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 first people to receive and carry the news of Christ’s birth. Throughout Advent, we have been learning to watch for what God is doing. Tonight we discover that watching prepares us …
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 of this moment. God of unexpected grace,we come from the familiar places of our lives—kitchens and offices, traffic and to-do lists,the worn routines that shape our days. We arrive carrying what …
for December 6, 2026 Opening Prayer Note to leader: before the prayer, invite people to settle into their seats and take a slow breath. Holy God,we come from the noise of the world—from traffic and timers, from screens and schedules,from all the voices that shout louder than silence. Here, in this hour,quiet us.Let the wilderness …
for November 29, 2026 Opening Prayer Note to leader: before the prayer, invite people to settle their bodies and notice their breath. Opening Prayer God of endless possibility,we come from scattered places—some rushed, some weary,some carrying more than we know how to name. We arrive with stories of what has beenand anxieties about what will …