As the global Church has journeyed through this season of Lent, we find ourselves stepping into the heart of what defines the word Christian. During the final week of Lent, we embark on what the Church has called ‘Holy Week’ where we remember, mourn and...
During this season of Lent, Weylin Lee reflects on how we are invited to welcome discomfort as we reflect on Jesus’ journey towards death [John 12:1-11]. Reflection How are you invited into the vulnerability of practicing or receiving extravagant love?What is your...
Liturgy God, we stand together,collectively confessing - in moments of discomfort,we feel in our bodies - resistance.Jaws and lips tightening, eyes shifting in retreat,throats squeezing in breath, straining our voices. When the tension of discomfort creepswithin us,...
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … this community and an opportunity to gather together … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. For … a family member recently diagnosed with cancer (Hannah)the passing of my grandmother this week (Madyson)my...
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We will be hosting a Good Friday joint liturgy and potluck on April 15 at Vesper starting at 6:30pm. Other local churches will be collaborating with us and the potluck will give us an opportunity to connect with others from The Vine, Austin Mustard Seed, Restore...
During this season of Lent, David Wallace reflects on our journey of wanting to be on our own and how God continually invites us back home [Luke 15:11-32]. Reflection Where are we being lured in our lives by Henri Nouwen's "three human lies" (I am what I have, I am...
Liturgy What if, all that we are is enough?Could the hunger of our heart be intentional?Our pleasure, a wild force for good?Our worry, a mirror for your wounds?Grief, a portal to the intimacy you crave? May we allow life to move in us.May we open to the mystery of...
Liturgy Let us begin our time together with a breath,And with a breath, begin a time to relax and be freewithin the sanctuary of God’s divine authority.Our response will be highlighted in yellow. Release us, merciful God, from ourfalse impressions of Your divine...
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … a transition to a new way of being in our community with masks being optional (Carol) … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. For … God's peace for my friend John who lost 5 family members in the last year...
During this season of Lent, Gena St. David reflects on what stops us from coming to God as we are in the moments when we are most in need [Isaiah 55:1-3]. Reflection What stops us from coming to God “unprepared?”In what areas of life are we feeling most...