Resolution – a hymn of reconciliation Tune: Laus Deo Arising from the lectionary for Proper 18, Year A — Matthew 18:15-20, particularly verse 15 Link to download musical score, lyrics for a PowerPoint and to listen to tune: Resolution In communities we gather For encouragement in life; We need grace, acceptance, nurture, Ways to halt […]
Our creator, from whom the breath of life comes, who fills all realms of sound, light and vibration, may your light be experienced in our core. Your heavenly domain approaches. Let your will come true – in the universe (all that vibrates) just as on earth (all that is material and dense). Give us wisdom […]
These closing words partner with the hymn, ‘Church is more than just a building,’ by Amanda Udis-Kessler. Church is indeed more than a building, as those of us who worship on Zoom know. While we, the church, may be a ‘crew of misfits’, we know this: We each are given a place at the table, […]
An affirmation of faith to be read by one or many voices, responsively or in unison. We believe in the Divine Creator of all that has been made; the Parent of the whole creation. We believe in the Divine Saviour of all that has fallen; the Restorer of our broken world. We believe […]
Christian leaders in Jerusalem issued this joint prayer in 2014 to be used in services of worship on Sunday and during the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, usually observed in September. ‘Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain […]
Safe! Home safe! A welcome mat of rainbows Hands outstretched to clasp the stranger. Love, you are the power lifting our open arms The thought enabling our inclusion The spirit warming our hearts to the ‘other’, Reminding us that we are ‘other’ to them. Emmanuel, yours is the face they wear, Yours is the clan […]
Light and shadow carve the stone of the cliff face morning and evening. The light is stronger than the stone. Each day sun and wind work their art on the sea, a different masterpiece every day. Creating God, I am your canvas. Your light, your wind, your grace raining down paint your Word on me, […]
We believe that the imagery conveyed by language and language itself is important and that they articulate and influence our understandings of what is revealed to us about the nature and activity of God and the dignity of all God’s people as created in the image of God. — Inclusive Language Covenant, United Church of Christ […]
A prayer of praise and confession Divine Mystery, Your breath fills the universe and makes it alive. We praise you, Divine Life, for the gift of Spirit. Your love blows through all creation and makes it one. We praise you, Divine Lover, for the gift of Spirit. Your presence fills every corner, your […]
Tune: Sussex (There’s a wideness in God’s mercy) Ent’ring in the holy city, crowds surround them as they walk, laying leaves before their progress on the road that leads to love. No one knew how things would turn out, breaks in trust, betrayal, loss in a week where dark descended on the road that leads […]
