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A Confession After the Orlando Shooting

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Tim Graves — Leave a comment

Confession of Sin responsive Senzenina. What have we done? We watch as our children are shot down in their school. What have we done? We watch as men and women are shot down while studying the Bible. What have we…

Tagged with: Charleston, Confession of Sin, gun violence, Orlando, Pulse, Sandy Hook, Senzenina
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Inspire. Enlighten. Guide

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Tim Graves — Leave a comment

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

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Tim Graves — Leave a comment

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

A House of Love

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Tim Graves — Leave a comment

*Call to Worship This is a house of love. The one we call God is the very definition of love. This is a house of growth. The one we call God is an ever-creating, ever-evolving breath of love. This is…

Tagged with: epistles, narrative lectionary, Paul
Posted in 1 Corinthians, 1 Corinthians 13, Call to Worship, New Testament, Uncategorized

Ash Wednesday – Call to Worship

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Tim Graves — Leave a comment

*Call to Worship Out of the earth, we are formed. Out of the divine breath, we become God’s hopes. Let us pray together. Creating One, You reach to the earth and from dust you form each of us. You lift…

Call to Worship: Seeds

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Tim Graves — Leave a comment

The seeds are spread. On the path, on rocks, & among the thorns they fell. We are here to worship the divinity embedded in creation by the creator. God is worthy. God is gracious. Let us pray: Holy essence,…

Posted in Call to Worship, Mark, Mark 4, Mark 4:1-20, New Testament, Uncategorized

The Seeds

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Tim Graves — Leave a comment

The seeds are spread. On the path, on rocks, & among the thorns they fall. Within each seed lies the divine hope. We confess we sometimes disappoint our divine creator. We fail to grow and become the plant that…

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Seeking Healing

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Tim Graves — Leave a comment

*Prayer of Confession & Invocation Sacred One, from our worlds of pain, brokenness, and challenge we gather. We are yours, the koinonia gathers here & now. Focus on this place, we pray. Heighten our awareness, of your presence in this…

Tagged with: Christmastide, Elder Testament, healing
Posted in Call to Worship, Confession of Sin & Assurance, Mark, Mark 1, Mark 1:21-45, New Testament, Uncategorized

Messengers Before Us

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Tim Graves — Leave a comment

Litany of Confession, Grace, & Journey to the Star-Child (Advent 4) Out of the distant past, the people petition creation and its angels: Praise God, all of you who are his messengers! Praise God, all of you who comprise his…

Out of Trying Times

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Tim Graves — Leave a comment

Litany of Confession, Grace, & Journey to the Star-Child (Advent 3) The times were trying. The world was dangerous. Into those times Isaiah, son of Amoz speaks. The world is a place filled with violence and evil. Isaiah speaks God’s…