by Erika Marksbury Scripture Reading: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 (NRSV) 15As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, 16John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am … Continue reading
by Jennifer Mills-Knutsen *This family liturgy time is designed for use outdoors on a warm summer day, when no one will mind getting wet. It’s even better if the water comes as cool relief on a hot night, with everyone dirty from playing outside all day. You will need to adapt the conversation on baptism … Continue reading
by Casey W. FitzGerald Prayer Holy One, Be with us as we watch, Be with us as we imagine, Be with us as we remember, Be with us as we tell our stories. Amen. Watch: John 3:1-10, 16-17 (Common Engligh Bible (CEB)) Children tell the story of Nicodemus coming to Jesus at night. Reading In-between … Continue reading
-Jenn DiFrancesco Prayer Let us enter, O Spirit, into your heart of love, so that we are open to be healed by grace. And so, then, are able to lead or follow at the Spirit’s request. Amen. Scripture: Mark 1:4-11 John the Baptist was in the wilderness calling for people to be baptized to show … Continue reading
