May 5, 2024 Lectionary Texts Acts 10.44-48 — Cornelius and his household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Psalm 98 — God has done a great thing. Make a joyful noise! Let all Creation praise God. 1 John 5. 1-6 — Love, that is born of God, conquers the world. John 15.9-17 — “This… Continue reading Easter 6
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Ascension Sunday / Easter 7
May 12, 2024 Lectionary Texts Ascension Day[Ascension Day, 40 days after Easter, is May 9.It may be observed on Sunday the 12th.Make sure you use at least one of the ascension stories on Sunday!] Luke 24.44-53 — Luke’s shorter ascension story. Ephesians 1. 15-23 — For wisdom, “that the eyes of your heart be enlightened.”… Continue reading Ascension Sunday / Easter 7
Holy Week Music
(Click on titles to view, and hear an audio clip of original songs, on the Music page) Se all songs with tags for “Cross,” but especially these: General Behold the Lamb of God (Original song) Behold the lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.Come, let us follow, come let us followthe… Continue reading Holy Week Music
Good Friday
March 29, 2024 Lectionary Texts Isaiah 52.13-53.12. “He was despised…he has borne our infirmities…he poured himself out to death.” Psalm 22. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Hebrews 10.16-25. “I will put my: law in their hearts and remember their sins no more” Enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus… Provoke… Continue reading Good Friday
Wheat among the weeds
“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
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