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Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2021.05.02

Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2021.05.02

Liturgy Jesus, you are the Sonof the living God.In perfect unison,all things were formedby you and through you. Displayed in the utterance of wordand the work of wing was yourglory made known. Though your identity and intentionsremain in question for most,you remain...

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Community Prayers 2021.05.02

Community Prayers 2021.05.02

Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … the continued availability of vaccines. the genuine care of friends and family. … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. For … my stepdad, who is showing signs of dementia. MaryAnnIndia in their suffering...

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Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2021.04.25

Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2021.04.25

Liturgy Jesus walked in the Light of Love,when there was darkness,when there was pain.Jesus loved the sinner,and showed us that the lost can always be found. So we wonder, can’t it be both?When we wake up tired, can’t we still get up?When we’re scared, can’t we still...

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Community Prayers 2021.04.25

Community Prayers 2021.04.25

Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … my sister who is due to have her first baby this week and for my brother and sister-in-law who are also due to have their baby this week. Jessvaccination that seems to have improved or completely removed my long COVID symptoms of over a...

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Community Prayers 2021.04.18

Community Prayers 2021.04.18

Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … Spring weather and the whole variety of plants God has created. LenaOur completed vaccination cycle. Josh … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. For … my dad as he has shoulder surgery tomorrow, may the...

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Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2021.04.18

Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2021.04.18

Liturgy God of all things,we arrive as a collectiveembodying an abundanceof every human need. God of limitless compassion,we bring our broken hearts before you.Restore the distorted vision in our eyesto see what you see in ourselves and each other. God of limitless...

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Restoration

Naomi Jackson reflects on how Jesus' interaction with his disciples after resurrection invites us to our own experience of restoration [Luke 24:36-48]. Reflection How do we see the marks of death we see in ourselves? And how have they been transformed?How do you need...

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Community Prayers 2021.04.11

Community Prayers 2021.04.11

Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … Rebecca reorienting us to the Nehemiah text in a profound and relevant way. Sammy therapist, and for the work of therapists in general especially during these time. Ansleethe beautiful, haunting blessing offered. Sarahhe hope and...

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Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2021.04.11

Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2021.04.11

Liturgy Loving God, you invite us all into this space today.You welcome your treasured people in all our forms,wholly beloved, beautiful, unique.Into this moment, we come. We worship you in celebration.We give thanks for your love and grace,your faithfulness and...

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Jewish Lives Matter

Rebecca Wheeler-Waltson invites us to locate ourselves in the story of Nehemiah and how it plays out in ways that’s familiar with what’s currently happening in our country [Nehemiah 2:1-8]. Reflection Where would you place yourself in this account? As the exiled? The...

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