Prayer of the Week

November 25 is the last Sunday in the Christian liturgical year. Sometimes called the “Reign of Christ” Sunday, the readings remind us that God is “alpha” and “omega,” the first and last of our year and lives. As we contemplate the end of one year and the beginning of another, we are also getting ready… Read more.

Last Sunday we wondered with Hannah if God would ever come through, and with the disciples if all the calamity Jesus predicted would ever amount to any good. Out of despair comes many frustrations, but also many new gifts. Here’s a prayer for transformation and for hope, whatever your circumstances might be this week. Lord,… Read more.

In a week of homecoming, we were reminded of an image of God who came to us in Jesus in order to bring us home to God.  Here is a prayer for this week.  Blessings on you all.  — Rev. Rachel God, who entered into full humanity in order to bring us closer to divinity,… Read more.

My dear friend and colleague, the Rev. Dr. Sandy Johnson (retired), and I have shared thoughts over many elections since we were in seminary together all those decades ago. This year, as in every election year, we are reminded that as the 2012 events conclude, the work of campaigning may be over, but the work (given to each of… Read more.

We wrestled this week with the story of the rich man who wanted to know what he needed to do to gain eternal life.  Jesus first told him to follow the commandments, which he replied that he has done all his life.  Then, Jesus told him lovingly that what he lacked was to sell all… Read more.

In the scriptures for this week there are potent examples of faithful people trying to do what is right: sometimes well, and sometimes less well. Esther, takes courage and uses her position to save her people. Meanwhile, the disciples in the Gospel of Mark, try to stop someone healing demons in Jesus name whom they… Read more.

This week we heard about the commandment that Jesus gave to abide in his love, so that we might better be able to love one another. To that end, we offer our deepest needs and prayers to God; in the intimacy of prayer, we can truly begin to receive the gifts of faith.  As we… Read more.