Liturgy God of all, You call us together from north, south, east, and west; from places of joy and sorrow; young and old alike: sinners who desperately need your grace. As your Holy Spirit gathers us together, unites us as a community, and gives us strength, we humbly set this time apart from anything normal, routine, or worldly. We dedicate […]
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Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 01.22.12
Liturgy “Epiphany on the Jordan” by Malcolm Guite Beginning here we glimpse the Three-in-one; The river runs, the clouds are torn apart, The Father speaks, the Sprit and the Son Reveal to us the single loving heart That beats behind the being of all things And calls and keeps and kindles us to light. The dove descends, the spirit soars […]
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 01.15.12
Liturgy Perfect Light of revelation, as you shone in the life of Jesus, whose epiphany we celebrate, so shine in us and through us, that we may become beacons of truth and compassion, enlightening all creation with deeds of justice and mercy. We pray in the name of the Son, of the Father and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Congregational […]
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 11.20.11
Liturgy Our Heavenly Father, in our days to come, we pray these words to you. God of Grace, in whom we put our trust, Be our rescuer when sins ensnare, The liberator of our souls, The still, small voice that says, ‘Be free.’ God of Love, in whom we put our trust, Be our joy and comfort at all times, […]
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 11.13.11
Liturgy We thank you, God, for your gifts of beginnings and ends. To start again the work you have called us to do, and to finish well with your Spirit guiding us. And yet, God of the covenant, even when we fail and fall into sin, your Spirit invites us to remember that you chose us to be your servant […]
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 11.06.11
Liturgy O Holy God of Israel, you faithfully keep the promises you made to our ancestors and lead your people into the future, providing hospitality on the way. Help us who inherit the pilgrim life to journey faithfully at your command, that we may be a community of disciples called to be sojourners in your service, in our city and […]
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 10.30.11
Liturgy Heavenly Father, our Provider and Healer, we come to you and thank you, hoping to find words worthy of your praise. 1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. 2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has […]