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1/27/2023 0 Comments

Prayers of the People, E4A

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O Lord, Sovereign God, Redeemer, Holy One,
we come to your sanctuary carrying burdens that feel
too great to bear.
Our hearts have been broken by the careless words
of those who lash out from unfathomable pain
at any and all who are in their path.
Help us to heal one another
in ways that are honest and respectful and kind.
Be present, we pray,
with all who are struggling
to stand firm in the faith,
to do what is right,
in the face of vitriol and hatred.
Grant courage, Lord, 
to bear the storms that threaten to overtake us.
Help us to trust in your presence.
Open our eyes to your image in your children
everywhere.
Make us covenant-carriers, God,
that we might dance with joy
from our churches,
into our streets,
and all the way home,
singing your praises in gratitude 
for your steadfast love and faithfulness.
​Amen.
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1/26/2023 0 Comments

Playlist, E4A

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www.psalmimmersion.com/psalm-15

www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSZrsZWKXfo9DrIN5RFJFembSQnieMxdd
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1/25/2023 0 Comments

Prayer of Confession, E4A

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Call to Confession

So then, putting away falsehood, let each of (us) speak the truth with (our) neighbor, for we are members of one another. (Ephesians 4:25) Let us confess our sin before God, in the company of our siblings in Christ, and seek God's mercy:

Prayer of Confession

Do no look at us without grace, O God.
We are not truth-tellers.
We are conspiracy spreaders.
We are creators of alternative facts.
We spread falsehoods like viruses,
and build our belief systems on fear and suspicion. 
We slander those with whom we disagree
in passive agressive memes on social media
behind the safety of anonymity 
and intimidation.
We shame our sisters in Christ
for making choices about their bodies and their lives
that we cannot fathom having to make.
We hoard our money,
loaning it at ridiculously high interest rates,
if we can be persuaded to share our wealth with others
at all.
We sell our children for a price.
Forgive us, we pray,
and renew a right spirit within us.
Remind us who we are and whose we are
and teach us how to live 
as those who will not be moved.

Assurance of God's Grace

God has promised that when we confess our sin, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive us our sin, removing it as far as the east is from the west and remembering it no more. Hear the Good News: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God!

Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us also forgive one another.
The peace of Christ be with you.
Please extend the peace of Christ to all whom you encounter this week.

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1/24/2023 1 Comment

Call to Worship, E4A

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All who are wondering ...
pondering ...
meditating ...
on what it means to abide in God's temple,
make yourself at home
in the shelter of God's unconditional love.
All who are seeking
to dwell in the comfort of God's protection,
accept God's hospitality
extended in grace.
With joy and thanksgiving
for God's welcome,
​let us worship God.
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1/17/2023 0 Comments

Call to Worship, E3A

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Are you feeling fearful
or alone?
Are you in need of a refuge
or shelter from the storm?
Do you feel hunted
or surrounded by enemies?
God's GOT you. 
Come and worship, friends.
THIS is a place of GRACE. 
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1/12/2023 0 Comments

Playlist, E2A

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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSZrsZWKXfo_gJ8X1o9c2Qdwby_nV65fZ
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12/14/2022 0 Comments

Prayer of Confession, A4A

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Call to Confession

My tears have been my food
    day and night,
while people say to me continually,
    “Where is your God?”  (Psalm 42:3) 
Let us bow before God in contrition and seek God's mercy.

Prayer of Confession


Darkness encompasses us, Eternal One.
We feast on tears. 
Indeed, we are a source of trouble to our neighbors,
while our enemies laugh behind our backs.
This darkness is not womb darkness:
darkness that nurtures and fosters growth.
This darkness is oppressive and angry,
and it spreads like a cancer,
causing pain and anguish 
wherever it goes.
Turn the light of your face upon us, O God,
and rescue us!
Breathe new life into us
in this season of waiting.
Give us the courage to hope 
in quantities that will overflow
and spread throughout the world like wildfire. 
May all our interactions reflect your image to others.

Assurance of God's Grace

Jesus said, "
 Very truly, I tell you, anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and does not come under judgment but has passed from death to life." (John 5:24) Hear the Good News: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God!

Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us also forgive one another.
The peace of Christ be with you.
Please extend the peace of Christ to all whom you encounter this week. 

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12/13/2022 0 Comments

Call to Worship, A4A

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Those who weep in sadness and grief
are as welcome in God's presence
as those who shout for joy.
Those who are encompassed by darkness
will know the nurture it gives
as it breathes new life into their beings.
Those who are persecuted and crucified
for their adherance to God's law of love
will be restored.
Come and worship the God of hosts!
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12/1/2022 0 Comments

Playlist, A2A

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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSZrsZWKXfo_SQbKr-PNuttnKfd6fx3CY

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11/29/2022 0 Comments

Call to Worship, A2A

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Gather together, you people of God!
Gather, you leaders of the people!
Bring to God your hopes and dreams.
Bring to God your earnest devotion.
Let us worship God!
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    Julie served as a Commissioned Ruling Elder in a Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation for thirteen years. She now absolutely delights in filling the pulpit for colleagues upon request, and looks forward to opportunities to do so. Her reformed perspective is sprinkled with humor and presented with authenticity, and she is open to creatively deconstructing worship as a means to helping congregants explore worship in transformational ways.

    Julie and her husband, Ray, are parents of three adult children, and grandparents of four energetic and imaginative little people. She is an introverted-with-enough-extrovert-balance-to-keep-her-social, perfectionistic-with-hopper-tendencies, time and goal-oriented, kaleidoscopic, and insatiably curious child of God.

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Julie participated in the 25th Seminar for Certified Zentangle(R) Teacher Training in June, 2019, trained by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. In addition to creating art as a personal spiritual practice, Julie also incorporates the Zentangle(R) method in Prayer Art Retreats in a variety of contexts, including church groups, friend gatherings, and at a local art gallery. Check out the Upcoming Events page for a calendar of events, or use the Contact Us page to inquire about scheduling an event with your group!
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