Liturgy You, who are created in the image of God, the reflection of pure Love, settle into this image. You, who are renewed by the invisible qualities of the divine nature of God, breathe into this wholeness. You, who are given value by the very nature of your existence, rest in this comfort. God is here. We open our hearts […]
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Hoskins Two Year Update
Our friends and missionary partners Chris and Jenny Hoskins have been in Ecuador two years! The Hoskins support ECC churches in the area of pastoral care during their time in Ecuador. Be sure to check out their video update! year 2 video from Jenny Hoskins on Vimeo. [Photo by Han Cheng Yeh @ Flickr]
Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2018.07.08
Liturgy Welcome, welcome, welcome. You, who are standing on the mountaintop, welcome. You, who are struggling in the valley, welcome. You, who stand with a full heart, welcome. You, who stand with head bowed, welcome. You, who are called to hear the word of God, welcome. We are called to live by the Spirit. We are called to follow the […]
Fasting
John Chandler reflects on how the practice of fasting can actually integrate the soul and body instead of simply denying the body [Galatians 5:16-25]. Reflection What has been your understanding of the relationship between your spirit and your body? What might it look like for you to incorporate a regular practice of fasting? Resources Book: Spiritual Disciplines Handbook (Adele Ahlberg […]
Community Prayers 2018.07.08
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 … … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. For … Mercy and peace as we continue to work through the process of purchasing a […]
Dealing With Pain
Matt Inman reflects on the ways and approaches that we use in dealing with pain in our lives [Lamentation 3:22-33]. Reflection Are you currently working through pain in your life? What does that process look like for you? When you believe your pain or patterns are too much for God, what does that do to your sense of belonging? Resources […]
Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2018.07.01
Liturgy Sometimes it feels like all we hear are stories of pain and trauma, of fighting and discord, stories of disaster and destruction, of people hurting and abusing each other. We could use some good news. This morning, let us take a deep breath. [pause here for the congregation to take a breath] May we give God the chance to […]