submitted by Rev. Scott Cervas, Meadowthorpe Presbyterian Church, based on the epistle reading, Romans 7:15-25a. God…sometimes, there is nothing more freeing than to utter those six innocent words…The Devil Made Me Do It! Life is so much easier … [Continue reading] about confession: passing blame
CTW: an open invitation…
Submitted by Rev. Scott Cervas, Meadowthorpe Presbyterian Church, this Call to Worship for Independence Day weekend was inspired by "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus, the sonnet which hangs inside the Statue of Liberty. Let’s be … [Continue reading] about CTW: an open invitation…
call to worship: thus says the Lord
submitted by Rev. Sarah Wiles, Bethany Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington a call to worship adapted from Jeremiah 6:16, and echoing the rest Jesus promises in Matthew 11:28. Thus says the Lord, stand at the crossroads, and look. Ask for the … [Continue reading] about call to worship: thus says the Lord
confession: from the Brief Statement
An adaptation of the Brief Statement of Faith into a prayer of confession. Submitted by Rev. Teri Peterson, Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church One: Loving God, you created all things good, All: yet, we confess, we do not always trust … [Continue reading] about confession: from the Brief Statement
Brainstorming: the dog days of parables
Beginning with Ordinary 15 and running through, oh, all summer, it's parable season in the lectionary. What are you doing with your Ordinary Time this summer? Do you have creative seeds you hope to see grow? Do you need ideas? Do you have liturgical, … [Continue reading] about Brainstorming: the dog days of parables
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