Watch and Welcome
for December 24, 2026 Let’s begin with the opening introduction. Tonight we hear the Christmas story through the eyes of the shepherds—some of the…
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Watch for the Unexpected
for December 20, 2026 Opening Prayer Note to leader: this prayer invites the congregation to slow down and notice God’s presence in the ordinariness…
Open resource →Watch for Joy
for December 13, 2026 Opening Prayer Note to leader: invite the congregation to settle their bodies and breathe deeply before beginning. God of wonder…
Open resource →Watch in the Wilderness
for December 6, 2026 Opening Prayer Note to leader: before the prayer, invite people to settle into their seats and take a slow breath.…
Open resource →Watch with Hope
for November 29, 2026 Opening Prayer Note to leader: before the prayer, invite people to settle their bodies and notice their breath. Opening Prayer…
Open resource →Building a Legacy of Generosity
for November 22, 2026 Opening Prayer God of abundance and grace, you sow the seeds of generosity in our hearts, inviting us into the…
Open resource →Trust Over Fear: The Miracle of Generous Hearts
for November 15, 2026 Opening Prayer Gracious and ever-faithful God, whose abundance knows no bounds, we gather as your people, grateful for your steadfast…
Open resource →Generosity Born from Grace
for November 8, 2026 Opening Prayer Generous God, who created all that is, you have filled our lives with your boundless grace and mercy.…
Open resource →Beyond the Building: Shalom-Driven Generosity
for November 1, 2026 Opening Prayer God of abundant grace and inexhaustible love, you have provided all things and filled creation with your goodness.…
Open resource →Beyond Understanding
for October 25, 2026 Opening Prayer Holy and Infinite God, beyond our knowing and greater than our understanding, we gather in the mystery of…
Open resource →Seeing the Unseen
for October 18, 2026 Opening Prayer Holy and ever-present God, in whom we live and move and have our being, open our hearts to…
Open resource →Refusing the Invitation
for October 11, 2026 Opening Prayer God of boundless grace and relentless invitation, you call us from places of comfort into the wide embrace…
Open resource →Hiding in Plain Sight
for October 4, 2026 Opening Prayer God of mystery and revelation, you are ever-present and always at work among us. In your grace, you…
Open resource →Listening to Unheard Voices
for October 4, 2026 Opening Prayer God of mercy and wisdom, You speak through unexpected voices, revealing truths buried beneath our defenses. You invite…
Open resource →The Cost of Holding On
for September 27, 2026 Opening Prayer God of abundant grace, you are the giver of all good things, the source of life and wellspring…
Open resource →Beyond Keeping Score
for September 20, 2026 Opening Prayer God of boundless mercy and grace, You who love us beyond measure and welcome us without condition, we…
Open resource →Love That Transforms
for Monday September 14, 2026 The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Opening Prayer God of boundless love and endless mercy, you…
Open resource →Turning Hurt to Healing
for September 13, 2026 Opening Prayer God of grace and mercy, You hold all things together in Your steadfast love. In our moments of…
Open resource →Together in Conflict
for September 6, 2026 Opening Prayer God of truth and reconciliation, you gather us as one people, united in the love of Christ, despite…
Open resource →005 We Become What We Practice
The Slow Work of Forming Healthier Christian Communities With assistance from Judy Mitchell and Josh Daum Why Doesn’t Anything Really Change? It happens almost…
Open resource →004 Juneteenth and the Gospel of Shalom
Juneteenth and the Gospel of Shalom Deliverance, Discipleship, and Learning to Listen A Public Discipleship Discussion, 004 June, 2026 The God Who Hears What…
Open resource →001 Joining the Mission
Foundation #1: God’s Mission “The good news of the Gospel is that the triune God…creates, redeems, sustains, rules, and transforms all things and all…
Open resource →003 Looking Beyond the Rubble
Discerning God’s Future in a Time of Change Focus on Relationships Prayer The book of Haggai takes place during a pivotal moment in Israel’s…
Open resource →001 When Barnabas Came to Town
Recognizing God’s Grace in One Another Most churches can tell stories about people who helped them become what they are today. Perhaps it was…
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