Arising from Romans 12.12 -13.1 May we put our hands into the hand of God And walk in divine light. May we welcome and respect those new to this land, celebrate the diversity of its citizens and live together in harmony. May each of us be an ambassador for God’s realm of justice and peace. […]
Read full textProper 17A
I am who I am, Exodus 3.14 — Ian Smith, UK
Arising from Exodus 3.14 (Year A, Season after Pentecost, Proper 17) I am. I am who I am. There are times when I know who I am. There are times when I don’t know who I am. There are times when I wish I didn’t know who I am. I have a God, who when […]
Read full textPsalm 105, Call to Worship — Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson
Adapted from Psalm 105 Might be read by a single voice or responsively O give thanks to the Eternal One! Call on God’s name. Make known God’s deeds among the peoples. Sing praises to God. Tell of all God’s wonderful works. Glory in God’s holy name!
Read full textRomans 12:9-21, a prayer — Ana Gobledale, UK
Proper 17 13th Sunday after Pentecost – Year A Paul makes it sound so easy. Just be sincere, determined, altruistic. Yet we find ourselves hesitant, shifty, unreliable, selfish. Just be zealous, hopeful, patient. Yet we feel tired, desperate, anxious. Just be generous, hospitable, harmonious. Yet we find ourselves hoarding, isolating, discordant. We want to make […]
Read full textThe world that shapes us, a benediction, Romans 12:9-21 — Talitha Arnold, USA
Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good. — Romans 12:9-21 Inspired by the Common Lectionary reading for the Proper 17 (usually 13th Sunday of Pentecost), Year A These words might be used throughout the year. Go out into the world in peace. Have courage. Hold onto what is […]
Read full textPsalm 105 prayer, Australia
Inspired by Psalm 105 Lectionary for Year A: Proper 12, 14, 17 and 20 We remember your wonderful works and we give thanks We sing praises, we tell of your strength, your faithfulness, your holiness, and we ask, how do we bring glory to you? Your judgements are over all the earth. You are mindful […]
Read full text