Are you longing to fit into empire or for belonging in the Kingdom of God? On the second Sunday of Lent, Kimberly Culbertson contrasts the allure of empire to the way we show up to protect one another in the Kingdom of God. [Luke 13:31-35] Where might God be inviting you to challenge the status quo of empire and lean […]
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Fasting from Our Exhausted Selves
What do we need to let go of in order to bear good fruit in our lives? On the first Sunday of Lent Christopher Mack looks to Jesus’ triumph over evil, injustice, and suffering as opening a way for us to ground pain in Divine Love . [Luke 4:1-13] As we begin Lent, is there a place where you feel […]
Ash Wednesday Liturgy & Lent Resources 2024.03.05.
Digital Meditation Resource Ash Wednesday Zine Liturgy When our vision is clouded by worries When our view is blacked out by fears When we see, feel, touch, and tasteThe suffering and confusion all around us We turn to you, our Wild Mother, In this season of darknessHave mercy on us Oh Lord,We who suffer, we who grieve Let your holy […]
Transfiguring/Transforming
What do you feel separate from in your life? On this Transfiguration Sunday Lilly Ettinger reminds us creative transformation often comes in times when we experience great challenge and turmoil. [2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2] In what ways do we struggle with “veils” that obscure our understanding of God and ourselves? How might you open yourself to Jesus’ transformative work in an […]
Liturgy, Reflection & Benediction 2025.02.23
Liturgy It doesn’t have to bethe blue iris, it could beweeds in a vacant lot, or a fewsmall stones; justpay attention, then patcha few words together and don’t tryto make them elaborate, this isn’ta contest but the doorwayinto thanks, and a silence in whichanother voice may speak:Heavenly Parent,Lord Above,Call us into the conflicts we are afraid to face.We are here […]
Resisting Oppression with Repentance
When you encounter systems of oppression do you tend to shrink or fight? Kimberly Culbertson acknowledges the conflicts we encounter all around us and within us, inviting us to creatively resist the destructive violence, and imagine a world in harmony with God’s Reign. [Luke 6:27-30, 35b-36] How might you lean into the creativity of a third way when you are […]
Vox 101 [Mar 9]
We will be holding our quarterly Vox 101 Lunch on Sunday, March 9 after liturgy from 12:00-1:30pm for anyone interested in learning more about Vox and the process of becoming a Covenant Member. This is an opportunity to hear the story of Vox, connect with leadership and ask questions about the values that shape our community. Lunch is $8/person. You can pay […]