Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of June 29, 2022 Rev. Palmer Cantler Holy One of Israel, covenant-keeper, you restore what is lost, heal what is wounded, and gather in those who have been rejected. Give us the faith to see you at work in all aspects of our lives. We know that […]
Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of June 22, 2022 Rev. Tim Best Gracious God, as we reflect upon Father’s Day, we are grateful for all men who have nurtured us and helped us learn more about your love: fathers, grandfathers, uncles, teachers, brothers. Thank you for special relationships and bonds that reflect […]
Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of June 15, 2022 Rev. Catherine Nance* Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty, Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. As we observed this past Trinity Sunday, we became more keenly aware that there is really no adequate way to explain how you are […]
Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of June 8, 2022 Rev. Jan Buxton Wade O Loving and Creating Spirit, we gaze at your enchanting world, observing your mysterious Vine of Newness working its way through every living thing. What a testament to Who you are! Christ’s announcement, “Behold, I make all things new!” […]
Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of June 1, 2022 Rev. Tim Best Gracious God, we give you thanks and praise for the beauty of creation in this season of the year. We marvel at flowers that show your beautiful creativity; we find comfort in watching vegetables grow that can nourish and satisfy. […]
Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of May 25, 2022 Rev. Jan Buxton Wade O Radiant One, the prophets of old spoke of you as the God of Light; and Jesus taught that your shining essence is embedded within each of us. And yet it seems that we have grown comfortable living within […]
Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of May 18, 2022 Rev. Pat Clendenen* I will come to you in the silence; I will lift you from all your fear. You will hear my voice; I claim you as my choice. Be still and know I am here. Gracious and Merciful God, we come […]
Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of May 11, 2022 Rev. Jan Buxton Wade O Light of Each New Day and Luster of Evening Star, we tremble when we consider how your goodness permeates every hour of every day! You have brought us safely to this point, as the curtain of dusk falls […]
Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of May 4, 2022 Rev. Jan Buxton Wade From the grain of the field and from the fruit of the vine you continue to feed us, O Sustainer. Having received the bread of life and the cup of grace in our community this past Sunday, you addressed […]
Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of April 27, 2022 Rev. Catherine Nance* Breathe on me, Breath of God, fill me with life anew, That I may love what thou dost love, and do what thou wouldst do. Breathe on me, Breath of God. Breathe on us, Breath of God. Life-giving God, we […]
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