submitted by Rev. Rebecca Page Lesley, Suffolk Presbyterian Church, Suffolk, VA Creator God, we hear the mighty rush of wind, and assume it is only the weather. We see the power of a flame, and are reminded only of combustion. We admit that we are … [Continue reading] about confession: we hear the mighty rush of wind
confession: on this Pentecost Sunday
submitted by Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo, Watchung Avenue Presbyterian Church, North Plainfield, NJ On this Pentecost Sunday, we confess to You, O Lord – our division, for we are not gathered together as Your people in one place; our fear of the rush … [Continue reading] about confession: on this Pentecost Sunday
Easter 7A Communion Prayer
Submitted by Rev. Teri Peterson, Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church Blessed are you, O Lord, our God, Ruler of the Universe, for you have kept your promises. In the beginning, you called for yourself a people and you promised them a … [Continue reading] about Easter 7A Communion Prayer
Ascension Day Collect
Submitted by Rev. Brian Merritt, Palisades Community Church. Holy One, You are one who distracts, confuses and distorts. Pupils dilating at your light become cast into darkness. Our peace is shattered into chaos and our placid water struck by … [Continue reading] about Ascension Day Collect
prayer of illumination: lift our eyes
A prayer of illumination for reading Acts 1:1-14 (Ascension/Easter 7A). Submitted by Andy James, First Presbyterian Church of Whitestone, Queens, NY Ever-rising God, just as you lifted the eyes of the disciples to the rising Jesus at his … [Continue reading] about prayer of illumination: lift our eyes
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