As we continue our fall vision series on our rhythms of liturgy, theologian James Alison considers the historical and cultural context of how we read and interpret Scripture [Mark 3:1-6]. Reflection: How can we read the Scriptures through Jesus our Rabbi? What ways can we be invited into the story of redemption this week? Resources: Website: James Alison MWG: Discussion […]
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Liturgy: Confession
As we continue our fall vision series on our rhythms of liturgy, Jason Minnix explores how true confession is related to our need for healing and reconnects us with who we really are [Luke 18:9-14]. Reflection: What would it look like to confess my need for healing today? Where do I need mercy to help me reconnect with who I […]
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 09.03.2017
Liturgy We intercede this morning on behalf of those who have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Our God of mercy and compassion, protect all who are still in danger, and bring to safety those who are missing. May you bring care for those who are homeless or without support and resources. We pray in thanksgiving for the first responders who […]
Liturgy: Doxology
As we begin our fall vision series on our rhythms of liturgy, Gideon Tsang reflects on how we know God and why love is the deepest form of knowing [1 John 4:7-12]. Reflection: What images come to mind when you think of God? How does the act of loving help you understand God? Resources: MWG: Discussion Guide
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 08.20.2017
Liturgy With open arms you welcome all who call on your name— who acknowledge you as Lord, and look to you in faith. No one stands outside the circle of your mercy and love. We come to offer you our worship— to declare that you are our God, and that we are your people, called, chosen, and loved like no […]
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 08.13.2017
Liturgy Heavenly Father, brothers and sisters in Christ, why are we here today? We seek community, we seek forgiveness, we seek understanding, we seek wholeness. Let us work together in this space to be the body of Christ, united in mind and in heart to create a sanctuary for the Holy Spirit and for our souls that long for rest. […]
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 08.06.2017
Liturgy The table of Jesus is our place of gathering. Here, you are welcome and wanted. Here, there is a place set for you. Come all who are hungry for the bread of life. Whose souls cry out for healing. Come all who are weary, who worry, Who ache with the tiredness of living. Come all you who are lost, […]