Stay safe and warm! Our Saturday evening worship scheduled for 5 pm is cancelled. In addition, the 11 am funeral service for Grace Morgan is postponed; new date to be determined.

God of the covenant, in the mystery of the cross you promise everlasting life to the world. Gather all peoples into your arms, and shelter us with your mercy, that we may rejoice in the life you share with your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen [excerpt Sundays and Seasons, pg. 124]

God of compassion, you welcome the wayward, and you embrace us all with your mercy. By our baptism, clothe us with your garments of grace, and feed us at the table of your love. Amen [excerpt Sundays and Seasons, pg. 130] #welcomeandrejoice #livelikejesus

And now, GOD, do it again—bring rains to our drought-stricken lives. Those who planted their crops in despair will shout “Yes!” at the harvest. Those who went off with heavy hearts will come home laughing, with armloads of blessing. (Psalm 126:4-6, The Message)

“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!” (Luke 19:38) #PalmSunday #PassionSunday

Christ is risen, and we gather together with astonishment and joy. Christ is risen, and we have been set free from the bonds of death. Christ is risen, and we are forgiven. Let us rejoice: Christ is risen indeed, Alleluia! (excerpt Sundays and Seasons, pg 158) #happyeaster

Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, whose blood set us free to be people of God. This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! #ThisIsTheFeast #WorthyIsChrist #WhyWeSing

Happy Mother’s Day! God, warm the hearts of all who celebrate and all who mourn on Mother’s Day. Accompany those yearning to be mothers. Help us to heal broken family relationships and open us to receive your nurturing love from all who serve mothering roles in our lives. Amen

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.” And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” (Revelation 21:4) #isthistheend

Let us pray. Bountiful God, you gather your people into your realm, and you promise us food from your tree of life. Nourish us with your word, that empowered by your Spirit we may love one another and the world you have made. Amen (excerpt Sundays and Seasons, pg 182)

I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. (Revelation 22:13) #ThisIsTheEnd #LiveLikeJesus

Poured out in wind and fire, water, wine, and bread, the Holy Spirit abides in and among us. Filled with the Spirit of truth, we go out to proclaim the saving power of Christ’s love. (Excerpt Sundays and Seasons, pg 192) #ANewBeginning

Sine we have been justified through faith, we have PEACE with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. And we boast in the HOPE of the glory of God. We also boast in our SUFFERINGS, because we know that SUFFERING produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, HOPE.

Holy God, you hear the cries of those who are marginalized or cast out. On this Juneteenth observance, guide us continually toward the end of oppression in all its forms. Amen #Juneteenth #FreedomDay

Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Genesis 9:14-15 #OneCongregationOneBook #TheFlood

We wish you a happy and safe 4th of July!

O Lord God, your mercy delights us, and the world longs for your loving care. Hear the cries of everyone in need, and turn our hearts to love our neighbors with the love of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen (excerpt Sundays and Seasons, pg 217)

Dear God, you are always more ready to hear than we are to pray. Pour upon us your abundant mercy. Forgive us those things that weigh on our conscience, and give us those good things that come only through your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen (Excerpt Sundays and Seasons, pg 223)

Dear God, you are life. Where your people are overwhelmed with the busy-ness of life, bring encouragement. Accompany all who experience emotional, mental, or physical distress. Renew us at your table of Mercy. Amen (Sundays and Seasons, pg 227)

As we remember 9/11, let us pray. Most merciful God, bring comfort to those who mourn, relief to those who witnessed devastation, healing to those still suffering physical pain or emotional trauma, and reconciliation to a world in need of peace; through Christ our Lord. Amen