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Liturgy, Reflection, Benediction 2023.1.15

Liturgy, Reflection, Benediction 2023.1.15

Liturgy We receive invitations for a new year.Be more impressive, disciplined, & accomplishedBe less mediocre, unrestrained, & incapable We set familiar goals, even if the goal is to set no goals.We hope for the magic combination of inspiration &...

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Immersed in the Way of Christ

As we begin a new year, how might we discover rhythms and moments of immersing ourselves in the way of Christ? Weylin Lee opens up about how experience and encounter get us unstuck and in step with God’s Radical Love [John 1:35-42] Reflection How might we sit in the...

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Liturgy, Reflection, Benediction 2023.1.08

Liturgy, Reflection, Benediction 2023.1.08

Liturgy We come in wanting to knowWhat will happen, what we should do, what the plan is.We can feel it rise up in us, this discomfort with uncertainty. Some of us have made plansWe have New Year’s resolutions, new determination, our own way forward.We want to improve...

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The Mystery of God

Speaker Gena St. David uses the phrase "all bodies matter" in today's homily in the context of support and solidarity for the vision and mission of Black Lives Matter. She begins the new year reflecting on Epiphany and how mystery can lead us into goodness, belonging,...

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Liturgy, Reflection, Benediction 2022.12.23

Liturgy, Reflection, Benediction 2022.12.23

Liturgy Glory to God in the highest,and on earth peace, good willtoward humankind. In the angel's gentle greeting,teach us to hear your love. In Mary's glad obedience,teach us to follow your light. In your lowly birth and lodging,teach us to embrace your humility. In...

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Unexpected Joy and Peace 

What are we invited to do or change as we consider the unexpected disruption that the first Christmas brought with the birth of a baby? On the eve of Christmas Eve, Weylin Lee leads us in the practice of lectio divina through a reflection over the past year and...

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Liturgy, Reflection, Benediction 2022.12.18

Liturgy, Reflection, Benediction 2022.12.18

Liturgy Beloved church family,let this morning be a time of slowing.Let us find a moment to pause and rest,to practice patience and experience peace.May our liturgy today be a healing balmfor the busyness of this season. Advent is a time of waiting and anticipation.We...

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Dreaming of a Just Love

How do we move from our reasonable resolutions to dreaming in league with the Divine? On the fourth week of advent, Christopher Mack opens up about how experience and encounter get us unstuck and in step with God’s Radical Love  [Matthew 1:18-25] Reflection How...

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Liturgy, Reflection, Benediction 2022.12.11

Liturgy, Reflection, Benediction 2022.12.11

Liturgy Today is the third Sunday of Advent, andwe light the third candle of Advent for Joy. Welcome to this shared space of awarenessand anticipation of how divine joy has come and is coming. As you feel safe and comfortable,you are invited to pause for a moment....

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Making Space for the Unexpected

How do you usually respond to something that’s unexpected? On the third week of advent, Weylin Lee invites us to glimpse restoration and healing for ourselves and those around us, even in the most uncomfortable places and seemingly invisible people. [Matthew 11:2-11]...

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