“In gathering the weeds you would uproot the wheat along with them. Let both of them grow together until the harvest.” —Matthew 13.29-30 Oh, how we want to be among the wheatat the last judgment, gathered and bundled off to heaven,not separated out to be burned! As If Jesus is talking about others—you know, those bad people—and not… Continue reading Wheat among the weeds
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Prayer for our country
God bless our countrywith humility and wisdom,to hear your voicenot in triumph over othersbut in love for one another,for all who, for every reason,find themselves upon this land.May our patriotism be care for all,not just for one family or place or kind.Give us courage to face injustice,to resist the powers that diminish life,to repent of… Continue reading Prayer for our country
Solstice
Solstice: the most unequal of days,longer here and shorter there.The more light we have in the norththe less in the south.As we have day on this side,they have night on that side.The more we have the less they have. So it is with daylight.And in the human worldit is well to remembersome things we have… Continue reading Solstice
Spirit Feast
Original lyrics—referring to both Baptism and Communion— set to the tune of Cradle Song (an alternative tune for Away in a Manger).
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Lyrics:
With hearts that are baptized in mercy and grace,
we enter the mystery of this time and place
to feast on your mercy in light from above,
receiving your Spirit, made one in your love.
The cup that we drink from flows deep with your love,
the water of blessing, descent of the dove.
“My Chosen, Beloved, in whim I am pleased,”
we’re sent by your Spirit to shine with your light.
With blest, grateful hearts, God, we come to this feast,
and pray that your Spirit in us be released.
This sharing, this joy and this justice you share
is ours now to bring to the word everywhere.
God, We Rise to Serve You
Original lyrics set to the tune of Sing We Now of Christmas / Now the Green Blade Rises.
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Lyrics:
God, we rise to serve you, baptized in your love
as your Holy Spirit hovers like a dove.
We, your Beloved, whom you bless with grace,
offer you our gifts with love and joy and peace.
God, your Spirit in us, dove with wings unfurled,
gives us pow’r to bring forth justice to the world.
Baptized in Christ, we serve with mercy’s grace,
bringing to the world your love and joy and peace.
Lent 1
February 18, 2024 Lectionary Texts Genesis 9. 8-17. The covenant of the rainbow after the flood. Psalm 25. 1-10. Make me to know your ways; teach me your paths….Be mindful of your mercy… 1 Peter 3. 18-22. Christ suffered to bring you to God. Baptism saves you as an appeal to God through the resurrection.… Continue reading Lent 1
Lent 2
February 25, 2024 Lectionary Texts Genesis 17. 1-7, 15-16 — God makes a covenant with Abram and Sarai, a promise of offspring and land. Psalm 22. 23-31 — God tended to me in my affliction. The poor shall eat and be satisfied. Romans 4. 13-25 —Abraham was considered “righteous” by trusting the promise. Our righteousness… Continue reading Lent 2
Lent 3
March 3, 2024 Lectionary Texts Exodus 20. 1-17. The Ten Commandments. Psalm 19. The heavens are telling the glory of God. The law of God is perfect. Clear me from hidden faults. Let my words and thoughts be acceptable to you. 1 Corinthians 1. 18-25 The message about the cross is foolishness to those who… Continue reading Lent 3
Lent 5
March 17, 2024 Lectionary Texts Jeremiah 31. 31-34. “I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel…. I will write it on their hearts…. I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more.” Psalm 51. You desire truth in the inward being…. Create in me a new heart…. The sacrifice acceptable… Continue reading Lent 5
Easter Sunday
March 31, 2024 Lectionary Texts Acts 10.34-43 — Peter tells Jesus’ story Ps. 118.14-24 — God’s right hand does valiantly..open the gates…the stone the builders rejected 1 Cor. 15.1-11 — Christ died, and was raised, and appeared Mk. 16.1-8 — Women come to the tomb. An angel says, “Go to Galilee.” They rush out, afraid—… orJn. 20.1-18… Continue reading Easter Sunday