Gracious One, God of joy, of transitions, of confidence, and doubt. We turn to you this morning grateful for sunshine and spring. It reminds us of the resurrection of Jesus after his horrendous death at the hands of Rome. At…
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Truth in a Time of Mistrust and Mythology
The journey continues. We continue putting one step in front of the other. Our mind wanders. Our thoughts drifts as we seek to make sense of a world of conflict and mistrust. We put one foot in front of the…
Posted in Days of the Church, John, John 18, John 18:28-40, Lent, Lent 4, New Testament, Seasons of the Church
An Ash Wednesday Liturgy and Gathering
Opening Words Recognizing we are made of earth and God’s breath, we gather this evening to confess our human frailty while acknowledging the divine within one another. We lay before God the mistakes and choices we’ve made that separate us…
Christ is Risen!
It feels like a pre-celebration. Christ is Risen! It doesn’t feel right when we are apart. Christ is Risen! It feels like a meaningless ritual. Christ is Risen! It feels too soon. Our worries are great and we’re still sheltering in place.Christ is…
Ash Wednesday: We are Breathing
Call to Worship Come into this sacred space and breathe.Formed from dust, we are here. We are breathing. Moment of silence. Let go of the world that tells you to compete endlessly.Formed from dust, we are here. We are breathing. Moment of…
Posted in Ash Wednesday, Call to Worship, Days of the Church, Invocation, Mark, Mark 9, Mark 9:30-37, New Testament
Christmas Eve – Exile to Hope
Under siege, Jerusalem wailed in despair.The walls fell. The Temple crumbled. In the darkest of hours, we long for hope. Exiled to Babylon, the people adapted and faith was tenuous. In the darkest of hours,we long for hope. In time, the people returned…
Oh Jesus!
We gather to hear you.Oh God! Speak to us! We gather to grow into your ways.Oh Jesus! Teach us! We gather to find you peace.Oh Spirit! Surround us in your love! Amen
Your Heavy Burden is Lifted
Clouds hung close to the earth.A boulder weighed heavy upon us. And they wept. And hid. On the third day, the sun emerges. The tomb is empty. The weight of the boulder lifts from our shoulders. With great fear and excitement,they…
He Rode Into the City
He rode into the city like an earthly king. Jesus was so much more. They waved branches and lay down their cloaks. Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna! He entered the Temple. And overturned tables and threw the money changers out! My house…
Miraculous & Mysterious Things
The stone was rolled away. Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Aramaic, Rabbouni” (which means Teacher). (John 20:16 CEB) Mary was in the presence of the transforming Jesus. Mary Magdalene left and announced to…
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