Prepare yourselves for worship. We gather to worship the One who binds us all together Seek to be truly happy. We strive to avoid evil advice and the road of sin. Listen for God’s instruction. When we…
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Does God Cause the Bad to Test Us?
Everything happens for a reason…God needed her more than you do…God is testing your faith…God has a plan. Have you heard these before? *** After snacks, the lights on the plane dimmed and a hush descended. I was left with…
Can We Become Like Jesus?
Arriving home after a long day, she took one look around the place and exclaimed, “Why can’t you be more like your brother?!?” He fed 5000. He called the loathsome out of the tree and ate with them. He challenged…
Posted in Genesis, Genesis 1, Genesis 1-2, Genesis 1:26-27, New Testament, Old Testament, Romans, Romans 8, Romans 8:18-39, Romans 8:29b, Sermon
Squinting in the Mirror: A Prayer of Confession & Hope
Creator of the immensity & mystery: You created us in your image, squinting, we see you in the mirror. But we left your dream, pursuing our own selfish, idol-filled fantasies. You could not bear to…
Every Time I Feel the Spirit Moving
Looking back at it all, I can see the broad movements of the Holy Spirit in my life, beckoning me forward. At the time, I wasn’t always sure; often I was confused, or full of angst, or desirous of another…
Posted in Acts, Acts 2, Acts 2:1-4, Days of the Church, New Testament, Pentecost, Romans, Romans 8, Romans 8:18-39, Sermon, Trinity Sunday
Out of the World
Out of the Delights, out of the joyous times, we gather together. Out of the Tedium, the long days that drag, we gather together. Out of the Depths, out of the difficult times, we gather together. We gather to worship…
Beacons of Love, Hope, & Justice
The abundant One calls to us, “Gather as one, beloved people.” We gather as people beloved! The Creator, the Teacher, & the Mystery reminds, “I am with you always.” We come to worship the…
Living Within Grace
Confessing Sins Holy One, In your presence & the presence of our Christian community, we lay our sins before you. We live as if the resurrection, never happened.…
Tagged with: confession, grace, narrative lectionary, sin
Posted in Confession of Sin & Assurance, Romans, Romans 6, Romans 6:1-14
Posted in Confession of Sin & Assurance, Romans, Romans 6, Romans 6:1-14
Generosity
In the kingdom of God we find that generosity of spirit, generosity of possessions, & the radical sharing of skills are practiced openly. As the offering plate comes round, place your hand over it. Commit to God that you will use…
Tagged with: Offering Invitation
Posted in Matthew, Matthew 20, Matthew 20:1-16, New Testament, Offering
Posted in Matthew, Matthew 20, Matthew 20:1-16, New Testament, Offering
Veni Sancte Spiritus
Almighty God, We call upon you in this hour. Veni Sancte Spiritus. We seek your presence. Veni Sancte Spiritus. Come Holy Spirit. Veni Sancte Spiritus. Touch our essence, reveal yourself. Veni Sancte Spiritus. Lure us, guide us, mold us. Veni…
Tagged with: Holy Spirit, opening prayer, Veni Sancte Spiritus
Posted in Call to Worship, Invocation
Posted in Call to Worship, Invocation
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