Opening Prayer Spirit of holiness and life, be within our community as we worship this morning. Search within each of us for the sighs too deep for words and make them articulate so that we may share our hopes and fears and … [Read more...]

Opening Prayer  Holy God, one in grace, one in glory, one in love – you call us to love and serve you as one people, united in heart, mind, spirit, and strength. Help us to love one another, living in unity and peace, … [Read more...]

Opening Prayer God of all seasons, come to us anew on this Sunday morning. As we feel the changing pace of our common lives, let us know again the wonder of your ordered world and your wonderful desires for our fulfillment. … [Read more...]

Opening Prayer Gracious God, we thank you that we can rest in you, secure amid the conflict and confusion of life. We thank you that you provide for our needs and that you have trusted us to one another’s care. Help us to … [Read more...]

Opening Prayer God of the sojourners, we ask your presence with us on our journey through life. Help us to be faithful to your ways of love and grace. Keep us from helpless despair. Give us the power to make your love known. … [Read more...]

Opening Prayer Lord, still in us all voices but your own. Help us to listen, hear and embrace what you want to teach us this day. Bless us with a reverent sense of your presence that we may be at peace. Encourage us to … [Read more...]

As you arrive in worship and find a place in a pew, please use prayer to center your thoughts and spirit. As the  Prelude begins, quiet your voice and soul. With music and prayer let us move from ‘getting to church’ to … [Read more...]

As you arrive in worship and find a place in a pew, please use prayer to center your thoughts and spirit. As the Prelude begins, quiet your voice and soul. With music and prayer let us move from ‘getting to church’ to ‘being … [Read more...]

Opening Prayer Gracious God, open our hearts to your word this day. Light our paths with the brightness of your love and wisdom. Guide us as we seek to walk in your ways and grow in your truth. Accept our offerings of … [Read more...]

Opening Prayer God of grace and glory, make your presence known to us as we worship this morning. Spirit of Holiness, breathe on us all and bind us in Christian love and servanthood. O God, Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit, … [Read more...]