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 give you thanks, O Lord, with all our heart; in the face of all … [Continue reading] about communion: loyalty
invitation: everyone who asks receives
Jesus promises that everyone who asks will receive. At this table, we receive the presence of Christ in the gift of bread and cup. Jesus promises that everyone who seeks will find. If you seek the presence of Christ, we pray that you will find him … [Continue reading] about invitation: everyone who asks receives
dedication: abundance
God of justice, we have received so much from you, and we gladly respond with the abundance of our giving. Receive what we offer as a sign of our commitment to do justice for all people, to seek after mercy in all things, and to walk humbly … [Continue reading] about dedication: abundance
illumination: heart of all things
O Lord, your Word sees to the heart of all things and speaks the truth of your blessing into every life. As we listen to these words of scripture, may we hear your everlasting Word calling us to share your healing and reconciliation with all … [Continue reading] about illumination: heart of all things
confession: repent
God of grace, you promise to make all things new and draw us into whole and loving relationships. We confess that we have not believed in your forgiveness. We have held our neighbors’ mistakes and failures against them, and we have refused … [Continue reading] about confession: repent
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