Opening Prayer Note to leader: this prayer invites the congregation to settle into worship, acknowledging the journeys that brought them here and the God who meets the lowly. God of the humble,you lift the poor from the dustand seat them with princes—we come to you from many places this morning. Some of us arrive grateful,others …
Opening Prayer Note to leader: allow a moment of silence after the prelude before beginning this prayer. Spirit of Pentecost,we come from scattered places,carrying the week’s noise,speaking the languages of our worry and work. Here we pause.Here we let the sounds settle.Here we remember that you meet usnot when we are fluent, but when we …
Opening Prayer Note to leader: this prayer invites the congregation to settle into the practice of presence — give space for silence after naming the places we’ve come from. Holy God,we come from many places this morning—from crowded rooms and quiet houses,from worries that follow us through the door. You meet us here,not demanding we …
Opening Prayer Note to leader: before the prayer and the beginning of worship, take a moment to encourage God’s people to settle into God’s Spirit, to breath, to be open to Christ’s presence. Almighty God, you are the maker of all thingsand the giver of life and breath. You are not far from each one …
Walking the Way for May 3, 2026 Opening Prayer Note to leader: before the prayer and the beginning of worship, take a moment to encourage God’s people to settle into God’s Spirit, to breath, to be open to Christ’s presence. Holy God, you are the source of all life and the one who leads us …
Coming and Going for April 26, 2026 Opening Prayer Note to leader: before the prayer and the beginning of worship, take a moment to encourage God’s people to settle into God’s Spirit, to breath, to be open to Christ’s presence. Holy God, you are our refuge and our guide, the One who gathers us and …
Recognizing Christ in Our Midst for April 19, 2026 Opening Prayer Note to leader: before the prayer and the beginning of worship, take a moment to encourage God’s people to settle into God’s Spirit, to breath, to be open to Christ’s presence. Risen Christ, you came alongside your discipleson a road they did not understand,and …
Behind Closed Doors for April 12, 2026 Leaders remember not to over explain or talk too much. Trust the silence. Trust the pacing. Trust that God can move when we don’t speak. Call to Worship Responsive On the evening of that day, the disciples were gathered, with the doors locked for fear. And still, Jesus …
Staying Long Enough to Hear Easter Sunday for April 5, 2026 Call to Worship Responsive Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, we come, carrying what we do not yet understand. The stone has been rolled away. and still, we are searching. Why do you look for the living …
Staying with God at the Cross Good Friday for April 3, 2026 Before Worship Begins Leadership Notes Orientation for the Night Tonight’s service is quiet and simple. We will hear the story of Jesus’ suffering and death. After each reading, there will be silence. The light will gradually fade. You may notice restlessness, or distraction, …