worship
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Prayers and Songs for the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America
Two hundred and fifty years ago, there began an experiment in governance and imagination. There was a hope that people could shape the vision and hope for the land they called home. It was imagined by those founding mothers and… Continue reading
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5 Small Things to Pepper into Worship at Times Like These
There are a whole array of wonderful packages to curate a beautiful worship experience for every season. Lent begins Sunday so those materials have already been acquired. Or not. Bulletins have most likely already been printed. This is a post… Continue reading
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Starry Christmas Morning Worship
Christmas morning falls on a Sunday this year. Just a few hours after the good news of Christ’s birth is shared at the late, late service on Saturday night, a few of the faithful will gather again to share in… Continue reading
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How to Use Art in Worship
I was an art major in college. It’s not a muscle I get to flex much these days if you don’t count the amazing crayon art I do with my kids. I’m kidding. I draw stick figures, just like you.… Continue reading
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All the Best Worship Packages for Progressive Congregations
Maybe as the calendar turns to a new year, you finally got that video editor lined up. You have an increased tech crew even if they are volunteers — but they are faithful and you are no longer troubleshooting all… Continue reading
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Pandemic Prayers for the Rest of September
I have recently joined the team at Woodlake Publishing to help edit and create the upcoming resources of Seasons of the Spirit’s FUSION curriculum. I get to work with amazing people and bounce ideas all over the place and contemplate… Continue reading
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Pandemic Prayers for Proper 18B
I confess to you that I can’t touch this Jesus who a woman has to remind of who he’s supposed to be. I appreciate what it says about the humanity of our Christ but that’s not who I need him… Continue reading
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Pandemic Prayers for Proper 17B
They noticed that some of the disciples were eating with defiled hands. Just reading that line sends a chill down my spine after these many months of worrying about how much I wash my hands. We have just returned from… Continue reading
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Pandemic Prayers for Proper 15B and 16B
I feel like I should be living with abundance but then I read this. Like every other parent, I am exhausted. I am tense with worry and trying like hell to make the best decisions fo my kids while still… Continue reading
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Pandemic Prayers for Proper 14B
My colleague and friend, Sarah Lund, shared on Facebook the simple joys of making banana bread. She called it Banana Bread Therapy. That sounds right to me. I should add Sarah is also a talented and wise writer who offers… Continue reading
Cooking with Elsa 