Liturgy The King is coming. Our God arrives, clothed in frail human flesh, riding a meek donkey’s foal. Yet, this is not the first time you have come to us, O God. The history of human affairs is the history of your arrival among us, As Creator, Purpose-Giver, Liberator, Prophet’s voice and Priest’s desire. The story of each of our […]
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Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 03.25.12
Liturgy In the presence of the Holy whose word has called the universe into being, we stand in awe. In the presence of the Spirit that stirs within us and causes our hearts to thirst for love, we stand in need. In your presence, Giver of life, we come to worship, open to truth and love and wholeness. Be with […]
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 03.11.12
Liturgy Come, O God, come near. For we who were one time far off, are drawn close by the sacrifice of your Son, Jesus Christ. He is our peace, who has made us one and has broken down the wall between us. We come to you, no longer as strangers or foreigners, but as fellow citizens with the saints and […]
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 03.04.12
Liturgy Lord God, make us pilgrims throughout these forty days. Lead us through discipline to discipleship. Jesus, remember us when you come into your kingdom. We offer you our prayers this day: For your church around the world, we ask for new life. For all who carry out ministries in your church, we ask for grace and wisdom. For people […]
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 02.19.12
Liturgy Holy God, mighty and immortal, you are beyond our knowing, yet we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ, whose compassion illumines the world. Help our lives reflect the same compassion toward others and transform us into the likeness of the love of Christ, who renewed our humanity so that we may share in his divinity. We […]
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 02.12.12
Liturgy We are called by God to be the church of Jesus Christ, a sign in the world today of what God intends for all time. To bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and to comfort […]
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 02.05.12
Liturgy We praise you: for the rising sun that warms us and brings life and growth to the cold earth; for the morning dew that freshens the grass and flowers of the fields; for the gathering light by which to work to earn our daily bread. We bless you: for the light of Christ that casts out fear and gives […]