Archive for January, 2012

Seeing is Hearing

Seeing is Hearing    Seeing is hearing that which is hidden in plain sight, Absorbing the reverberations of creation, Perceiving the symphony of line and form; then going deeper Than nicks and warts and embellishments, Beyond distractions and wounds To the true essence of the song. Peel away layers manifest and layers buried within. Behold [...]

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Call to Worship and Opening Prayer ~ Exodus 1:14,2,3:1-12

Leader: God illuminates our hearts and minds People: To the injustices in the world.    Leader: Aiding us to see not only our gifts People: But Holy Wisdom, our vital companion, Leader: Empowering us with the bold courage of two midwives People: That we may stand up for life and dignity and civility Leader:  Let us [...]

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Liturgy ~ Abraham and Family ~ Genesis

  Leader: God calls us away from that which is familiar and comfortable People: To unmarked paths and unstable terrain. Leader: We are showered with gifts People: Yet, we often embrace the struggles more than the blessings. Leader: God’s time is God’s time People: Yet, we sometimes connive or cheat to get what we want, [...]

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Liturgy for Creation

CALL TO WORSHIP   Leader: Out of darkness God brought People:  And continues to bring light. Leader: Out of chaos the Holy One brought People:  And continues to bring the rhythm of order. Leader: Out of what cannot be seen our Creator brought People: And continues to bring the miracle that is life. Leader: And [...]

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Poem for January 7, 2012 Sunrise Service at TMC Labyrinth

 A year after the shooting spree that killed five beloved people, wounded several more and left us grieving and grasping for hope, the city of Tucson came together on Jan. 7th for times of commemorating, celebrating, and committing to life, health and community.  It began at sunrise at the TMC Labyrinth at Peppi’s House. The mother drum called us together, constantly [...]

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Epiphany Pray and Call to Worship ~ January 8, 2012

  Leader: In the first light of every dawn and the brightest star at night People: Christ’s hope and joy shine brightly. Leader: In aha moments of wonder and extravagant gifts offered unconditionally People: Christ is made manifest to us. Leader: As we journey long, and deep within, searching for God as God searches for [...]

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