it's almost officially mid-Lent. How's that Lenten Discipline going? How was worship yesterday? What worked, what didn't work, and what do you hope to have happen this coming week? What atmosphere are you working to create? What theme or image are … [Continue reading] about Sunday’s Coming: working toward March 11
Lent Communion
L: May the Lord of the journey be with you. P: And also with you. L: Pilgrims of God, lift up your hearts. P: We offer them to the One who denied himself to carry us into life forever. L: Sing songs of thanksgiving to the God … [Continue reading] about Lent Communion
call to confession: barren
Looking deep within ourselves, we see that barrenness that dwells in our souls. Reluctant to trust God, we find our faith wavering when we have to make difficult choices. We look for quick fixes and easy solutions, rather than for God's answers … [Continue reading] about call to confession: barren
Prayer: you invite us to follow
Though people may turn their backs on us, you do not hide your face from us. Though others may try to take away our hope, you assure us of that future waiting for us. You speak your name, Inscrutable Creator, and it is enough. When we … [Continue reading] about Prayer: you invite us to follow
confession: disbelief and distrust
God of our ancestors in the faith, we are a people who have known the hurt of broken promises, and have spoken words we could not keep. We are quick to condemn those who make wrong choices, but want only gentle criticism directed our way. We … [Continue reading] about confession: disbelief and distrust
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