Category Archives: General

Prayers of thanksgiving – general

Posted on December 15, 2012 by admin

(14th century) Meister Eckhart: “If the only prayer you said in your whole live was “Thank –you, That would suffice!” (this prayer by Jon Humphries could be offered at different times in a service, but putting it in this section … Continue reading →

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The body of Christ – song for communion

Posted on December 14, 2012 by admin

The body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12) The body of Christ alive in this place, We are Christ’s hands, his feet and his face. Both women and men and the young and the old Each one is a part that … Continue reading →

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Creeds and statements of affirmation

Posted on July 23, 2012 by admin

AFFIRMATION OF FAITHWe believe in God, our Maker, and Creator of the universe.God created the Earth and all that is in it and saw that it was very good.We believe that God has called us to protect and care for … Continue reading →

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Response to Bible readings

Posted on July 23, 2012 by admin

Introduction (printed) to choice of language (from St Martins in the fields) We seek to use language in worship which reflects both what we believe about God and what we believe about each other – namely that all people are … Continue reading →

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Welcome – various

Posted on July 23, 2012 by admin

Wherever you are on your faith’s journey, wherever you have come from and wherever you are going to, whatever you believe, whatever you do not believe, you are welcome here. (used by St Andrew’s on the terrace, NZ)

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deflating balloons – a symbol for Prayers for Others

Posted on July 22, 2012 by admin

Bishops in the Philippines used yellow balloons to make the point about promises from politicians (full story below) which are not delivered, and which only favour the elite at the expense of the poor. Providing a deflated balloon to people … Continue reading →

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Words of mission

Posted on July 22, 2012 by admin

Creator Spirit, wellspring of our lives, as the refreshing rain falls on the just and unjust alike, refresh us with your mercy who knows our own injustice.  As the stream flows steadily on, defying all the odds of stone and … Continue reading →

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Litany of commitment

Posted on July 22, 2012 by admin

Litany of Commitment (source: 30th anniversary service of death of Archbishop Oscar Romero) God, our strength, enliven our resolve to seek bread which nourishes and sustains, that through our resistance of instant satisfaction we may learn to value what we … Continue reading →

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Litany of sorrow (prayers for others)

Posted on July 22, 2012 by admin

Litany of Sorrow (Source: 30th anniversary service of death of Archbishop Oscar Romero) In the midst of hatred that divides people of different nations, ethnic groups, classes, religions and genders, God forgive us. In the midst of our difficulty in … Continue reading →

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Words and songs to conclude Prayers for Others

Posted on July 22, 2012 by admin

Compassionate God, open our hearts that we may feel the breath and play of your spirit, unclench our hearts that we may reach out to one another in openness and generosity, free our lips that we may speak for those … Continue reading →

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