Blessed are you, O Lord our God, ruler of the universe, for you are the One who creates and the One who calls. Through the waters you have called your people, through the waters you have redeemed and through the waters you have made holy. When … [Continue reading] about through the water to the table: a communion prayer for Easter 6C
confession: pointing the finger
God, we come to you recognizing that we often forget that you made the world and all that it is in it. We so quickly point the finger at the other, the neighbor, the outcast, the one who is different from us. Forgive us for expecting to be forgiven … [Continue reading] about confession: pointing the finger
prayer: bearers of glory
One: God, your creation displays your wonders all around us; All: help us to see you at work wherever we look. One: You call us to show forth your glory— All: help us to reflect your image in the … [Continue reading] about prayer: bearers of glory
confession: clean and unclean
God of the clean and the unclean, we too easily think we can see from your point of view. We exclude, hold grudges and nurse contempt, all the while hiding ourselves for fear we too would be found wanting. We think we are justified because we are … [Continue reading] about confession: clean and unclean
prayer: speak through us
One: God, we come to hear your word, so may you speak through us. All: We offer our limited understanding, our insight, our emotions and experiences, our skills and our talents, and pray that your voice might be heard in this place and … [Continue reading] about prayer: speak through us
recent comments