This litany was co-written with the Rev. Laura Kelly for a course on Christian Ethics. The italicized portions are excerpted from Psalm 142. The plain text is excerpted from Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail, written in 1963. The bold text is original.
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A Baptism Blessing
To a Child of the Covenant: Remember that today you were baptized, made new, washed clean.
A Pastoral Prayer After a Global Tragedy
Holy God, we come before you like Hannah this morning, weary with weeping, yet faithful in kneeling before you,
Dramatic Monologue: James at the Transfiguration
This monologue imagines James’ experience of the Transfiguration as recorded in the Gospel of Mark. If your congregation is unfamiliar with first-person monologue preaching, it may help to introduce it as an imaginative exercise that helps us more more deeply into scripture. Take a pause before you begin the monologue, allowing a visible and audibleContinue reading “Dramatic Monologue: James at the Transfiguration”
You Are Loved
A Children’s Sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.
An Advent Communion Liturgy
Invitation John the Baptist stood by a river in the wilderness, crying, “Come! Come and experience God’s grace.” Christ stands at a table in the upper room, crying, “Come! Come and experience God’s grace.”
Prayer of Adoration: We Sing Your Praises
Holy God, We sing your praises because you have carried us through the years, through storm and trial, through joy and celebration, through small sorrows and daily kindnesses. We remember that you were there, every step of the way. We sing your praises because you are here today, in this moment, in this place, whereContinue reading “Prayer of Adoration: We Sing Your Praises”
Prayer of Adoration: Welcomed Home
God of Grace, We give thanks today that we belong to you, that you welcome us home each time we come to your gates. We want to be your holy temple on this earth, building on the foundation you laid down for us in Christ. May your Spirit dwell among us here today as weContinue reading “Prayer of Adoration: Welcomed Home”
Prayer of Adoration: Sabbath Day
Holy God, To feel your presence is like rain falling on a parched land; it is like the warmth of the sun after too many days of rain. When you created the world, you set the Sabbath day aside for rest, calling your creation good. On this holy Sabbath day, we praise you that youContinue reading “Prayer of Adoration: Sabbath Day”
Prayer of Adoration: Creator, Sustainer, Redeemer
God of All, You are Lord, we profess it: Creator, Sustainer, Redeemer. You have knit us together and filled us with your spirit, and you see us as we are: your precious, broken, sinful children. Inviting us to participate in something bigger than ourselves, you have called women and men from the beginning of timeContinue reading “Prayer of Adoration: Creator, Sustainer, Redeemer”
Prayer of Adoration: At Work in Our Lives
Nurturing God, You are the Planter of Every Good Seed, the Fount of Every Blessing, the Bread of Life, the Good Physician, the Good Shepherd. You work in every part of our lives, encouraging us to grow and flourish so that we may have the strength to work for good in the lives of others.Continue reading “Prayer of Adoration: At Work in Our Lives”
Prayer of Adoration: It Was You
Eternal God, We praise you today for all you have done. It was your Spirit that hovered over the waters at the dawning of creation, and your voice echoing through the darkness that brought forth light. It was your love that birthed humankind and placed them in a garden, and it was your hand thatContinue reading “Prayer of Adoration: It Was You”
Prayer of Adoration: Accept Our Prayers
Living Lord, We come this morning to worship you with our lips, rejoicing in the peace of your house and the fellowship of your people. Accept the prayers of our lips. May we strive to worship you with our hands, working to preserve your earth and ease the suffering of our neighbors. Accept the prayersContinue reading “Prayer of Adoration: Accept Our Prayers”
Prayer of Adoration: More Than the Sum of Our Parts
Perfect God, we thank you this morning for the gifts you have given us, which we in turn may give to others: for eyes to see their needs, for feet to walk with them in faith, for ears to listen to their stories, for tongues to tell them of your love, for arms to holdContinue reading “Prayer of Adoration: More Than the Sum of Our Parts”
Deep Well Worship 