this day with hurt, with grief, with confusion— and we lift up to you those who are in pain, those … [Continue reading] about POP–not our way, but your way
call to confession: what is sin?
People often ask how to define sin. Sin is simply anything that harms relationships – our relationships with each other, our relationships with our true selves, and our relationship with God. We sin in many ways. Sometimes we sin with our actions, … [Continue reading] about call to confession: what is sin?
confession: we long for wisdom
We long for wisdom, O Lord, but prefer that it be our own. We turn away from the ideas of others and ignore the possibility and promise that come from life together with you. Most of all, we drown out your gift of Wisdom as she seeks to get our … [Continue reading] about confession: we long for wisdom
Invocation: set your spirit loose
All-encompassing God This hour is devoted to worshipping you Though it is our whole lives that you require. Set your spirit loose among us today That we might be free from all which binds us And all which divides our focus: The lure of football … [Continue reading] about Invocation: set your spirit loose
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