Sermons

Prayer of Confession We come on this holy day to speak of how we live.  Politicians, celebrities, and talk show folks have become our so-called gods. Our choices often cause those around us to trip over our anger and slip on our pride. The words we speak to others show how we often want very little to do with You. Forgive us, Holy God, and have mercy on us. May we silence our fears, so words of hope may be spoken. May we give thanks not only with our hearts, but with the grace we can share with others. May justice and peace be the tools we use, as we serve beside Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

January 21, 2024 — Third Sunday after Epiphany Meredith Alspach The Rev. Annamarie Groenenboom The Rev. Chrissy Westbury The Rev. Dr. Seth Weeldreyer

Anthem Chariot! Traditional African American spirituals arr. by Phillip Kern Gonna ride up in the chariot early in the morning, And I hope I join the band. O Lord, have mercy on me.Swing low, sweet chariot Coming for to carry me home I look over Jordan and what do I see A band of angels coming after me Coming for to carry me home Swing low, sweet chariot Coming for to carry me home.

Prayer of Confession God, when you called each of us into being, you delighted in your works. You gifted us with differences that illuminate the breadth of beauty, wisdom, and practices of love in your creation. In whatever ways we still struggle to accept and celebrate our own unique offerings, free us from narrow thinking that confines, constrains, or condemns your good work in us. Help us to desire you, Lord. Help us to yearn for your presence. Pour your baptismal waters over us again. Nourish and heal us so that we may joyfully serve you.