13th Sunday after Pentecost — August 22, 2021
Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 Pentecost 13B; Proper 16 In a scene from Richard Wagamese’s poignant novel, “Indian Horse,”13-year-old Saul is kicked off his..
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10th Sunday after Pentecost — August 1, 2021
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Order of worship — August 1, 2021
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
9th Sunday after Pentecost — July 25, 2021
John 6:1-21 Pentecost 9B; Proper 12 Unique among the Gospels, John replaces the scene of the last supper with a foot washing...
Order of worship — July 25, 2021
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
8th Sunday after Pentecost — July 18, 2021
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Pentecost 8B; Proper 11 “Anyone else experiencing ‘The Great Resignation’ in your church?” I read this question and the..