Author Archives: claudia

Where Does Our Help Come From?

Tim Brosnan reflects on how we interact and respond to difficult and challenging situations we experience [Psalm 146]. Reflection Where have you seen God’s help break into impossible situations? How might you posture yourself to participate in the giving and receiving of such help? Resources Video: Thai Cave Rescue Spiritual Practice Reflect on these questions in the context of your […]

Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2018.09.02

Liturgy Consider, for a moment, why you are here. Consider why you came to this place. Consider your intentions for being here this morning. Take a breath. You’re here because of some intention. It might be to be social, or out of boredom. It might be because you’re wondering, it might be to worship. It might be obligation. Consider, for […]

Community Prayers 2018.09.02

As a community, we can support and celebrate with each other through prayer. Join us in praying for those both spoken and unspoken during Sunday liturgy. Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … Time to reflect. (Hannah) … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. For … An interview for a job that would be a big blessing […]

Community Prayers 2018.08.26

As a community, we can support and celebrate with each other through prayer. Join us in praying for those both spoken and unspoken during Sunday liturgy. Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … Sarah’s homily. (Terry) Completing grad school. (Alison) Our friend Terry. (Adam) My best friend’s son who survived a suicide attempt. (Erin) … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to […]

Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2018.08.26

Liturgy This morning, Loving God, we ask you to reveal yourself to us in a myriad of ways So that we can truly know you. May we understand you and your wisdom, So that we know you with our intelligence and our minds May we experience you and your kindness, So that we know and love you with our emotions […]

Image of God

Sarah Berson reflects on how we are invited to put on the image of God [Ephesians 6:10-17]. Reflection Where do I need support for my gut and/or strength in resisting shame? Where do I need support for my heart, and what doubts hold me back from emotional safety? What thoughts dominate my self-talk, and how can I find strength to […]

Discerning Heart

Jason Minnix invites us to lean into an area of our life that needs direction and how God invites us to walk in wisdom [I Kings 3:5-15]. Reflection Where do I need to ask for support in order to fulfill my calling now? What is something simple I can prepare a meal for this week? Resources Film: Don’t Worry, He […]