As God’s beloved children united in Christ, let us pray for the church, the whole human community, and the well-being of the earth, our home. A brief silence. Gracious God, gather the church into one great fellowship. Equip your people to work together for justice and peace, following the example of Martin Luther King Jr., renewer of society, whose birth we remember this week. Merciful God, receive our prayer. Creating God, sustain the web of life on this planet. Protect wild

As God’s beloved children united in Christ, let us pray for the church, the whole human community, and the well-being of the earth, our home. A brief silence. Steadfast God, give courage to your servant church. Heal our divisions and unite us in mission. Uphold our lay leaders, missionaries, pastors, and bishops, and all who proclaim hope in a broken world. Merciful God, receive our prayer. Restoring God, cleanse the life-giving waters of rivers, seas, and springs. Create in

Has the world changed, because it has Jesus? Yes or No. Yes, the presence of the redeemer has changed the lives of millions. It has made no difference, however, to those who have not accepted him. There is war, famine, addiction to drugs and alcohol, rampant cruelty, violence, promiscuity and corruption. Men still worship gold instead of worshiping God. Selfish pleasure and godlessness continue to be the order of the day. The Divine physician is in our midst, but if we do not

Empowered by the news of Christ’s birth, let us pray boldly for the church, creation, and all who are in need. A brief silence. O God, you reveal yourself wherever two or three are gathered in your name. Be with us now, not only in the infant Jesus and resurrected Christ, but in the beloved people of this assembly. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. You reveal yourself in the waters of the womb; in brooks, ponds, and oceans; and in the waters of baptism. Grant us wisdom to

Empowered by the news of Christ’s birth, let us pray boldly for the church, creation, and all who are in need. A brief silence. God of grace, you show us mercy not according to our worthiness, but according to the abundance of your steadfast love. Grant us the courage to go into the world and do likewise. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. God of abundance, the sun and moon praise you and the shining stars sing of your love. Where we have desecrated your creation, make us i

Empowered by the news of Christ’s birth, let us pray boldly for the church, creation, and all who are in need. A brief silence. Gathering God, you bring your people from every corner of the earth together before the manger that you have made a throne. Unite the church in love as we rejoice in the news of your coming. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Creating God, you brought forth the earth and all that is in it. Join our voices with the roaring seas, the exulting fields,

In our waiting and watching, we come to you in prayer, O God, trusting your promise to renew the church, the nations, and the whole creation. A brief silence. In the anticipation of these days, prepare our hearts for your arrival. Stir our spirits through the gifts of artists, musicians, poets, and preachers, as together we proclaim your advent among us. God of grace, hear our prayer. The earth breaks forth in singing as it heralds the Messiah’s coming. Fill our hearts with w

In our waiting and watching, we come to you in prayer, O God, trusting your promise to renew the church, the nations, and the whole creation. A brief silence. With wisdom and understanding, inspire the faithful around the world. Unite hearts and minds in work to address poverty, access to housing, and equity among peoples. God of grace, hear our prayer. With counsel and might, move us to care for creation. As we dream of the day when all creatures will flourish alongside one

In our waiting and watching, we come to you in prayer, O God, trusting your promise to renew the church, the nations, and the whole creation. A brief silence. With wisdom and understanding, inspire the faithful around the world. Unite hearts and minds in work to address poverty, access to housing, and equity among peoples. God of grace, hear our prayer. With counsel and might, move us to care for creation. As we dream of the day when all creatures will flourish alongside one

How generous God is when he gives us his gifts! He gives us not just a flower, but a bouquet; not just a drop of water, but an ocean; not just a grain of sand, but a beach; not just a blade of grass, but a lawn; not just something to eat, but his own body and blood in the Eucharist. How generous are we when we give to God and his people in need? It has been said that there are three kinds of givers: Grudge givers, Duty givers, and Thanks givers. Grudge givers say, "I have to

Due to inclement weather, there is NO WORSHIP SERVICE for November 30, 2025. Please take time to reflect with these words from Pastor Selva. First Sunday of Advent: Hope Isaiah 2:1–5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11–14; Matthew 24:37–44 Light and Being Awake Today we step into a new liturgical year. With it begins the season of Advent—a time of waiting, watching, deepening, and preparing. Through this year we will walk with the Gospel of Matthew. Advent invites us to look in three di

In our waiting and watching, we come to you in prayer, O God, trusting your promise to renew the church, the nations, and the whole creation. A brief silence. God of the people, we come seeking wisdom and instruction. Uphold and strengthen lay leaders, teachers, deacons, pastors, and bishops. Teach us your ways and lead us in your paths. God of grace, hear our prayer. God of the earth, we seek your goodness in the grandeur of creation. Empower us to care for forests and ocean

Gathered with one voice, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all who are in need. A brief silence. We pray for the church in the world, its leaders, and its mission to share the good news of healing and restoration. Inspire us to embody the beloved community in ways that faithfully witness to the Holy Spirit. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. We pray for the trembling mountains and glad streams of creation. Preserve and renew your coastlines, deep seas, for

Gathered with one voice, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all who are in need. A brief silence. God of roots and branches, defend the leaders of your church as they proclaim the gospel using discernment, wisdom, and brave testimony. Keep all the baptized on righteous paths in response to Christ’s call. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. God of roaring seas, in a world of earthquake, famine, and plague, use your mighty power to nurture the land and all tha

Baptism and the Affirmation of Baptism When these young people were brought to the font to be baptized, their parents and sponsors were entrusted with responsibilities: “… to live with them among God’s faithful people, bring them to word of God and the holy supper, teach them the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed and the Ten Commandments, place in their hands the holy scriptures, and nurture them in faith and prayer, so that your children may learn to trust God, proclaim Christ throug

Gathered with one voice, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all who are in need. A brief silence. God who became human in Jesus, challenge the church to recognize Christ in all our neighbors. Give church leaders endurance in times of weakness and affliction. Grant wisdom in conflict and joy in service. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. God who preserves us in trouble, guide us to properly care for the earth’s resources. Heal waters, land, and air to sustai

Renewed in God’s everlasting grace, let us pray for the church, the world, and all creation. A brief silence. Uniting God, you draw your church together as the one body of Christ. Bring congregations into conversation and dialogue so the church is transformed and reformed in your abundant grace. God of grace, receive our prayer. Sustaining God, you create all the beauty around us. We give you thanks for the harvest of your creation. Restore creation as the seasons change. God

New Equipment Arrived, Installation Scheduled, and Enhanced Worship Experience Ahead Introduction We are delighted to bring you the latest update on our church’s sound system project. Our journey toward a richer, more engaging worship experience is well underway, and we want to share the important developments leading us closer to launch. Equipment Arrival and Storage We’re pleased to announce that the vendor has notified us that all the equipment for our new sound system has

Renewed in God’s everlasting grace, let us pray for the church, the world, and all creation. A brief silence. We pray for the church universal. O God, who unites the church across the globe, bring unity and peace to a world divided by hatred and opposition. Turn our hearts toward the gospel of Jesus Christ. God of grace, receive our prayer. We pray for creation. O God, who made heaven and earth, draw us to the beauty of the whole creation. Turn us toward a right relationship

Renewed in God’s everlasting grace, let us pray for the church, the world, and all creation. A brief silence. Gracious God, you lead your...