Welcome

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God and everyone that loveth is born of God and knoweth God” (1 John 4:7, KJV). Take time to greet another worshiper with the love of the Lord.

Preparation for Worship

The days grow cooler as autumn moves forward. Bless our worship, God of all seasons, with the warmth of your love.

Prayer Ventures

Ask God to grant justice to those who suffer discrimination and inequity, and ask the Spirit to help us be bearers of God’s justice in the world.

Stewardship of your whole life

Luke 18:7 – And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them?

We want what we want in this life, but God knows exactly what we need and won’t forsake us. Listen carefully for God’s guidance and then be fearless and persistent in seeking what God desires for you. Listening to and for God is good stewardship!

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Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Pray always. Do not lose heart. This is Christ’s encouragement in the gospel today. Wrestle with the word. Remember your baptism again and again. Come regularly to Christ’s table. Persistence in our every encounter with the divine will be blessed.

A Quote From Fr. Richard Rohr

You are created in the image of God from the very beginning. This is the basis for God’s justice: Since everyone is made in the image of God, then we need to recognize, honor, and respect the image of God in everyone.
No exceptions.