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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.

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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Second Sunday

Practice: Breath Prayer by Rev. Aune Carlson Genesis 12:1-4a Psalms 121 Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 John 3:1-17 In the Romans passage, we hear of Abraham’s being

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First Sunday

Children of God and Perfect Peace by Kevin Vollrath Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Psalm 32 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 At first glance, the promise of “perfect

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Ash Wednesday

Ashes: Brokenness in the World by Fayelle Ewuakye Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Psalm 51:1-17 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Homes with framed pictures of babies

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Advent 2022: Christmas Eve

Theological ReflectionKelley Nikondeha Two divinely announced sons, two unexpected pregnancies, and two mothers-to-be. Needless to say, Elizabeth and Mary had much to talk about during

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