O Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. We praise you for the everlasting goodness by which you created all things, and we call on your unchanging grace. O Lord, we pray for those who are swept up in the … [Continue reading] about POP–send forth compassion
Dedication–bread of redemption
God of abundant mercy, you have fed us with the bread of redemption and set us free to share our lives with the world for Jesus’ sake. Therefore we dedicate the offering we have presented, and the gifts we share, for the sake of your service. Through … [Continue reading] about Dedication–bread of redemption
communion: with the world
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 bless you, O Lord, God of Israel, for you have come … [Continue reading] about communion: with the world
confession: who we serve
Holy and merciful God, in your presence we confess our failure to be what you created us to be. You call us to be your people, but we have allowed ourselves to serve other powers. We have ignored your call to stand for … [Continue reading] about confession: who we serve
POP–uphold and deliver
O Lord, God of mystery and blessing, hear our prayers and the earnest cries of our hearts. Uphold your people in your strength, and give your attention to doing justice in our world. Judge of our hearts, come to us in the … [Continue reading] about POP–uphold and deliver
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