Thanksgiving

Interlude for Gratitude – Jim Burklo, USA

Thankfulness is the fruit of humility and gratitude plants the seed of deeper humility that opens hearts and minds to more for which to be grateful Giving thanks to another human being ennobles the giver and the receiver dignifies everyday exchanges and clears the way for love Giving thanks for what is received from a […]

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Thanksgiving prayer — Ana Gobledale, UK

Great Spirit, For the beauty of the earth we give thanks. For the streaks of morning sun we give thanks. For the warmth of family and friends we give thanks. Power of Love, Link us together in love. Shower our day with hope and joy. Create in us a commitment to extend your welcome to all, […]

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Journey Blessing, a psalm — Geoff Calvert, Zimbabwe

Geoff has taken the Tefilat Haderech, the Hebrew Traveler’s Prayer, and transformed it into a song (psalm) of praise and thanksgiving. Thank you that it is your will, beloved God of our forebears, that we are conducted in peace, that our steps are guided in peace, that we are upheld in peace, that we are […]

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God of skylarks and cattle — Elizabeth Clark, UK

A Prayer of adoration  God of mountains and mustard seed, skylarks and cattle; We give you thanks for all that you have made. As we look at your world in all its beauty and diversity we are reminded of your creative hand that brings all things into being. Jesus story teller and teacher, friend of […]

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Bless our friends, Bless our food —

Bless Our Friends, Bless our Food Tune: Edelweiss This sung blessing has been hanging in the dining room of University Church, Chicago, since before 1968 when I moved there. The lyrics have been altered slightly to be inclusive (changes are in italics). Bless our friends, bless our food, Come, Great Love and sit with us. […]

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John 2.1-11, Prayers of approach — Cara Heafey, UK

By Cara Heafey, UK inspired by John 2:1-11, Wedding in Cana (Epiphany 2 Year C) Prayers of approach and confession Ready-to-download and print: Cara Heafey- Wedding in Cana – Prayers of approach and confession WORD Cara Heafey- Wedding in Cana – Prayers of approach and confession PDF God, our creator and provider, we bring you […]

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Harvest

Harvest in the south in April. Harvest in the north in September. The cycle of our year offers numerous opportunities to express our gratitude and thanksgiving. What words do we use to celebrate the abundance of a good harvest? Or to mourn the scarcity in times of drought?

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Harvest Hymns — George Stuart, Australia

These songs of thanksgiving, by George Stuart, are especially applicable for Harvest, Earth Day and Season of Creation celebrations. Click on the song title to link to printable music and lyrics. Nature’s Beauty  (Tune: Regent Square) Celebrate all hidden textures; Value all the roots below; Celebrate all covered splendour; Value beauty not on show; Celebrate with […]

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Deuteronomy 26:1–11, a Harvest drama

This drama might be used for Thanksgiving (USA or Canada) or Harvest (UK). It is easily adapted for First Sunday in Lent, Year C, when the Deuteronomy passage appears in the Revised Standard Lectionary. Parts:  Priest, Narrators 1&2,  Israelites 1,2,3,4.  Parts may be combined if fewer actors are available. The full script may be downloaded […]

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Cafe Church, Open Table Service — Harvest: celebrating abundance

This ready-to-use Café Church Harvest worship service weaves together scripture, drama, reflection, conversation & communion.  It has been designed for worship around tables, but is easily adaptable to a more traditional setting. This service includes everything you need — an Order of Service to handout, leader script sheets, reader printouts, song suggestions, a list of […]

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Thanksgiving Hymn — George Stuart, Australia

Tune: Rivaulx  For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. These lyrics work well on Mother’s Day.  With the simple substitution of ‘father’ for ‘mother’ in the last verse, it fits in well on Father’s Day. For all the blessings in our life, For peace and calm amidst the strife, A thankful hymn […]

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