"The right to write, the right to read, and the right to share your story is being threatened," write Andee Zetterbaum and Tammy Wiens. Let us pray.
Permission is given for free use of this hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, including in online worship services.
Thinking about "Letter from Birmingham Jail" and the United States' prison system, Daniel Heath offers a prayer of confession for Father's Day.
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Editor Teri McDowell Ott engages one of the notoriously difficult passages in Matthew where Jesus says, "I came not to send peace, but a sword."
A prayer for those who are subject to poor air quality. May the God who gives us breath protect us, remind us, guide us and inspire us.
Loving Lord, we come to you ...
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In honor of Juneteenth, Stephanie Sorge weaves together multiple readings from the Revised Common Lectionary to reflect on God's liberating work.
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There is room for everyone in Jesus’ community, but the marginalized get top priority.
Editor Teri McDowell Ott notes that the Great Commission calls us to go do — and to teach.
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You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
For Pentecost Sunday, editor Teri McDowell Ott wonders what we would venture to do if we trusted the Holy Spirit to use us.
Daniel Heath offers alternative verses to the "Star Spangled Banner" using language inspired by Amanda Gorman's poetry.
It can be tempting as disciples to stand looking up at the sky, towards the place of holy mystery — but we're told to get a move on and be present in the world.
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As we enter final exam season, Nadine Ellsworth-Moran offers a prayer for the test takers and paper writers.
What would faith look like if we embraced "unknowing"?
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Daniel Heath pens a prayer for Mother's Day that names the abuse of women and lifts it up to God.
In this lectionary reflection, editor Teri McDowell Ott highlights the danger of refusing to hear dissenting voices and the effectiveness of listening well.
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In this lectionary reflection, editor Teri McDowell Ott reflects on the meaning of awe and the day-by-day pace it sets for the early Christian community.
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