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benediction

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 01.03.2016

Liturgy God of renewal and recreation, As we observe the turning of the year, We know that all time is still in You. While we feel shaped by the sands sifting in the hourglass, We know that is the molding of your Spirit that truly brings us into who you have made us to be. Be with us this day […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 12.27.2015

Liturgy The impossible is about to happen in a stable. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Those who lived in a land of deep darkness, on them has the light shined! This is the evening when creation stood still and held its breath, for God was doing the most unbelievable, dangerous thing. This is the […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 12.13.2015

Liturgy Loving God, we open ourselves to you, trusting that this is how you made us: you created us for joy-filled hearts and lives. Show us the creative power of hope. Teach us the peace that comes from justice. Fill us with a joy that can not be contained, but must be shared. Prepare our hearts to be transformed by […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 12.06.2015

Liturgy Holy God, We long for your peace, and trust in your promise; we hear your call to turn toward you, to change our lives and welcome you in. Meet us here and fill our minds with your wisdom and our hearts with your peace, that our worship together may open us to the challenge of your dream of wholeness […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 11.29.2015

Liturgy There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. We have walked and lived in darkness, but we have seen a great light… For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. The Wise Men and […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 11.22.2015

Liturgy O Lord, open our eyes that we may see the needs of refugees; open our ears that we may hear people’s cries for justice; open our hearts that we may assist sojourners near and far. Show us where love, hope and faith are needed. Use us as ministers of your healing. Let us not be afraid to protect the […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 11.15.2015

Liturgy We stand before the Holy One Sometimes awe-struck, sometimes mystified We hear a voice calling our names Sometimes we are scared. Sometimes we are comforted. Today we ask that our fears be quelled, our minds be sharpened, our ears ready to listen, and our hearts opened to the One that beckons our name. Holy One, intervene as needed. Enliven […]