On this Easter Sunday, Christopher Mack reflects on the paradox of resurrection love and the invitation that Jesus’ nonviolence offers us towards peacemaking [Luke 24:1-11]. Reflection Where is Christ inviting you to shift perspectives to find life in death? How might forgiveness, righteous anger, and nonviolent resistance call you toward hopeful action?
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Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2022.04.17
Liturgy The sun peeks around the cover of darkness.When doom thickens the air, its light seeps through,a constant unwavering force in the tumult of time.“All is not lost,” the sun’s steadiness soothes us. The cool, damp tomb is empty.The devoted, unable to carry out their faithful duty.Like a doe hearing the snap of a twig from a hunter’s step,confusion and […]
Community Prayers 2022.04.17
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … being together on Easter for the first time in 3 years and for our leadership team and community navigating and caring for each other through a transitional season (Weylin) being cancer free for a year and all the support of this community (Sarah) my mom having visited for a few days (Jennifer) … let us […]
Subversion of Empire as a Form of Holy Protest
On this Palm Sunday, Jonathan Davis reflects on how Jesus’ journey into Jerusalem subverted empire and injustice of his day [Luke 19:28-40]. Reflection How might God be calling me to subvert injustice in my own sphere of influence? How can I announce/proclaim the alternate Kin-dom of God this coming week? What parts of established religious systems do I reject in […]
Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2022.04.10
Liturgy God of Love,God of Justice,God of Subversion,God of the Oppressed, Hear us.Welcome us.Empower us. Open our eyes to injustice around us.Crowd our hearts with compassion.Energize our steps as those of a young colt.Sweeten our lips with triumphant praises. “Glory to God in the highest!”“Blessed are they who come in the name of the Lord!”“Peace in Heaven!” When another says, […]
Community Prayers 2022.04.10
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … Jonathan’s words to our community (Melissa) getting through all the challenges these past couple years and being together in this space today (Justin) … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. For … everyone in our city who is struggling to find housing (Gina) starting the immigration process for my partner […]
Holy Week 2022
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 celebrate the life, death and eventual resurrection of Jesus. We will be offering a guide […]