Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. — Luke 2:4 We all long to find a real home: the place where our pasts and our futures intersect. As we metaphorically journey through […]
Read full textAdvent prayers from Cairn Christian Church, Colorado USA
Prayers written by members of Cairn Christian Church, Lafayette, Colorado USA for daily Advent devotions This time of year invites us to remember the light and the twinkle and the darkness and the humble fragility and beauty of human birth. This time of year reminds us of the miracle that happens when truth and light […]
Read full textVirgin Monologue — Jim Burklo, USA
“‘God did it,’ isn’t an explanation,” said Joseph. He got no account for the baby’s chromosomes, No description of the mechanism that Transmuted the divine shadow into royal blood. “‘The devil made me do it’ would have sounded better to me,” said Joseph, Though it never did him any good When he said it to […]
Read full textAdvent Candle 1, Hope — Rex Hunt, Australia
Advent 1 voice 1: Spontaneous sun voice 2: Generous giver of light, voice 3: Heat and energy… Light first Advent candle voice 4: We give thanks that throughout this season of hope we are warmed by the signs of hope we see in our world and in our own lives. . OR Advent 1: ‘Earth’ […]
Read full textAdvent, time to pray and prune — Angie Brock, USA
Peace be within your walls and quietness within your towers. Psalm 122:7 I think of Advent as a “pray and prune” time –a whole liturgical season in which to weed and prune in order to reset our hearts and souls as we prepare for and make the pilgrimage to the manger. Advent is here. As […]
Read full textAdvent/Christmas Prayer of Approach — Cara Heafey, UK
This morning we have come to tell again The story of angels and shepherds Of disbelieving fathers and unlikely mothers This morning we have come to hear again The good, good news Of love born among us Of God here with us This morning we prepare to receive the gift Of a child born in […]
Read full textAdvent Prayer in time of Drought — Phyl Austin and Ana Gobledale, Australia
Creator God, We pray for our beautiful world. Yet as we consider your amazing creation, images arise of global warming, greenhouse gases, climate change, and rising sea levels. We bring to you in prayer farmers whose land is dry and parched, And our need for drenching rain to fill our catchment areas and water our […]
Read full textAdvent prayer, Open our hearts — Eric Mason, USA
God, open our hearts so we are ready for the messengers you may send to us. Help us to find your message in a world that needs it more than ever. — Erik Mason, Cairn Christian Church, Colorado USA
Read full textJoseph friends Mary on Facebook — an Advent video
What would Joseph and Mary have written to each other on Facebook? A modern media conversation from an ancient story…enjoy ‘A social media Christmas.’ Might these be ‘worship words’ for a church screen? The images are white-Anglo, so creating a diverse portrayal may be desirable. “Bright idea: tip for using with youth… Now…watch this with […]
Read full textPrayer for the Beginning of Advent — Mary Luti, USA
You give us Advent, Lord, and we are grateful and glad to abide in your time, urgent, yet measured, imagining life. You give us Advent, Lord, and we are grateful and glad to watch by your light, candid, yet hidden, sharp as a truth. You give us Advent, Lord, and we are grateful and glad […]
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