Thanksgiving is a joyous holiday where we gather together with those we love to share that which we are most grateful for as we enjoy a delicious and abundant meal. Before the meal, families play games or cards. Some gather...
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Liturgy
Gathering at the Table + Communion Liturgy
This image was used on the cover of one of my text books in seminary. I never understood the cat.... For many people, Thanksgiving is their favorite holiday: lots of good food, family – and no presents. Or least, not...
Liturgy
Ministry of Reconciliation :: Communion Liturgy
"The Sacrament of Communion is the ultimate act of reconciliation. What does God’s act of reconciliation through Christ look like? It looks like sharing in the broken body and the spilled blood of Jesus. In our sharing, we proclaim that...
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A Day in Capernaum: Liberating the Oppressed
Peter's house in Capernaum. This week in worship, we reflected on Luke 4:31-44. Following are three vignettes of this day in Capernaum. "'The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me. He has sent me to...
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A Day in Capernaum: Proclaiming Release to the Prisoners
Black stones are from the 1st century synagogue in Capernaum. This week in worship, we reflected on Luke 4:31-44. Following are three vignettes of this day in Capernaum. When Jesus was in his hometown Nazareth (Luke 4:1-32), less than a...
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In Those Days
If the cry of new life occurs amidst the best sales of the year, does it make a sound?
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Thankfulness
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. - Colossians 3:17 (NRSV) One of my creative outlets right now is painting rocks. This...
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Feed my Sheep
Over the next 48 hours, I will spend many of my waking hours preparing for a meal that will probably take us less than 30 minutes to eat.
