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Prayer for those in the path of Isaias

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Lord you come to us in the storm, refusing to let the perils of life overtake us. Trusting your power and mercy, we pray for those in the path of Isaias. As the storm strengthens and people prepare for it to make landfill, grant safety to all who fear the coming wind and water. We ask for protection for those who lack the means to stockpile provisions, for those already reeling from the impact of the coronavirus, for first responders and healthcare providers already stretched and stressed. As we continue to navigate these tumultuous times, feeling battered by forces beyond our control, we cling to the sure hope of your close and caring presence. We know that nothing – not hurricanes nor pandemics, not the evils of racism nor economic hardship – can separate us from your love. May our gratitude for your saving grace move us to embody your compassionate kindness in radical, tangible ways to your beloved children right now in the path of so many threatening storms. In … [Read more...]

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August 2: Wrestling with God — Family faith formation at home

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  Welcome  Invite various persons to bring a designated item and use this liturgy to begin your time of learning together.  One:    Come, let us gather around and see how the Spirit will nurture our faith today. All:      Who is with us? One:    Christ, the light of the world. (Place a candle on a table in your gathering place and light it.) All:      Who is with us? One:   The Love of God, who came to meet us in the world. (Place a cross on a table in your gathering place.) All:      Who is with us? One:    The Wisdom of God, who speaks through the Scriptures. (Place an open Bible on a table in your gathering place.) All:      Who is with us? One:    The Grace of God, who proclaims we are children of God. (Place a symbol of baptism – a bowl of water, a seashell – on a table in your gathering space.) All:      Who is with us? One:    Our risen Lord, who meets us at the table. (Place a symbol of communion – a plate and cup, a loaf of bread, grapes – on a … [Read more...]

Say my name — Christian education at home

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All parents have stories about naming their children.  Some demonstrate strong ties to ancestry or culture.  Others reflect the values and traits the parents hope to instill in their young ones.  And some simply show the parents’ affinity for the sound of a specific name.  Even though many of us share these stories with our children, they rarely think about what it means to hold a particular name.  In the eyes of God, names hold power.  In this lesson, your children will have a chance to explore the power of being named and saying a person’s name. Begin the time with your children by discussing the names you each have for one another.  Talk not only about each person’s given name but also the pet names you call one another.  If your children are readers, you can make a list of all the names you call each person to help them see the number and variety of names you use for each other.  Then talk about the contexts that you use each of these names.  For example, you might use a playful … [Read more...]

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