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Category Archives: Conversation Starters
Loosed on Earth
An Order of Worship for this reflection can be found here: Bulletin-05-28-2023 Pentecost YA Scripture References: John 20:19-23; Acts 2:1-21 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of all our hearts be acceptable to you, O Lord our … Continue reading
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On the Wings of Glory
A bulletin/order of worship for this sermon can be found here: Bulletin-05-21-2023 Easter 7 YA Scripture References: John 17: 1-11 Once again adapting the poetic prose of Ted Loder, let us pray: “[Divine Love], we believe our lives are touched … Continue reading
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All We Need is Love
An order of worship bulletin for this reflection can be found here: Bulletin-05-14-2023 Easter 6 YA Scripture References: Exodus 16; John 14:15-31 Adapting a poetic prayer of Ted Loder, Let us pray: “[Divine Love], we believe our lives are touched … Continue reading
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Lazarus: The Man with Two Lives
Bulletin for this Biblical Characterization Vignette: Bulletin-04-30-2023 Easter 4 YA Author’s note: Many years ago when I was a youth, I watched an immensely impactful video by a United Methodist Actor (I wish I had been in the audience!) It … Continue reading
Emmaus Again; April 23, 2023 Third Sunday of Easter
Order of Worship for this Reflection can be found here: Bulletin-04-23-2023 Easter 3 YA Scripture Reference: Luke 24:13-35 Let us pray: Open our eyes, O Resurrected One, that we may see, and in seeing, live and move and have our … Continue reading
Metamorphosis Moments – Easter, April 9, 2023
Bulletin/Order of Worship for this reflection can be found here: Bulletin-TL 04-9-2023 YA Easter Let us pray: Now, O Lord, calm us into quietness. Take us to that place within You that heals, listens, and molds our longings and passions, … Continue reading
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A Matthean Story
Bulletin/order of worship for the following reflection: Bulletin-04-02-2023 Palm YA Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 Let us pray: Now, O Lord, calm us into quietness. Take us to that place within You that heals, listens, and molds our longings and passions, our … Continue reading
Drinking from the Well
Order of Worship for this reflection can be found here: Bulletin-03-12-2023 L3 YA Scripture: John 4:5-42 Let us pray: Living Water; fill our thirsty souls. In the divine silence of our souls, help us, O Spirit Wisdom, to discern the … Continue reading
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Waiting and Wondering-Remake
Order of Worship bulletin for this Godly Play adaptation: Bulletin-03-05-2023 L2 YA Scripture: John 3:1-17 Let us pray: Teach us something today, O God. In Christ we pray, Amen. Part I: Learning about Lent: First Sunday of Lent (Adapted from … Continue reading
Putting on a Transitional Lens
Order of Worship for the following reflection: Bulletin-TL 02-26-2023 YA L1 Scriptures: Psalm 32, Matthew 4:1-11 Let us pray: God of Springtime, let your Holy Spirit breathe insight and understanding into these ancient texts for our contemporary time. Amen. … Continue reading
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Scottrick - Postmodern Celtic Inspirations 