Opening Prayer As the days darken and the winter winds blow, come to us, Promised One, in our time of waiting. Keep the vision of your salvation before our eyes,…
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…
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.…
