We always give thanks to you, O God, for the church, constantly remembering its work of faith, labor of love, and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. Bless Michael, our presiding bishop; Melissa and Brian, our bishops; Joseph, our vicar; and the person who will become the next Bishop of Olympia. We pray […]
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Gracious God, we pray for the work of the Church across the world, that she may restore all people to unity with You and each other. We ask your blessing on those who support the Church as leaders and volunteers. Today, in the Anglican Communion we pray for The Anglican Church of Kenya, and in
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I wonder if sometimes we forget,and I alluded to this last week,that we have good news to share.I wonder if some of thatcomes from inverting, subverting, or converting our rolesshifting the creator and the createdwho has and exercises agency.I mean that I think some timeswe may be quick to blame Godand quick to look to
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We pray, Almighty God, for the church and for the world. Grant that all who confess your name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. Bless Michael, our presiding bishop; Melissa and Brian, our bishops; Joseph, our vicar; and the person who will become
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Just a few thoughts about our texts today since we’re learning quite a lot in other ways!
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God of all Grace, enliven the Church for its mission, that we may be salt of the earth and light to the world. In our diocese, we pray today for Underhill House, Seattle; the Center for Spiritual Development; and St. James Family Center, Cathlamet. We are so grateful for the leaders in our church, including
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“According to Lesser Feasts and Fasts,Francis, the son of a prosperous merchant of Assisi,was born in 1182.His early youthwas spent in harmless revelryand fruitless attemptsto win military glory.Various encounters with beggars and lepersPricked the young man’s conscience, however,and he decided to embrace a life devoted to Lady Poverty.” This is an embodiment, a reason that
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Generous God, you have chosen us to do the work of your kingdom. You have called us to labor in your vineyard. With grateful hearts, we offer to you the best of what we have. We give thanks for the blessings of this life we now name, either silently or aloud. Lead us with gladness. Cover
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