Come, Lord Jesus: A prayer of invitation
In this prayer, John Wurster repeatedly calls, ‘Come, Lord Jesus,’ inviting Christ’s presence, justice, love and hope into every corner of our lives and the life of the church.
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Order of worship — December 21, 2025
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Fourth Sunday of Advent — December 21, 2025
Presbyterians once resisted Christmas splendor. So what changed? John Wurster digs into Matthew 1:18-25 and the names that reveal who Jesus is.
World Communion Sunday — Order of worship — October 5, 2025
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Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost — October 5, 2025
World Communion Sunday draws us to Christ’s table where we are nourished, united, and sent to share that gift with the world, writes John Wurster.
Order of worship — June 15, 2025
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Trinity Sunday — June 15, 2025
Looking at Romans 5:1–5, John Wurster explores how suffering shapes character, deepens hope, and reveals God's presence in our pain.
Order of worship — December 15, 2024
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Third Sunday of Advent — December 15, 2024
John Wurster writes about John the Baptist.
Order of worship — August 4, 2024
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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost — August 4, 2024
"A piece of bread, an ounce of juice. It looks pretty meager. It looks like what’s on this table isn’t enough. But it is." — John Wurster
Third Sunday after Pentecost — June 9, 2024
John Wurster notes the difference between Jesus' portrayal in John vs. Mark.
Order of worship — June 9, 2024
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Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany — January 28, 2024
The church exists because of Jesus Christ. All things exist because of Jesus Christ. It’s amazing, astounding and true, writes John Wurster.
Order of worship — January 28, 2024
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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost — October 15, 2023
Who has influenced your faith? Who do you model Christianity to? Paul talks about these things in Philippians, John Wurster writes.
Order of worship — October 15, 2023
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Order of worship — September 10, 2023
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Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost — September 10, 2023
Church is a team sport, writes John Wurster reflecting on Matthew 18:15-20.
Order of worship — March 19, 2023
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Fourth Sunday of Lent — March 19, 2023
When the air is full of questions, it can be easy to lose sight of the questions that really matter.
Order of worship — December 18, 2022
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Fourth Sunday of Advent — December 18, 2022
Christmas is difficult, bringing up painful memories for many. But, as John Wurster writes while reflecting on Joseph’s story, Christmas has been difficult from the beginning.
Order of worship — October 16, 2022
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Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost — October 16, 2022
"Prayer is not easy. It’s about asking, seeking, knocking, and waiting. Over and over and over again. ... There’s no secret recipe. No magic formula. Just persistence and focus and commitment and discipline. Again and again and again."