Conflict

Lessons in Leadership

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A

This worship service addresses the uncomfortable but unavoidable reality of conflict, looking to Jesus' clear roadmap in Matthew 18 for faithful reconciliation. Rather than airing grievances, we will use this time to practice empathy, praying for those we experience friction with and recognizing them as fellow image-bearers of God. Ultimately, we will be reminded that we do not navigate these difficult challenges alone, finding our refuge and strength together in God's protective presence.

Offertory Prayer


Reconciling God, you mark our lives not with fear, but with mercy, and you gather us into a people shaped by grace. As you delivered your children at Passover and taught your church to seek peace with one another, teach us to live in our “church clothes” every day—clothed in patience, truth, and love. Receive these gifts as signs of our trust in your saving power and our commitment to your work of healing and restoration. Use what we offer to mend what is broken, welcome those who feel outside, and build a community where forgiveness and hope have the final word. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen. (Exodus 12:1-14, Matthew 18:15-20) 

In This Series...


Week 1 - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Week 2 - Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Week 3 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Week 4 - Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A

Colors


  • Green

In This Series...


Week 1 - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Week 2 - Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Week 3 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Week 4 - Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A