This order of service for Palm/Passion Sunday breaks up the readings for the Revised Common Lectionary Year C throughout worship. Call to Worship (perhaps this call to worship by Thom Shuman) Prayer of … [Continue reading] about palms and passion: an order of service for Palm Sunday
POP: spark hope
God of promise, We come to you this day, at the start of a new season, waiting. Your children, O Lord, are waiting to be seen. We remember those among us who are feeling forgotten or alone or misunderstood. Grant them assurance that they are whole, … [Continue reading] about POP: spark hope
Illumination: break into the wilderness
God of inspiration, break into the wilderness of our lives — the uncertainty, the confusion, and the distractions from your Word with a moment of clarity, grace and understanding that encourages us, and molds us through your Word and by your Spirit … [Continue reading] about Illumination: break into the wilderness
a prayer for the new year
Creator God, the year turns, and we find ourselves uncertain which way to look... Back, at the blessings you have bestowed upon us— friends and family, wonderful summer weather, beautiful music and theatre, times for fun and laughter, new … [Continue reading] about a prayer for the new year
Advent Candles: God-With-Us
Week 1 (Ezekiel 34) One: Immanuel, God-with-us One: Incarnate, taking-on-flesh All: Right here, right now. One: Light in the shadows, One: Flickering yet strong, All: Leading us in the way. One: We light a candle of hope, that we might … [Continue reading] about Advent Candles: God-With-Us
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