A retelling of Psalm 32: Letting go
Scripture tells us “Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” And while I think there is truth in..
Rise: An Authentic Lenten Devotional
John Pavlovitz Chalice Press, 80 pages If you are looking for a Lenten practice to take on this year, Rise: An Authentic..
Grace for complexity
There is glory in acting to bring about the kingdom of God; Jesus demonstrates this for the first part of his life. But as the cross demonstrates, there is glory to be found in being handed over too. — Rose Schrott Taylor
Faithful Families for Lent, Easter, and Resurrection: Simple Ways to Create Meaning for the Season
"I see this book appealing to a wide range of church-going families seeking easy and gentle practices around the season of Lent and Easter," writes Irene Pak Lee.
Intermission
There comes a point, halfway between the ashes and the lilies, when you stop and ask yourself “Just how did I get..
A retelling of Psalm 116: For when you can’t go on
Beloved… Beloved, awaken my soul to your calming presence. AHH! I am NOT CALM! Beloved, I have run out of words. Really,..
Justice Advocacy Sunday — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In the Magnificat, Mary praises God for “scattering the proud in the thoughts of their hearts … has bringing down the powerful..
5th Sunday of Lent — April 3, 2022
Psalm 126 Lent 5C “Each of us yearns to belong. Within each human body is this deep, raw, aching desire” writes author..
Order of worship — April 3, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
40 community organizing actions you can practice during Lent
Pray for the community each day. Identify community leaders with power and influence. Have a relational meeting with at least three..
A retelling of Psalm 130: Seeking a fortress
Lent is a season of the liturgical year that invites us to lament the brokenness of our lives. The psalms are ideal..
4th Sunday of Lent — Family faith formation for March 27, 2022
NOTE: During the season of Lent you may want to have the following items available for your gathering space: a candle and..
Order of worship — March 27, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
4th Sunday of Lent — March 27, 2022
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Lent 4C Do you know where the “far country” is? I serve a city church. Almost every morning, I..
Love without judgment — Weekly Christian ed lesson
The fourth question of Belonging to God: A First Catechism Children’s Version reads, “Don’t you have to be good for God to..
A retelling of Psalm 13: How long?
How long God? How long before you let me see you again? Have you forgotten me? Are you here in the ash..
3rd Sunday of Lent — Family faith formation for March 20, 2022
NOTE: During the season of Lent you may want to have the following items available for your gathering space: a candle and..
Slow growing trees — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In the fall, my family planted four heirloom apple trees in front of our house. Rather than purchasing full-sized trees, we opted..
3rd Sunday of Lent — March 20, 2022
Luke 13:1-9 Lent 3C “In the spring of 1936, a writer planted roses.” Orwell’s Roses, Rebecca Solnit’s recently published book, is as..
Order of worship — March 20, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
A Lenten day
It was a Monday. Maybe the Monday-ist of Mondays.
On borrowed time: A Lenten poem
These Lenten days are loaned to us, set aside – beg, borrow or steal – from winter’s numbing latterness so we remember..
Order of worship — March 13, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
Jesus and baby chicks— Weekly Christian ed lesson
One of the questions that children often bring up as we move towards Easter is “did Jesus have to die?” It’s a..
2nd Sunday of Lent — March 13, 2022
Psalm 27 Lent 2C As I write this lectionary reflection, Russian troops are waiting on the border of Ukraine for Putin’s order..
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