Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … an Afghan refugee family that has found a home in Texas and doing well in their transition (Kathleen)for the fact that my mom's cancer was caught very early (Lauren) … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition....
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During the season of Lent, we're invited to adopt a reflective posture of humility as we consider the sacrifice and suffering that Jesus experienced here on earth. Join us Sunday mornings online throughout the season of Lent from 8-9am as we offer a virtual time of...
David Wallace reflects on our invitation to perceive the miracles in our lives that aren't possible from a human perspective [Luke 9:28-43]. Reflection What are "old stories" in your lives that you're holding on to?What would new versions of these stories look like if...
Liturgy Beloved community, let’s begin our timetogether with a calming, restorative breath. The old stories of this earth repeatagain and again: War and rumors of war,Bombs, bloodshed, and destruction.Oh God, hear our lament. The old stories repeat:Children removed...
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … this place where our community can gather and be together … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. For … those around the world living in conflict and those feeling the oppression of authoritarianism (Amy)my...
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One of the more meaningful tools our community has discovered and practiced is Nonviolent Communication. This framework gives us a different way to navigate challenging conversations – moving us from tendency to cause pain to one of healing. “I have come that you...
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. We will be holding a liturgy service at Vesper on Wednesday, March 2 at 7pm to begin this season of reflection on the sacrifice that Christ experienced and embraced for us. We will be offering a time of contemplation and and...
Gena St. David reflects on how God is leaning toward the ones in need and suffering rather than the powerful [Luke 6:20-22]. Reflection What mistaken notions of God might we have inherited?Who are we being called to lean toward?What does a Christ-like response to...
Liturgy Blessed are you, Vox family.Let us begin our liturgy with a prayer.Our responses are highlighted in yellow. Breathe deeply inAnd slowly out.You have arrived.You are here with us,With God,In this moment. Amen! We breathe in God’s peace. We lean towards God.God...
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … being back together in this building and getting through illness and the impact of early pregnancy the past month (Caroline)the reminder that Jesus healed on the sabbath and that God can heal even today (Amy) … let us bless the...