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liturgy when a church closes or ceases to be a worship centre
The decline of the suburban church by Christopher Akehurst. United Church of Christ has a closing liturgy here. A Lutheran service for closing of a church by Rev Thomas L. Wentzel. UMC ‘leave taking of a church’ liturgy. Methodist Church … Continue reading
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Communion – various
Reflection on sharing around a tablePeople of faith understand just how sacred the act of gathering around a table for can be. Every good Jewish meal (this is what got Jesus in trouble, by the way) began with a berakah … Continue reading
Words of Inspiration – in a post-truth world
(not inclusive language, but inspiring words) Once to every man and nation, comes the moment to decide, In the strife of truth with falsehood, for the good or evil side; Some great cause, some great decision, offering each the bloom … Continue reading
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Contemplation
In me there is darkness, but with thee there is light. I am lonely, but thou leavest me not; I am feeble in heart, but thou leavest me not; I am restless, but with thee there is peace; In me … Continue reading
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World Interfaith Harmony Week #WIHW Feb 1-7
In 2010, the United Nations General Assembly designated 1-7 February as World Interfaith Harmony Week. #WIHW This age of globalization needs enlightened people in each faith who can examine their sacred writings and traditions and identify the aspects that can benefit … Continue reading
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Christmas
Rev David McGregor’s Christmas sermon 2015, luke-2-8-20-christmas-day-2015-sermon “In an out of the way kind of place, in an out of the way kind of time, in an out of the way kind of town there was God’s truth: a baby born … Continue reading
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Advent and Christmas Music
Christmas music on Singing from the Lectionary In addition to songs listed in Advent weeks, the following music may be of interest: Come, now, long‐expected Jesus Come, now, long‐expected Jesus, born to set creation free; from our deepest fears release … Continue reading
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Summer
Ronan Keating sings ‘Summer Wonderland’…….(Christmas is in summer ‘down under’) Litany for Summer God, we thank you for turning the earth toward the Sun . We thank you for summer. As the days and the light are long, So is … Continue reading
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COCU1A.Advent1A
ReadingsIsaiah 2:1-5 A prophecy of the days when all people will seek to learn God’s ways, and God will teach them justice and peace; and an invitation to walk in God’s light.Psalm 122 A song of celebration for Jerusalem, the … Continue reading
COCU67C.Reign of ChristC
Readings Jeremiah 23:1-6: A prophecy of judgement on the unrighteous rulers of God’s people, and a promise of a new, righteous leader from David’s line. Luke 1:68-79: Zechariah’s song proclaiming God’s fulfiment of the promise tt send a righteous ruler … Continue reading
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