Oct 20, 2019 | hope, lament, prayer
Though our teeth are set on edge, O God, let us never forget your name. Though the night is long with wrestling, O God, let us never forget your blessing. Though the sun and moon strike us, O God, let us never forget your help. Though the litany of lies grows, O God,...
Nov 18, 2015 | Advent, liturgy, sermon
Already posted: SIGNS, SAVIORS, SERPENTS, SONGS on the Revised Common Lectionary’s Gospel readings and WAITING, PREPARING, SINGING, LABORING on the RCL’s Old Testament readings. Still to come: Two sets of Advent liturgies on non-lectionary themes...
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;...
Oct 20, 2014 | liturgy, Monday Muse, prayer, scripture
Deuteronomy 34:1-12 (from the Revised Common Lectionary for 10.26.2014): Ah God, I am not wise like Moses; I have neither his courage for the wilderness nor his faith for miracles. Still I dare to pray for the gift of a vision like the one given to Moses on Mount Nebo...