Friends, I am not terribly surprised but still very sad and scared as the election results seem apparent. I may have more thoughtful words for you later. If there are particular liturgical resources that might be helpful in these next weeks, let me know. In the meantime, I’ve created a BINGO card to help you…
My final day as pastor of Peace Mennonite Church was yesterday–June 10, 2024. This was (is) a hard goodbye for all of the best reasons. Below is the letter I shared with the Peace community in last week’s newsletter. Dear, dear, Peace Mennonite Community, I do not have the words to adequately express my gratitude…
Call to Worship from Philippians 4:4-7 Dear friends,rejoicein God always. Let’s say it again:rejoice.May our gentleness be known,for God is near.Let us not worry about anything,for God is near.We will ask for what we needin prayer,and offer thanks to Godin prayer.We rejoice and give thanks thatthe peace of Godwill guard our hearts;the peace of Godwill…
First, TOMORROW (July 25) is the Advent in July drawing for a copy of Expecting Emmanuel and two access codes for the digital worship resources. If you are looking for an Advent devotional for yourself, a book study for your small group, or an enriching worship series for your congregation, be sure to comment below…
Hello, friends. Our prayer practice for Holy Week is a cross collage meditation. We consider the ways that violent systems continue to cause suffering in our world today, just as they did in Jesus’ day. I appreciate those who have joined in this Lenten journey. I will post one more prayer practice next week. After…
For the season of Lent, I will be sharing videos that explore some different creative prayer practices. I posted a brief intro video today and will post the first practice on Ash Wednesday. (Or maybe even Fat Tuesday night if I’m ahead of the game!) After I recorded the intro, I realized I had left…
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The four offertory prayers below are written for the four Sundays of Advent to coordinate with the Advent candle themes. ? Holy One, this Advent season we wait in hope. And we give in hope. Hope for your coming reign; Hope because of your presence with us even now. Receive…
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With Matthew 28:1-10 The earth is shaking.Are angels descending?The tomb is before us.Is the stone rolling back?It’s bright as lightening, blinding as the sun reflecting off of snow.Of course we are afraid.But we need not tremble.We need not become like the dead.Because the tomb is emptyand we are calledfirst to…
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