Opening Prayer Merciful God, you sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation. Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our…
Call to Worship L: The Lord is getting us ready to receive a gift of great joy. P: Watch for this gift! L: Be vigilant and ready. For the gift…
Opening Prayer Holy and loving God, thank you for the assurance of your presence and grace. We are grieved by our capacity for inhumanity toward one another, and we are…
Gospel Reading Mark 6:30-44 (The Message) The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, “Come away to a deserted…
Call to Worship L: From the beginning, God entered into covenant with the human family. P: Through baptism, Jesus Christ calls us into that covenant. L: All Christian ministry is…
Call to Worship L: Come, all who are burdened with many tasks. P: God provides a space for rest and renewal. L: Come, all who have turned away from God.…
Call to Worship L: Come and learn the ways of life. P: We have come to follow Jesus. L: Love your enemies, and do good to those who hate you.…
Call to Worship L: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. P: And also with you. L: The risen Christ is with us. P: Praise the Lord.…
Call to Worship L: Today we light the Candle called HOPE, as a reminder that God's promises are true. P: We place our hope in God. L: We place our…