Is it right, O God, to be grateful for the bare minimum, for justice done once, when it has been abandoned so many other times? Can we give thanks for one day of something like justice, when there have been so many other empty days? We call out to you the name of George Floyd,… Read More
Sunday Psalm: Protest
The Righteous One has been vilified so that the white devil might slip away. Weep and shout, O Distrusted! Read More
Sunday Prayer: Heart and Soul
Here is my heart, O Holy Life: ancient with the dust of stars, new as the day I was born. Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Bright, surprising God, we are still rejoicing in the glory of Easter. the mystery of Jesus walking and talking and eating among us again, showing us his scars like a familiar friend, reminding us not to hold on to him. We never can, of course, and yet we would love to keep him fresh and… Read More
Sunday Prayer: Easter Feast
Joyful Jesus, how long will we run in search of easy answers when the steadfast mountain whispers the lessons of faith to all who are afraid? Read More
Tuesday Prayer
God of Peace- In this season of stress, we seek your comfort. In this week of heightened emotions, we look for you to soothe our spirits. Give us the energy needed to endure any challenges this week. Pacify our anxious souls as we care for our congregants and ensure that our worship services engage all… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
God beyond words- I’m at a loss for what to say or think right now. Our common humanity and worth is forgotten with each act of violence. Our connection to one another is cut again and again when another word of hate is spoken. Hold our hearts, Divine One. Nudge us to look past our… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
God of ajar doors- One year ago we stayed within our homes. And now we look ahead to a world regathering. There are so many people in the stores and roads. Don’t they know there’s still a pandemic? And, simultaneously, don’t I realize I maybe should start slowly and safely re-emerging as well? As the… Read More
Revised Common Lectionary: A New Hope
UPDATE: After this column was posted, another mass murder/hate crime took place in the USA. How are you addressing this violence against people of Asian descent in your worshipping communities? Perhaps this Sunday it would be appropriate to include an extended litany of lament and confession, based on Psalm 51. ADDITIONALLY: this week, leadership at… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
God of the Smooth Spaces and Rough Edges- In seasons of chaos, when the waters rise, strengthen our hearts to tread as needed. As the winds knock us over, fill our spirits with energy that we may rise again. When panic grips our minds, may our first thought be to your pacifying presence. As our… Read More
