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Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2020.09.27

Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2020.09.27

Liturgy Loving God, we gather to centerourselves on you, to reconnect to thatpurpose that we have been called to. Together we feel the resonance vibrate alittle stronger. We find comfort and peace whenwe are close to you. Apart from you we crashagainst our limits, our...

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Humbling Ourselves

Gena Minnix reflects on how learning to humble ourselves might help us live into our unique, authentic story as individuals and collectively as the church [Philippians 2:5-8]. Reflection What’s on the inside of the masks we’re wearing?How might our humble stories be a...

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Community Prayers 2020.09.20

Community Prayers 2020.09.20

Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … The safe delivery of my absolutely gorgeous niece. MojiRBG’s example and life’s work for equality and generosity. HarmonMy dad’s cousin who had a stroke, but is recovering really well and quickly. AnsleeThe visa appointment for my fiance...

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Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2020.09.20

Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2020.09.20

Liturgy Creator God, giver of all thingsWe open our hearts and we open our hands.We welcome your movement and relax into the current of your presence. We have held on so tightly to the things that we can control.With jaws clenched and balled fists, we have dug...

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Divine Generosity

Weylin Lee reflects on how our generosity can more accurately reflect the divine generosity that God offers us [Matthew 20:1-16]. Reflection How might we practice generosity in a way that’s more expansive and inclusive?How does our value and desire for fairness impact...

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Breeze of the Spirit

Gideon Tsang reflects on what our invitation is to be born and live as people of the Spirit  [John 3:3-8]. Reflection Where have you seen the delightful breeze of God’s Spirit in your life?What might it look light to pause and listen for the breeze of the Spirit...

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Community Prayers 2020.09.13

Community Prayers 2020.09.13

Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … Christ-led conversations with our neighbor. AnsleeThe years of leadership and love Gid has offered to God through Vox. DwightFourteen years with Gideon. AlisonThis church and the people in it, and on the outside. G.C.The ways that Gideon...

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Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2020.09.13

Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2020.09.13

Liturgy Blessed community, receive the goodness of today.Receive it exactly for what it is just as ourCreator receives us for all we are. This day, like you, is a shining testamentof His doing and unmistakable proof of His being.Receive this truth in faith and...

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Community Prayers 2020.09.06

Community Prayers 2020.09.06

Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … A restored livelihood I've found difficult to discover in enjoying the company of coworkers, family, and friends despite the dire times. TimMy mom's recovering beautifully from a broken leg. GenaThe rain and then the sun. SydneyThe Vox...

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Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2020.09.06

Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2020.09.06

Liturgy Beloved, gather today andknow that God is living in you, For when you opened your eyes this morning,it was the Spirit who roused you. When youfirst saw light of day it was the Son. In living and breathing right now,be reminded that our God is. This morning,...

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