Here we are, a mere 6 days from the First Sunday of Advent. Some of us run with the apocalyptic/second-coming theme...some of us run away from it, looking for a cute baby to look for instead. Some of us have full-season themes all ready to go, others … [Continue reading] about Sunday’s Coming–and it’s Advent! Working Toward November 27
But Wait! There’s More?
Well, the bulletin may be close to done, but the liturgy is not. There are still prayers to write, offering invitations to think about. On this Reign of Christ Sunday, are you helping your folks really think about what they're saying when they pray, … [Continue reading] about But Wait! There’s More?
Looking Ahead–more advent candle ideas
This week as we continue to look ahead to the fast approaching season of Advent (when did it get to be only 10 days away?) we offer a set of Advent Candle lighting liturgies from the Rev. Elsa Peters, who currently serves the First Congregational … [Continue reading] about Looking Ahead–more advent candle ideas
confession: we know, yet…
A prayer of confession written by youth reflecting on Matthew 25.34-40. Submitted by Rev. Teri Peterson, Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church One: God, we know your commandments, we read your story, we can recite the Golden Rule. All: Yet … [Continue reading] about confession: we know, yet…
Sunday’s Coming: working toward November 20
Ah, Christ the King Sunday. Reign of Christ Sunday. Last Sunday of the liturgical calendar. The day no one knows what to do with. What just happened here? Sunday. Another One Of These Again? Sunday. It's Almost Advent! Sunday. Thanksgiving … [Continue reading] about Sunday’s Coming: working toward November 20
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