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10/7/2026 0 Comments Prayer of Confession, P+20AC Call to Confession
“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I tell you?" (Luke 6:46) Let us confess our sin and seek God's mercy: Prayer of Confession Have mercy on us, O God, we have not stood firm in you. We claim to struggle for the gospel, yet we lash out in anger instead of rejoicing, we are harsh -- and even cruel -- to those God called us to protect., we allow our anxiety -- not faith -- to influence how we live. For centuries, we have used your name to hurt others. God, forgive us! Teach us how to focus on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy in our neighbors. Teach us what it means to stand firm in you, to follow the example of your son, and to trust that we can walk in peace together if we confess our sin and actively seek to listen and to love . Assurance of God's Grace God has promised that when we confess our sin, God 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, you 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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10/6/2026 0 Comments Call to Worship, P+20A Come, you who are of the same mind,
and you who are not. Come, you who struggle together in the work of the gospel, and you who have benefitted from it. Come, you who have learned and received and heard and noticed what God is doing, and you who are still unable to perceive it. Come and experience the peace of Christ in and among you. Let us worship God!  Exodus 32:1-14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=exodus%2032%3A1-14&version=NRSVUE
Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm%20106%3A1-6%2C%2019-23&version=NRSVUE Philippians 4:1-9 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=philippians%204%3A1-9&version=NRSVUE Matthew 22:1-14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%2022%3A1-14&version=NRSVUE The focus passage for A Place of Grace this week is Philippians 4:1-9. All liturgy will be based on this passage. What in Philippians 4:1-9 inspires or encourages you? Share your thoughts here: .www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1543182457851002&set=a.549399683895956. 9/23/2026 0 Comments Prayer of Confession, P+18A Call to Confession
Why do you pass judgment on your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. (Romans 14:10) Let us confess the places where we pass judgment and seek God's mercy: Prayer of Confession Merciful God, forgive us. We have not gotten anything out of following Christ. We don't just disagree, we attempt to silence any and all voices with perspectives different from our own. We "unfriend" people whose political and theological viewpoints conflict with what we believe. We are obsessed with our own needs and desires, preferring competition to cooperation and hoarding power to humility. Have mercy on us, we pray. Transform our hearts that we might set aside our privilege and live selfless and obedient lives according to Christ's example. Assurance of God's Grace (Christ) himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, having died to sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds[b] you have been healed. (1 Peter 2:24) 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. 9/22/2026 0 Comments Call to Worship, P+18A Welcome, you peacemakers,
who seek common ground with those who differ from you. Welcome, you networkers, who set out with the intention of making friends with strangers. Welcome, you humble, who are thoughtful and kind and do not make a show of what you have to offer. Welcome, you door-openers, who open the door for others and usher them in with encouragement and supportive resources. And welcome, you who have benefitted from those who have the mind of Christ. Come together and make God's joy complete by serving together in the kin-dom of God! Exodus 17:1-7 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=exodus%2017%3A1-7&version=NRSVUE
Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2078%3A1-4%2C%2012-16&version=NRSVUE Philippians 2:1-13 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%202%3A1-13&version=NRSVUE Matthew 21:23-32 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2021%3A23-32&version=NRSVUE The focus passage for A Place of Grace this week is Philippians 2:1-13. All liturgy will be based on this passage. What in Philippians 2:1-13 inspires or encourages you? Share your thoughts here: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1529135675922347&set=a.549399683895956. 9/17/2026 0 Comments Prayer of Confession, P+17A Call to Confession
Against {God}, {God} alone, have we sinned and done what is evil in {God's} sight, so that {God} is justified in {God's} sentences and blameless when {God} passes judgment. (Psalm 51:4 pp) Let us confess our sin before God and seek God’s mercy: Prayer of Confession Merciful God, forgive us. We do not live lives worthy of the gospel of Christ. Christ, who came bearing GOOD NEWS for the poor, the oppressed, the marginalized, the sick, and the sinner must surely be ashamed of the way we treat our neighbors in need! The only spirit we stand together in is the spirit of division. We allow our differences to come between us rather than strengthen us. We strive against each other -- even as siblings of Christ -- rather than striving toward a kin-dom where hospitality and healing can foster hope. Forgive us, we pray! Give us new hearts, O God, that we might abound in Christ Jesus! Assurance of God's Grace God has promised that when we confess our sin, God who is faithful and just will forgive us of our sin, removing it as far as the east is from the west and remembering it no more. (Psalm 103:12 and Hebrews 8:12) 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. 9/15/2026 0 Comments Call to Worship, P+17A Welcome, you who engage in gospel living,
who stand firm in the Spirit, who strive side by side with one mind in the faith. And welcome, you who do not know what gospel living looks like, who falter on the road, who are at odds with your neighbor. Welcome, you who stare opponents down and you who feel weak in the knees and especially you who are tired of the fight. You are not alone. Come and be strengthened by the love and grace of God. Thank you for your patience. I took last week off to spend time with family. <3
Exodus 16:2-15 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2016%3A2-15&version=NRSVUE Psalm 105:1-5, 37-45 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20105%3A1-5%2C%2037-45&version=NRSVUE Philippians 1:21-30 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%201%3A21-30&version=NRSVUE Matthew 20:1-16 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2020%3A1-16&version=NRSVUE The focus passage for A Place of Grace this week is Philippians 1:21-30. All liturgy will be based on this passage. What in Philippians 1:21-30 inspires or encourages you? Share your thoughts here: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1522667729902475&set=a.549399683895956. 9/3/2026 0 Comments Prayer of Confession, P+15A Call to Confession
Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law. (Romans 13:10) Let us confess the wrongs we have committed against our neighbor and seek God's mercy: Prayer of Confession Merciful God, Jesus said that the greatest commandment was to love you and the second was to love our neighbor as ourselves. Paul reminded us that love is the fulfilling of the law. Yet we who continually claim to be about law and order, continually fail to keep the law of love. We look at others with lust in our hearts. We kill the spirits of those around us, stealing their freedom and their rightful voice and their opportunities for wealth. We covet what belongs to others, including power and authority, instead of earning trust through respect, compassion, and kindness. Have mercy on us, we pray! Remind us who we are and whose we are. Remind us of our commitment to law and order, and order our lives according to the law of love. Assurance of God's Grace For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. (Galatians 3:27) 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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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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