Prayer

Glory to Your coming,

which brought humanity back to life!

Glory to Him, Who came to us by His firstborn!

Glory to the Silence, that spoke by His Voice.

Glory to the Spiritual, Who was pleased to have a Body,

that by that Body he might show mercy on our bodies.

Glory to that Hidden One,

Whose Son was made manifest!

Glory to that Living One, Whose Son was... See more

“He’s Gone” by Paul Zach.

After the cross has been carried,

after the weight is laid down,

after the body is buried,

down where the darkness surrounds,

after the end of the violence,

after the sky has gone dark,

now there is nothing but silence,

broken by the beat of our heart.

He’s gone. (×4)

After the last words are spoken,

we lay him down in the grave.

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They start to sing—and it’s not because they’re suddenly caught up in a moment of euphoria, inspiration, and wonder. “Hallowed be your name” is a longing to see God here and now, to know his presence in the midst of this mess. They start to sing as a way of praying, “Where are you, God? We want to see you. You are the loving Father. You promise to

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PRAYER

for the church to work for the common good and benefit of all people

for deep care, bold love, and rich community to be experienced in the church

for elders and other leaders

PRAYER — WC 14.2

Ancient of Days, I don't have enough days in my lifetime to see the complete fulfillment of your kingdom vision. But give me the faith to embrace and act on... See more

PRAYER

O God, give your judgment to the rulers,

to those who rule after them, your justice,

that they may judge your people in justice,

and your poor in right judgment.

May the mountains bring forth shalom for the people,

and the hills justice.

May they defend the poor of the people,

and save the children of the needy,

and crush the oppressor.

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PRAYER

Grant us, O God, a vision of our land

that is as beautiful as it could be:

a land of justice where none shall prey on others;

a land of plenty where poverty shall cease to fester;

a land of kinship where success

shall be founded on service;

a land of peace where order shall rest not on force

but on the love of everyone for their community.

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PRAYER

CONFESSION: Lord,

help me to face the truth about myself.

Help me to hear my words as others hear them,

to see my face as others see me;

let me be honest enough to recognize

my impatience and conceit;

let me recognize my anger and selfishness;

give me sufficient humility to accept

my own weaknesses for what they are.

Give me the grace to say, “I was... See more