Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … Our poll workers doing the hard work of keeping us safe, while we cast our votes during a pandemic. SamKind friends and open hearts supporting each other and reaching out beyond their comfort zones. KaraMy dad’s very good diagnosis after...
Liturgy We begin our liturgy today to acknowledge that likeJesus, we are called to be in this world but not of it. From dust we were formed and to dust we shall return.In this moment we breathe in your presence, open ourhands, and surrender. Let the gold slip from our...
James Alison reflects on how Jesus navigated the tension of rivalry between divine and human power [Matthew 22:15-21]. Reflection How might we re-imagine our obedience to God to be without rivalry to others?How might the tension of divine and human law invite us...
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … Beautiful fall days. SamanthaLindsay’s sister getting married yesterday! She has gone through so much this year with rescheduling from Italy in April to yesterday in Charleston and much more. AnsleeGratitude that Sarah’s chemo is over...
Liturgy We are here by God’s invitation,to be fully present, to be here and now,to bring all parts of our heart to the table. Invite your joy and your grief.Invite your peace and your fear.Invite your confidence and your insecurity.God has invited all of who we are...
Insil Kang reflects on why we might turn down an invitation from God and how we might make space to navigate our response toward participation [Matthew 22:1-14]. Reflection What are the reasons I refuse an invitation to a party/event?How does the dynamic between an...
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. For … Our young houseguest who is looking for a job. KatherineThose who are struggling with depression during the pandemic and during this political season. BrittneyMy...
Liturgy Have you heard the call of the spirit?Have you heard the call to come?You are welcome. We've wanted to be trusty and true,But feathers fell from our wings.And we've wanted to be worthy of you,But weather rained on our dreams. So let us start from here.Lay down...
Scott Erickson reflects on how not having it together allows us to connect with God and God’s grace [John 1:43-51]. Reflection What activities in your life seem to draw you to God? What activities in your life seem to pull you away from God?When or where are you most...
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … The reminders that there are still many good things in this world.My Dad recovering from his surgery this past week. AnsleeThis time each week to worship with my daughter and all of you. And, for all the leaders of Vox who give their...