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Gathered Up in Jesus

The season of Lent is essential for those who truly seek to be disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Because a part of what we learn in this time of self-examination is that we are what might be most in need of transformation. We might find that what might need to grow in faith and discipleship is the church and that the transformation of the world begins with building bridges and gathering up rather than with condemnation. We hope you’ll join in with churches around the world as we seek to be gathered up in Jesus.

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March 2022

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Ash Wednesday, Year C

Piety Practice

Ash Wednesday is an observance built around the imposition of ashes and not on the proclamation of the Word. The worship team should make sure that the focus is on the ashes and the symbolism that is ...

March 2022

Mar

First Sunday in Lent, Year C

An Opportune Time

This week, worship needs to be seen as a second beginning. Unless your congregation is unusual, many will not have come for Wednesday worship; therefore, this week is their entry into the season of Le...

March 2022

Mar

Second Sunday in Lent, Year C

Under the Wings

It might be time for someone to tell his/her story. A testimony of the healing power of grace and love can be a big help to worshipers in comprehending this gift. Perhaps there is a story in the servi...

March 2022

Mar

Third Sunday in Lent, Year C

If It Bears Fruit

The Christ who gathers us up invites us to live a life of fruitfulness. That’s the call hidden in our text for this week. The text starts with questions about blame, about getting what is deserved. Je...

March 2022

Mar

Fourth Sunday in Lent, Year C

Lost & Found

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 is a familiar story to many, yet it bears retelling. The message of grace and acceptance no matter how far one falls is one we need to hear again and again. But perhaps we might co...

April 2022

Apr

Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year C

Filled with the Fragrance

We are nearing the end of this season; next week is Palm/Passion Sunday. So, here we can focus on giving honor to the Christ who as journeyed with us throughout this difficult season. Like Mary, we ca...

April 2022

Apr

Palm/Passion Sunday, Year C

The Lord Needs It

Here we are again. We are on the brink of the remembrance of the central event of our faith. Holy Week and Easter shape our understanding of who we are as followers of Jesus Christ more than any other...

April 2022

Apr

Maundy Thursday, Year C

Do You Know What I Have Done?

A recommitment to obeying that command is a part of why we gather. We remember Jesus, and we remember his words, and we once again pledge to learn to live by the command. In other words, on this night...

April 2022

Apr

Good Friday, Year C

Are You the King?

How do you capture this moment in all its horror and glory? How do you communicate the depth of suffering and the height of sacrifice and love that this day represents? The short answer is that you ca...