The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. We thank you and praise you, God of mercy, for you offer us refuge … [Continue reading] about Communion–refuge
Advent Wreath Liturgies: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love
Advent Wreath Liturgies Advent 1 - Hope Today we light the first candle of Advent, the candle of Hope. (Light Candle) We put our hope in the one to come, the promised one who comes from God to bring good news of salvation. We hope in the … [Continue reading] about Advent Wreath Liturgies: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love
Confession + Pardon: Darkness + Light
Holy and Beloved God, it is hard to hope when all seems lost. The darkness has a way of fuzzing our vision, of taking our eyes off of your holy light. It’s hardest to see your light when our eyes are shut – shut to you, shut to each other, and shut … [Continue reading] about Confession + Pardon: Darkness + Light
Advent Wreath Candlelighting: The Women
Advent Wreath Candlelighting: The Women of Matthew’s Genealogy **Advent 1** Tamar, a woman, was with child and bore twin sons. We give thanks that Tamar confronted boldly the injustices which threatened to keep her barren. Tamar’s … [Continue reading] about Advent Wreath Candlelighting: The Women
National Donor Sabbath
Prayers for National Donor Sabbath (based on Psalm 65) We praise you, O God, and we lift up our hearts to you in prayer. You hear our prayer, Blessed One, you blot out our sins, and you call us to dwell joyfully in your presence! We give you … [Continue reading] about National Donor Sabbath
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