by Tripp Hudgins On Sunday, our congregation celebrated the life of St. Francis of Assisi with a blessing of the animals. Due to logistical constraints, people are encouraged to bring their pets at either the first or third service of the day and not the second. For the second service, small children are invited to … Continue reading
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Astonished to Worship
by Tripp Hudgins It astonishes me how comfortably he sits facing outward strapped to my chest as we sing. It is Advent and the music director and I are leading the congregation in an Introit. “Open my heart,” we intone. I am teaching the low voices, Christopher is teaching the middle voices, and the choir … Continue reading
Mourning the Loss of a Pet
–by Amy Peden Haynie As my children turn into young adults, it becomes harder to remember what liturgical resources were most meaningful to us at different stages. My youngest one can now drive himself to church and attend whichever service fits his schedule best on a given weekend when I am serving and my spouse … Continue reading
Praise the Lord!
Scripture: Psalm 148 Below is a responsive reading adapted from the psalm; a leader reads the plain text, everyone reads the bold together. Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens. Praise God in the heavens above. Praise God, sun and moon. Praise God, all you shining stars. Let all of them praise the … Continue reading
Family Liturgy: First Week of Lent
Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 Scripture Reading Ideas Have three candles set out and light one candle each time Jesus resists a temptation Read through the story with Lego illustrations at the Brick Testament Memory Verse: “Worship the Lord your God and serve only God.” Luke 4:8 Prayer: Holy God, You are with us when things are … Continue reading
Introduction to Family Liturgies
Practicing Families will post a family liturgy each Monday morning. Most of the time, these liturgies will be based on one of the lectionary scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday. This liturgy material is not designed as an order of worship or a rigid “to do” list of spiritual tasks. Rather it is intended to … Continue reading
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