Twixt twelve and thirty years, who was Jesus, we ask? The Bible says nothing worth taking to task. A square or a rounder? – we’re all left to wonder How hearty he partied, how much did he blunder? ‘Twas the night before forty long days and dark nights When Jesus went wandering way out of […]
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Originally written in Palestine for World Communion Sunday Slightly adapted for inclusive language God of our grandmothers and mothers, of Eve and Sarah, Miriam and Hanna, Mary and Martha, Mother Mary and Mary of Magdala, of Lois and Eunice we come to your table today, [World Communion Sunday,] in this season of repentance of leaves […]
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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!
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A contributor to Worship Words since its inception, Thandiwe, ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), serves in ministry at Loveland United Church of Christ in Lovedale, Colorado. Many of the photos on Worship Words are through the discerning lens of Thandiwe’s camera. Thandiwe’s Worship Words contributions are divided into five groups: Children’s worship […]
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The rain stopped long ago; skies are blue. But on the morning path the breeze shakes down showers the trees have been holding onto. I will gladly drown in this blessing. Awakening this morning in bed, as my conscious mind opened up it filled with what day this is, who I am, what I intend […]
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Merciful God, we approach you asking for forgiveness, For healing and reconciliation To once again feel the power of your Love. As individuals and as a nation we have tempted fate. We have stretched our grasp with greed. We have protected our privacy with isolationism. We have ravaged your creation with entitlement. Forgive us. As […]
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Tune: O Waly Waly (Welsh folk tune) — also known as The Water Is Wide (listen to James Taylor’s performance of it) Use freely, with attribution. For deeper love we spread the bread I won’t be full till all are fed Till every soul has home and bed The rest of us can’t move ahead […]
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