A service of evening prayer, following the Book of Common Prayer and set to the music of Thomas Morley, John Stainer, Healey Willan and Eleanor Daley. Prelude – A Selection of Chorales by J.S. Bach As the community gathers, worship begins with a musical offering. Introit: Hail Gladdening Light, Sir John Stainer Opening Responses Psalm …
Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3,17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21 Rev. Dr. Tim Connor Lent is a desert place that reminds us of a time of wandering in the wilderness. It evokes memories of the people of Israel in the desert, disobedient but still provided for by God. The message of our culture is about autonomy, pursuing …
Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22 Eric Prachar The scene of Jesus driving the money changers out of the temple reminds us of the hazards of viewing the modern church as just another voice in the consumer marketplace. Rather than putting our energy into building a human institution that presents a message …
Genesis 17:1-7,15-16; Psalm 22:22-30; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38 Ian Edgar Faith is having trust in things we can’t see, acknowledging that we need something that goes beyond what we can see and control ourselves. It is a gift that enables us to deal with uncertainty, to stop worrying about things over which we have no …
Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8 Rev. Dr. Tim Connor The practices of Lent – prayer, study, fasting, self-examination and alms-giving – are easily interrupted by the cares of daily life. They are also part of the ongoing practice of the Christian Life. Lent is a season of grace that calls us to …