CENTERING PRAYER
Holy One, earth and heaven reverberate with your glory, and humans and angels alike sing your praises. Open our minds to your breathtaking work in the world, even as you call us to spread the good news of Jesus Christ, our mentor and savior, in whose name we pray. Amen.
CALL TO WORSHIP
We come here from different backgrounds
traveling on various roads.
We are all here seeking an experience with the Holy.
Listen for the promise of God’s love and God’s faithfulness.
We are listening for God’s call in our lives.
Even though we feel unwell, unfit, and unworthy,
God welcomes us with unconditional love.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O God, though we walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve and deliver us. Though our lips are not clean and our hearts are not pure, you call us. Forgive us, we pray, when we wander away from you, lost and at risk. Forgive us when our lives do not reflect your glory and your inclusive love. Help us to comprehend your ways in the world. We long to feel your grace and glory, for in you, Emmanuel, we can be healed and set free. We continue to pray in Jesus’ name. (Silent Confession)
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – The Apostles’ Creed
OFFERING
Invitation to the Offering
Through Jesus Christ, we come to know the abundance of God. Let us then give generously, as has been given to us.
Prayer after Offering
Holy One, we give you thanks for your generosity to us. Bless these gifts and multiply them, for the sake of those in need around us; in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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