A dialogue between two mothers of the faith. Continue reading
Liturgical Seasons
Responsive Communion Liturgy for Maundy Thursday
The Lord’s Supper Continue reading
Psalm 51 Expanded (A Prayer of Confession for Ash Wednesday)
This prayer of confession is interspersed with the language of Psalm 51. Continue reading
Communion Liturgy for Epiphany 5B
Invitation to the Meal
This is the table where we both learn to serve and to be served. Both giving and receiving grace are part of our call. Continue reading
Prayers of the People: Advent Peace
Holy, beloved God,
we come before you seeking strength,
and comfort,
someone to help us bear the load,
or to give us a load worth bearing.
In our praying give us open ears to hear your assurances
and open hearts to feel your peace,
even as we say together:
God of peace,
hear our prayers.
Slowing Down the Season: Advent Candlelighting Liturgies
These liturgies were developed alongside a sermon series, “Christmas Without the Crazy.” They lift up the value of slowing down and focusing on the simple gifts of Christ in a busy season. The pieces of each liturgy may be split among groups as desired. Continue reading
A Communion Liturgy for All Saints’ Sunday
Invitation to the Meal
We come to this table, not because it itself is so special,
but because it is an echo of another table,
a table that stretches as far as the eye can see Continue reading
Prayers of the People: Trinity Sunday
On this day, Living God, we celebrate that you are not distant from us,
not trapped in a temple or secluded in the heavens,
but right here with us, in every time and place.
Prayers of the People: Ascension
Jesus, friend and savior
today we remember your ascension
not as the moment that you left us
but as the moment you promised to be with us forever
through the Holy Spirit, our guide and companion.
Communion: Led by the Spirit (Lent I)
Invitation to the Meal
We come to this meal today, as Lent begins. We will return to it as Lent concludes. Between now and then we will wander far, and find ourselves at many tables. But no matter where we go, or whom we meet, we remember that we are always welcome here. Whether we are full of faith or running on empty, whether we are come with eager footsteps or more tentatively, we are always welcome to feast on God’s grace. Continue reading
