Liturgy God of justice, peace, and righteousness,be in our midst this morning.Breathe your breath, your Spirit of life,your energy, your enlivening,your imagination on us. Wake us up, open our eyes,Open our mouths, and unplug our earsthat we might hear, that we might see,that we might taste, that we might grieve,that we might dream, that we might followthe ways of your […]
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Community Prayers 2022.03.13
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … all that Lent invites us into with the complexities and pain in this season (Caroline) … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. For … comfort and accompaniment for a friend who lost both parents this year and also just welcomed a new baby (Rachel) my friends in Ukraine that are […]
Community Wednesdays at Vesper [Mar 9 – Apr 13]
As we move through Lent toward Easter Sunday, we will be holding space at Vesper for community each Wednesday evening (6:30-9pm) during the Lenten season. Recognizing the variety of needs that exist in our community right now, we will be offering space in the: Prayer room for quiet prayer, meditation and journaling Library and courtyard for socializing & games Main hall for coordinated […]
Solidarity with the Powerless
During this season of Lent, Weylin Lee reflects on how we are invited to embody Jesus’ solidarity with the powerless [Luke 4:1-11]. Reflection What is our relationship with power and powerlessness in our lives? How are we invited to embody powerlessness or be in solidarity with those without power? Practice Solidarity with the hungry. Find ways to use our surplus […]
Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2022.03.06
Liturgy As an opening prayer of lament in themidst of a pandemic and suffering: For those who are lost, we mourn.For all that is broken, we cry out.With those who weep, we weep.Suffering Servant, hear our prayer. For all who are alone, we invite your presence.For we who are trapped inside, we ask your freedom.For those without a safe place, […]
Community Prayers 2022.03.06
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … an Afghan refugee family that has found a home in Texas and doing well in their transition (Kathleen) for the fact that my mom’s cancer was caught very early (Lauren) … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. For … the suffering and displacement of the people of Ukraine (Liz) my […]
Sunday Contemplative Prayer and Lectio [Mar 6 – Apr 17]
During the season of Lent, we’re invited to adopt a reflective posture of humility as we consider the sacrifice and suffering that Jesus experienced here on earth. Join us Sunday mornings online throughout the season of Lent from 8-9am as we offer a virtual time of contemplative prayer and Lectio Divina. We will offer Centering Prayer for the first 20 […]