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Community Prayers 2019.6.16

Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … All the fathers today as we celebrate Fathers’ Day. Liz The Vox community. Jillian My team winning our relay. Cairo … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. For … A stressful week dealing with car repairs. Joe My cousin Kaitlyn who is struggling with mental illness and recently had her […]

Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2019.6.16

Liturgy Lord God, we come to this place, our church, to receive your healing word, Surround ourselves in your tangible love, and relax in your never-ending grace. We come here knowing that you accept us wholly and without question, just as we are. Whether with open or broken hearts, we rush towards your mercy. We are drawn to your light […]

Art of Trinity

For Family Sunday, Gideon Tsang reflects on what we can learn about God and ourselves from creation [Psalm 8]. Reflection How can your experience of being loved drown out the unlovable voices in your life What thunderstorms are you experiencing that might bring healing and new life? Resources The Observable Universe Food: Vietnamese Crawfish

Modern Kinship Book Study

Tuesdays in June, members of our LGBTQ community will be meeting to read and discuss Modern Kinship by David and Constantino Khalaf. The book study begins Tuesday June 11th at 7pm. The book study is limited to individuals who identify as LGBTQ or are questioning their sexuality or gender identity. To RSVP please email [email protected] [Photo by Robert Ogilivie @ […]

Posada Esperanza Summer Volunteer Days

Posada Esperanza, our local partner this season, is a family shelter for refugee mothers and children who are trying to escape domestic or cultural violence. Over the summer months we will continue to volunteer with the organization one Saturday a month. These volunteer days are a great way for individuals, families and midweek groups to get involved with Posada. Volunteer […]

Community Prayers 2019.6.2

Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … A feeling of peace even amidst the chaos. Derrick Being home after traveling with my family. Gabee … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. For … The overwhelming fear and sadness I feel at times with all that is happening in the world. And, for support in community amidst it […]

Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2019.6.2

Liturgy Welcome, Vox family, to this sacred space and time. Let’s take a moment to pause, take a deep breath, and welcome the Spirit. If you entered with shame today, release it, for God does not define you by shame. If you entered with pain today, acknowledge it, for God cares about your pain. If you entered with fear today, […]