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Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 2017.10.29

Liturgy Restore us, O Living God, by the breath of your Spirit, for some of us are wilted and weary. Some of us are anxious for restoration, and wonder if it will happen at all. Hear our voices crying out amidst the noise, where we hide to wait for a new day. Let us not be bound to the earth […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 2017.10.22

Liturgy You, who are fearfully and wonderfully made, listen. God is here. You, who are renewed by the blood of Christ, look. God is here. You, who are given life by the Holy Spirit, breathe deeply. God is here. We open our hearts to hear the word of God today. May we receive the love that is in every word, […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 2017.10.15

Liturgy Lord, here we are again at your table, gathered with friends and strangers alike to listen and pray and sing together in this place of safety. Safety to worship you as we are led, safety to let down our guard, safety to ask the questions that burn in us and keep us up at night. We thank you for […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 10.08.2017

Liturgy Vox family, friends, we join together this morning with hearts made heavy by recent news, recent traumas, recent wounds. And life has gone on for many of us. Lord God, we ask you to be in this place. Be in our hearts, shine light in our darkness, give healing. Bring us comfort. Help us hold space for both sorrow […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 10.01.2017

Liturgy Lord God, as we gather together today to hear your word, make us mindful of the goodness you impart to us. Make us aware of the goodness we can impart to those around us. Lord God, you made us into unique beings. Give us patience with ourselves as we sometimes struggle to unfurl. Lord God, you made us powerful […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 09.17.2017

Liturgy Loving God, in whom we live and move and have our being, the God who is made known in Christ Jesus, the living Word, Remove from our minds and hearts whatever impediments hinder worship or dampen our joy. Increase within us that holy longing for closeness which can open our lives to fuller delight and to a deeper commitment. […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 09.03.2017

Liturgy We intercede this morning on behalf of those who have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Our God of mercy and compassion, protect all who are still in danger, and bring to safety those who are missing. May you bring care for those who are homeless or without support and resources. We pray in thanksgiving for the first responders who […]