Nov 18, 2015 | Advent, liturgy, sermon
Already posted: SIGNS, SAVIORS, SERPENTS, SONGS on the Revised Common Lectionary’s Gospel readings. Still to come: Advent liturgies on the Narrative Lectionary and two non-lectionary themes (Nativity Through Advent and Object Lessons). Up now: WAITING,...
Nov 17, 2015 | Advent, liturgy, sermon
Advent! The beauty of a mysterious season that anticipates God’s interruption into the human story. Or…if you’re a local church pastor who used every last creative fiber of your being to bring newness to the fall stewardship season: Advent! The...
Aug 5, 2015 | justice, lament, liturgy, racism, worship
The following readings and liturgies offer a #BlackLivesMatter reflection on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for this coming Sunday, the 11th Sunday after Pentecost (Year B). CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 34:1-8, adapted) One: I will bless the LORD at all times;...
Apr 6, 2015 | Easter, liturgy, Monday Muse, news
The Sunday after Easter — officially the Second Sunday of the Easter season — is known as many things in different contexts: Holy Humor Sunday, Bright Sunday, guest-preacher-in-the-pulpit-while-pastor-is-on-vacation Sunday. In the Revised Common Lectionary...
Feb 9, 2015 | Lent, liturgy, Monday Muse, scripture, sermon
Still wondering what you’ll preach when Lent begins next week? Here are eight sermon series ideas for your inspiration and use, all of which aim to shed the traditionally dreary sackcloth of Lent in order to don a vibrant — and occasionally exuberant...
Jan 26, 2015 | Lent, liturgy, Monday Muse, worship
CALL TO WORSHIP (Joel 2:1-2, 12-17) One: Drop everything at the call of the trumpet! Two: Flee from your security at the cry of the protester! One: Leave your “to do” list, put down your calendar. Two: Come right now and seek a new path. One: It’s...
