What is it about a gentle breeze Is it the breath of God stirring your senses? What is it about the sound of birds greeting the morning that reminds you you are not alone? What is it about the sound of rushing water that soothes the soul – washing away any negative thoughts that are […]
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Celebration of the Earth – a Call to Worship Dance (adapted) Might be used on Earth Day or during the Season of Creation Be creative! Susan integrates numerous actions, props and readings into this Call to Worship dance. Adapt the actions and words to fit your situation. Select the elements that fit into your worship […]
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A candle, or candles, might be lit as these words gather the congregation in the Light of God. The light of God surrounded them: God’s light in flames of fire within a bush telling Moses to take off his shoes for he is standing on Holy Ground; God’s light in a pillar of fire leading […]
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What is it about a gentle breeze Is it the breath of God stirring your senses? What is it about the sound of birds greeting the morning that reminds you you are not alone? What is it about the sound of rushing water that soothes the soul – washing away any negative thoughts that are […]
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This dramatic Call to Worship might be used during the Season of Creation (Creationtide) or on Earth Day Sunday (22 April). Simplify the props or movements as needed. Any of the parts might be used separately from the whole. Materials and arrangements: five candles on table at front, or in centre a large glass bowl […]
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In the beginning the Spirit of God hovered over the waters. Sacred waters, a drop which rests on the palm of my hand a gift from God. Sacred waters, quenching parched lips, nourishing our bodies turning arid land into a garden of life, sustaining all its creatures. Sacred waters, nourishing our spirits, a blessing sprinkled […]
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The light of God surrounded them: God’s light in flames of fire within a bush telling Moses to take off his shoes for he is standing on Holy Ground. God’s light in a pillar of fire leading the Israelites to a promised land during darkened nights in the desert. God’s light in tongues of fire […]
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Based on Luke 2:41-52 To be read as a reflective monologue spoken by Mary. The reader might wear a shawl to designate themselves as a woman from Palestine. We stopped to rest after a long day’s journey families gathering to prepare their meal we had just assumed – mistakenly – you were with your cousins […]
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The Air, the Air is everywhere. Holy Air, Stirring the waters of creation, Sweeping across the desert. Breathing life into humans. Feel the Air, Holy Air, like the rush of a mighty wind awakening lost spirits. Breathe the Air source of life, filling a newborn’s first cry. Breathe deep, the Holy Air, centring in your […]
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The Light of God, a poem for Creation Care Month The light of God surrounds me, guiding me on my path. It opens my eyes to wonder, as the world around me bursts into colour. It fills me with joy and awe at the beauty of God’s creation. Leaves shimmer and dance in the breeze as […]
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Just being. This is a time for just being. Time is a gift, just as nature is a gift – a gift for just being; being one with the chatter of birds, the hum of the freeway in the distance, one with the sunlight through the gnarled oaks playing patterns on the path, one with […]
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Written for a service in nature (outside) Ready-to-print WORD doc: Call to worship for a service in nature – Susan Brecht, USA Leader: Creating Spirit, we gather this morning enveloped in the beauty of your creation. We come to release the stress, the anxiety, the burdens, the worries, the struggles of our lives. We come […]
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