The Rev'd Sandra Seaborn preaches on communion as she looks at the Last Supper stained glass window. … [Read more...]
August 8, 2021
Open Worship Guide
Eucharist
Seeing Christ
Dear Jesus, please give us eyes to see, and ears to hear, and hearts to understand your presence in our midst this morning and every day. Amen. So Jesus comes back to his hometown, and, on the Sabbath, began to preach. Here’s what he might have been saying: “The Kingdom of God is here - repent, and believe the good news.” Or according to Luke’s account: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the … [Read more...]
It Is Well With My Soul
“Let us give thanks to you, Lord, for it is right to give our thanks and praise.” Giving Thanks When Things are Good Across the country, people are giving thanks this weekend for all the good things they have been given. We are given a yearly holiday designed to remind us to be thankful, in which we gather with friends or family and eat good food. And it’s generally pretty easy to compile a list of things to be grateful for, ranging from family, friends, and food; to peace, freedom to worship, … [Read more...]