We name you Christ...and in the next breath we explain what we mean by that. We offer our hearts and lives...on our terms. We make sure you know when we think you’ve gone wrong. We are full of human thoughts and there’s little room for God’s … [Continue reading] about Confession: on our terms
Illumination: open
Open your good news to us, O God...and open us to your good news, that we may find ourselves in your abundant life. Speak, Lord, and help us to listen. Amen. Submitted by Rev. Teri Peterson … [Continue reading] about Illumination: open
Confession: conditional faith
Voice 1: Show us a sign! Voice 2: Make us understand! Voice 3: If you can explain, we will believe! All: We confess, Holy One, that often our faith is conditional. We trust you when we can see where you are going, and we believe your word when it … [Continue reading] about Confession: conditional faith
Dedication: learning foolishness
Generous God, you have chosen to reveal yourself to us in ways this world considers foolish...and you call us to join you. As we learn generosity in the midst of a world that teaches self-sufficiency, bless our gifts that they may be a blessing to … [Continue reading] about Dedication: learning foolishness
CTW: remembering who we are
One: Come from east and west, north and south! All: From everywhere God has placed us, with everything God has given us, as the people God made us—we come. One: Come, receive again the gift of grace! All: Not for owning, not for boasting, but … [Continue reading] about CTW: remembering who we are
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