Paul and the Corinthians had a falling out. It’s not gone well. Paul is as human as any of us.We are molded by the same Creator. Conflict. Hurt. Polarization. Rejection. These are the ways of humanity. There is always a way forward.…
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Ours is a faith
Ours is a faith focused on love.The one we call God isthe very definition of love. Ours is a faith of spiritual growth.The one we call God isan ever-creating, ever-evolving breath of love. Ours is a faith of action. The one…
Failing to Listen to One Another; One Body
Prayer of Confession We confess we fail to listen to one another. We focus on what we want and blame one another. We see the future and yearn for the past. We see traditions and assume they are outdated. Help…
Grant Us a Reset
Confession of Sin Holy One, You empower of us with gifts so that we may live fully into our callings as your people. Forgive us for the times we’ve misused those gifts. Grant us your grace for the times we’ve…
Praise to God for Our Diverse Gifts
*Call to Worship Come and worship. We gather as one people. Bring your gifts. We have different gifts. But the same Spirit provides them. L: Some of us are leaders. R: Some of us teachers. L: Some have a contemplative…
Run! Run as Fast As You Can!
“Run! Run as fast as you can, you can’t catch me I’m the gingerbread man!” When I was a kid that was the taunt we’d use while playing tag. I thought about that while reading Jonah this week. God asks him…
Tagged with: Jonah & the Big Fish, Jonah & the Whale, narrative lectionary, whale
Posted in 1 Corinthians, 1 Corinthians 12, 1 Corinthians 12:4-10, Jonah, Old Testament, Uncategorized
Posted in 1 Corinthians, 1 Corinthians 12, 1 Corinthians 12:4-10, Jonah, Old Testament, Uncategorized
Before the Ballots: A Liturgy
Prayer & Meditation for Wholeness Statement of Purpose We gather as a people beleaguered by too much shouting, discord between neighbors, and an earth in need of healing grace. The noise makes it hard to find the divine path. It distracts and…
Tagged with: Elections, filling out ballots, guidance, Interfaith, politics, Prayers
Posted in 1 Corinthians, 1 Corinthians 12, 1 Corinthians 12:13-26, Elections, Interfaith, Liturgy, New Testament, Special Times
Posted in 1 Corinthians, 1 Corinthians 12, 1 Corinthians 12:13-26, Elections, Interfaith, Liturgy, New Testament, Special Times
Service of Healing & Hope for Our Nation
Click here to see photos of the visuals in this service. Prelude *Call to Worship Veni Sancte Spiritus Come, Holy Spirit, Come. We are here to commune, to grow, to learn, and to prepare our hearts and minds before returning…
Tagged with: 4th of July, Condon United Church of Christ, healing, hope, Independence Day, Liturgies, national healing
Posted in 1 Corinthians, 1 Corinthians 11, 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26, 1 Esdras, 4th of July, Apocrypha, Isaiah, Isaiah 26, Isaiah 26:1-4, Isaiah 44, Isaiah 44:3, Liturgies, New Testament, Old Testament, Psalm 119, Psalm 119: 25-28, Psalm 126, Psalm 126:1-5, Psalm 81, Psalm 81:16, Psalms
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Inspire. Enlighten. Guide
We gather as people on a journey. We believe & we have doubts, we do good & we sin. We are imperfect humans, and still beloved by God. Love and grace. Hope and faith. These are the essence…
Blessing of Offerings
Divine One: Bless these financial gifts, may they be given out of love. Bless our skills & talents, may they be used out of love. Bless this day, may we participate in expanding your love. Amen.
Tagged with: gifts of the Spirit, narrative lectionary, Paul, spiritual gifts
Posted in 1 Corinthians, 1 Corinthians 13, New Testament, Offering, Prayer of Dedication, Uncategorized
Posted in 1 Corinthians, 1 Corinthians 13, New Testament, Offering, Prayer of Dedication, Uncategorized
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