On Easter Sunday, Weylin Lee reflects on how the unexpected nature of Jesus’ resurrection invites us towards groundedness and good news [John 20:1-18]. Reflection How have we been accompanied in the losses we have experienced? How are we invited to a path of healing and restoration that Jesus offers? What restorative work are we being invited to participate in? Practice […]
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Holy Week 2021
This year, we want to acknowledge the many losses that have been endured these past 12 months and provide a safe space for processing grief as part of the Lenten Season. With this and our values of artistry and community collaboration in mind, we invite you to Vox’s Holy Week gallery exhibit titled “Hard Times, Come Again No More”. For the health […]
Community Prayers 2021.03.28
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … everyone at Vox and for the beautiful message today. Maria Clyde getting better and better everyday and for the generosity we’ve received from so many during this time. Anslee art and the creativity of others to help us process our difficult feelings. Lena … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. […]
Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2021.03.28
Liturgy Most gracious God,You are with us.Most holy God,You are present. We draw near to Youand you to us.You hear our hearts.May we hear yours. When we are filled with fear,when grief threatens to overcome,You groan with us.You hold us. As the budding of treesand the blossoming of wildflowersgive us hope and joy and relief,You celebrate with us. With ready […]
The God Who Groans
Rachael Clinton Chen reflects on the groaning work of God as we enter Holy Week and how we’re invited to look for Jesus in our story of ache [Mark 15:25-39]. Reflection Will you let Jesus, the Messiah, enter your ache this Holy Week? Where hope feels weary or foolish, will you let God (and others) groan with you and for […]
Community Prayers 2021.03.21
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … our dog Clyde’s cancer removal surgery going well, for his recovery going well so far, and for the generosity we’ve received to help support him. Anslee a sweet reunion with friends and my beloved niece and nephew. Naomi spring equinox. Zach Christina for dear friends. Mellissa the chance to work on my poetry with Ocean […]
Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2021.03.21
Liturgy God, in you we live and move and have our beingYou are the ground on which we walk,the light by which we see,the dust to which we will return. We invite the grounding elements ofcreation into our worship this morning:Earth, wind, water, light,Soil, trees, clouds, sun. Enter into these human-made rooms.Enter into these aching hearts. We pray in the […]