Though there was a nod to hearts last week, it always feels like the celebration of Saint Valentine sneaks into our worship. It’s not a liturgical holiday and I have feelings about such things — but there is something about love even if what we are cherishing right now is friendship. (This Sunday is afterContinue reading “Pandemic Psalms for Sixth Sunday after Epiphany”
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Pandemic Prayers for the Whole Season of Lent
Near the beginning of the pandemic, I started sharing weekly prayers without worrying about asking for credit or payment. It has been a prayer for you, dear pastor. It has been an act of love and something small I could do to support the many ways that you have been innovating throughout this pandemic. WhenContinue reading “Pandemic Prayers for the Whole Season of Lent”
Pandemic Psalms for Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
I wonder what leads us into praise. That’s what I got caught up thinking about in this psalm in this series of prayers inspired by the Revised Common Lectionary. I talk about how this wondering started here. I also got to thinking about God’s heart and that song that I so loved singing as aContinue reading “Pandemic Psalms for Fifth Sunday after Epiphany”
PRAYER FOR EVERY SCREAM
I love this story of a group of moms meeting up on the track field of their local high school to scream. I am just sad that I didn’t hear about the first meetup. And that living on the other side of the Atlantic makes it really hard for me to show up. I haveContinue reading “PRAYER FOR EVERY SCREAM”
Pandemic Psalms for Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
As you may well know, I’m wandering through the psalms in this season after Epiphany. Still looking for light and wondering where Christ might lead. All of that and some passionate engagement with these ancient songs. You can read a little more introduction here. I shared some other ideas for this season in my newsletterContinue reading “Pandemic Psalms for Fourth Sunday after Epiphany”
Pandemic Psalms for Third Sunday after Epiphany
In this season after Epiphany, I’m focusing all of my energy on the psalms. As I shared last week, I’m offering one prayer inspired by the psalm from the Revised Common Lectionary knowing there are tons of wonderful resources out there that could add to this simple practice for your weekly worship. I’ll share someContinue reading “Pandemic Psalms for Third Sunday after Epiphany”
Prayers to Celebrate Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The talented pastor at Old First United Church of Christ in Philadelphia had this great idea to focus the celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the third Sunday in January (which appears to be sooner than I’d like to admit) on a reflection of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. I promised I wouldContinue reading “Prayers to Celebrate Archbishop Desmond Tutu”
Pandemic Psalms for Second Sunday after Epiphany
I want the bright lights that send the wise people home by another way to carry beyond Epiphany Sunday. I want it to be something that we continue to find again and again in the weeks that follow as we try to understand more and more about who and what Christ is in our lives.Continue reading “Pandemic Psalms for Second Sunday after Epiphany”
Another Pandemic Christmas Eve
I was busy updating my favorite poems for Christmas Eve when a colleague posted about permission for a beloved Christmas poem she hoped to use Christmas Eve. It was just another one of those reminders that pastors, like you dear one, are juggling so much right now. You’re not just crafting worship but tending toContinue reading “Another Pandemic Christmas Eve”
Pandemic Prayers for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
This lovely meditation on the Magnificat was in my email from The Work of the People a few days ago. I love the slightest twist on the more familiar words from those verses in Luke’s first chapter. If you’re looking for another paraphrase to bring these words to life, there is this adaptation by JimContinue reading “Pandemic Prayers for the Fourth Sunday of Advent”
Cooking with Elsa 