Hymns A prayer before Advent (hymn) This hymn is free for congregations to use to support recovery efforts for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria in Texas, Florida, and Puerto..
Looking into the lectionary 15th Sunday after Pentecost – September 17, 2017 Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35 Ordinary 24A; Proper 19 What is it about human beings that we like keeping score? We don’t just..
Prayers for the moment A prayer in the face of many storms Lord, it feels as if all of creation is groaning. As entire communities are devastated by hurricanes, fires and earthquakes, we wonder..
Looking into the lectionary 14th Sunday after Pentecost – September 10, 2017 Exodus 12:1-14; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20 Ordinary 23A; Proper 18 Church Conflict Management 101 is the order of the day for this..
Prayers for the moment Prayer for the dreamers Holy God, our undocumented sons and daughters are calling out in the streets, asking to be seen and valued. Come, Holy Spirit,..
Hymns O God, We’ve Prayed in Wind and Rain (Hymn for Harvey relief) “O God, We’ve Prayed in Wind and Rain” was written in response to severe storms -- Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana..
Prayers for the moment Pastoral prayer for Sunday, September 3, 2017 — Labor Day weekend Almighty God, as the flood waters recede and the extend of the devastation is revealed we cannot help but feel overwhelmed by..
Looking into the lectionary 13th Sunday after Pentecost — September 3, 2017 Exodus 3:1-15 ; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28 Ordinary 22A; Proper 17 Look. See. Hear. Show. Listen. Observe. Both Moses and God do..
Prayers for the moment A prayer for those in the path of the storm LORD, as the waters rise and the rain keeps coming we pray relief for all those impacted by the water and winds..
Looking into the lectionary 12th Sunday after Pentecost – August 27, 2017 Exodus 1:8-2:10; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20 Ordinary 21A; Proper 16 “It’s who you know.” Ever heard that phrase? Numerous friends have shared..