Apr 26, 2020 | baptism, communion, Easter, psalm
This day, too, is a resurrection, therefore we praise the Most Holy Miracle. This breath, and this one, is a promise fulfilled. Praise and thanks to Life Eternal. These tears are a baptism that make holy our dusty humanity; And this crusty loaf of bread, broken and...
Apr 9, 2020 | communion, Lent, wholeness
Cheers to the causes that bring us together as unlikely allies — and blessings on the bread that keeps us seated around the same table. Cheers to the wounds that humble us all to ashes — and blessings on the deep cup that revives us to show up for another...
Mar 18, 2017 | communion, Lent, prayer, stewardship
Dear neighbor, Dear sibling/stranger, Dear God-among-us, A silver coin of mine is a coin of yours, whether it is lost or found, whether it is one alone or one of ten. A sheep of mine in the fields belongs too to your flock, and a sibling of mine who is hungry may...
Jan 27, 2017 | communion, discipleship, mystery, worship
Come, sister: sit with me to watch the wonder of God dazzling within us like sparklers against the night sky. Come, brother: tend the fire with me into the wee hours as we spin tales of God’s mystery and chide one another to courage. Come, friend: the wait will...
Mar 22, 2016 | church, communion, discipleship, Lent
Come, friend: the world is hard enough. Let’s not argue over access to God or qualifications for loving one another. We’re walking in the same direction (and goodness knows I have much to learn), so if you will keep me honest then I’ll watch your...
Feb 16, 2016 | communion, discipleship, grace, Lent, prayer
Bless this bread, bless this gather, may we live for you each hour. Send us out with bread not stone, so that no one eats alone. In a world full of fear keep us always drawing near to your body in each place where we might again learn grace. Bless this bread, bless...
