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Prayers4Peace

P4P provides a way for Christians of diverse political and theological backgrounds to stand up for peace and unite in supplication to God with a special focus on prayers for the Holy Land. P4P provides Jesus’ followers with the common language of prayer around which to mobilize their energy and passion for the land that gave birth to our faith.

Good Friday

Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine by Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Psalm 22 Hebrews 10:16-25 John 18:1-19:42 Any visitor to the Church of

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Maundy Thursday

Recognizing and Honoring One Another’s Humanity by Jennifer Maidrand Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalms 70 Hebrews 12:1-3 John 13:21-32 So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have

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Wednesday- Holy Week

Never Alone by Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalms 70 Hebrews 12:1-3 John 13:21-32 As we wait upon the realization of God’s perfect

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Tuesday – Holy Week

Sacred City to All by Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalms 71:1-14 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 John 12:20-36 It is Tuesday of Holy Week,

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Monday – Holy Week

Practice: Praying a Blessing by Rev. Aune Carlson Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalms 36:5-11 Hebrews 9:11-15 John 12:1-11 Already, this year has been filled with conflict, death,

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Palm Sunday

All Glory, Praise, and Honor by Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon Liturgy of the Palms: Matthew 21:1-11 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Liturgy of the Passion: Isaiah

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Fifth Sunday

Is peace possible? Can dry bones come back to life? by Kyle Cristofalo Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 During election season, if

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Fourth Sunday

Practice: Lectio Divina by Rev. Aune Carlson 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalms 23 Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Lectio Divina: It can be a very enlightening experience

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Third Sunday

Practice: The Examen by Rev. Aune Carlson Exodus 17:1-7 Psalms 95 Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 The Romans text for today acknowledges experiences we will all

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