We gather in the darkness of evening to celebrate the newborn Light. With family and friends we worship and adore the Christ-child. With Mary we will ponder these things in our hearts. With Joseph we will give thanks to the Lord for God’s … [Continue reading] about CTW: newborn Light
Christmas Eve wreath lighting
Lighting the Four Candles (the sung response between each candle is optional. For the Christ Candle liturgy, scroll to the bottom) Together, we light this candle of hope to represent the longing that resides in our hearts: for a safer … [Continue reading] about Christmas Eve wreath lighting
POP: restore and magnify
Let us pray to the Lord our God saying: "Restore us, O God, and make your face to shine upon us that we might be saved.": Our souls magnify you, O Lord, and our Spirits rejoice in you, our Savior! For you have looked upon the lowliness of your … [Continue reading] about POP: restore and magnify
dedication: carrying grace
Gracious God, we thank you for the gifts before us and ask that you bless them that we might use them to be a blessing to others. As we finish this journey of Advent, care for us as you did your servant Mary, that we might serve you as she … [Continue reading] about dedication: carrying grace
opening prayer: silence
One: We come into your holy place, O God, hoping for a glimpse of your presence All: Silence us when we allow our voices to drown out yours. Silence us when our words in the sanctuary and our actions outside do not line … [Continue reading] about opening prayer: silence
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