Wait with Eager Longing

Core Faith

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A

Romans 8 calls us to see creation’s groaning as bound up with our own salvation, inviting us to exercise dominion not as exploitation but as Christ-shaped care for a world longing to be reborn in hope.

Music Notes


It takes effort and energy. It takes planning and going out of our way to be mindful and caring. But it’s worth it, because it’s our home, and it is the world that is dying to be born again, groaning to be fulfilled as God intended—groaning in hope.

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling                   UMH 384
Hope of the World                                              UMH 178
For the Healing of the Nations                      UMH 428
We Shall Overcome                                            UMH 533
Lord of All Hopefulness                                   TFWS 2197

In This Series...


Week 1 - Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Week 2 - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Week 3 - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Week 4 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A